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Oct 16, 2024

Harmanpreet Singh Becomes Most Expensive Buy in Hockey India League Auction

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive buy of the Hockey India League player auction after Soorma Hockey Club signed him for Rs. 78 lakh for the upcoming season scheduled to be held from December 28, 2024 to February 1, 2025.
Singh has scored 205 goals in 234 appearances for the national senior side.
The drag-flick specialist was followed by star forward Abhishek, who went for Rs. 72 lakh to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Midfielder and India vice captain Hardik Singh joined UP Rudras for Rs. 70 Lakh, the third highest bid.
The matches will be held across two cities, Ranchi and Rourkela, with all women's games taking place at the Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi and all men's games at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

Mendis and Beaumont Clinch ICC Players of the Month Awards for September 2024

International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the Players of the Month for September 2024, honoring Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and England's Tammy Beaumont for their outstanding performances in international cricket. Both players earned this prestigious recognition for the second time, reflecting their consistency and dominance on the global cricketing stage.
Mendis is no stranger to this accolade, having previously won it in March 2024. This latest recognition came after an impressive month in the Test format, where he showcased his skill and determination.
Mendis was up against tough competition, including Travis Head of Australia and his Sri Lankan teammate Prabath Jayasuriya, but his exceptional performances secured him the award.

Oct 15, 2024

Nitish Flags Off 'Hockey Gaurav Yatra' to Promote First Mega Sports Event in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off ''Trophy Gaurav Yatra' (trophy tour) of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy (Women)-2024 to promote the first mega sports event being held in the state from November 11 to 20, 2024.
Teams from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand will participate in the eighth edition of Women Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the newly built Rajgir sports complex in the state. India was the winner of the previous championship.
The 'Trophy Gaurav Yatra' is aimed at spreading awareness about hockey among girls. The yatra, comprising students, former players and sports officials, will travel across all 38 districts in Bihar.
The Women Asian Champions Trophy is being jointly organised by the sports department of Bihar government, Bihar State Sports Authority, Hockey India and Asian Hockey Federation.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: India Eliminated

The India women cricket team was eliminated from ICC Women's T20 World Cup after New Zealand beat Pakistan by 54 runs in Sharjah. New Zealand showcased brilliant effort in all departments and made it to the semi-final for the first time since 2016. Pakistan were brave in their approach which bite them back after sending Aliya Riyaz to open with Muneeba Ali to chase. From 19/1, Pakistan got to 28/5 and that is when things started to fall apart for them.

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich Shatters Women's World Record and Wins Chicago Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya obliterated the women's world record by almost two minutes as she won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, taking inspiration from the late Kelvin Kiptum.
Chepngetich, who became the first three-time women's winner of the Chicago race, broke the previous world record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa in Berlin.
Chepngetich, who also won in Chicago in 2021 and 2022, dedicated her latest victory to Kiptum, who set the men's world record at last year's (2023) race just four months before he died in a car accident at the age of 24.

Oct 14, 2024

Asian Table Tennis Championships: Ayhika-Sutirtha Secure India's 1st-Ever Women's Doubles Medal

India's top-ranked women's doubles pair of Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee made history, securing a historic bronze medal, the country's first-ever medal in the category, at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Ayhika and Sutirtha became the first-ever all-India women's doubles pair from India to win a medal at the competition. Back in 1952, Gool Nasikwala secured a gold medal in the women's doubles competition alongside Japan's Yoshiko Tanaka in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
The Mukherjees, the world number 15th pair in women's doubles rankings, were defeated by the Japan's world number 33 duo of Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara with a 3-0 (4-11, 9-11, 9-11). The losing semi-finalists are awarded the bronze medals in this competition.

Jannik Sinner Wins Season's 7th Title

Jannik Sinner secured his seventh title of a remarkable year with victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters.
The Italian bettered the 24-time Grand Slam champion 7-6(4) 6-3 in an hour and 37 minutes and never faced a break point.
Sinner became the first man to win more than six titles in a season since Andy Murray won nine in 2016.

Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings Crowned Champions

In two hard-fought, nerve-wracking games, Triveni Continental Kings stunned PBG Alaskan Knights with a 13-7 victory as Black in the first match and followed it up with a 9-7 win as White in the second and successfully retained the championship as well as the top prize of 500,000 US dollars.
Former Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk emerged as the hero of the day. Her victory over Tan Zhongyi in the decisive game of the second match denied PBG a chance at tiebreaks. For her remarkable performance, she was named Player of the Match.

Mumbai Indians Reappoint Mahela Jayawardene as Head Coach

Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians reappointed former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene as the Head Coach. He was has previously in the role from 2017-2022, a period in which MI won three IPL trophies.
In 2022 Jayawardene was moved from Head Coach's position to Global Head of Cricket for the MI franchise overseeing the expansion in franchise leagues across various countries.

Oct 13, 2024

The 38th National Games to be Held in Uttarakhand

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chose Uttarakhand as the host for the 38th Summer National Games, scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 14, 2025. This announcement marks a significant achievement for the state, as it will be hosting the prestigious event for the first time, followed by the upcoming Winter Games, which will be held outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for the first time.
The 37th National Games, held in Goa from September 25 to November 9, 2023, paved the way for Uttarakhand's momentous turn to showcase its capabilities on the national sporting stage.

Oct 12, 2024

Asian Championships: Men Seal 3rd Medal in a Row, Women Settle for Bronze

The Indian men's table tennis team assured itself of its third consecutive medal at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, overcoming a gritty Kazakhstan 3-1 in the quarter-finals. China won the gold in the men's team event.
India had finished with bronze medals in 2021 and 2023. India secured its seventh overall medal in the championships. The medal in the men's team event was secured after the women lost to Japan in the semi-finals to end with a historic bronze.

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