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By admin: June 17, 2024

1. India Women 5th, Men 6th in Asian Squash Championships

Tags: Sports

India's women's squash team secured the fifth position at the Asian Team Squash Championships in Dalian, China, concluding on June 16.

An Overview of the News

  • Women's squash team defeated Iran 2-0 in the match determining the fifth and sixth places.

  • Rathika Suthanthira Seelan and Pooja Arthi Raghu clinched victories comfortably for the Indian side.

  • Conversely, India's men's team finished sixth after losing 1-2 to South Korea.

  • Velavan Senthilkumar secured a victory, while Suraj Kumar Chand and Om Semwal narrowly lost their matches.

India's Performance:

  • Women:

    • Position: 5th

    • Match Result: Beat Iran 2-0

    • Rathika Suthanthira Seelan: Beat Fereshteh Eghtedari 11-5, 11-9, 11-7

    • Pooja Arthi Raghu: Beat Parmin Nekopayantak 11-5, 11-7, 12-10

  • Men:

    • Position: 6th

    • Match Result: Lost to South Korea 1-2

    • Velavan Senthilkumar: Beat Jeongmin Ryu 11-5, 11-1, 11-4

    • Suraj Kumar Chand: Lost to Minwoo Lee 11-7, 11-13, 9-11, 8-11

    • Om Semwal: Lost to Jooyoung Na 9-11, 6-11, 9-11

About Asian Team Squash Championship

  • The Asian Team Squash Championship occurs every two years.

  • Organized by the Asian Squash Federation and the host country’s federation.

  • Men’s first championship: 1981 in Karachi, Pakistan; won by Pakistan.

  • Women’s first championship: 1986 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hong Kong won.

By admin: June 17, 2024

2. Diksha Dagar Ties for Sixth at Ladies Italian Open Golf

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Diksha Dagar secured a sixth-place tie at the Ladies Italian Open Golf. She achieved a 6-under 210 total for the week with consistent play.

An Overview of the News

  • Diksha finished four shots behind the winner, Amy Taylor of England.

  • Amy Taylor won the title with scores of 70, 67, and a closing 69.

  • Diksha demonstrated her talent in this challenging tournament.

  • She will defend her title at the Czech Ladies Open next week.

  • Diksha is scheduled to play in two Majors and the Olympic Games later this year.

  • This is the 27th edition of the Ladies Italian Open Golf 2024.

About Italian Open (golf)

  • The DS Automobiles Italian Open, also known as Open d'Italia, is Italy's men's national golf championship.

  • Founded in 1925, it was played annually except in 1933 and during WWII until 1960.

  • After an eleven-year hiatus, it returned in 1971 and was included in the British PGA Order of Merit circuit.

  • The following year is recognized as the first official season of the European Tour, with the Italian Open featured annually.

  • The 2018 event marked the 75th edition of the championship.

By admin: June 14, 2024

3. Likith SP and Dhinidhi Desinghu Secure Bronze at 2024 Singapore Nationals

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Likith SP and Dhinidhi Desinghu from India won two bronze medals at the 2024 Singapore National Swimming Championship.

An Overview of the News

  • Likith SP secured bronze in the men’s 100m breaststroke, finishing with a time of 1 minute and 2 seconds.

  • Dhinidhi Desinghu earned bronze in the women’s 200m freestyle, completing the race in 2 minutes and 5 seconds.

  • The Singapore National Swimming Championship is crucial for swimmers aiming to qualify for the Paris Olympics, with the qualification deadline set for June 23, 2024.

Singapore swimming Association:

  • Established in 1939 as SASA, renamed in 2002.

  • Member of FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) since founding.

  • Founding member of Asia Swimming Federation.

By admin: June 14, 2024

4. Shruti Vora becomes first Indian rider to win a 3-Star Grand Prix event in Equestrian

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Shruti Vora made history by becoming the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event in equestrian sports.

An Overview of the News

  • She achieved this milestone riding Magnanimous at the CDI-3 event of the FEI Dressage World Cup in Lipica, Slovenia, scoring 67.761 points.

  • Shruti surpassed Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco, who secured 66.552 points, to claim the victory.

  • Shruti Vora, a seasoned rider, has represented India in prestigious competitions like the Dressage World Championship 2022 and the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014.

Equestrian Federation of India:

  • In the 1950s, the Indian Army started sending riders to international competitions.

    • Founded:- 14 March 1967

    • Headquarters:- Delhi

    • Secretary:- Colonel General Jaiveer Singh

By admin: June 14, 2024

5. Divya Deshmukh Wins World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship

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Divya Deshmukh of India emerged victorious in the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship.

An Overview of the News

  • The tournament took place at the Gift City Club in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

  • In the final round, Divya defeated Beloslava Krasteva from Bulgaria.

  • She secured her victory with a decisive win in the 10th round, making it her first under-20 title.

  • Divya maintained an unbeaten record throughout the championship.

  • She won nine games and drew the remaining two, showcasing her dominant performance.

The World Junior Chess Championship:

  • It is an under-20 tournament in chess, managed by the World Chess Federation.

  • The concept originated with William Ritson-Morry, who initiated the inaugural event in 1951.

  • The first championship was held in Birmingham, England, as per Ritson-Morry's vision.

  • Originally held biennially, the championship occurred every two years until 1973, after which it became an annual event.

  • In 1983, a separate tournament exclusively for girls was established alongside the main competition.

By admin: June 11, 2024

6. Puja Tomar Becomes First Indian to Win in UFC

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Puja Tomar became the first Indian to win a bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), defeating Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos via split decision at UFC Louisville on 8 june.

An Overview of the News

  • Tomar beat dos Santos with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.

  • The bout lasted all three rounds, totaling 15 minutes of intense, fast-paced action.

  • The judges awarded Tomar a split decision victory with scorecards reading 30-27, 27-30, and 29-28.

Puja Tomar:

  • Puja Tomar was born on 25 November 1995 in Budhana village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

  • She is a five-time national wushu champion.

  • Tomar has a background in karate and taekwondo, winning multiple medals in both disciplines.

  • She is an Indian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • Tomar became the third person from India and the first woman to get a UFC contract.

  • Tomar has competed in Matrix Fight Night, winning the straw-weight title twice.

  • Known as "Cyclone," the 30-year-old signed a contract with the UFC in October last year.

Other Indian Representatives:

  • The other Indians who have represented the country in the UFC are Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare.

  • Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar has also represented India on the world stage in the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC):

  • It is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Ownership: Operated by TKO Group Holdings, a subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

  • Size: Largest MMA promotion globally as of 2023.

  • Events: Hosts worldwide events with 11 weight divisions (eight men’s, three women’s) following the Unified Rules of MMA.

  • History: Over 600 events held by 2022.

  • Leadership: Dana White has been president since 2001 and CEO since 2023, under whom UFC became a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

  • Founders: Established by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie; first event in 1993 at McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado.

By admin: June 11, 2024

7. Gulveer Singh Breaks National Record, Wins Silver in 5000m at Portland Track Festival

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In athletics, India's Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 5000m race at the Portland Track Festival High-Performance Meet in Portland, USA on June 10.

An Overview of the News

  • Gulveer Singh is an Asian Games bronze medallist.

  • He became the fastest Indian in the men’s 5000-metre race.

  • Gulveer set a new national record with a timing of 13 minutes 18.92 seconds.

  • This timing surpassed the previous record of 13 minutes 19.30 seconds, set by Avinash Sable last year.

Winners:

  • Gold medal: Dylan Jacobs (USA)

  • Silver medal: Gulveer Singh (India)

  • Bronze medal: Eric Van Der Els (USA)

Records:

  • Gulveer Singh now holds the national records in both the 10,000-metre and 5,000-metre races

Important Points

  • Parvej Khan clinched the championship title in the men's 1500m event with a time of 3:42.73 at the prestigious SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2024 held in Louisiana.

  • Sable recorded a time of 8:21.85 on June 9th, securing second place in his debut 3000m steeplechase race of the 2024 athletics season.

  • Sanjivani Jadhav of India emerged victorious in the women's 10,000m event.

  • Parul Chaudhary claimed third place in the women's 3000m steeplechase race.

By admin: June 11, 2024

8. India's Sumit Nagal Wins Heilbronn Neckercup Challenger

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Sumit Nagal won the Heilbronn Neckarcup Challenger on June 9 in Germany.

An Overview of the News

  • Nagal defeated Switzerland's Alexander Ritschard with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in the men's singles final.

  • This victory marks Nagal's 6th ATP Challenger title.

  • The win virtually qualifies him for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

  • Nagal achieved a career-high World Ranking of 77 in the Live ATP rankings following this victory.

Heilbronn Neckarcup Challenger Doubles Titles 2024

  • Champions:

    • Romain Arneodo (Monaco)

    • Geoffrey Blancaneaux (France)

  • Runners-up:

    • Jakob Schnaitter (Germany)

    • Mark Wallner (Germany)

About The Heilbronner Neckarcup 

  • It is a tennis tournament.

  • It is held in Heilbronn, Germany.

  • The tournament has been held since 2014.

  • The event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour.

  • It is played on outdoor clay courts.

Filip Krajinović Filip Krajinovic holds the singles record, winning two Heilbronn Neckarcup Challenger titles.

By admin: June 10, 2024

9. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Clinches French Open Men's Singles Title

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Carlos Alcaraz Garfia of Spain won his first-ever French Open Men's singles title at Roland Garros in Paris.

An Overview of the News

  • Carlos defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in the final with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, and 6-2.

  • Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, has now won more Grand Slam titles than all men born in the 1990s combined.

  • He also became the second youngest player in the Open era to win a major title on all three surfaces.

  • Alcaraz reached the final by defeating Jannik Sinner, while Zverev secured his spot by defeating Casper Ruud.

About The French Open

  • It's called Roland-Garros, happens annually in late May in Paris, France.

  • It's named after French aviator Roland Garros.

  • It's the foremost clay court championship and the sole Grand Slam on this surface.

  • It's the second Grand Slam of the year, following the Australian Open and preceding Wimbledon and the US Open.

    • Founded:- 1891

    • Editions:- 123 (2024)

    • 93 Grand Slam events (since 1925)

    • Most singles titles:- Rafael Nadal (14)

    • Most doubles titles:- Roy Emerson (6)

By admin: June 10, 2024

10. Coco Gauff Secures First Grand Slam Doubles Title at French Open

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Coco Gauff, along with partner Katerina Siniakova, clinched their first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open.

An Overview of the News

  • Gauff and Siniakova defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani in the final with a score of 7–6 (5), 6–3 at Court Philippe Chatrier.

Gauff's Previous Attempts:

  • This victory marked Gauff's third appearance in a women's doubles final.

  • She had previously reached the championship matches at Roland Garros in 2022 and the U.S. Open in 2021 but fell short.

Opponents and Their Achievements:

  • The Italian duo of Paolini and Errani put up a strong fight, with Paolini also being the singles runner-up in the tournament.

  • Errani, a veteran player, has notable achievements in doubles, including winning the French Open title in 2012.

About The French Open

  • It's called Roland-Garros, happens annually in late May in Paris, France.

  • It's named after French aviator Roland Garros.

  • It's the foremost clay court championship and the sole Grand Slam on this surface.

  • It's the second Grand Slam of the year, following the Australian Open and preceding Wimbledon and the US Open.

    • Founded:- 1891

    • Editions:- 123 (2024)

    • 93 Grand Slam events (since 1925)

    • Most singles titles:- Rafael Nadal (14)

    • Most doubles titles:- Roy Emerson (6)