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SPORTS - July 2018

Jul 2018

Feb 28, 2024

Elena Norman Quits as Hockey India CEO

Hockey India's long-serving CEO Elena Norman resigned, ending not just a 13-year-old association with the federation but also marking the end of an era in the administration of the sport.
Australian Elena took charge in 2011, soon after Hockey India was formally recognised as the sport's governing body after years of administrative muddle and legal wrangling ever since the erstwhile Indian Hockey Federation was suspended. She became one of the first CEOs in Indian sports federations and was running the affairs of Hockey India.

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Scores Fastest T20I Hundred off 33 Balls

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scripted history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International (T20I) history during a bilateral match against Nepal. Achieving this monumental feat off just 33 balls, Loftie-Eaton shattered the previous record held by Nepal's Kushal Malla, who had set the benchmark at 34 balls against Mongolia during the Asian Games in 2023.

Feb 27, 2024

Indian Squash Player Abhay Singh Wins Goodfellow Classic Squash in Toronto

Indian squash player Abhay Singh clinched his eighth PSA title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Elliott Morris Devred of Wales in the final of the Goodfellow Classic, a 9000 Dollar Challenger event, in Toronto.
World No. 66 Abhay, won 11-7, 11-9, 11-9 in 40 minutes in what was his 12th career final for his second Challenger title of the year after triumphing at the JSW Willingdon in Mumbai.

Army Clinches Khelo India Winter Games 2024 Title on Final Day

The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 concluded in Gulmarg, with the Army emerging victorious after a thrilling final day of competition.
Alpine skier Bobby Pandey's gold medal in the parallel slalom event proved decisive, propelling Army to the top of the medal table with 10 gold medals. This narrow margin placed them one gold ahead of Karnataka (9 gold) and three ahead of Maharashtra (7 gold).
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) successfully managed the technical aspects of the games. Additionally, six Olympians, including Shiva Keshavan and Arif Mohammed Khan, actively contributed to the conduct of the event, lending their expertise and experience.
The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 witnessed exceptional performances and a captivating battle for the top spot. The Army's triumph, individual brilliance, and the involvement of Olympians mark a successful edition of the winter sporting event.

Feb 26, 2024

Centre Asks States to Fix 6 Years as Minimum Age for Class 1 Admission

The Centre issued a notice to all states and Union Territories to fix six years as the minimum age for admission to Class 1, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

Ashwin Equals and Overtakes Kumble for Different Records

Ravichandran Ashwin broke records during the India versus England Test series 2024 as he overtook Anil Kumble and became the highest wicket-taker in Indian conditions in the red ball format of the game. In the same game, he also equalled Kumble and became the joint-holder of the record for most five-wicket hauls by an Indian in Tests.

Deepika Bags Double Gold in India's Big Haul

Former world No. 1 archer Deepika Kumari returned to winning ways 14 months after embracing motherhood as she bagged two gold medals in India's rich haul of 14 medals at the Asia Cup 2024 archery stage-1 tournament in Baghdad, Iraq. India's archers dominated the field on the final day, winning all seven finals. India ended with 10 gold, three silver and one bronze medals.

Feb 25, 2024

Jacintha Kalyan Makes History as India's First Female Pitch Curator

In a groundbreaking move for Indian cricket, Jacintha Kalyan etched her name in the annals of sports history as the country's first female pitch curator.
Jacintha Kalyan's journey to becoming India's first female curator is nothing short of inspiring.
Previously serving in the administrative sector, Kalyan made a bold transition to curatorship driven by her unwavering passion for the game. Undeterred by the challenges and comments about being the sole woman in her role, she remains focused on her task, poised to leave her mark on the cricketing landscape.

Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam Reach Para Worlds Semi-finals

Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam reached the semi-finals of the Para Badminton World Championships in Thailand assuring of at least a medal each.
Bhagat defeated France's Mathieu Thomas 21-15, 21-17 and Kadam got the better of Nigeria's Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna 21-13, 21-11.

Feb 24, 2024

Indian Golfer Tvesa Malik Clinches Maiden International Title in South Africa

Indian golfer Tvesa Malik, clinched her first international title, with a three-shot win in the SuperSport Ladies Challenge, the opening event of the Sunshine Ladies Golf Tour in South Africa.
Tvesa became the second Indian after Diksha Dagar to win in South Africa. Diksha Dagar won the Women's South African Open in 2019.

India Women's Chief Hockey Coach Janneke Schopman Resigns from Post

Janneke Schopman, chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, resigned from her post. The Dutch coach submitted her resignation to Hockey India President Padma Dilip Tirkey after the conclusion of the Indian women's hockey team's outing in the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League in Odisha.
She had taken charge from former chief coach Sjoerd Marine under whose leadership India finished in a historic fourth position at the Tokyo Olympics.

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