1. India ranked 100th in FIFA men's football rankings
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'World Men's Football Ranking' released by 'FIFA' in June 2023; In which FIFA World Cup 2022 winner Argentina (with 1843.73 points) has topped the list.
Important Points:
- India has been ranked 100th (with a total score of 1204.90) in the 'World Men's Football Ranking' by 'FIFA'.
Top 10 teams in FIFA rankings:
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
- England +1
- Belgium -1
- Croatia +1
- Netherlands -1
- Italy
- portugal
- Spain (2023 UEFA Nations League Winner)
Indian men's football team in FIFA rankings:
- The Indian men's football team has leapfrogged teams like Lebanon and New Zealand to reach the 100th spot in the latest FIFA world rankings.
- It is after five years that the Indian men's football team entered the top 100 club after slipping from the 96th position in 2018.
- This is the fourth best ranking achieved by the Indian men's football team in history.
- The team's rank came from 94th rank in 1996, 99th rank in 1993 and 96th rank from 2017 to 2018.
South Asian football teams in FIFA rankings:
- Nepal 175
- Bangladesh 192
- Pakistan 201
- Sri Lanka 207
Record of SAF Games India:
- Since 1993, India has appeared in all the finals of the tournament at the SAFF Games except in 2003.
- The Indian men's football team has won the championship a record 8 times and has been performing exceptionally well in search of its 9th title.
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA):
- It is also the international governing body of football, futsal and beach soccer.
- Establishment: 1904
- Headquarters: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Currently 211 member countries
- Qatar World Cup 2022 Winner: Argentina (by defeating France)
2. Neeraj Chopra won the Lausanne Diamond League 2023
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Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra topped the Lausanne Diamond League 2023.
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Neeraj Chopra achieved the best throw of 87.66m during the competition.
He has recently recovered from a hamstring injury sustained during training.
Due to injury, he had to withdraw from three events in June: FBK Games, Paavo Nurmi Games and Ostrava Golden Spike.
Men's javelin throw results at 2023 Lausanne Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra (IND) - 87.66m
Julian Weber (GER) - 87.03m
Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) - 86.13m
Oliver Helander (Fin) - 83.50m
Anderson Peters (GRN) - 82.23m
About Diamond League
It is an annual series of elite track and field athletic competitions.
It consists of the fourteen best invitational athletics meets.
The series is regarded as one of the top-level one-day meeting competitions organized by World Athletics.
The Diamond League was established in 2010 as a replacement for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Golden League.
The IAAF Golden League has been held annually since 1998.
The Wanda Group entered into a sponsorship deal with the Diamond League, which resulted in the series being renamed the Wanda Diamond League.
The sponsorship deal with Wanda Group was announced in December 2019.
3. India won the title by defeating Iran in the Asian Kabaddi Championship
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India emerged victorious in the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 held in Busan, Korea on 30th June defeating Iran with a score of 42-32.
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This victory marks India's eighth title out of nine editions of the championship, highlighting their dominance in the sport.
Pawan Sehrawat, the captain of the Indian team, played a crucial role by securing a super 10, leading the team to success.
In the earlier league stage of the tournament, India showcased their prowess by defeating Hong Kong with a comprehensive scoreline of 64-20.
Six teams, including India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong, participated in the championship.
India finished the league stage undefeated, winning all five matches and securing the top position in the points table.
Iran, having only lost to India during the league stage, secured the second position and advanced to the final.
The Indian kabaddi teams will now focus on the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, scheduled from September 23 to October 8, where they will face a tough challenge from defending champions Iran, who defeated India in the semi-finals in Jakarta in 2018.
4. India won the title by defeating Iran in the Asian Kabaddi Championship
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India emerged victorious in the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 held in Busan, Korea on 30th June defeating Iran with a score of 42-32.
An overview of the news
This victory marks India's eighth title out of nine editions of the championship, highlighting their dominance in the sport.
Pawan Sehrawat, the captain of the Indian team, played a crucial role by securing a super 10, leading the team to success.
In the earlier league stage of the tournament, India showcased their prowess by defeating Hong Kong with a comprehensive scoreline of 64-20.
Six teams, including India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong, participated in the championship.
India finished the league stage undefeated, winning all five matches and securing the top position in the points table.
Iran, having only lost to India during the league stage, secured the second position and advanced to the final.
The Indian kabaddi teams will now focus on the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, scheduled from September 23 to October 8, where they will face a tough challenge from defending champions Iran, who defeated India in the semi-finals in Jakarta in 2018.
5. TOPS clears Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia training in Kyrgyzstan and Hungary
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given its approval to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for their training proposals under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
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The proposals were submitted by the wrestlers to the Ministry and the TOPS team, and they were cleared within 24 hours of the request.
Bajrang Punia, an Olympic medalist, will participate in a 36-day training camp in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Vinesh Phogat, a medalist in world championships, will first undergo a week of training in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, followed by an 18-day training camp in Hungary.
Vinesh Phogat will be accompanied by physiotherapist Ashwini Jeevan Patil, sparring partner Sangeeta Phogat, and Coach Sudesh during her training sessions.
Bajrang Punia will be accompanied by Coach Sujeet Maan, Physiotherapist Anuj Gupta, sparring partner Jitender, and Strength and Conditioning expert Kaazi Hasan.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
It was created in July 2014 under the auspices of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the objective of identifying and preparing potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The idea of the scheme is to look to the future and fund a developmental group of athletes who have the potential to bring medals to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028.
6. TOPS clears Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia training in Kyrgyzstan and Hungary
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given its approval to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for their training proposals under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
An overview of the news
The proposals were submitted by the wrestlers to the Ministry and the TOPS team, and they were cleared within 24 hours of the request.
Bajrang Punia, an Olympic medalist, will participate in a 36-day training camp in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Vinesh Phogat, a medalist in world championships, will first undergo a week of training in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, followed by an 18-day training camp in Hungary.
Vinesh Phogat will be accompanied by physiotherapist Ashwini Jeevan Patil, sparring partner Sangeeta Phogat, and Coach Sudesh during her training sessions.
Bajrang Punia will be accompanied by Coach Sujeet Maan, Physiotherapist Anuj Gupta, sparring partner Jitender, and Strength and Conditioning expert Kaazi Hasan.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
It was created in July 2014 under the auspices of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the objective of identifying and preparing potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The idea of the scheme is to look to the future and fund a developmental group of athletes who have the potential to bring medals to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028.
7. Diksha Dagar wins her second Ladies European Tour title at the Czech Ladies Open
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22-year-old left-handed golfer Diksha Dagar from Jhajjar, Haryana claimed her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Czech Ladies Open at the Royal Beroun Golf Club.
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She became the second Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour event
Diksha had earlier won her maiden LET title at the Investec South African Women's Open in 2019 and was also part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London in 2021.
The Czech Ladies Open is a professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour, first played in 2019.
Aditi Ashok became the first Indian to win the LET at the Hero Women's Indian Open in 2016.
In 2023, Aditi won the Magical Kenya Ladies, making her the first Indian to win that season.
Ladies European Tour (LET):
It was founded in 1978 as a professional golf tour exclusively for women.
The LET is headquartered at Buckinghamshire Golf Club near London, England.
The tour attracts female golfers from around the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The LET organizes a series of tournaments throughout the year at various golf courses in different countries.
CEO - Alexandra Armas
8. Kolkata Team Emerges Victorious in Historic Dubai Women's Kabaddi Final
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Dubai created history by hosting the world's first International Women's Kabaddi Final which saw the Punjab Panthers vs Uma Kolkata contest on 28 June.
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The match concluded with Uma Kolkata emerging as champions and securing a grand prize of ₹10,000,000.
All the matches were held at the 'Shabab Al-Ahli' sports club in Dubai. Matches were played from 16 June to 27 June.
The Punjab team showcased commendable skills and secured the second position, receiving a prize of ₹5,000,000.
The tournament spanned 12 days and witnessed the participation of eight teams representing different states in India.
The Women's Kabaddi League played a crucial role in successfully organizing the event and bringing it to fruition.
This historic tournament provided a global platform for women Kabaddi players from India to showcase their skills and talent.
The participating teams represented different Indian states, including the Delhi Dynamites, Gujarat Angels, Great Marathas, Haryana Hustlers, Punjab Panthers, Rajasthan Riders, Uma Kolkata, and Bengaluru Hawks.
9. Kolkata Team Emerges Victorious in Historic Dubai Women's Kabaddi Final
Tags: Sports Sports News
Dubai created history by hosting the world's first International Women's Kabaddi Final which saw the Punjab Panthers vs Uma Kolkata contest on 28 June.
An overview of the news
The match concluded with Uma Kolkata emerging as champions and securing a grand prize of ₹10,000,000.
All the matches were held at the 'Shabab Al-Ahli' sports club in Dubai. Matches were played from 16 June to 27 June.
The Punjab team showcased commendable skills and secured the second position, receiving a prize of ₹5,000,000.
The tournament spanned 12 days and witnessed the participation of eight teams representing different states in India.
The Women's Kabaddi League played a crucial role in successfully organizing the event and bringing it to fruition.
This historic tournament provided a global platform for women Kabaddi players from India to showcase their skills and talent.
The participating teams represented different Indian states, including the Delhi Dynamites, Gujarat Angels, Great Marathas, Haryana Hustlers, Punjab Panthers, Rajasthan Riders, Uma Kolkata, and Bengaluru Hawks.
10. India end Special Olympics World Games campaign with whopping 202 medals
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The 194-member Indian team ended its campaign on a high note in the Special Olympics after bagging a whopping 202 medals in the tournament. The Special Olympics were played in Berlin across nine days from June 17 to June 25.
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India bagged 76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze medals in this global multi-sport event.
The Indian contingent comprised 198 athletes and unified partners, along with 57 coaches, who competed across 16 different sports, representing the nation with passion and dedication.
The Indian athletes concluded their exceptional performance at the Special Olympics with a remarkable tally of six medals in track events on the final day.
Aanchal Goyal and Ravimathi Arumugam secured gold medals in the 400m race, while Saket Kundu achieved a silver medal in mini javelin and a bronze in the Level B 400m race, showcasing their talent.
About Special Olympics World Games
The Special Olympics was established in the year 1968, marking its foundation and initiation of its impactful work.
The primary mission of the Special Olympics is to offer comprehensive sports training and athletic competition throughout the year.
This includes a diverse range of Olympic-style sports specifically designed for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The organization aims to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities continuous opportunities to enhance their physical fitness, demonstrate bravery, experience happiness, and actively engage in the sharing of talents, skills, and friendships.
It seeks to promote the acceptance, respect, and integration of all individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
