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Mar 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal Signs up to Play at Monte Carlo Masters

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal signed up to compete in the Monte Carlo Masters, starting from April 8, 2023.
Nadal was absent from the courts since his Australian Open second round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald, where he aggravated a hip injury.
Rafael Nadal was the first player to sign up. He wants to play in Monaco and is giving himself every chance to be able to participate in this tournament that he loves so much, and which he has won eleven times in singles, including a record eight consecutive titles between 2005 and 2012.
The Monte-Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The event is part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour. The tournament is played on clay courts and is held every year in the April–May period.

Mar 17, 2023

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Re-elected for another Term

Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president until 2027 by acclamation, after highlighting his strong financial performance as a reason for keeping a CEO in their position for life. The decision was made by the congress of 211 member federations, who have seen their annual funding from FIFA increase from $250,000 to $2 million since Infantino's first win in 2016. Following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA now has $4 billion in reserves, and it conservatively predicts a record revenue of at least $11 billion from the 2026 men's World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
In 2016, Gianni Infantino was elected as FIFA president amidst a crisis that emerged after a wide-ranging corruption investigation by the United States federal authorities that resulted in the removal of numerous soccer officials in the Americas.

Gardner and Brook Seal ICC Player of the Month Awards for February

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for February 2023, with Australia's Ashleigh Gardner named the ICC Women's Player of the Month, and England's Harry Brook reclaiming the ICC Men's Player of the Month.
The outcomes of the ICC Player of the Month Awards for February replicated the results of December 2022, where both claimed their maiden awards following prolific months for their respective teams in short and long formats of the game.

Mar 16, 2023

David Warner to Lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023

David Warner will captain Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2023. With Rishabh Pant out of action due to injury, Warner will temporarily take over the mantle for the season.
Ricky Ponting and the team management finally made the decision with little over 2 weeks left for the tournament. Axar Patel, who is highly rated in the Delhi Capitals, was also considered for the post.

Mar 15, 2023

M. C. Mary Kom, Farhan Akhtar Named Brand Ambassadors of Women's World Boxing Championships 2023

The Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi is hosting the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship 2023 from March 15–26. Mahindra Automotive was named the title sponsor of this competition by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), while M. C. Mary Kom and Bollywood actress Farhan Akhtar were named as brand ambassadors. The third time in history, India is serving as the host country. The BFI's goal of promoting female boxing involvement will be greatly enhanced by the appearance of Marykom and Bollywood superstar Farhan Akhtar.
The biennial international competition is featuring 12 weight categories and more than 350 contestants from as many as 74 nations. Nikhat Zareen, the world champion from India, will be the centre of attention throughout the international competition. She will compete in the 50 kg weight division.

Mar 14, 2023

India Secures WTC Final Berth after New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka

India qualified for the prestigious World Test Championship (WTC) final after New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by two wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish in the Christchurch game.
India will play Australia in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7.
This is India's second successive entry into the WTC final, the first one was in the inaugural cycle in 2021, where India lost to New Zealand.
The ICC World Test Championship is a league competition for Test cricket run by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which started on 1 August 2019.
In October 2017, the ICC announced that a Test league was agreed upon by its members, which would involve the top nine teams competing in 71 Test matches in 27 series across two years.

The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women to be held in Assam

The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women will be held at Baksa district in Assam from the March 20 to 23, 2023.
The event is being organised by the Kho Kho Federation of India in association with the Assam Kho Kho Association and Bodoland Territorial Region government. The government of Assam also extended its support for the competition.
Altogether 12 countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka and the host India will be participating in the competition. Over 800 players and officials will participate in the four-day event.

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