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SPORTS - March 2018

Mar 2018

Jan 04, 2024

Oman to Host FIH Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers

Oman is set to unveil its latest sports marvel, a cutting-edge complex designed to host the FIH Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers. This grand facility is a testament to Oman's commitment to fostering excellence in the world of sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. Scheduled just ahead of the Summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Eights International teams will compete in matches, which will be held from January 15 to 21, 2024. The teams will compete to book three tickets for the upcoming Olympics.

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan Join ISPl as Owners of Kolkata Team

After Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan became team owners in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
Earlier, Amitabh became the owner of Mumbai team in the first edition of the ISPL. Bollywood's 'Khiladi' Akshay owns the Srinagar team in the league.
Kareena and Saif announced that they became owners of the Kolkata team in the ISPL.
The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium. It will feature 19 matches, with a line-up of six teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar.

Jan 03, 2024

Bajrang Punia, Antim Panghal out of Zagreb Open

India will go unrepresented in five categories at the upcoming Zagreb Open in Croatia from January 10 to 14 as Bajrang Punia, Antim Panghal and three others didn't give consent for their selection to the ad hoc panel that announced a 13-member team.
World Championships bronze medallist Panghal made herself unavailable as she wants to attend the national sports awards ceremony where she will be conferred with the Arjuna Award.
Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang said that he has not yet started mat training and had undergone a thumb surgery.

Jan 02, 2024

Australian Olympic Cyclist Melissa Hoskins Dies

Melissa Hoskins, a revered Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion, tragically passed away at the age of 32 in a devastating incident.
Known for her remarkable achievements in track cycling, Hoskins secured the world champion title and set a global record in 2015 as an integral part of Australia's women's team pursuit quartet. Her dedication shone through in her appearances at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, narrowly missing a medal in the 2012 London Games by a mere 0.181 seconds.

Indian Teenager Anahat Singh Bags Girls' Under-19 2023 Scottish Junior Open title at Edinburgh

Talented Indian teenager Anahat Singh produced a dominant performance, bagging the girls' under-19 title at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash held in Edinburgh. Anahat claimed a 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 victory over home favourite Robyn McAlpine in the final. It capped off a spectacular year for Delhi's Anahat, who recorded the under-19 and senior National championship double and won the mixed doubles bronze along with Abhay Singh both at the Asian Games and in the inaugural Asian Mixed Doubles Championships.

Australian Batter David Warner Announces Retirement from ODIs

David Warner announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The veteran put forth his decision two days before playing his farewell Test match against Pakistan to be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The left-handed opener compiled 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs at an average of 45.30, at a strike rate of 97.26. Warner has also registered 22 centuries and 33 fifties in the format, with the best score of 179.
Warner retires as the sixth-highest run-scorer in Australian ODI history, having amassed 6,932 runs from his 161 matches. His 22 centuries are the second most by any Australian ODI player, behind only Ricky Ponting, who made 29 in 105 more innings than Warner played.

Jan 01, 2024

WFI Row: Vinesh Phogat Returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award

Multiple World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, keeping the two awards lying in the middle of National Capital's Kartavya Path after Delhi Police stopped her from reaching the Prime Minister's Office.
Earlier the Asian Games gold medallist grappler had decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government, saying such honours have become meaningless at a time when wrestlers are struggling to get justice.

Savita Punia to Lead India in Olympics Qualifiers in Ranchi

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19.
India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
India will open their campaign against the United States on January 13, followed by a match against New Zealand on January 14. They will go up against Italy in the last Pool B match on January 16.

Dec 30, 2023

Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Batting Record Never ever Made by any Batter in 146 Years of Cricket Hi...

While the South African bowlers were bowling thunderbolts on a green pitch, Virat Kohli played a brilliant counter-attacking 76. Though the team lost by a huge margin, the Indian batter, during his sublime knock, added another record to his illustrious career.
Kohli went past 2000 runs in a calendar year for the seventh time in his career. No other batter has achieved the feat in the 146 years of cricket (Since the records have been kept). He previously achieved the feat in 2012 (2186 runs), 2014 (2286 runs), 2016 (2595 runs), 2017 (2818 runs), 2018 (2735 runs), and 2019 (2455 runs).

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