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Aug 2018

Oct 27, 2024

South Africa Wins 1st Test in Asia since 2014

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's 6-39 helped South Africa finish off Bangladesh by seven wickets to win its first cricket Test in Asia in 10 years.
Bangladesh was all out for 307 in its second innings, and left South Africa needing 106 for victory, which South Africa achieved easily.

Oct 26, 2024

WFI withdraws India from World Championship

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28. The WFI was suspended by the Sports Ministry on December 24 soon after the polls were conducted to elect the new office-bearers.

Former India Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Announces Retirement (26)

Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement, marking an end of a 16-year-old career.
She made her international debut in 2008 and has scored 205 goals for India in 254 appearances. She was also honoured the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020 and was also a recipient of the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in the same year.

Oct 25, 2024

Kagiso Rabada, Fastest to 300 Test Wickets by Balls Bowled (25)

Kagiso Rabada etched his name in cricket history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets based on balls bowled, achieving the milestone in just 11,817 deliveries. The South African pace sensation is now among the greats, surpassing legends like Waqar Younis (12,602 balls) and Dale Steyn (12,605 balls).
Rabada, who made his Test debut in November 2015 against India, continues to be a cornerstone of South Africa's bowling attack. He took his 300th wicket during his 65th Test.

Oct 24, 2024

Zimbabwe World Record: Team Scores Highest Ever Total in T20I

Zimbabwe shattered the T20I world record by posting a massive total of 344 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier against Gambia. This surpassed Nepal's previous record of 314, set against Mongolia during the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Skipper Sikandar Raza led the charge with a blistering unbeaten knock of 133 from just 43 balls. Raza became the first Zimbabwean to hit a T20I century.
Zimbabwe then wrapped up the Gambia team in 54 runs, thereby winning the match by a margin of 290.

Oct 23, 2024

CWG 2026: Cricket, Hockey, Badminton and Wrestling Dropped from Mega Event

The next edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in 2026 with a trimmed roster of 10 sports, following the exclusion of cricket, hockey, wrestling, badminton and shooting. Thus, the 23rd edition -- to be from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland -- will be held without a number of sports in a bid to remain budget-friendly. This move is set to impact India's medal chances, who have been top contenders in sports such as cricket, badminton, hockey, etc.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed the reduction in the sporting events, with the Glasgow 2026 Games featuring a trimmed schedule. The 2022 edition was held with 19 sports in Birmingham. Sports like table tennis, squash, and road racing have also been excluded.

Magnus Carlsen to Play in Kolkata at the 6th Edition of the Tata Steel Chess India Tournament

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen will be in action in Kolkata in November at the 6th edition of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament where the Norwegian will take on some of the brightest Indian minds, including Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, Nihal Sarin and SL Narayanan. The only notable miss from India's burgeoning chess contingent will be 18-year-old Gukesh.
This is the second time that the five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen will be in action at the Kolkata tournament after winning the event in 2019. Besides Carlsen and the five Indians, the other players in the 10-player field are Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Wesley So, Vincent Keymer and Daniil Dubov.
The Tata Steel Chess India tournament will be held from November 13 to 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata's Alipore.

Karnataka Triumphs at 24th National Para-Swimming Championship

The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship concluded with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion, amassing an impressive 392 points. The competition saw a fierce battle for the top spots, with Maharashtra finishing a close second with 378 points, and Rajasthan securing third place with 248 points.
The event was organised by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Goa Paralympic Association.
A total of 518 swimmers competed, with 360 men and 158 women participants.

Railways Triumph over Indian Oil to Clinch Women's Hockey Title

Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the 4th Senior Women Inter-Departmental National Hockey Championship by defeating Indian Oil 3-1 in the final, held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. This win avenges their loss in last year's (2023) summit clash. Indian Oil scored first in the 18th minute through Deepika, but Vandana Katariya equalised for Railways just a minute later. Railways took the lead in the fourth quarter, with captain Navneet Kaur scoring a crucial goal, followed by a final strike from Salima Tete, who was named Player of the Match. Central Board of Direct Taxes secured third place after overcoming Sports Authority of India.

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