1. India Clinches Record 5th Men's Asian Champions Trophy
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India won the Hero Asian Champions Trophy by defeating China 1-0 in the final.
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Indian player Jurgraj Singh scored the only goal in the last quarter (51') assisted by captain Harmanpreet Singh.
India set a record by winning five titles in the tournament's history.
The Indian team remained unbeaten and scored 26 goals in seven matches.
Indian Key Players and Contributions
Captain Harmanpreet Singh played a key role by scoring 7 goals from penalty corners.
Jurgraj Singh's match-winning goal ensured India's title win.
India's recent successes include gold at the last Asian Champions Trophy, gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, and bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Other results and award winners
Pakistan won the bronze medal by defeating Korea 5-2.
Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament: Yang Jihun (Korea) - 9 goals
Promising Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Kim Jehan (Korea)
Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Wang Kaiyu (China)
Rising Star of the Tournament: Hanan Shahid (Pakistan)
Player of the Tournament: Harmanpreet Singh (India)
2. India's Final Medals Tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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India won 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronzemedals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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India secured 18th place in the overall medals tally at the 17th edition of theParalympics, which concluded on September 8, 2024.
People's Republic of China leads the medal table with a total of 220 medals, including 94 gold, 76 silver, and 50 bronze.
Great Britain ranks second with a total of 124 medals, consisting of 49 gold, 44 silver, and 31 bronze.
United States of America is in third place with 105 medals, comprising 36 gold, 42 silver, and 27 bronze.
Indian Medal Winners at Paris 2024 Paralympics List
Medal | No. of Medals | Athlete |
Gold | 7 |
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Silver | 9 |
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Bronze | 13 |
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3. 15-Year-Old Mayank Chakraborty Wins Second Grand Master Norm in Greece
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Mayank Chakravarty, a 15-year-old International Master (IM) from Assam, won his second Grand Master (GM) norm at the GM Norm tournament held in Greece on September 1.
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Mayank now needs one more norm and must achieve a FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Rating of 2500 to become a Grand Master, potentially becoming the first GM from North East India. His current FIDE rating is 2431.
Mayank became an International Master in April this year.
He currently holds the highest number of GM Norms and the highest rating among players from North East India.
Sahil Dey, 17 years old, is the second player from North East India still vying to become the first Grand Master from the region, with one GM Norm and a current FIDE rating of 2375.
About FIDE
Founded: July 20, 1924, in Paris, France
Motto: "Gens una sumus" (Latin for "We are one Family")
Type: International organization
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Membership: 203 national associations (as of December 21, 2023)
Recognition: Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1999
Current President: Arkady Dvorkovich
Deputy President: Viswanathan Anand
4. Jay Shah to Replace Greg Barclay as ICC Chairman
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Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, is set to replace Greg Barclay as the new ICC chairman.
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Shah has the support of cricket boards from England and Australia, ensuring the necessary votes for his election.
India’s History of ICC Leadership
Jay Shah will become the third Indian to chair the ICC, following Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
His appointment will officially take place in November when he replaces Barclay.
Jay Shah’s Term as BCCI Secretary
Shah has one year left as BCCI secretary before a mandatory cooling-off period of three years begins in October 2025.
According to BCCI rules, an office bearer can serve for six years before requiring a cooling-off period and can hold office for up to 18 years in total (nine years in a state association and nine years in BCCI).
Youngest ICC Chairman in History
At 35 years old, Jay Shah will become the youngest chairman in the history of the ICC when he assumes the role in December 2024.
About the International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives of England, Australia, and South Africa.
In 1989 its name was changed to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Established - 15 June 1909
Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman - Jay Shah (November 2024)
CEO - Geoff Allardyce
5. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav Named India’s Flagbearers for Paris Paralympics 2024
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Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav will be the flagbearers for India at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics.
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The Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place from 28th August to 8th September 2024.
Indian Contingent
India will be sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paralympics with 84 athletes.
This is an increase from the 54 athletes who represented India at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Achievements of the Flagbearers
Sumit Antil: Current Paralympic champion in the men’s Javelin Throw F64 category.
Bhagyashri Jadhav:
Silver medalist in shot put F34 at the 2022 Asian Para Games.
Finished seventh in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Won silver in Women’s Shot Put F34 at the Para-Athletics World Championships in May this year.
2024 Summer Paralympics
Dates: August 28 - September 8, 2024
Location: Paris, France
First Time in Paris: First time Paris hosts the Paralympics
Motto: "Games Wide Open" (French: Ouvrons Grand les Jeux)
Participating Nations: 184 (expected)
Events: 549 across 22 sports
Opening Ceremony: Place de la Concorde
Closing Ceremony & Athletics: Stade de France
6. Satya Prakash Sangwan Named Chef de Mission for India’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Team
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Satya Prakash Sangwan has been appointed as the Chef de Mission (CMD) for India's contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
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Sangwan currently serves as the Vice-President of PCI.
He will lead India's largest-ever Paralympic contingent, consisting of 84 para-athletes competing in 12 sports disciplines.
Sangwan is a respected figure in the para-sports community, known for his extensive experience and passion for the field.
Devendra Jhajharia, President of the Paralympic Committee of India, highlighted Sangwan's integral role within the organization for over a decade.
The role of Chef de Mission involves leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning to guide the contingent effectively.
Paralympic Committee of India
Founded: August 7, 1994 (as Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India)
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
President: Devendra Jhajharia
Secretary General: Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar
Role: Selects and manages Indian athletes for Paralympic Games and international meets
7. Gus Atkinson and Chamari Athapaththu Clinch ICC Player of the Month Titles for July 2024
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Gus Atkinson of England and Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka as the ICC Players of the Month for July 2024.
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Gus Atkinson
Spearheaded England’s bowling attack in ICC World Test Championship series against West Indies.
Took 22 wickets at an average of 16.22 across the 3-0 series win.
Achieved 7 for 45 at Lord’s on debut, the second-best Test haul for an England bowler in a home debut.
First English ICC Men’s Player of the Month since Chris Woakes in July 2023.
Chamari Athapaththu
Led Sri Lanka to their first Women’s Asia Cup title.
Scored 304 runs at an average of 101.33 and a strike rate of 146.85.
Key innings: Unbeaten 119 against Malaysia, crucial half-centuries in the semi-final and final.
Third player to win ICC Women’s Player of the Month three times, joining Ashleigh Gardner and Hayley Matthews.
About the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Established - 15 June 1909
Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman - Greg Barclay
CEO - Geoff Allardyce
NOTE:-India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana Win ICC Player of the Month Awards for June 2024
8. Paris Olympics 2024 Concludes: India Finishes 71st with 6 Medals
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India secured 6th place at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 71 medals, while the USA topped the medal tally with 126 medals.
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The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded with a grand closing ceremony at Stade de France.
India's Flag-Bearers
PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker are India's flag-bearers for the Parade of Nations.
Sreejesh retires from hockey after securing a bronze medal.
Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian to win two medals in one Olympic edition.
The Olympic Flame will be extinguished, and the flag will be passed to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
India's Performance:
India finished 71st in the overall medal tally.
The country secured a total of 6 medals: 1 silver and 5 bronze.
This is a decline from their 48th-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where India won 7 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze).
Indian Medalists at Paris 2024
Manu Bhaker: Bronze (Women's 10m Air Pistol Shooting)
Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh: Bronze (Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol Shooting)
Swapnil Kusale: Bronze (Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Shooting)
Indian Hockey Team: Bronze (Men's Hockey)
Neeraj Chopra: Silver (Men's Javelin Throw)
Aman Sehrawat: Bronze (Men's 57kg Wrestling)
Overall Medal Tally:
The United States topped the medal count with 126 medals, including 40 gold.
China also won 40 gold medals but finished second with a total of 91 medals.
Japan secured third place with 45 medals, including 20 gold.
Australia finished fourth with 53 medals, including 18 gold.
2028 Summer Olympics:
The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city has hosted the Games (previously in 1932 and 1984).
Baseball and softball will return to the Olympics, and new sports like flag football, cricket, lacrosse, and squash will be introduced.
9. Abhinav Bindra Awarded Olympic Order by IOC in Paris
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Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist, received the prestigious Olympic Order from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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The award was presented at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris and is the highest honor given by the IOC for extraordinary contributions to the Olympic Movement.
Historic Achievements
Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the men’s 10m air rifle event.
He also holds the distinction of being the first Indian to win a World Championship Gold in Air Rifle Shooting.
Throughout his career, Bindra won over 150 individual medals and was awarded the Blue Cross, the highest honor by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), in 2018.
Post-Retirement Contributions
Bindra chaired the ISSF Athletes Committee for eight years and continues to serve as a member of the IOC Athlete Commission and Education Commission.
His commitment to the sport extends beyond his competitive career, with significant contributions to the development of sports and athletes globally.
Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT)
Bindra founded the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting grassroots athletes in India through advanced sports science technology.
The foundation plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of athletes in India.
Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)
Under Bindra’s leadership, the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) was launched in Odisha in 2022 and Assam in 2023, in partnership with the IOC's Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH).
OVEP aims to instill core Olympic values in over 11,000 schools, impacting more than 1 million children, with a goal of reaching 13 million schoolchildren by 2025, positioning India as a leader in values-based education.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Non-governmental sports organization
Based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
Oversees the worldwide Olympic Movement.
Formation - 23 June 1894
Founders - Pierre de Coubertin, Demetrios Vikelas
Headquarters - Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland
President - Thomas Bach
10. Dinesh Karthik Appointed SA20 League Ambassador
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Dinesh Karthik, an Indian commentator and former wicketkeeper, has been appointed as the league ambassador of South Africa's premier T20 cricket tournament, SA20 League, ahead of the 2025 edition.
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Karthik becomes the first Indian player to be associated with the SA20 League.
He has signed with Paarl Royals as an overseas player for the 2025 season.
Career and Retirement
Retirement from Cricket: Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2024.
International Career: Karthik represented India in 26 Tests, 94 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 60 T20Is. He was also part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Connection with Former Teammates
Joining AB de Villiers: Karthik will join his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Daredevils teammate AB de Villiers as one of the league's ambassadors.
SA20 League Overview
Tournament Background: The SA20 League, also known as Betway SA20 for sponsorship reasons, is organized by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and was first contested in 2023. The 3rd season is scheduled from 9th January to 8th February 2025.
Franchise Teams: The tournament features six franchises: MI Cape Town, Joburg Super Kings (JSK), Durban SuperGiants (DSG), Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). These teams are owned by the same entities that own Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.
