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SPORTS - March 2018

Mar 2018

Aug 01, 2024

Simone Biles Inspires USA to Olympic Gold

Simone Biles won the fifth Olympic gold of her legendary career as she led the United States to an emphatic victory in the women's gymnastics team final, as Daniel Wiffen made Irish history in swimming.
Wiffen was in tears on the podium at La Defense Arena after becoming the first Irishman ever to win an Olympic swimming gold.
He powered home in the 800m freestyle in 7min 38.19sec, the fifth-fastest time ever, ahead of American defending champion Bobby Finke and Tokyo silver medallist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy.

North Korea Wins First Olympic Medal in Eight Years with Table Tennis Silver

North Korea won its first Olympic medal in eight years in Paris but had to settle for silver after defeat in mixed-doubles to table tennis superpower China.
China arrived in Paris as the world's undisputed table tennis kings, having won 32 of the 37 available gold since it became an Olympic sport.

Jul 31, 2024

BFI Sets Up the National Basketball Academy in Collaboration with CAA

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) set up the National basketball academy in collaboration with Corvuss American Academy in Mumbai. For a start, the Academy will run with 30 boys and 30 girls from the school. There will be a nationwide hunt for talent to select 30 boys and 30 girls for the academy.
These players will be under the guidance of a competent foreign coach. The partner institution will provide a comprehensive academic program, nutritional support, sports counselling, training and access to world class facilities for the trainees. The players in the academy will be free to represent their States in the State and national championships.

Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh Win Second Medal for India with 10 m air Pistol Team Bronze

India won their second medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics as shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event.
The Indian duo edged South Korea's Wonho Lee and Jin Ye Oh 16-10 to record India's second medal of the Games, following Bhaker's bronze in the women's 10m air pistol.
Manu Bhaker thus became the first shooter from India to win two Olympic medals, and the first Indian athlete in history to win two medals at the same Olympic Games.
Sarabjot Singh is now the sixth shooter from India to win a medal at the Olympics. His partner Manu Bhaker had become the fifth Indian shooter to win an Olympics medal earlier.

Indian Tennis Legend Rohan Bopanna Retires After Paris 2024 Olympics Exit

Rohan Bopanna, one of India's most accomplished tennis players, announced his retirement from representing India in international competitions following his exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics. This marks the end of an era for Indian tennis, as Bopanna has been a stalwart for the country for over two decades.
Bopanna's Olympic journey came to an end in the men's doubles first round, where he partnered with N. Sriram Balaji. The Indian duo faced a formidable French pair, Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, ultimately succumbing to a 7-5, 6-2 defeat. While the result may not have been what Bopanna hoped for, it serves as a poignant bookend to his illustrious career representing India.
Recognised globally for their campaign "Stop War Start Tennis", Bopanna was awarded the renowned Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award in 2010, along with Qureshi. The duo were also voted winners of the Peace and Sport's Image of the Year award by their fans. He was also awarded the Ekalavya Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2005 for his achievements on court.
He was a recipient of the Arjuna Award, the second highest sporting honour of India in 2019. His name was announced among the awardees of the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, for the year 2024.

Manika Batra Become First Indian to Reach Rd16 in Singles at Olympics

India's table tennis sensation Manika Batra twiddled and tapped her way into the history books with a straight game 4-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7) win over home favourite Prithika Pavade in their Round of 32 table tennis clash in women's singles event at the Olympics.
In doing so, the paddler from Delhi created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the Round of 16 in singles at the Olympics. The 29-year-old Manika, ranked 28th in the world, was not only playing a higher-ranked Prithika, who's currently at her career-best ranking of World No. 18, but also against the boisterous French crowd who were naturally supporting the home athlete.

Jul 30, 2024

India to Host 2025 Men's Asia Cup in T20 Format

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that India will host the next edition of the Men's Asia Cup cricket tournament in 2025. This significant event will be played in the T20 format, serving as a precursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in India in 2026.
Since 2016, the Asia Cup has adopted a strategic approach of aligning its format with the upcoming World Cup. This means that the tournament is played in the same format (T20 or ODI) as the World Cup that follows, providing teams with valuable practice in the relevant format.

Paris Olympics 2024: India Shooter Arjun Babuta Misses Medal by 1.4 Points in 10m Air Rifle Event

India shooter Arjun Babuta missed a medal men's 10m air rifle event at the Paris Olympics 2024 by the barest margin of 1.4 points. India still has only one medal at the Paris Games, thanks to Manu Bhaker's historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol event.
Babuta finished fourth with a total score of 208.4 after 20 shots while third-placed Victor Lindgren of Sweden finished with 209.3 points.

Chennai to Host Country's First Street Circuit Race at Night

The southern Indian metropolis of Chennai will be hosting what is being dubbed India's first night street race. The car racing event will take place from August 30 to September 1, along a 3.5-kilometre stretch, part of which lies along the city's scenic Marina Beach Road and adjoining arterial roads. The Chennai night race is being supported by the Tamil Nadu government.
According to the event hosts, the race will be on the lines of night races being held in Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

Jul 29, 2024

Nita Ambani Unveils India House at Paris 2024 Olympics

Nita Ambani, IOC member and founder of the Reliance Foundation, inaugurated the India House during the Paris 2024 Olympics. This marks India's first-ever country house at the Olympics, highlighting a significant milestone in India's Olympic journey.
Ambani described the India House as a symbol of India's Olympic aspirations, aiming to serve as a "home away from home" for athletes and a celebration of their achievements. She underscored the potential of this initiative to be a turning point for India, reflecting on the historic Olympic flame's journey from Athens to potentially lighting up in India.

Manu Bhaker's Historic Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal for India in the women's 10m air pistol shooting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone as Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympic Games.
Bhaker's bronze medal ended India's 12-year wait for an Olympic medal in shooting. The last time India celebrated success in this discipline was at the London Olympics 2012, where: Vijay Kumar clinched a silver medal in rapid-fire pistol and Gagan Narang secured a bronze in 10m air rifle.

Sri Lanka Clinch Maiden Women's Asia Cup Title with Comprehensive Win over India

Sri Lanka secured their first-ever Women's Asia Cup title, defeating the defending champions India in front of an ecstatic home crowd. This victory marks a significant milestone in Sri Lankan women's cricket history and ends India's long-standing dominance in the tournament.
This loss is only the second time in nine final appearances that India has failed to clinch the Women's Asia Cup title. The previous instance occurred in 2018 when Bangladesh emerged victorious by a narrow margin of three wickets. India's consistent performance in the tournament over the years makes Sri Lanka's achievement even more remarkable.

Jul 27, 2024

South Korea Express Regret over 'Introduction Blunder' at Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony

South Korea's sports ministry expressed regret over a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.
As the South Korean delegation rode a boat on the Seine River and entered the ceremony as the 48th participating nation, the French-speaking presenter introduced them using the official name for North Korea: "Republique populaire democratique de Coree" in French, then "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in English.

Women's Asia Cup Cricket: India Enters 9th Final

Pacer Renuka Singh's three-wicket burst followed by Smriti Mandhana's brisk unbeaten fifty underlined India's ruthless performance as the defending champions walloped Bangladesh by 10 wickets and marched into their record-extending ninth women's Asia Cup final. India will face Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by three wickets in the other semi-final.
Shafali (26 not out) and Mandhana (55 not out) were on song from the word go as India overhauled the target of 81 in 11 overs. Earlier, Renuka (3/10) upfront and left-arm spinner Radha Yadav in the middle overs (3/14) rattled Bangladesh with excellent spells.

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