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Ariarne Titmus Sets World Record in Women’s 200m Freestyle
Ariarne Titmus broke the world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on June 12 at Brisbane’s Chandler Aquatic Center, which was part of Australia’s Olympic swimming tryouts. She clocked an impressive time of 1 minute, 52.23 seconds, surpassing the previous ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Global Farewell for Football Icon Sunil Chhetri
An important player in Indian football, Sunil Chhetri, has officially retired from international football. His farewell match, which was a World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, took place recently in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. This marked the end of his illustrious ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Chandru G Wins WBC India Cruiserweight Championship
Chandru G from Tamil Nadu recently beat Jaskaran Singh from Punjab to win the WBC India National title in the Cruiserweight Division. At the Pro Boxing Fight Night in Hyderabad, the fight, which ended with a knockout in the fourth ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Brazil to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup Soccer
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil. This is a big deal in the world of international women’s football. Brazil will be hosting this prestigious event for the first time. It will be a chance to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Sunil Chhetri Announces His Retirement
The leader of the Indian national football team, Sunil Chhetri, has said that he is retiring. One of India’s most famous football players’ long and successful career comes to an end with this important event. Sunil Chhetri is a professional ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
D Gukesh wins 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament
D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. He has become the youngest challenger ever for the World Chess Championship, surpassing the record set by Garry ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s Top Women’s Cricketer
Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in 2023, including hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Hockey India Awards 2023
The Hockey India Awards 2023 were held in New Delhi on March 31, 2024 to celebrate the outstanding Indian hockey players from the previous calendar year. The event saw several players being recognized for their exceptional performances and contributions to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Sports Current Affairs
NFL Bans Hip-Drop Tackle in 2024
The National Football League (NFL) has prohibited the use of the hip-drop tackle starting from the 2024 season. The decision was made during the annual league meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Monday, March 25, 2024, where the competition committee unanimously ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Wins WTT Feeder Title
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, an Indian table tennis player, emerged victorious in the men’s singles event at the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 tournament held at the Al Kawthar Secondary School in Lebanon. Sathiyan, ranked 103rd in the world, defeated fellow Indian and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs