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SPORTS - March 2018

Mar 2018

Nov 07, 2023

India lifts Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 title over Japan

  • In Hockey, the Indian women's team dethroned Japan to crown themselves Asian Champions Trophy 2023 winners. 
  • India overcame the two-time champions through goals from Sangita Kumari, Neha, Laremsiami and Vandana Katariya. 
  • India won their maiden Asian Champions Trophy title in 2016 in Singapore, while Japan bagged the crown twice, in 2013 and 2021.
  • Asian Games champions China beat South Korea to secure third place.

AIFF wins AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football

  • All India Football Federation has secured its second Grassroots Football award, with the previous one being earned in 2014. The accomplishment reflects AIFF's commitment to promoting football at the grassroots level, characterised by several innovative initiatives.
  • Numerous special projects have been initiated as part of this endeavour, including the AIFF Blue Cubs programme, Blue Cubs Coaching Courses, Blue Cubs Leagues, Blue Cubs Football Schools, AIFF Grassroots Awards, AIFF Institutional League for Non-Professional Entities, AIFF Project Diamond and several other projects at the grassroots level.
  • The AIFF's commitment to expanding participation is evident through various activities and events, including the AFC Grassroots Day 2023, AIFF Academy Accreditation, AIFF Golden Baby Leagues, Grassroots Coach Development Courses, Blue Cubs Leader Courses, and Grassroots Coach Educators Courses.
  • It demonstrates AIFF's continuous efforts to nurture footballing talent from the grassroots, and ultimately raising the standards of both youth and senior teams in the country.

Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2023 begins in Mumbai

  • The Indian Navy's most awaited and largest sailing regatta, the Indian Navy Sailing Championship, started in Mumbai.
  • The Championship will hold from 05 Nov to 09 Nov 23.
  • The Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), Mumbai, one of the finest sailing facilities in the country, is geared up to host more than 100 pan-Navy participants who will test their sailing skills in five different classes of boats in three different formats of racing.
  • INSC is an annual event conducted under the aegis of the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) based at Naval Headquarters to encourage the participation of naval personnel in competitive sailing.
  • This edition of INSC will see the participation of teams from the three Naval Commands comprising of officers, cadets, and sailors (including Agniveers).
  • Racing will take place in three most popular formats of sailing. Fleet Racing will be in ILCA-6 class boat for women, ILCA-7 class boat for men and BicNova class board for windsurfing open. Team Racing will take place in Laser Bahia class boat and the Match Racing in J24 class boat.

AIFF wins AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football

  • All India Football Federation has secured its second Grassroots Football award, with the previous one being earned in 2014. The accomplishment reflects AIFF's commitment to promoting football at the grassroots level, characterised by several innovative initiatives.
  • Numerous special projects have been initiated as part of this endeavour, including the AIFF Blue Cubs programme, Blue Cubs Coaching Courses, Blue Cubs Leagues, Blue Cubs Football Schools, AIFF Grassroots Awards, AIFF Institutional League for Non-Professional Entities, AIFF Project Diamond and several other projects at the grassroots level.
  • The AIFF's commitment to expanding participation is evident through various activities and events, including the AFC Grassroots Day 2023, AIFF Academy Accreditation, AIFF Golden Baby Leagues, Grassroots Coach Development Courses, Blue Cubs Leader Courses, and Grassroots Coach Educators Courses.
  • It demonstrates AIFF's continuous efforts to nurture footballing talent from the grassroots, and ultimately raising the standards of both youth and senior teams in the country.

Nov 06, 2023

Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix.

  • Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up.
  •  Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0.053 seconds before the Mexican
  • Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0.053 seconds before the Mexican.
  • The two raced for the position in the three final laps of the race, with the Red Bull driver overtaking Alonso once and then losing the position.

Sultan of Johor Cup 2023

  •  The Indian junior men's hockey team added another feather to their cap by securing the bronze medal in a heart-stopping match at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, in Johar, Malaysia.
  • The Indian junior men's hockey team added another feather to their cap by securing the bronze medal in a heart-stopping match at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, in Johar, Malaysia. In an electrifying 3rd/4th place contest, they faced arch-rivals Pakistan and emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout.
  • This victory marks a significant milestone for the young Indian hockey talents and it is an evident of their relentless hard work and determination.

The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali's remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss

  • The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali's remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss
  • Gujrathi also became the second Indian to make it to the next year's Candidates. In the excitement of India's annihilation of its rivals at the ongoing cricket World Cup at home, it would have been easy to overlook what was happening at a place called the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea. But we shouldn't.
  • For, India recorded one of its greatest moments in chess on November 5, winning both titles at the Grand Swiss tournament. Vidit Gujrathi emerged as the open champion, while R. Vaishali claimed the women's title; they both thus earned places in the Candidates tournament, the qualifying event for the World Chess championship match.

Nov 04, 2023

Shami becomes India's leading wicket taker in World Cup history

  • Mohammed Shami created history with his match-winning five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka at the ODI World Cup.
  •  Overtaking bowling icons Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, pace ace Shami became the leading wicket-taker for India at the ODI World Cup.
  • He surpassedJavagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan's joint record, both of who have 44 wickets to their names.
  • He has taken 14 wickets so far in just three matches in world cup 2023.

Nov 03, 2023

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or 2023

  • Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize.
  • Spain's Women's World Cup winner and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women's Ballon d'Or.
  • Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

Sachin Tendulkar gets immortalized inside Wankhede stadium as statue unveiled

  •  Sachin Tendulkar was immortalized inside his home ground, the Wankhede stadium, on November 1 as his statue was unveiled at a grand function in Mumbai. Many dignitaries were present at the event to see the cricket legend's statue get unveiled close to the Sachin Tendulkar stand.
  • The statue was initially planned to be unveiled earlier in the year, on the occasion of Tendulkar's 50th birthday in April. However, since there were a few finishing touches that needed to be added to the structure and hence, the unveiling was pushed back.

Max Verstappen Dominates Mexico City Grand Prix, Sets New Record

  • Max Verstappen split the Ferrari front row of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to snatch the lead of the Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix 2023 by the first corner, 
  • He drove off to his record 16th victory of the season.
  • Red Bull's three-time season champion collected his third consecutive win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and broke his own season victories record set last year.
  • Verstappen started from third and won from the same spot as he did in 2021.

Zahid Hussain Clinches Silver At Asian Shooting Championship

  • Zahid Hussain secured the silver medal at the prestigious Asian Shooting Championship 2023 held in South Korea.
  • He would be representing his nation on the international stage at the Paris Olympics.
  • Star India shooter Manu Bhaker secured her Paris 2024 Olympics quota after she finished fifth in the women's 25m pistol final
  • Arjun Babuta in men's 10 metre air rifle event and Sarabjot Singh in men's 10 metre air pistol event have also secured Paris 2024 quotas.

Nov 02, 2023

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's statue unveiled at Wankhede Stadium

  •  The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a momentous occasion as a statue of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be unveiled, coinciding with the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka.
  • The statue, capturing the legendary batsman in the midst of a cricket stroke, finds its place adjacent to the Sachin Tendulkar stand, paying tribute to the 'Little Master.'

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Wins Gold Medal In The 50m Rifle 3P event

  •  Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinched the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event 2023 at the Asian Shooting Championship 2023.
  • Tomar's impressive score of 463.5 in the final secured the top spot, making him the most successful Indian shooter at the event.

Indian women beat Japan 2-1, assure semifinal berth in Asian Champions Trophy

  • India had earlier defeated Thailand 7-1 in their opener before getting the better of Malaysia and China 5-0 and 2-1 respectively. The Japanese too were undefeated coming into the match, having registered wins over Malaysia 3-0, South Korea 4-0 and Thailand 4-0 respectively.
  •  An in-form India eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Japan to register their fourth straight win and storm into the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Tuesday. After two goalless quarters, Navneet Kaur (31st minute) and Sangita Kumari (47th) scored for India, while Japan's lone goal came from the stick of Kana Urata (37th).
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