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Nov 27, 2023

Anurag Singh Thakur Launches Khelo India Para Games 2023 Logo and Mascot Ujjwala

Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, unveiled the logo and mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023. This historic occasion was graced by the presence of eminent athletes and para athletes, marking a significant step towards inclusivity and recognition in Indian sports.
The official mascot, 'Ujjwala,' a sparrow, was revealed during the ceremony. Representing the pride of Delhi, this little sparrow stands as a symbol of determination and empathy.
The inaugural Khelo India Para Games is expected to witness participation from over 1400 athletes across 32 states, union territories, and the Services Sports Control Board. The athletes will compete in 7 disciplines, including para athletics, para shooting, para archery, para football, para badminton, para table tennis, and para weightlifting. The three designated SAI stadiums – IG Stadium, Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, and JLN Stadium in Delhi will host the events from December 10 to 17, 2023.

Uday Saharan to Lead India in Under-19 Asia Cup

Promising batsman Uday Saharan will lead defending champions India in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup to be played in the UAE from December 8.
Saharan, from Punjab, was on the selection radar for a while.
Saumy Kumar Pandey was named as vice-captain of the 15-member side.
India are the most successful team in the Under-19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.
India is grouped with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal in the tournament.
The final is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 17.
India U19 squad: Uday Saharan (captain), Saumy Kumar Pandey (vice-captain), Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Dhanush Gowda, Avinash Rao (wk), M Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Aardhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari.

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag Trip at Final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought valiantly before going down to the Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in an exciting men's doubles final of the China Masters Super 750 tournament.
Rankireddy and Shetty, the Asian Games champions, lost 19-21 21-18 19-21 to the world No. 1 Chinese pair. It was their first defeat in six finals this season.

Nov 26, 2023

Anish Bhanwala Wins 25m Rapid Fire Bronze at World Cup Final

Anish Bhanwala won the bronze medal in the men's 25 m Rapid Fire final at the ISSF World Cup final in Doha.
Bhanwala became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the event in the World Cup Final. Earlier Vijay Kumar had reached the final in 2009, while Gurpreet Singh had reached the final in 2015.

Bengaluru Hosts Namma Kambala

Kambala, the popular buffalo racing contest native to the coastal Karnataka region was held in Bengaluru. The traditional folk sport, usually held in the aftermath of the southwest monsoon, unfolded its excitement at the iconic Palace Grounds. Organised by Tulukoota Bengaluru, this is the first time Kambala found a venue in the heart of Bengaluru.
Kambala is a sport where buffaloes are driven through a slushy paddy field by a whip-wielding farmer.
In its traditional form, Kambala was non-competitive, with pairs running one by one. However, modern Kambala involves contests between two pairs of buffaloes.

Nov 25, 2023

ICC Bans Transgender Players from International Women's Cricket

In a significant policy decision, the International Cricket Council (ICC) implemented a ban on transgender cricketers from participating in international women's cricket at the highest level. This decision has raised discussions around inclusivity, athlete rights and the impact of the ban on transgender individuals. The move is said to be in alignment with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) guidelines, considering cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
The decision came on the heels of controversary sparked by Canada's Danielle McGahey, who became the first transgender cricketer to participate in an official international match just two months ago. The 29-year-old opening batter played in all six of Canada's matches during the Women's T20 World Cup Americans region qualifiers event in Los Angeles. Under the previous ICC regulations, which focused on reducing testosterone levels, McGahey met all eligibility criteria. However, the new rules prioritise the protection of the women's game's integrity, safety, fairness and inclusion.

Anahat Singh Becomes Second Youngest to Win National Squash Championship Title

Velavan Senthilkumar (Tamil Nadu) and Anahat Singh (Delhi) won their maiden men's and women's titles, respectively in the 79th National Squash Championships at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy (ISTA), Chennai.
The 15-year-old Anahat became the second youngest ever to have won the women's title. Joshna Chinappa was 14 when she won the first of her 19 titles in 2000.

Nov 24, 2023

Marlon Samuels, Former West Indies Player, Receives 6-year Ban

Marlon Samuels, the former West Indies batter, was handed a six-year ban from all forms of cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ban was imposed due to his failure to disclose benefits received during the Abu Dhabi T10 league, actions that could have brought the sport into disrepute, concealing information, and non-cooperation with the investigation officer.

Nov 23, 2023

Max Verstappen Wins the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen emerged on top at the end of an action-packed Las Vegas Grand Prix, beating Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian and Dutch racing driver and the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Formula One World Champion. Ferrari's Leclerc passed Sergio Perez on the final lap to clinch second place, while British star Lando Norris ended up in hospital after a third-lap 180mph crash. Lewis Hamilton finished seventh.

Pankaj Advani Wins World Billiards Championship for Record 26th Time

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani secured his 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship title in a remarkable comeback, defeating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final.
The match saw both players engaging in a back-and-forth battle, with Kothari allowed Advani to recover and take control of the game. Advani's break of 214, the highest of the match, proved to be a turning point, making him look unstoppable. His consistent performance and a series of breaks, including a crucial unfinished break of 199, secured the title for Advani.

Colin Jackson id International Ambassador for 2023 Tata Steel Kolkata 25KS

The former 110m hurdles world record holder, Colin Jackson, was announced as the International Event Ambassador for the upcoming edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K event scheduled on December 17, 2023. This move adds a new dimension of prestige and excitement to an already prestigious event. Colin Jackson, an iconic figure in the world of athletics, brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the event.
Instituted in 2014, the TSK 25K has been a catalyst for a running revolution in eastern India.
It has not only become a celebration of Kolkata's vibrant sporting spirit but has also achieved the status of a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race.
The event, under the slogan 'Aamar Kolkata, Aamar Run,' has grown in stature and popularity over the years.

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