Sports Events of September 2015
Yoga recognized as a sports discipline
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to recognize Yoga as a sports discipline and place it in the Priority category. This decision was taken by Ministry while reviewing and revising the categorization of various Sports disciplines.
Durban is host of 22nd edition of Commonwealth Games
South African city of Durban has been selected as the host for the 22nd edition of Commonwealth Games to be held in 2022. For the first time in the history of Commonwealth Games, African nation has been chosen as host of the Games.
Anirban Lahiri becomes first Indian to qualify for President’s Cup of Gold
Ace Indian Golfer AnirbanLahiri has become the first Indian to qualify for the prestigious President’s Cup of Golf. World No.40, Lahiri qualified to this prestigious cup through automatic qualifications as team member of the International Team.
2015 US Open Titles of Tennis
- Men’s Singles title: Novak Djokovic.
- Women’s Singles title: FlaviaPennetta.
- Men’s Doubles title:Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut.
- Women’s Doubles title:SaniaMirza (India) and Martina Hingis (Switzerland).
- Mixed Doubles title:Leander Paes (India) and Martina Hingis (Switzerland).
Indian Kalarippayattu Federation (IKF) recognized as RSF
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recognized the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation (IKF) as Regional Sports Federation (RSF) with an immediate effect. Kalaripayattu is a Martial art played/performed in Southern state of Kerala and in contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu.
Ajay Jayaram wins Silver Medal in Korea Open
India’s Ajay Jayaram has won silver medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament in the Men’s singles category. In the final match played at Seoul, he lost to World no. one Cheng Long of China by 14-21, 12-21 score settling to silver medal.
Vettel wins 2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel from Germany has won 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One. The race was held on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which is the first street circuit in Asia.
Sourav Ganguly appointed President of CAB
Former Indian Cricket team captain SouravGanguly has been appointed as President of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He will succeed JagmohanDalmiya as the post fallen vacant following his death.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain won 2015 Japanese Grand Prix title of Formula One. This was his overall eight victory of the season.
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis win women’s doubles of Guagzhou Open
Indo-Swiss tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis have won women’s doubles title of 2015 Guangzhou Open Tennis Tournament. In the final match they defeated Chisese pair of ShilinXu and Xiaodi You by 6-3, 6-1 score.
Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World Billiards Championship
India’s ace cueist Pankaj Advani has won 2015 IBSF World Billiards Championship (Time Format) in Adelaide, Australia. It was his overall 14th World title.
