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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Feb 15, 2024

Shamar Joseph and Amy Hunter Crowned ICC Players of the Month for January 2024

International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners of the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month for January 2024. West Indies' Shamar Joseph and Ireland's Amy Hunter were bestowed with this honour, marking their remarkable contributions to their respective teams in the past month.
Shamar Joseph's ascent to cricketing stardom was nothing short of a fairytale. Making his debut for the West Indies during their Test series against Australia, Joseph not only made a memorable entrance but also left an indelible mark with his performance. Claiming the wicket of Steve Smith with his very first ball in international cricket, he set the tone for what was to come.
Amy Hunter, on the other hand, has been lighting up the women's cricket stage with her explosive batting. Her performances in Ireland's T20I series victory over Zimbabwe were nothing short of spectacular. Starting with a subdued ODI series, Hunter quickly shifted gears in the T20Is, showcasing her batting prowess with scores that included a stunning 101 not out off 66 balls in the first match, followed by 77 and 42 in subsequent games.

National Football Championship

Arunachal Pradesh is set to host the final rounds of 77^th edition of National Football Championship of Santosh Trophy, 2024.
The championship is scheduled from February 21 to March 9 at Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium, Yupia, Itanagar.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited the stadium and inspected the preparation for the tournament. In a social media post the Chief Minister informed about his visit and met the Arunachal football team and unveiled the official jersey of the team.
Mr. Khandu, who is the President of the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, held a meeting with the honorary members of the Association on the occasion.
He also held deliberations with local administration, departments concerned and police for smooth conduct of the grand football fest.

Rahul Dravid to Remain India's Head Coach till T20 World Cup: Jay Shah

(PTI) Rahul Dravid will continue to remain in the position of India's head coach till the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in June this year, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Dravid's contract ended after the ODI World Cup final last year, but he was asked to continue in his role along with other support staff for the December-January tour to South Africa without finalising the tenure.
But Shah said he held an initial talk with Dravid here before arriving at the decision to retain the former captain's services till the ICC showpiece to be held in the West Indies and the USA.
"After the (2023) World Cup, Rahul bhai had to leave for the South Africa tour immediately. We did not get to meet in between which finally happened today," Shah said here on the sidelines of the renaming function of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday night.

Feb 14, 2024

Amit Shah Inaugurates Gandhinagar Premier League

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Premier League, a cricket tournament for the people of his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Shah was joined by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya as well.
The cricket tournament was organised with an objective of 'Khelo Gandhinagar' and the inauguration took place at SGVP, Chharodi on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway in Ahmedabad.
The night cricket tournament was open to people of the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, which consists of seven assembly constituencies — Vejalpur, Ghatlodia, Naranpura, Sabarmati, Gandhinagar North, Mansa and Sanand. More than 1,000 teams and 15,000 players have registered for the tournament.

World Wrestling Body Lifts Wrestling Federation of India Suspension with Immediate Effect

United World Wrestling (UWW), the apex body of wrestling in the world, lifted the suspension placed on Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect. UWW had suspended the WFI in August 2023 for failing to hold the elections in due course. The suspension, however, was revoked under some conditions.
UWW, however, asked WFI to re-convene the elections to its Athletes Commission before July 1.
The candidates for this commission shall be active athletes or retired for no longer than four years. The voters shall be exclusively athletes. These elections shall take place during trials or any senior national championships where this operation can take place.
The WFI has to immediately provide UWW with written guarantees that all wrestlers will be considered for participation without any discrimination in all WFI events, in particular trials for the Olympic Games and any other major national and international events. This non-discrimination includes the three athletes who protested against alleged wrongdoings by the former President.

Feb 13, 2024

Sumit Nagal Lifts Chennai Open ATP Challenger Trophy

India's Sumit Nagal captured the Chennai Open ATP Challenger title with a straight set 6-1,6-4 win over top seed Luca Nardi, of Italy, at the SDAT Stadium, Tamil Nadu.
The second-seeded Nagal became the first Indian man since Prajnesh Gunneswaran in 2019 to breach the top-100 barrier.
The Chennai Open is the first in a series of ATP Challenger 100 events to be held in India.

Feb 12, 2024

High Jumper Tejaswin Shankar Wins Season-opening Meet in Belgium

High jump national record holder Tejaswin Shankar won the top prize in the International High Jump Gala Elmos 2024 athletics meet in Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium, with a leap of 2.23 metres.
Shankar, competing for the first time since October 2023, finished ahead of Greece's Antonios Merlos (2.20 metres) in the World Athletics Indoor Tour Challenger event.
Shankar, who holds both the men's high jump and decathlon national records, however, could not better his personal best of 2.29 metres.

Australia Wind U19 World Cup 2024

Australia won the U19 World Cup 2024 final by 79 runs. With the massive win over India, Australia secured its fourth World Cup title in U-19 cricket. Australia added to their triumphs in 2002, 2010, and 2020. Their consistent performance throughout the tournament showcased their depth and talent, making them deserving champions. India, aiming for a record-extending sixth title, was left heartbroken but can hold their heads high for a commendable campaign.
U19 World Cup 2024, Awards
Kwena Maphaka was named U19 Cricket World Cup Player of the Tournament
Player of the Match: Mahli Beardman

Etihad Airways Takes Flight as Official Sponsor of CSK

Etihad Airways joined forces with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as their official sponsor, marking a thrilling new chapter for both entities. This strategic partnership promises to propel the excitement of cricket to new heights for fans around the world.
This collaboration is not just about logos and jerseys. It promises a range of exciting benefits for fans, including:
Exclusive travel offers: Tailored deals for CSK fans travelling with Etihad Airways.
Enhanced match-day experiences: Special activations and promotions at CSK home games.
Behind-the-scenes access: Opportunities to see CSK action like never before.
Community engagement initiatives: Joint projects promoting sports and healthy living.

Feb 11, 2024

FIFA to Introduce Blue Cards and Sin-bins

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is preparing to debut a new card, the blue card as part of trials involving sin bins in professional football. In November 2023, the governing body recognised the necessity of addressing player conduct towards match officials, leading to the implementation of temporary dismissals for dissent and certain tactical infractions.
Blue cards will serve as a disciplinary measure for dissent and cynical fouls, resulting in players being temporarily sent to the sin-bin.
The penalty box, also known as the sin bin, is the designated area in sports such as ice hockey, rugby union, rugby league, roller derby, and others, where a player must sit out the specified time for a penalty they have incurred. This penalty is typically for an offense deemed less severe than warranting immediate expulsion from the game. Generally, teams are not permitted to substitute players who have been sent to the penalty box.

Shot putter Karanveer Gets Four-year ban for Doping

Shot putter Karanveer Singh and discus thrower Kirpal Singh were among several sportspersons who were handed bans for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel. NADA issued the list of the athletes who were handed bans by the panel.
Kirpal's ban period began on July 7, 2023, while Karanveer will serve his ban from July 26, 2023. Karanveer, who had won a bronze in the Federation Cup 2023, had returned positive for methandienone and SARMS enobosarm.

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