1. 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
2. India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team
Tags: Sports Sports News
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
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023, won by Sergio Perez
Tags: Sports Sports News
Sergio Pérez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the fourth round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship held in Baku.
An Overview of the News
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
9. 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.
10. 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.
