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Harmeet Desai of India won both men’s singles and mixed doubles titles at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Caracas tournament in Venezuela. The event took place from 31 October to 3 November 2024. Ranked 90th globally, Harmeet defeated France’s Joe Seyfried (world no. 149) 11-7, 11-8, 11-6 in the men’s singles final. In mixed doubles, Harmeet and Krittwika Roy defeated Cuba’s Jorge Campos and Daniela Fonseca Carrazana 3-2 in a tight match.

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India’s Tanushree Pandey won a silver medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship in Jingshan, China. She narrowly lost the Under-21 Women’s Singles final to Chiang Min Yu of Chinese Taipei, with a score of 3-4. In the semifinal, Tanushree won a close match against her Japanese opponent, 4-3. She also defeated a Chinese player in the quarterfinal with the same scoreline of 4-3.

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The 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024 was inaugurated by Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, at the Horse Polo Ground in Goshan Drass, Ladakh. Ladakh’s first Polo Stadium, built at a cost of 6.84 crore rupees, was also unveiled at the event. This highlights Ladakh’s commitment to preserving its polo heritage and promoting sports infrastructure for local talent and tourism.

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The 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy held from November 11 to 20 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar. This is the first international hockey tournament in Bihar. The Indian women’s hockey team, led by new captain Salima Tete, will defend their title. Top teams participating include China (Paris Olympics silver medallists), Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. The tournament highlights Bihar’s growing role in hosting international sports events.

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Pankaj Advani, an ace Indian cueist, achieved a historic 28th world title by defeating England’s Robert Hall at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha. This victory marks Advani’s seventh consecutive title, showcasing his dominance in the sport since 2016, despite a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. His exceptional performance included a remarkable unfinished 147 break, highlighting his skill and strategic prowess in billiards.

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Harinder Singh Sodhi, also known as ‘Billy,’ a prominent Indian polo player, passed away at 86 due to age-related issues. Known for his exceptional talent and commitment, Sodhi achieved a rare handicap of plus-five, a highly respected level in polo. He was honored with the Arjuna Award for his contributions to polo.His legacy in Indian polo is celebrated with great admiration and respect.

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The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports launched a national appeal to combat doping in sports. Athletes, coaches, and the sports community are encouraged to use NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app. The KYM app is part of NADA’s mission to boost anti-doping awareness and education. It lets users check if a medicine or ingredient is prohibited by WADA. The app promotes fair sports by helping athletes make informed choices. Unique features include image and audio search, plus sport-specific information, making it user-friendly for athletes and sports personnel.

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Odisha won its first Hockey India Senior Men National Championship title with a 5-1 win over Haryana in the final at SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai. Shilanand Lakra scored a hat-trick in the 48th, 57th, and 60th minutes, sealing Odisha’s victory. Rajat Akash Tirkey gave Odisha an early lead in the 11th minute. Pratap Lakra doubled the lead in the third quarter with a penalty stroke in the 39th minute. Joginder Singh scored the only goal for Haryana in the 55th minute.

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Siddharth Kaul, a 34-year-old pacer from Punjab, announced his retirement from Indian cricket. He represented India in 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is during 2018-19 and was part of the 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning team with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Kaul played for IPL teams like Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has 297 wickets in First-Class, 199 in List A, and 182 in T20s. Kaul is the highest wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophies.

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The 2024 World Weightlifting Championship has started in Bahrain, showcasing elite weightlifters from across the world. This marks the first time Bahrain hosted the event, having previously hosted the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championship. More than 500 weightlifters, including world and Olympic champions, participating in the championships. Paris 2024 gold medalists like Reeves, Nasar, and Juniansyah are expected to be standout participants in the event.