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GM Karthik Venkataraman Wins National Chess Championship 2024

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Grandmaster (GM) Karthik Venkataraman from Andhra Pradesh (AP) won the National Chess Championship 2024.

An Overview of the News

• National Chess Championship 2024 was the 61st edition of the annual national chess championship of India.

• The event took place at Rao Pahlad Singh (RPS) International School, located in Sector 89, Gurugram, Haryana.

• Organised by the Haryana Chess Association under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation (AICF).

• A total of 341 players from across India participated in the championship.

Top 3 Winners:

• GM Karthik Venkataraman – Winner (Andhra Pradesh)

• GM Ganguly Surya Shekhar – 2nd Place (Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, PSPB)

• IM Neelash Saha – 3rd Place (Railway Sports Promotion Board, RSPB)

Prize Money:

• Karthik Venkataraman: Trophy + Rs 6 Lakhs

• Ganguly Surya Shekhar: Rs 5 Lakhs

• Neelash Saha: Rs 4 Lakhs

• Total prize fund: Rs 30 Lakhs

About Karthik Venkataraman:

• This is his 2nd National Chess Championship victory. He previously won the 59th National Chess Championship in 2022, held in New Delhi.

• With this win, Karthik qualifies for the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025.

• Became a Grandmaster at the age of 18 in 2018.

• Currently ranked 282 in the world with a FIDE rating of 2568.

NorthEast United FC Clinch First-Ever Durand Cup Title

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NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) won their first-ever Durand Cup title by defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the final.

An Overview of the News

• NEUFC triumphed with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory after the match ended in a stalemate.

• The 133rd Durand Cup final took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Prize Money:

• Winners (NEUFC): Awarded Rs 60 lakhs.

• Runners-up (MBSG): Awarded Rs 30 lakhs.

Individual Awards:

• Golden Boot Award (Top Scorer):

  • Noah Sadaoui (Kerala Blasters FC) won the award with 6 goals.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

• Golden Glove Award (Best Goalkeeper):

  • Gurmeet Singh (NEUFC) won the award for his performance, including 3 clean sheets in 4 matches and 2 key penalty saves in the final.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

• Golden Ball Award (Best Player):

  • Jithin MS (NEUFC) was awarded the Golden Ball for his contribution of 4 goals and 3 assists.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

Durand Cup:

• An annual domestic football competition in India.

• Founded: 1888 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

• Hosted by:Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and All India Football Federation (AIFF).

• Significance:Oldest existing club football tournament in Asia; 5th oldest national football competition globally.

• Current Champions: NorthEast United (1st title).

• Most Successful Team: Mohun Bagan (17 titles).

• Sponsorship: IndianOil Durand Cup, Powered by Coal India Limited.

Praveen Kumar Wins Gold and Sets Asian Record at Paris 2024 Paralympics

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Praveen Kumar won the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

An Overview of the News

• Praveen cleared 2.08m, setting a new Asian record and winning India's sixth gold at the Games.

Paris 2024 Performance

• Praveen cleared all heights from 1.89m to 2.08m on his first attempts.

• He attempted 2.10m but couldn't clear it.

• USA’s Derek Loccident won silver (2.06m) and Uzbekistan’s Temurbek Giyazov took bronze (2.03m).

Previous Achievements

• Praveen had previously won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a jump of 2.07m, an Asian record at the time.

• In 2022, he won gold at the Asian Para Games and bronze at the World Para Athletics Championship 2023.

India’s Medal Tally

• India now has a total of 26 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, including 6 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze.

• Praveen's gold medal elevated India to the 14th position in the overall medal standings.

Kapil Parmar Wins India’s First Paralympic Judo Medal at Paris 2024

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Kapil Parmar clinched India’s first-ever Paralympic medal in Judo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

An Overview of the News

• Kapil won the bronze medal in the Para Judo Men's J1-660 kg event.

• Kapil defeated Elielton de Oliveira of Brazil 10-0 via Ippon to secure the medal.

• This marks a significant milestone as the first Indian to win a Paralympic medal in judo.

India's Paralympic Medal Tally

• India has now secured a total of 25 medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

• The current tally includes 5 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

• India is ranked 16th in the overall medal standings at the event.

Paris 2024: Summer Paralympics

• The 2024 Summer Paralympics, also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is the 17th edition of the Summer Paralympic Games.

• These games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee.

• The event is being held in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

• This is the first time Paris is hosting the Summer Paralympics.

• It is the second time France is hosting the Paralympic Games, with the first being the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Tignes and Albertville.

Jyoti Berwal Wins Gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships

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Jyoti Berwal won the gold medal in the women's 76 kg freestyle category at the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

An Overview of the News

• Jyoti defeated Ukraine's Mariia Orlevych in the final without allowing her opponent to score any points.

• On her journey to the final, Jyoti defeated Mongolia, China, and Turkey's competitors.

• This victory marks India's second consecutive world U20 title in the 76 kg category, following Priya Malik's win in 2023.

Indian Medalists at U20 World Wrestling Championships 2024

• Jyoti Berwal: Gold medal in Women’s 76kg

• Nitika: Silver medal in Women’s 62kg

• Neha: Bronze medal in Women’s 57kg

• Komal: Bronze medal in Women’s 59kg

• Srishti: Bronze medal in Women’s 68kg

National Nutrition Week - 1st to 7th September 2024

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National Nutrition Week 2024 is an important annual event focused on highlighting the role of nutrition in achieving overall health and well-being.

An Overview of the News

• National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1st to 7th each year.

• The week aims to educate the public about the benefits of a balanced diet and promote healthier eating habits.

• The observance seeks to raise awareness of how nutrition impacts health, celebrate good dietary practices, and support government initiatives for better nutrition across India.

• Although the official theme for National Nutrition Week 2024 has not yet been announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, some organizations are celebrating under the theme "Nutritious Diets for Everyone."

History of National Nutrition Week:

• Global Origins: First celebrated in the United States in 1973, initiated by the American Dietetic Association(now Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) to emphasize the importance of good nutrition.

• Adoption in India: Introduced in 1982 by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) to educate the public on nutrition and promote healthy eating habits.

• Objectives: Focuses on raising awareness about:

  • The benefits of a balanced diet.

  • The impact of nutrition on health.

  • The importance of proper dietary practices.

• Activities:Includes educational campaigns, workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs to improve dietary knowledge and habits.

• Evolution: The scope has expanded over the years to address emerging nutrition-related challenges and align with global health initiatives, highlighting the vital role of nutrition in public health.