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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

May 06, 2025

Pro Panja League Hosts 23rd Asian Armwrestling, 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New ...

Pro Panja League, in collaboration with the People's Armwrestling Federation of India, announced that India is hosting the prestigious 23rd Asian Armwrestling Championship and the 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi from May 6 to 10.
The high-profile tournament features top athletes from fourteen countries, including India, Iran, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Nepal and Jordan.

Zhao Xintong Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka Lift Third Madrid Open Title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equalling Madrid Open title, defeating the USA's Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final.
With the win, Sabalenka equalled Petra Kvitova's record of three titles in Madrid, and secured her 20^th career title.

May 05, 2025

Swimmer Katie Ledecky Breaks 800m Freestyle World Record

American swimmer Katie Ledecky shattered her own 800m freestyle world record.
She clocked 8 minutes 4.12 seconds at the Tyr Pro Series meet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to better her previous mark of 8:04.79 which she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Riyan Parag Hits 6 Sixes in a Row

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag entered record books by hitting six consecutive sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Parag took it upon himself to single-handedly and brought the Royals back into the competition, hitting Moeen Ali for six back-to-back sixes in the 13^th over of the game.

Oscar Piastri Wins Miami Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season.
Australian Piastri finished 4.6 seconds ahead of British team-mate Lando Norris with George Russell of Mercedes finishing third but 37.6 seconds behind.

May 04, 2025

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Arunachal Pradesh

In a boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh. State Ministers Kento Jini and Nyato Dukam were also present on the occasion.
Fully funded by Central Government, the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall has been built at a cost of Rs. 8 Crore. It aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and training facilities to promote grassroots-level sports in the region.
Equipped with modern amenities, the hall will cater to multiple indoor sports including boxing, badminton, judo, wushu, karate, taekwondo, weightlifting, table tennis, and volleyball, enabling young athletes from the region to train professionally and compete at national and international levels.

Kalinga Super Cup Should be an Annual Event

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo called for the Kalinga Super Cup to become a permanent fixture in the Indian football calendar, following the successful hosting of the tournament in Bhubaneswar.
Singh Deo lauded the efforts of the state administration in bringing a major national football event to Odisha.

May 03, 2025

Subhasish Bose Crowned AIFF Men's Player of the Year

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Best Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2024-25 on the AIFF Awards Day in Bhubaneswar. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final.
Apart from Bose and Guguloth, the other individual award winners were Khalid Jamil (Best Men's Coach), Sujata Kar (Best Women's Coach), Vishal Kaith (Best Men's Goalkeeper), Elangbam Panthoi Chanu (Best Women's Goalkeeper), Brison Fernandes (Promising Men's Player), Toijam Thoibisana Chanu (Promising Women's Player), Venkatesh R (Best Male Referee), Tekcham Ranjita Devi (Best Female Referee), Vairamuthu P (Best Male Assistant Referee), and Riiohlang Dhar (Best Female Assistant Referee).

Lloyd Tennant Appointed as Ireland Women's Team Head Coach

Cricket Ireland announced Lloyd Tennant as Ireland Women's team head coach. Tennant will begin his tenure on June 1, replacing Ed Joyce.
Tennant is an ECB Level 4 qualified cricket coach with over 30 years of experience in coaching and developing international, regional and first-class cricketers and teams. He is also the former head coach of Central Sparks, a position he held for four years.

May 02, 2025

India Finish Second at the Inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships

Indian boxers wrapped up their campaign at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships in Amman, Jordan, adding four gold medals on the final day and finished second overall.
India's tally comprised 15 gold, 6 silver and 22 bronze medals, and placed them behind table-toppers Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan finished third.

Adani Sportsline to Organise Tennis Tournament in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

Adani Sportsline, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Tennis Association (GSTA), will organise the GSTA Tennis Tournament 2025. The state-level competition will be held from May 24 to 27, 2025 at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park in Paldi, Ahmedabad.
Open to participants across multiple age groups, the tournament aims to bring together the region's emerging and seasoned talents.
With professionally managed match formats and top-tier facilities, the event promises high-quality competitive action and an inclusive platform. This initiative is part of Adani Sportsline's ongoing commitment to promoting active lifestyles and a vibrant sporting culture within the city.

Dream League of India Launches Tennis Cricket Ball League in Delhi

The Dream League of India, a one-of-a-kind Tennis Cricket Ball League was launched in Delhi in a grand ceremony. The Dream League of India caters to both juniors (13-18) and seniors (18+), with six franchises participating across both categories.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood was appointed as the Commissioner of the Dream League of India.

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