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Sep 10, 2023

Rohan Bopanna Becomes the Oldest Tennis player to Reach a Grand Slam Final in the Open Era

India's Rohan Bopanna became the oldest man in the Open era to reach the final of a Grand Slam as he reached the men's doubles title clash in the 2023 US Open. Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in the semi-finals at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. It marked the second time that the 43-year-old Bopanna reached the men's doubles final in a Grand Slam, with the previous occasion being in the 2010 US Open in which he reached the title clash with Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.

Sep 09, 2023

Kerala to Host Inaugural Zayed Charity Marathon in 2024

The Higher Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Marathon announced a groundbreaking development for India – the inaugural edition of the renowned marathon is set to take place in the vibrant state of Kerala in 2024. This event marks a significant collaboration between Kerala State authorities and the Indian community residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), strengthening the cultural and economic ties between the two regions.
The Zayed Charity Marathon is not just a sporting event; it's a beacon of hope for charitable causes. Since its inception in 2001 in Abu Dhabi, this marathon has been a platform for raising funds and spreading humanitarian and charitable messages that echo the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Former President of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed's philanthropic impact extended across the globe, including charitable and humanitarian institutions in the United States and Egypt, and now, it's set to reach India.

Sep 08, 2023

Indian Men's Team Clinches Bronze Medal at Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023

In Table Tennis, Indian men's team finished with a bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023 following a semi-final defeat to Chinese Taipei in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Indian men's table tennis team comprising Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran lost 0-3 in their final four matches. The two losing semi-finalists were awarded bronze medals at the competition. The Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023 was also a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Sep 07, 2023

ICC, IndusInd Inks Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal

IndusInd Bank, a leading financial institution in India, announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership is set to commence with the highly anticipated Men's Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on October 5, showcasing the world's best cricketing talent in the Indian subcontinent.
The multi-year sponsorship agreement between IndusInd Bank and the ICC is valued at $20-$24 million (approximately Rs. 160-200 crore). This substantial financial commitment underscores the bank's dedication to supporting the sport of cricket and its global reach through this prestigious partnership.
IndusInd Bank Limited, a financial services institution headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was established in April 1994.

Amul is Official Sponsor of Indian Contingent at Hangzhou Asian Games

Amul was named as the official sponsor of the Indian contingent for the 19th Asian Games 2022 to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023. As part of this association, Amul will use the integrated logo in its communication to celebrate the efforts of the sportsperson. Amul has partnered with Indian sportspersons through the Indian Olympic Association since the London 2012 Olympics for all Indian contingent to Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games and we are pleased to further strengthen our decade long relationship.
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every fourth year among athletes from all over Asia. The upcoming event is officially called the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. It was originally slated to be held last year but was postponed due to Covid-19.
The first edition of Asian Games was hosted in 1951 in New Delhi, India.

Sep 06, 2023

Divya Deshmukh Emerges Winner of 2023 Tata Steel Chess India Women's Rapid Tournament

Divya Deshmukh, a Chess Woman Grandmaster hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India clinched victory in the women's category of the rapid section at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. She dominated the competition by securing victories in all three rounds of the tournament, which took place at the National Library in Kolkata.
Deshmukh secured the top position with a remarkable score of 7 points, while the reigning world champion, Ju Wenjun of China, closely followed with 6.5 points. Russia's Polina Shuvalova finished third with a score of 5.5 points.

China's Jiang Huihua Breaks Mirabai Chanu's World Record

Chinese lifter Jiang Huihua obliterated Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu's clean-and-jerk world record by lifting 120 kg at the World Championships.
Huihua bettered Chanu's record of 119 kg, which the Indian had created at the 2021 Asian Championships, in the women's 49 kg clean and jerk section as she successfully defended her World Championships crown.
The Chinese lifter also created a new world record for the total lift as she heaved 215kg, two kilograms better than the previous world mark (213kg) which was in her compatriot and reigning Olympic champion Hou Zhihui's name.

Lokesh Suji Elected to IESF Membership Committee for Three-year Term

The General Body of the International Esports Federation (IESF) has elected Lokesh Suji, Director of the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and Vice-President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF), to its esteemed Membership Committee on a three-year term. This election marks the first time that an Indian became a part of the membership committee of the International Esports Federation. The IESF is a global Esports organization working towards promoting Esports as a true sport beyond language, race, and culture barriers.
Its Membership Committee is instrumental in upholding consistency, fairness, and excellence among its members. They enforce the federation's rules, promote integrity, and nurture unity within the Esports community. The committee also carefully assesses new member applications to maintain high standards and advance the global Esports mission.

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