1. Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold at International Jumping Meeting in Greece
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Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin finished bagged silver at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 at Kallithea in Greece on 24th May.
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Kerala's Murali Sreesankar won the gold medal in the International Jumping Meet with a jump of 8.31 metres.
Sreeshankar, who has played in the Tokyo Olympics, holds the national record of 8.36 metres.
Sweden's Tobias Montaller won the silver with a jump of 8.27m, while France's Jules Pommery won the bronze.
This was Murali Sreesankar's third competition of the year and also won the third gold medal.
Jeswin Aldrin claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
2. Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold at International Jumping Meeting in Greece
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Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin finished bagged silver at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 at Kallithea in Greece on 24th May.
An overview of the news
Kerala's Murali Sreesankar won the gold medal in the International Jumping Meet with a jump of 8.31 metres.
Sreeshankar, who has played in the Tokyo Olympics, holds the national record of 8.36 metres.
Sweden's Tobias Montaller won the silver with a jump of 8.27m, while France's Jules Pommery won the bronze.
This was Murali Sreesankar's third competition of the year and also won the third gold medal.
Jeswin Aldrin claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
3. Govindraj elected as President of Basketball Federation of India
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Dr. Govindraj has been elected as the President of the Basketball Federation of India.
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He is a Congress MLC and holds the position of President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Asia and President of Karnataka Olympic Association.
Dr. Govindaraj is the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the President of FIBA Asia.
The nomination was confirmed at the FIBA Asia Congress, making Dr. Govindaraj the first Indian to lead the International Basketball Federation in Asia, which comprises 44 countries.
He succeeds Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani of Qatar, who served as the head of FIBA Asia for four consecutive terms since 2002.
International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
It is a federation of national organisations governing basketball around the world.
It defines the rules of basketball, ensuring consistency and fairness across different countries and competitions.
It hosts international competitions such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
It consists of 212 national federations organised into five regions: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Establishment - 18 June 1932
Headquarters - Mies, Switzerland
President - Hamane Niang
4. Govindraj elected as President of Basketball Federation of India
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Dr. Govindraj has been elected as the President of the Basketball Federation of India.
An Overview of the News
He is a Congress MLC and holds the position of President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Asia and President of Karnataka Olympic Association.
Dr. Govindaraj is the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the President of FIBA Asia.
The nomination was confirmed at the FIBA Asia Congress, making Dr. Govindaraj the first Indian to lead the International Basketball Federation in Asia, which comprises 44 countries.
He succeeds Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani of Qatar, who served as the head of FIBA Asia for four consecutive terms since 2002.
International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
It is a federation of national organisations governing basketball around the world.
It defines the rules of basketball, ensuring consistency and fairness across different countries and competitions.
It hosts international competitions such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
It consists of 212 national federations organised into five regions: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Establishment - 18 June 1932
Headquarters - Mies, Switzerland
President - Hamane Niang
5. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
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India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
6. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
Tags: Sports Sports News
India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
An overview of the news
Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
7. Shirgaonkar elected as India Taekwondo Chief
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Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondoon 23 May.
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The election was held at 2 Hotel Sun City Residency, Andheri (East) in which 25 affiliated State Associations duly participated.
With all the office bearers being elected unopposed, the entire election process was completed without any hitch.
Sharad D Madakare (retd. Deputy Charity Commissioner) along with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (retd. Judge) served as the Returning Officer.
Namdev Shirgaonkar, President, India Taekwondo, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo, has accepted to be elected unopposed as the head of India Taekwondo.
Kiyarash Bahri (Coordinator - World Taekwondo - WT) and Wanyoung Lee (Observer - Asian Taekwondo Union - ATU) and Prashant Desai(Observer - Paralympic Committee of India - PCI) moderated the election process.
8. Shirgaonkar elected as India Taekwondo Chief
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Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondoon 23 May.
An overview of the news
The election was held at 2 Hotel Sun City Residency, Andheri (East) in which 25 affiliated State Associations duly participated.
With all the office bearers being elected unopposed, the entire election process was completed without any hitch.
Sharad D Madakare (retd. Deputy Charity Commissioner) along with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (retd. Judge) served as the Returning Officer.
Namdev Shirgaonkar, President, India Taekwondo, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo, has accepted to be elected unopposed as the head of India Taekwondo.
Kiyarash Bahri (Coordinator - World Taekwondo - WT) and Wanyoung Lee (Observer - Asian Taekwondo Union - ATU) and Prashant Desai(Observer - Paralympic Committee of India - PCI) moderated the election process.
9. BCCI ropes in Adidas as new kit sponsor of Indian cricket team
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Adidas as the new kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing interim sponsor Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited.
An Overview of the News
Adidas is a German multinational corporation best known for the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
It is the largest sportswear manufacturer globally and has a significant presence in cricket, serving as the kit sponsor for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA).
The partnership with Adidas marks the commitment of a prestigious sponsor to support the athletes of the Indian Cricket Team.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
It is the national governing body for cricket in India and is headquartered near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Headquarters serves as the administrative centre for the BCCI.
The BCCI manages and oversees all cricket related activities in India and it formulates and implements policies and regulations for Indian cricket.
The BCCI organises domestic and international cricket tournaments and series.
Establishment -December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
10. BCCI ropes in Adidas as new kit sponsor of Indian cricket team
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Adidas as the new kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing interim sponsor Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited.
An Overview of the News
Adidas is a German multinational corporation best known for the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
It is the largest sportswear manufacturer globally and has a significant presence in cricket, serving as the kit sponsor for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA).
The partnership with Adidas marks the commitment of a prestigious sponsor to support the athletes of the Indian Cricket Team.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
It is the national governing body for cricket in India and is headquartered near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Headquarters serves as the administrative centre for the BCCI.
The BCCI manages and oversees all cricket related activities in India and it formulates and implements policies and regulations for Indian cricket.
The BCCI organises domestic and international cricket tournaments and series.
Establishment -December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
