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SPORTS - November 2017

Nov 2017

Jul 14, 2023

ICC Announces Equal Prize Money for Men and Women at its Global Events

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events. The decision was taken at the ICC Annual Conference in Durban, South Africa and ensures the ICC Board fulfilled its commitment to reaching prize money equity by 2030 well ahead of schedule. Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events.
ICC Chair Greg Barclay said that this is a significant moment in the history of the sport and he was delighted that men's and women's cricketers competing at ICC global events will now be rewarded equally.

India's Nishad Kumar Wins Silver at Para Athletics World Championships 2023

Indian Paralympian and high jumper Nishad Kumar won a silver medal at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.
Nishad won the silver medal with his sixth and final attempt in the event with a 2.09m leap.
Townsend of the USA won the gold medal, while Wise won the bronze medal.
Nishad, who won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was second till the fifth round after he successfully attempted a jump of 2.07m. He further strengthened his case with an improved leap in the final attempt to secure a Paris 2024 spot.

Jul 13, 2023

Asian Championships: Abhishek Pal Walks Away with Bronze

Abhishek Pal opened India's medal account in the Asian Athletics Championships, Bangkok, Thailand with a bronze in the 10,000 metres race walk.
Pal from the Indian Army clocked 29 minutes, 33.26 seconds to finish behind Ren Tazawa (29.18.44) of Japan and Koech Kimutai Shadrack (29:31.63) of Kazakhstan.
Pal and compatriot Gulveer Singh stayed behind the leading walkers for almost the entire race. Pal, however, pushed hard in the last lap and overtook a tiring Yuto Imae of Japan to cross the finish line in third place.

Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashleigh Gardner WinsICC 'Player of the Month' Award

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian women's team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner were named ICC's 'Player of the Month' for their impressive performances in June.
Hasaranga clinched the award following his record-breaking feats at the World Cup Qualifier games in Zimbabwe.
Women's Ashes hero Ashleigh Gardner becomes the first player to win three Player-of-the-Month accolades.
Both players were selected as the standout performers following a vote conducted among a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, media representatives and global cricket fans registered at icc-cricket.com, who had been voting since the nominees were announced.

Jul 12, 2023

England Wins Under-21 Euro Final

England emerged victorious in the Under-21 European Championship final against Spain in Georgia, securing their first title since 1984. Curtis Jones' decisive goal propelled England to a 1-0 triumph, while James Trafford's heroic penalty save in the 99th minute preserved England's flawless defensive record throughout the tournament. This victory adds to England's recent successes at various youth levels, cementing their reputation as a powerhouse in developing young talent.
England's victory in the Under-21 European Championship final against Spain ended their 39-year wait for a third UEFA European Under-21 Championship title.

OCA Elects Sheikh Talal as the New President

Kuwait's Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah was elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) following a vote overshadowed by allegations of corruption. Sheikh Talal replaced his older brother Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA for 30 years until 2021 when he was forced to step down after being found guilty of forgery in a court in Geneva and sentenced to at least 13 months in prison.
Sheikh Talal beat Kuwaiti Husain Al-Musallam, the organisation's Director General and President of World Aquatics, at the OCA General Assembly in Bangkok by 24 votes to 20.
The OCA was founded in 1982 by his father Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who led it until 1990 when he was killed defending Dasman Palace on the first day of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) was established in New Delhi on November 16, 1982. The International Olympic Committee recognized the OCA within the same year.

AFI Awarded Best Member Federation by Asian Athletics Association

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was conferred with the best member federation award by the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok.
AFI president Adille Sumariwalla received the award during the function hosted by Asian Athletics Association.

Jul 11, 2023

Para-shooter Rudransh Creates World Record at World Cup

India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup.
Rudransh created a world record in the event, shooting a score of 231.1 in the final, while Nihal shot 222.2 to finish second. Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Nihal was the leader at the end of the qualification round with a score of 536, while Rudransh was fifth with 529.

Priyansh Wins Compound Men's under-21 Individual Title in the World Youth Archery Championships

Indian compound archer Priyansh bagged a gold medal at the World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland. He decimated Slovenia's Aljaz Brenk with a score of 147-141 in the under-21 men's compound archery category.
The result bolstered India's medal tally, shooting it up to nine medals, comprising five gold medals.

Lakshya Sen Clinches Men's Singles Title of Canada Open Badminton

Lakshya Sen clinched the men's singles title at the 58th Canada Open 2023. Sen defeated Li Shi Feng, the reigning All England champion, in straight games.
The victory at the Canada Open 2023 marked Lakshya Sen's second BWF Super 500 title. His previous triumph came at the India Open in January 2022, further establishing his reputation as one of India's most promising badminton players. Ranked 19th in the world currently, Sen's consistent performance and determination have propelled him to achieve significant milestones in his career.

Jul 10, 2023

Canada Open: Lakshya Sen Beats Kenta Nishimoto of Japan Enters Final

Indian ace shuttler Lakshya Sen sealed a place in the final of the Canada Open, a BWF Super 500 event, after beating his Japanese rival Kenta Nishimoto in the semi-finals. In what was Sen's first appearance in a BWF World Tour Final in almost a year, he defeated Nishimoto in straight games in the semi-finals of the Canada Open held in Calgary.
Experienced campaigner P.V. Sindhu crashed out of the Canada Open in the women's singles semi-finals after losing to world numero uno Akane Yamaguchi with a score of 21-14, 21-15.

Justine Henin Receives the Philippe Chatrier Award

The International Tennis Federation awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award.
Henin won seven Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal, and was part of Belgium's team that won the Fed Cup, now called the Billie Jean King Cup, in 2001.
The award, named after the former ITF president, was introduced in 1996 and recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the sport on and off the court.
The award was presented at the ITF World Champions Awards at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.

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