1. 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
2. Pankaj Singh elected president of Indian Cycling Federation
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BJP MLA from Noidaand son of Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Pankaj Singh was elected as the President of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI).
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The election was held during the Annual General Body meeting in Nainital, and Pankaj Singh was elected unopposed.
Maninder Pal Singh was elected general secretary for the second time in a row.
Sudesh Kumar from Kerala was elected as the treasurer.
Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Kerala and Telangana elected two members each to the Executive Council.
Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Himachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar elected one member each to the Executive Council.
About Cycling Federation of India (CFI)
It is the national governing body for cycling in India and was established in 1946.
It is recognized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for the sport of cycling.
The main responsibilities of the CFI include promoting, developing and regulating cycling activities in India.
The CFI organises various national and international cycling events including road races, track cycling, mountain biking and BMX events.
It also oversees the selection and training of Indian cyclists for major international competitions such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
3. Pankaj Singh elected president of Indian Cycling Federation
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BJP MLA from Noidaand son of Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Pankaj Singh was elected as the President of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI).
An Overview of the News
The election was held during the Annual General Body meeting in Nainital, and Pankaj Singh was elected unopposed.
Maninder Pal Singh was elected general secretary for the second time in a row.
Sudesh Kumar from Kerala was elected as the treasurer.
Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Kerala and Telangana elected two members each to the Executive Council.
Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Himachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar elected one member each to the Executive Council.
About Cycling Federation of India (CFI)
It is the national governing body for cycling in India and was established in 1946.
It is recognized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for the sport of cycling.
The main responsibilities of the CFI include promoting, developing and regulating cycling activities in India.
The CFI organises various national and international cycling events including road races, track cycling, mountain biking and BMX events.
It also oversees the selection and training of Indian cyclists for major international competitions such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
4. Mahavir Singh Phogat appointed as President of MMA-1 Federation
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Renowned wrestler and coach Mahavir Singh Phogat was appointed as the President of MMA-1 Federation.
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Phogat's appointment as the President of the MMA-1 Federation is aimed at developing and promoting MMA in India.
Phogat's role as president will primarily involve identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport of MMA in India.
About Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
It is a full-contact combat sport involving striking, grappling and ground fighting.
It incorporates techniques from various combat sports around the world.
The term "mixed martial arts" was first used in1993 by a television critic reviewing UFC 1.
Valle Tudo in Brazil and interstylistic competition in Asia were precursors to modern MMA.
The Gracie family brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to America in the 1990s, which led to the founding of the UFC in 1993.
About Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
UFC is a major American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company and is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.
As of 2022, the UFC is the world's largest MMA promotion by events held globally.
The company follows the unified rules of mixed martial arts and has 12 weight classes, including eight for men and four for women.
Dana White has been the president of the UFC since 2001 and has been instrumental in its success.
Established -1993
Founders - Art Dewey, Bob Meyerowitz, Ryan Troutsdale, Campbell McLaren, David Isaacs, John Milius, and Rorian Gracie
Headquarters - Las Vegas, Nevada, US
MMA-1 Federation President -Mohammed Ali Budhwani
5. IPL 2023 Schedule, Match Result, Time Table, Match List
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The Indian Premier League (IPL), alternatively known as the TATA IPL due to sponsorship arrangements, is a prestigious annual cricket tournament featuring ten city-based franchise teams battling it out in the thrilling Twenty20 (T20) format. The league, which was inaugurated in 2007, was the brainchild of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and has since established itself as a global sporting spectacle.
Typically, the IPL is held during the summer months between March and May each year, and the competition enjoys a unique window in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Future Tours Programme. This exclusive scheduling means that international cricket tours are less likely to occur during the IPL seasons, which allows the league to attract top talent from across the globe.
The IPL's format has been a massive hit with fans and players alike, with its fast-paced, high-octane action, and electrifying atmosphere setting the standard for T20 cricket worldwide. As a result, the IPL has become an essential part of the global cricketing calendar, attracting millions of viewers every year and providing a platform for new talent to showcase their skills on the world stage.
IPL Foundation
On 13 September 2007, in the wake of India's triumphant performance at the 2007 T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made an announcement that set the cricketing world abuzz. The BCCI declared that a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket competition christened the Indian Premier League, would soon be launched. The IPL was slated to commence its inaugural season in April 2008 amidst great fanfare at a grand ceremony in the capital city of New Delhi.
Lalit Modi, the BCCI vice-president and chief architect of the IPL, revealed the tournament's format, prize money, franchise revenue system, and squad composition rules. He also divulged that a seven-member governing council, consisting of former India players and BCCI officials, would oversee the IPL's functioning. Furthermore, the top two teams in the IPL would earn a coveted spot in that year's Champions League Twenty20, adding to the tournament's prestige and allure. The IPL was thus poised to revolutionize the cricketing landscape with its innovative and glamorous approach.
IPL Franchises 2023
Refer to this table to know the homerounds and franchises:-
IPL Franchises | IPL 2023 Home ground |
Delhi Capitals, DC | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Gujarat Titans, GT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Lucknow Super Giants, LSG | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
Mumbai Indians, MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Punjab Kings, PK | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
Rajasthan Royals, RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Royal Challengers Bangalore, RCB | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Sunrisers Hyderabad, SRH | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
Chennai Super Kings, CSK | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
IPL 2023 Teams & Owners
There are ten teams who participating in the IPL 2023. The details of the team & their Owners are tabulated below:-
IPL Team | Owners Name | Owners Business |
Chennai Super Kings | N Srinivasan | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited |
Delhi Capitals | Parth Jindal | GMR Group and JSW Group |
Punjab Kings | Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman, and Karan Paul | Bollywood Actress, Bombay Burmah Trading Company Limited |
Mumbai Indians | Mukesh Ambani | Reliance Industries |
Kolkata Knight Riders | Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla | Red Chillies Entertainment and Mehta Group |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kalanithi Maran | Sun TV Network |
Rajasthan Royals | Amisha Hathiramani, Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch, Ryan Tkalcevic, Shane Warne | British Asian Trust |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | Anand Kripalu | United Spirits Ltd. |
Gujarat Titans | Steve Koltes, Donald Mackenzie, Rolly van Rappard | Siddharth Patel of CVC Capital Partners |
Lucknow Super Giants | Dr Sanjiv Goenka | RP Sanjiv Goenka Group |
IPL 2023 Schedule
A total of 70 matches are scheduled to be conducted during IPL 2023, the details for the same is tabulated below:-
Match No. | Date | Teams Playing | Time | Venue | Result |
1 | Friday, March 31 | GT vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT |
2 | Saturday, April 1 | PBKS vs KKR | 3:30PM | Mohali | PBKS |
3 | Saturday, April 1 | LSG vs DC | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG |
4 | Sunday, April 2 | SRH vs RR | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad | RR |
5 | Sunday, April 2 | RCB vs MI | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB |
6 | Monday, April 3 | CSK vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Chennai | CSK |
7 | Tuesday, April 4 | DC vs GT | 7:30 PM | Delhi | GT |
8 | Wednesday, April 5 | RR vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Guwahati | PBKS |
9 | Thursday, April 6 | KKR vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR |
10 | Friday, April 7 | LSG vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG |
11 | Saturday, April 8 | RR vs DC | 3:30 PM | Guwahati | RR |
12 | Saturday, April 8 | MI vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | CSK |
13 | Sunday, April 9 | GT vs KKR | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR |
14 | Sunday, April 9 | SRH vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH |
15 | Monday, April 10 | RCB vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | LSG |
16 | Tuesday, April 11 | DC vs MI | 7:30 PM | Delhi | MI |
17 | Wednesday, April 12 | CSK vs RR | 7:30 PM | Chennai | RR |
18 | Thursday, April 13 | PBKS vs GT | 7:30 PM | Mohali | GT |
19 | Friday, April 14 | KKR vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | SRH |
20 | Saturday, April 15 | RCB vs DC | 3:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB |
21 | Saturday, April 15 | LSG vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | PBKS |
22 | Sunday, April 16 | MI vs KKR | 3:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |
23 | Sunday, April 16 | GT vs RR | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad | RR |
24 | Monday, April 17 | RCB vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | CSK |
25 | Tuesday, April 18 | SRH vs MI | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | MI |
26 | Wednesday, April 19 | RR vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Jaipur | LSG |
27 | Thursday, April 20 | PBKS vs RCB | 3:30 PM | Mohali | RCB |
28 | Thursday, April 20 | DC vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Delhi | DC |
29 | Friday, April 21 | CSK vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Chennai | CSK |
30 | Saturday, April 22 | LSG vs GT | 3:30 PM | Lucknow | GT |
31 | Saturday, April 22 | MI vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | PBKS |
32 | Sunday, April 23 | RCB vs RR | 3:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB |
33 | Sunday, April 23 | KKR vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | CSK |
34 | Monday, April 24 | SRH vs DC | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC |
35 | Tuesday, April 25 | GT vs MI | 7:30 PM | Gujarat | GT |
36 | Wednesday, April 26 | RCB vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | KKR |
37 | Thursday, April 27 | RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Jaipur | RR |
38 | Friday, April 28 | PBKS vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Mohali | LSG |
39 | Saturday, April 29 | KKR vs GT | 3:30 PM | Kolkata | GT |
40 | Saturday, April 29 | DC vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Delhi | SRH |
41 | Sunday, April 30 | CSK vs PBKS | 3:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS |
42 | Sunday, April 30 | MI vs RR | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |
43 | Monday, May 1 | LSG vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | RCB |
44 | Tuesday, May 2 | GT vs DC | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad | DC |
45 | Wednesday, May 3 | PBKS vs MI | 7:30 PM | Mohali | MI |
46 | Thursday, May 4 | LSG vs CSK | 3:30 PM | Lucknow | - |
47 | Thursday, May 4 | SRH vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | KKR |
48 | Friday, May 5 | RR vs GT | 7:30 PM | Jaipur | GT |
49 | Saturday, May 6 | CSK vs MI | 3:30 PM | Chennai | CSK |
50 | Saturday, May 6 | DC vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Delhi | DC |
51 | Sunday, May 7 | GT vs LSG | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT |
52 | Sunday, May 7 | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Jaipur | SRH |
53 | Monday, May 8 | KKR vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR |
54 | Tuesday, May 9 | MI vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |
55 | Wednesday, May 10 | CSK vs DC | 7:30 PM | Chennai | CSK |
56 | Thursday, May 11 | KKR vs RR | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | RR |
57 | Friday, May 12 | MI vs GT | 7:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |
58 | Saturday, May 13 | SRH vs LSG | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG |
59 | Saturday, May 13 | DC vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Delhi | PBKS |
60 | Sunday, May 14 | RR vs RCB | 3:30 PM | Jaipur | RCB |
61 | Sunday, May 14 | CSK vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Chennai | KKR |
62 | Monday, May 15 | GT vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT |
63 | Tuesday, May 16 | LSG vs MI | 7:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG |
64 | Wednesday, May 17 | PBKS vs DC | 7:30 PM | Dharamshala | DC |
65 | Thursday, May 18 | SRH vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | RCB |
66 | Friday, May 19 | PBKS vs RR | 7:30 PM | Dharamshala | RR |
67 | Saturday, May 20 | DC vs CSK | 3:30 PM | Delhi | CSK |
68 | Saturday, May 20 | KKR vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG |
69 | Sunday, May 21 | MI vs SRH | 3:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |
70 | Sunday, May 21 | RCB vs GT | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | GT |
IPL Players 2023
IPL is huge cricket league and has millions of fan base. Here is a table that shows the team-wise and player-wise distribution of their sold-out price details in the IPL auction 2023.
Team Name | Member Name | Price |
Gujarat Titans (GT)Captain: Hardik Pandya Coach: Ashish Nehra |
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Rajasthan Royals (RR)Captain: Sanju Samson Coach: Kumar Sangakara |
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)Captain: KL Rahul Coach: Andy Flower |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)Captain: Faf du Plessis Coach: Sanjay Bangar |
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Delhi Capitals (DC)Captain: David Warner Coach: Ricky Ponting |
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Punjab Kings (PBKS)Captain: Shikhar Dhawan Coach: Trevor Bayliss |
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Captain: Shreyas Iyer Coach: Brendon McCullum |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)Captain: Aiden Markram Coach: Brian Lara |
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Captain: MS Dhoni Coach: Stephen Fleming |
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Mumbai Indians (MI)Captain: Rohit Sharma Coach: Mahela Jayawardene |
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IPL Winner List 2008 to 2023
Look at the previous year’s data of IPL:-
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Man of the match | Final Match Venue | Teams | Player of the Series |
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2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Hardik Pandya | Ahmedabad | 10 | Jos Buttler |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Faf du Plessis | Dubai | 8 | Harshal Patel |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Trent Boult | Dubai | 8 | Jofra Archer |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Jasprit Bumrah | Hyderabad | 8 | Andre Russell |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Shane Watson | Mumbai | 8 | Sunil Narine |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiants | Krunal Pandya | Hyderabad | 8 | Ben Stokes |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Ben Cutting | Bangalore | 8 | Virat Kohli |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Rohit Sharma | Kolkata | 8 | Andre Russell |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Manish Pandey | Bangalore | 8 | Glenn Maxwell |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kieron Pollard | Kolkata | 9 | Shane Watson |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Manvinder Bisla | Chennai | 9 | Sunil Narine |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Murali Vijay | Chennai | 10 | Chris Gayle |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Suresh Raina | Mumbai | 8 | Sachin Tendulkar |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Anil Kumble | Johannesburg | 8 | Adam Gilchrist |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Yusuf Pathan | Mumbai | 8 | Shane Watson |
FAQ’s Related To IPL 2023
Who won the inaugural season of the IPL?
Ans. The inaugural IPL season was won by Rajasthan Royals. As of April 2023, there have been sixteen seasons of the IPL tournament.
Who will win the IPL in 2023?
Ans. Still, the BCCCI hasn’t announced the winner of IPL 2023.
Which IPL team is ranked first?
Ans. The only team in IPL history to place first in the points standings but never take home the championship is Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Three times, they have done it.
Who is the best captain in the IPL?
Ans. The most favoured IPL skipper in history is MS Dhoni. He has 115 victories in 195 IPL matches as captain.
Who is the IPL's most successful team?
Ans. In IPL history, Mumbai Indians have won the most matches. They are the most successful team in IPL history and have also won the most IPL championships.
Which chase in IPL history was the quickest?
Ans. The fastest chase in IPL history was against KKR at the Wankhede when they faltered for just 67 runs. With three wickets, Shaun Pollock led the MI hitting while DJ Bravo, Rohan Raje, and Dominic Thornley each took two each.
Which IPL team has the lowest run total?
Ans. In IPL history, the Bangalore team earned the lowest T20 score. On April 23, 2017, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the team scored just 49 runs in 9.4 overs against Kolkata.
6. Carlos Alcaraz wins second consecutive Barcelona title
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Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Barcelona title on 23 April, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
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Alcaraz has won his third trophy of 2023 and ninth of his career after victories in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells.
It was Alcaraz's fourth win in four meetings with Tsitsipas.
Football Club Barcelona:
It is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history.
The club was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Spanish and English footballers.
Barcelona is also known for their youth academy, La Masia, which has produced many of the club's greats such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta.
President - Joan Laporta
7. Carlos Alcaraz wins second consecutive Barcelona title
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Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Barcelona title on 23 April, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
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Alcaraz has won his third trophy of 2023 and ninth of his career after victories in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells.
It was Alcaraz's fourth win in four meetings with Tsitsipas.
Football Club Barcelona:
It is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history.
The club was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Spanish and English footballers.
Barcelona is also known for their youth academy, La Masia, which has produced many of the club's greats such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta.
President - Joan Laporta
8. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches 'One Panchayat, One Playground' project
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the 'One Panchayat, One Playground' project in Kallikkad on 19 April 2023 with the goal of reviving the sports culture in the state.
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The project aims to establish high-quality playgrounds in every panchayat, a local self-government in India, to promote community gatherings and social interaction.
The playgrounds will be constructed within three years, with 113 panchayats identified for the initial phase of the project.
Each playground is expected to cost around Rs one crore, with the sports department covering half of the cost and the remaining funds raised from various sources such as legislative and local body funds, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and public-private partnerships.
Lack of quality playgrounds in about 450 local bodies across the state is a major issue that the 'One Panchayat, One Playground' project aims to address.
About Kerala
Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
Official Bird - Great Hornbill
Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan
Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan
Origin of rivers in Kerala
Periyar River
Bharathapuzha River
Pamba River
Chaliyar River
Chalakudy River
India's longest lake - Vembanad, Kerala
9. Kiptom wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
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Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan athlete, won the London Marathon and set the second fastest time in history for the distance.
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Kiptum finished the race with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 25 seconds, breaking the course record but only 16 seconds short of Eliud Kipchoge's world record.
Kiptum finished behind elite runners Amos Kipruto, Tamirat Tola and Mo Farah, who finished ninth at age 40 with a time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 28 seconds.
About the London Marathon
It is an annual long distance running competition that takes place in London, UK. It was first organised in 1981.
The event attracts elite athletes and amateur runners from around the world. Participants walk 26.2 miles (42.2 km) through the streets of London, passing famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.
In addition to elite men's and women's races, there are also wheelchair races and mass participation events for amateur runners.
London:
It is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and is a city with a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The iconic 'Big Ben' clock tower is home to Westminster Abbey in the centre of London as well as the site of the British Monarchy's coronation.
Across the River Thames from the centre of London is the London Eye observation wheel, which provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural precinct and the entire city.
10. Kiptom wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
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Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan athlete, won the London Marathon and set the second fastest time in history for the distance.
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Kiptum finished the race with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 25 seconds, breaking the course record but only 16 seconds short of Eliud Kipchoge's world record.
Kiptum finished behind elite runners Amos Kipruto, Tamirat Tola and Mo Farah, who finished ninth at age 40 with a time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 28 seconds.
About the London Marathon
It is an annual long distance running competition that takes place in London, UK. It was first organised in 1981.
The event attracts elite athletes and amateur runners from around the world. Participants walk 26.2 miles (42.2 km) through the streets of London, passing famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.
In addition to elite men's and women's races, there are also wheelchair races and mass participation events for amateur runners.
London:
It is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and is a city with a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The iconic 'Big Ben' clock tower is home to Westminster Abbey in the centre of London as well as the site of the British Monarchy's coronation.
Across the River Thames from the centre of London is the London Eye observation wheel, which provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural precinct and the entire city.