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May 27, 2021

Mohali International Hockey Stadium Renamed

After a one-year wait, the Punjab Government finally announced to rename the Mohali International Hockey Stadium, Sector 63, after triple Olympian and Padma Shri Balbir Singh Sr. The stadium will now be known as Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium. "Due to certain circumstances, the project got delayed. We had decided last year to dedicate this stadium to Balbir Singh Sr. His contribution towards promoting hockey is immense and unmatchable," said Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, who formally made the announcement on the first death anniversary of the legendary hockey player and coach.
Sodhi also said that a statue of Balbir Singh Sr would be built at the stadium to inspire young players. "It will be installed at the stadium entrance.
The minister also announced to start a scholarship scheme in the legend's name for meritorious hockey players of the state.

Lifter Achinta Shatters Record on Way to Silver

Indian weightlifter Achinta Sheuli shattered seven national records, including three senior marks, on his way to clinching an overall silver medal in the 73 kg category at the Junior World Championship.
The 19-year-old lifted a personal best of 313 kg — 141 kg in snatch, followed by 172 kg in clean and jerk — at the gold level Olympics qualifying event, creating three new senior and four junior national records. The Commonwealth Championship gold medallist bettered both his earlier personal best in snatch and clean and jerk by 2 kg each. He had lifted 309 kg (139 kg+170 kg) at the Asian Championships last month.
Indonesia's Juniansyah Rizki 349 kg (155 kg+194 kg) put up a spectacular performance, breaking the junior world record in all three events to win the gold medal, while Russia's Serobian Gevorg 308 kg (143 kg+165 kg) took home the bronze.

May 26, 2021

Shiva Thapa Secures 5th Successive Medal

Seasoned Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (64 kg) secured his fifth successive medal at the Asian Championships by advancing to the semifinals after out-punching Kuwait's Nader Odah in the last-eight stage.
Thapa won gold in 2013, bronze in 2015 and 2019, and silver in 2017. He is the most successful Indian boxer in the tournament's history.

IPL 2021 Will Tentatively Resume in 3rd Week of September

As per reports, the postponed Indian Premier League will resume tentatively on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with as many as 10 double-headers expected to be played during a three-week window.
The final might be held on October 9 or 10. The three-week window will be enough for the league to complete its remaining 31 games for the season, a win-win scenario for all the primary stakeholders including the BCCI, franchises and broadcasters.

May 24, 2021

Asia Cup Postponed to 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) officially postponed the 2021 edition of the Asia Cup to 2023. The committee will confirm the dates later. This year's continental tournament was moved from Pakistan to Sri Lanka but rising cases in the island nation had led to its cancellation.
With all the big four Asian sides having packed schedules until the end of the year, finding a window for the tournament this year would have been extremely difficult.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued a statement in this regard.
There has been no Asia Cup since 2018, with the tournament planned for 2020 also getting postponed because of the pandemic. India have won the last two editions of the tournament.

May 23, 2021

India to Host 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup

India is all set to host 2022 FIFA under-17 Women's World Cup from October 11 to 30, 2022. It will be the second FIFA tournament to be hosted by India.
Earlier, India had to organise 2021 Under-17 Women's World Cup but it was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic. India had also hosted FIFA under-17 World Cup in 2017. The 2017 event has set a record for being the most attended youth World Cup in the history.

May 22, 2021

Sreejesh Appointed FIH Athletes' Committee Member

Star India hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was re-appointed as a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of the world body's Executive Board. He has been a member of the panel since 2017. The experienced Sreejesh, who has led the Indian team in the past, was one of the four new members appointed by the EB which met two days before the 47th FIH Congress, which will also be held online.
The EB confirmed the appointment of four new members for the Athletes' Committee. Sreejesh Parattu (IND), Marlena Rybacha (POL), Mohamed Mea (RSA) and Matt Swann (AUS) are now joining the Committee. Steve Horgan (USA), the new chair of the FIH Rules Committee, succeeding David Collier.
The FIH Athletes Committee consists of current and former players who make recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies on behalf of all athletes for the development of various resources and initiatives required for the growth of players and the sport.

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