1. Sports Minister launches logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022
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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched the Logo, jersey, mascot, torch and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2022 (KIUG 2022) in Lucknow 5th May.
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The 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games will take place from May 23 to June 3.
The opening ceremony is scheduled on May 25 at the Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik and Sports Minister of Uttar Pradesh Girish Chandra Yadav were present at the launch ceremony.
The upcoming edition of the KIUG is expected to have participation of more than 4700 athletes from more than 200 universities across the country, with total participation reaching to over 7000.
About Khelo India
Khelo India, which translates to 'Let's Play India', was proposed by the Government of India in 2017.
It aims to revive the sporting culture of India by connecting with children at the grassroots level.
Under this, Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India Winter Games were established as annual national sports competitions.
Top sprinter Dutee Chand and archers Parth Salunkhe and Komalika Bari are some of the big names participating in these events.
The initiative started with the Khelo India School Games in 2018 held in New Delhi.
2. Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion
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Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tie-breaker.
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Ding Liren has become the 17th World Chess Champion.
He took over from Magnus Carlsen of Norway as the winner of the World Chess Championship.
The first stage of the World Chess Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan ended with Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi with seven points, with three wins and eight draws.
The match was held from 9 April to 30 April 2023, lasting a total of 21 days.
History of the World Chess Championship
The first recognized world championship match in chess was played in 1886 between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, with Steinitz emerging as the first world champion.
From 1886 to 1946, the world champion set the terms of the competition, requiring challengers to raise a significant stake and defeat the champion in a match to claim the title.
After the death of world champion Alexander Alekhine in 1946, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) took over the administration of the World Championship and held a series of tournaments every three years until 1993 to choose a new challenger.
About Kazakhstan
It is a Central Asian country that was once a part of the Soviet Union. It became an independent nation in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The country is the ninth largest country in the world by land area, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, which was renamed from Astana in 2019. Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and it was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the government was moved to Astana.
3. Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion
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Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tie-breaker.
An Overview of the News
Ding Liren has become the 17th World Chess Champion.
He took over from Magnus Carlsen of Norway as the winner of the World Chess Championship.
The first stage of the World Chess Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan ended with Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi with seven points, with three wins and eight draws.
The match was held from 9 April to 30 April 2023, lasting a total of 21 days.
History of the World Chess Championship
The first recognized world championship match in chess was played in 1886 between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, with Steinitz emerging as the first world champion.
From 1886 to 1946, the world champion set the terms of the competition, requiring challengers to raise a significant stake and defeat the champion in a match to claim the title.
After the death of world champion Alexander Alekhine in 1946, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) took over the administration of the World Championship and held a series of tournaments every three years until 1993 to choose a new challenger.
About Kazakhstan
It is a Central Asian country that was once a part of the Soviet Union. It became an independent nation in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The country is the ninth largest country in the world by land area, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, which was renamed from Astana in 2019. Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and it was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the government was moved to Astana.
4. India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team
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Rohit Sharma-led India on May 2 overtook Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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Australia's reign at the top of the men's Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points.
Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.
England (116 points), South Africa (104) and defending champions New Zealand (100) occupy the third, fourth and fifth places respectively in the rankings.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.
In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).
Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.
It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, decision review system and other ICC regulations.
Headquarter - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5. India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team
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Rohit Sharma-led India on May 2 overtook Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
An overview of the news
Australia's reign at the top of the men's Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points.
Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.
England (116 points), South Africa (104) and defending champions New Zealand (100) occupy the third, fourth and fifth places respectively in the rankings.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.
In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).
Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.
It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, decision review system and other ICC regulations.
Headquarter - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
6. Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win Gold for India in ISSF Shotgun World Cup
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Shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won India its first medal in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 30th April.
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They won the gold medal by defeating Mexicans Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodriguez 6-0 in the skeet mixed team event.
Italy took bronze through their crack pair of two-time world championship silver medallist Simona Scocchetti and Rio Olympic champion Gabrielle Rossetti.
Olympian Meraj Ahmad Khan shot 74/75 in the qualifying round to win his 5th Senior ISSF World Cup medal.
The Indian pair combined for a score of 143 out of 150, equal to Mexico's score.
7. Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win Gold for India in ISSF Shotgun World Cup
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Shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won India its first medal in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 30th April.
An overview of the news
They won the gold medal by defeating Mexicans Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodriguez 6-0 in the skeet mixed team event.
Italy took bronze through their crack pair of two-time world championship silver medallist Simona Scocchetti and Rio Olympic champion Gabrielle Rossetti.
Olympian Meraj Ahmad Khan shot 74/75 in the qualifying round to win his 5th Senior ISSF World Cup medal.
The Indian pair combined for a score of 143 out of 150, equal to Mexico's score.
8. Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty won men's doubles at the Badminton Asia Championships gold medal
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On 30 April, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yee in a three-game match.
This historic achievement is only the second gold medal India has won at theBadminton Asia Championships, the first gold medal being won by Dinesh Khanna in 1965 in the men's singles category.
He won the Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2022 and was part of the historic Thomas Cup winning team.
Badminton Association of India (BAI):
It serves as the governing body for badminton in India.
BAI is registered as an association under the Societies Act.
Since 1936, BAI has been responsible for organising and hosting national level badminton tournaments in India.
Establishment -1934
Headquarters - New Delhi
President -Himanta Biswa Sarma
Badminton Asia Championship:
It is an annual badminton tournament organised by the governing body Badminton Asia
The tournament has been held since 1962 and has been an annual event since 1991.
9. Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty won men's doubles at the Badminton Asia Championships gold medal
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On 30 April, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships.
An Overview of the News
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yee in a three-game match.
This historic achievement is only the second gold medal India has won at theBadminton Asia Championships, the first gold medal being won by Dinesh Khanna in 1965 in the men's singles category.
He won the Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2022 and was part of the historic Thomas Cup winning team.
Badminton Association of India (BAI):
It serves as the governing body for badminton in India.
BAI is registered as an association under the Societies Act.
Since 1936, BAI has been responsible for organising and hosting national level badminton tournaments in India.
Establishment -1934
Headquarters - New Delhi
President -Himanta Biswa Sarma
Badminton Asia Championship:
It is an annual badminton tournament organised by the governing body Badminton Asia
The tournament has been held since 1962 and has been an annual event since 1991.
10. Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023, won by Sergio Perez
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Sergio Pérez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the fourth round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship held in Baku.
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Pérez won the race beating Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a Formula One race held annually since 2017 at the Baku City Circuit in the capital city of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan is a country located in both Asia and Europe, bordered by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains.
The country's capital is Baku, known for its mediaeval walled Inner City.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is located within the inner city of Baku. It was built in the 15th century as a royal residence.
About Azerbaijan
Capital - Baku
Currency - Azerbaijani manat
Official language - Azerbaijani
Government -Republic, Unitary State, Presidential System, Constitutional Republic, Semi-Presidential System
Continent - Europe, Asia
President -Ilham Aliyev
Vice President - Mehriban Aliyeva
Prime Minister -Ali Asadov
National Assembly Speaker -Sahiba Gafarova
