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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Apr 26, 2025

Rohit Sharma Becomes Second Indian to Reach 12,000 Runs in T20s

Rohit Sharma, the opening batsman for Mumbai Indians (MI), became the second Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. This milestone was reached during the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Rohit's achievement places him among the elite group of cricketers who have scored over 12,000 runs in the shortest format of the game, making him the eighth batter overall to do so.

Apr 25, 2025

South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025 Postponed

The South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025, originally scheduled for May 3 to 5, 2025 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, were postponed for the second time in seven months. Initially planned for October 2024, the delay this time has reportedly been due to visa clearance issues involving Pakistani athletes. The event was expected to host top athletes from across South Asia, including Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and top Sri Lankan athletes. The new tentative window for the competition is now the second or third week of June 2025, subject to visa resolution.

Apr 24, 2025

Humpy Wins FIDE Women's Grand Prix Chess Meet

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the Pune leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix on the basis of her superior tiebreaks over Zhu Jiner of China after the two players were tied for the top spot.

Endura Mass Becomes Official Weight Gainer Nutrition Partner for Lucknow Super Giants

Endura Mass, the leading weight gain supplement brand from Cipla Health, partnered with Lucknow Super Giants - the franchise team of the Indian Premier League as their 'Official Weight Gainer Nutrition partner.' With this strategic partnership, the brand intends to strengthen its connection with the audience as the most trusted weight gainer in the country.
To celebrate the partnership, the brand has launched an ad film that captures the passion of cricket fans in India, highlighting the unwavering support of Lucknow Super Giants' followers.

Vithya Wins Gold with New Meet Record, qualifies for Asian Championships

Vithya Ramraj, as an Asian Games medallist won the gold in the women's 400m hurdles event at the 28th National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi, Kerala.
The Tamil Nadu sprinter clocked 56.04 seconds and finished ahead of her competitors with a strong finish.
In the men's 400m hurdles, Karnataka's Yashas P clocked 49.32 seconds and won the gold medal. However, he failed to qualify for the Asian Championships as the qualifying mark was set at 49.19 seconds.

Apr 23, 2025

India to Host 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship from April 25 to 27

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Yogasana Bharat, officially announced that India will host the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship from April 25 to 27 at the prestigious Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, will grace the opening ceremony on April 25 as the Chief Guest, further reinforcing India's commitment to promoting Yogasana as a competitive global sport.

Apr 22, 2025

'Neeraj Chopra Classic' Event Shifted

The inaugural 'Neeraj Chopra Classic', a marquee javelin throw event named after India's Olympic champion, will now be held in Bengaluru instead of Panchkula, owing to some technical issues raised by World Athletics.
The event is a World Athletics Category A competition and is scheduled for May 24 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium—the same stadium where Chopra practiced during the early days of his career.
Chopra confirmed that after World Athletics officials raised some technical issues (such as lighting not up to the 600-lux standard, open field layout, and other concerns), the event has now been shifted to the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru.

Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana Named Wisden's Leading Cricketers in the World

In the 2024 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which was released on April 22, Jasprit Bumrah, India's fast bowler who plays across all formats, was named the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World.
Bumrah capped his performances in 2024 by becoming the first Test bowler in history to claim 200 wickets at an average of less than 20.
India opener batter Smriti Mandhana completed an Indian double by being named Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer in the World. In 2024, Mandhana scored 1659 runs in all formats, setting a new record for the most runs by a woman in a calendar year of international cricket.
She also scored four ODI hundreds, which was another milestone. In a ten-wicket victory against South Africa in June, she capped her achievements with a second Test century, 149.
West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran was named as the Leading T20 Player in the World. In 2024, Pooran made 464 runs in 21 matches at an average of 25.77 and a strike rate of 142.33.

Smriti Mandhana Launches Cricket Academy in Dubai with Don Bhagawati

Indian cricket icon Smriti Mandhana joined hands with renowned UK-based coach Don Bhagawati to officially launch the City Cricket Academy by Smriti Mandhana at Dubai International Academy Al Barsha-a state-of-the-art cricket development center now established in Dubai. The launch was announced by Cricket Predicta. Designed as a high-performance hub for boys and girls across all age groups, the academy combines Don's two decades of elite coaching experience with Smriti's contemporary insights from the international arena. Don's wife, a former England cricketer, also brings a wealth of experience and empathy to the mentoring process, making this academy a complete ecosystem for young cricketers.

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