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SPORTS - February 2017

Feb 2017

Apr 11, 2025

Isha Ambani, Louise Bawden Join FIVB Board of Administration

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced the appointment of Isha Ambani and Louise Bawden to its Board of Administration for the 2024-2028 Olympic cycle, bringing fresh perspectives, business acumen, and athlete representation to the organisation's highest levels.
Both Ambani and Bawden were appointed under FIVB Constitution Article 2.4.1.5, which allows the FIVB President to select up to four additional board members across distinct categories.

The UK Set to Host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

The United Kingdom will host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, emerging as the only valid bidder for the prestigious event, as confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. With a joint bid submitted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the home nations are set to bring the tournament to Europe for the first time since the 2023 edition. This historic opportunity follows successful events like the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and aligns with the growing momentum of women's football in the region.

Apr 10, 2025

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Flags off State Team for Khelo Masters National Championship

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the Uttarakhand team from the Chief Minister's Camp Office for the fourth Khelo Masters National Championship to be held in New Delhi from April 11 to 13.
The event will feature athletics, football, basketball, hockey, shooting, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball.

Cricket in 2028 Olympics: Organisers Confirm Six Teams to Participate at LA Games

Organisers confirmed the return of cricket, to the Olympic Games after 128 years, at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to be held from July 14 to 30, 2028, only six teams will be in contention for the coveted gold medal.
Last played in the Olympics as a one-off match in Paris in 1900, cricket will be part of the LA 2028 Games as well as in Brisbane four years later in 2032.
Organisers confirmed that the LA tournament would be played in the T20 format with six teams competing in both the men's and women's competitions. Consequently, 90 player quotas have been allocated for each gender, allowing every team to name a 15-member squad.

Apr 09, 2025

Team India Shines at 10th Sanda World Cup in China

Indian Wushu athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the 10th Sanda World Cup 2025, being held in Jiangyin, China, from April 5 to 10. A six-member Indian contingent demonstrated remarkable skill and determination against some of the world's best fighters.
Mukesh Choudhary secured a gold medal in the 75 kg category after an impressive victory over Yoan Benbedra from France in the final.

Mumbai Indians Coach Charlotte Edwards Steps Down, Takes Charge of England Women

Mumbai Indians parted ways with their two-time Women's Premier League head coach Charlotte Edwards, who took over as the head coach of the England women's team.
Edwards guided the Mumbai Indians to WPL title glory in 2023 and 2025.

Apr 08, 2025

Harry Brook Appointed as England's New White-ball Captain

Harry Brook was officially named England's new white-ball captain, taking charge of both the T20I and ODI sides. The appointment came in the wake of Jos Buttler stepping down following England's early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy in March.
Brook has already served as vice-captain in the white-ball setup for the past year and previously led the team during a five-match ODI series against Australia last September (2024) in Buttler's absence.

Apr 07, 2025

Hitesh Gets Gold as India Ends Campaign with Six Medals

The Indian boxing contingent ended its campaign at the World Boxing Cup with an impressive haul of six medals, including a gold won by Hitesh. It was India's first-ever outing in an elite-level international meet organised by World Boxing.
Hitesh became the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal in the World Boxing Cup. His opponent Odel Kamara of England was injured and couldn't take to the ring in the 70kg final.
Abhinash Jamwal gave his best against local favourite Yuri Reis in the final of the 65kg category but could not do enough to get a favourable verdict and bagged the silver medal. Four Indians — Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin (60kg) and Vishal (90kg) — bagged bronze medals.
The World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025 was hosted in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, from March 31 to April 5.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen Wins Japanese GP

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen led from pole to chequered flag and won the Japanese Grand Prix, his first victory of the 2025 season, with McLaren's Lando Norris second.

Rudrankksh Patil Wins His First ISSF World Cup Title

Nine months after failing to make the Indian shooting team for the Paris Olympics, Rudrankksh Patil won his first ISSF World Cup title with a dominant performance in the final of the men's 10m Air Rifle final in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Maharashtra shooter, only the second Indian shooter to win a World Championships gold after 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra, led throughout the eight-shooter final and beat Istvan Peni of Hungary in the gold medal elimination with a score of 252.9.

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