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International Cricket resumes
On July 8, 2020, the international cricket resumed with England and West Indies locking horns in a three match test series. Highlights There were no international cricket matches played due to COVID-19. Due to the virus, whole sporting action came ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Sunil Chhetri, PV Sindu to launch Fit India talks
On July 2, 2020, the flagship programme of Indian Government, Fit India announced that it is to launch Fit India Talks. It is an interactive session of top sports stars of India with school children. Highlights The Fit India talks ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Australia New Zealand to jointly host FIFA Women World Cup 2023
On June 26, 2020, Australia and New Zealand won joint bid to host FIFA Women World Cup 2023. Highlights The winning bid of Australia and New Zealand had suggested 12 cities. This included 7 in Australia and 5 in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
IM Vijayan recommended for Padmashri
The All India Football Federation recently recommended the former Indian Captain IM Vijayan for the fourth highest civilian award in India, the Padmashri. Highlights IM Vijayan has scored 40 goals in over 79 matches. He won the Arjuna award in ..
FIFA Ranking: India retains 108th rank
On June 12, 2020, the FIFA ranking was released. Indian team retained its 108th position as the international football for the year 2020 has been suspended since March. Highlights Belgium remained at the top spot and was ahead of France ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
India to host AFC Women’s Cup
On June 5, 2020, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed that India will host 2022 Women’s Asian Cup. This is the first time India is hosting the cup since 1979. Highlights The Asian Football Confederation handed over the hosting rights to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Mizoram provides industrial status to Sports
The Mizoram State Government has recently provided industrial status to Sports. This has been done by the government to attract investment in the Sports industry. Highlights The Mizoram Government is framing new industrial policy under which the sports have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Bundesliga of Germany: World’s first sports competition after COVID-19 lock down
The Bundesliga of Germany becomes the world’s first major sports event to resume after COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Though the sports events are beginning, they will not be played the same way. The Bundesliga games began with empty stadium though ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Under 17 FIFA Women World Cup to begin in 2021
On May 12, 2020, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have rescheduled FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup. The game was initially to be conducted on November 2, 2020. Now the postponed game is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup postponed to November
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or the International Federation of Association Football has postponed the Under-17 Women’s world cup to November 2020. Highlights The FIFA Federations decided that the Under-17 and Under-20 Women’s World Cup be postponed. The ..