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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Sep 11, 2024

Tanvi Sharma, Pranauv Ram, Rounak Chouhan to headline Smt Krishna Khaitan Memorial badminton

Former U-17 national champion and member of this year's Asian Championships-winning Indian women's team, Tanvi Sharma is among the top contenders in the girls' U-19 category at the 31st Yonex Sunrise Smt Krishna Khaitan Memorial All India Junior Ranking Prize Money Tournament to be held from September 12-19.
The tournament, which is being organised by Express Shuttle Club Trust under the aegis of Haryana Badminton Association, is one of the junior events on the Badminton Association of India (BAI) domestic calendar and will be played at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Sector 3 Panchkula, Haryana.

Sep 10, 2024

India Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics

Mansukh Mandaviya, India's Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, announced India's bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics during his speech at the of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) 44th General Assembly . India will compete against Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Russia, Ukraine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for the hosting rights. This bid is seen as a precursor to India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.
Mandaviya detailed India's sports initiatives, emphasizing the 'Khelo India' scheme, 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)', and 'Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA)'. He noted the government's substantial increase in the sports budget from USD 143 million in 2014-15 to approximately USD 417 million today. This funding has led to record-breaking performances at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

Sinner Storms Past Fritz to Win First US Open Title

World number one Jannik Sinner stormed past Taylor Fritz and won the US Open 2024 and secured a second Grand Slam title of the year.
Italy's Sinner, who won his first major title at the Australian Open in January 2024, held off a late charge from American 12th seed Fritz to win 6-3 6-4 7-5.
He is also the first Italian man to win the singles title at Flushing Meadows.

Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Moeen Ali, the versatile England all-rounder, officially announced his retirement from international cricket. This decision came in the wake of his omission from the white-ball series against Australia, signaling the end of an era for English cricket.
Moeen Ali's international career spanned across all formats of the game:
68 Test matches
138 One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
92 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
His versatility and skill made him a key player for England across these formats.

India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 with 29 Medals

The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded for India, with Pooja Ojha the final athlete in action. Ojha failed to qualify for the women's kayak 200m final and bowed out of the competition. As a result, India's medals tally at the Paris Paralympics ended at 29 -- seven gold, nine silvers and thirteen bronze, making it the most rewarded campaign for the country. Courtesy of the 29 medals, India stood at the 18th position in the points table.

Yogasana Secures Spot as Demonstration Sport in 2026 Asian Games

In a significant development for traditional Indian sports, Yogasana was officially included as a demonstration sport in the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the recognition of yoga as a competitive athletic discipline on the international stage.
The inclusion of yogasana in the Asian Games calendar was met with overwhelming support during the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The assembly, which saw important decisions regarding the future of Asian sports, unanimously passed the motion to include yogasana as a demonstration event.

Sep 09, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka, Wins US Open Beating Jessica Pegula

Second seed Sabalenka defeated Pegula, the World No. 6 from the United States, 7-5, 7-5 and won the US Open 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka's victory at the 2024 US Open marked her third Grand Slam title, making her one of only five women to win both the Australian Open and US Open in the same year.

Indian Para Athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema Secures Bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics

India's Hokato Hotozhe Sema clinched the bronze medal in the men's shot put F57 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This achievement not only marks a personal milestone for Sema but also contributes to India's growing success in para-athletics on the global stage.
The 40-year-old Indian para athlete, making his Paralympic debut, secured the coveted Paralympic medal with an impressive personal best throw of 14.65 meters on his fourth attempt. This performance showcased Sema's dedication and the culmination of years of hard work and training.

Khel Utsav 2024 Organised by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

In celebration of the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand and in alignment with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' National Sports Day 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised "Khel Utsav 2024" which concluded on August 30, 2024. The event took place at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
The inaugural edition featured tournaments in four sports: Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, and Table Tennis. Over 200 officials and staff of the Ministry actively participated, contributing to the event's success. Future editions are planned to include additional sports.
A ceremony to distribute the Major Dhyan Chand trophies was held in September 2024, at the PIB Conference Hall, Shastri Bhawan. The event was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, along with other senior officials of the Ministry.

Randhir Singh Becomes Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President

Randhir Singh, a five-time Olympian and sports administrator, became the first Indian to become president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) at the 44th OCA general assembly in New Delhi. The 77-year-old had been the OCA acting president since 2021, and was filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year (2024) over ethics breaches.
Singh's elevation as president from acting president was a matter of mere attendance as he ran unopposed for the 2024-2028 term. He required a 50% plus one majority from the 45 member associations gathered at the Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. Randhir received 44 of the 45 available votes with one abstention. All other five vice-presidents and executive committee members elected were also voted in unopposed.

Sep 08, 2024

Vikram Rathour, Rangana Herath Join New Zealand's Backroom Staff for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Tests

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour and legendary Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath joined New Zealand team to help them prepare for their upcoming Tests in Asia. Notably, New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test from September 9 in Greater Noida, India and will further lock horns with Sri Lanka and India for five Tests.

Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony: Harvinder, Preeti India's Flag Bearers

After a successful stint at the Paris Games, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) announced the flag bearers for the closing ceremony. Gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and twice-medal winner Preethi Pal led the Indian contingent in the closing ceremony that took place on September 8 in the French capital. India achieved its best-ever performance at a Para Games winning 26 medals, which also includes a record six gold medals.

Sep 07, 2024

Praveen Kumar Wind Gold Sixth Gold Medal for India at Paris Paralympics

India officially bettered its Paralympics performance having clinched its sixth gold medal. India's Praveen Kumar won the gold medal in the Men's high Jump T64 event meaning India now has one more gold medal in Paris than it had at previous best in Tokyo. Praveen with an attempt of 2.08 metres won the gold.

Rahul Dravid Appointed Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals announced the appointment of Rahul Dravid as a head coach after signing a multi-year contract.
Dravid's tenure as India's head coach ended in June after he helped the Men in Blue win the T20 World Cup, their first ICC title since the Champions trophy in 2013.
The former Royals' captain and coach spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015, and will commence with the team immediately, working with Royals' director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise's overall cricketing strategy.
Dravid was the captain of the Royals in IPL 2012 and 2013 and then was the team director and mentor for them in the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

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