1. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
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India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
An overview of the news
Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
2. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
Tags: Sports Sports News
India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
An overview of the news
Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
3. Shirgaonkar elected as India Taekwondo Chief
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Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondoon 23 May.
An overview of the news
The election was held at 2 Hotel Sun City Residency, Andheri (East) in which 25 affiliated State Associations duly participated.
With all the office bearers being elected unopposed, the entire election process was completed without any hitch.
Sharad D Madakare (retd. Deputy Charity Commissioner) along with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (retd. Judge) served as the Returning Officer.
Namdev Shirgaonkar, President, India Taekwondo, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo, has accepted to be elected unopposed as the head of India Taekwondo.
Kiyarash Bahri (Coordinator - World Taekwondo - WT) and Wanyoung Lee (Observer - Asian Taekwondo Union - ATU) and Prashant Desai(Observer - Paralympic Committee of India - PCI) moderated the election process.
4. Shirgaonkar elected as India Taekwondo Chief
Tags: Sports Person in news Sports News
Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondoon 23 May.
An overview of the news
The election was held at 2 Hotel Sun City Residency, Andheri (East) in which 25 affiliated State Associations duly participated.
With all the office bearers being elected unopposed, the entire election process was completed without any hitch.
Sharad D Madakare (retd. Deputy Charity Commissioner) along with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (retd. Judge) served as the Returning Officer.
Namdev Shirgaonkar, President, India Taekwondo, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo, has accepted to be elected unopposed as the head of India Taekwondo.
Kiyarash Bahri (Coordinator - World Taekwondo - WT) and Wanyoung Lee (Observer - Asian Taekwondo Union - ATU) and Prashant Desai(Observer - Paralympic Committee of India - PCI) moderated the election process.
5. BCCI ropes in Adidas as new kit sponsor of Indian cricket team
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Adidas as the new kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing interim sponsor Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited.
An Overview of the News
Adidas is a German multinational corporation best known for the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
It is the largest sportswear manufacturer globally and has a significant presence in cricket, serving as the kit sponsor for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA).
The partnership with Adidas marks the commitment of a prestigious sponsor to support the athletes of the Indian Cricket Team.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
It is the national governing body for cricket in India and is headquartered near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Headquarters serves as the administrative centre for the BCCI.
The BCCI manages and oversees all cricket related activities in India and it formulates and implements policies and regulations for Indian cricket.
The BCCI organises domestic and international cricket tournaments and series.
Establishment -December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
6. BCCI ropes in Adidas as new kit sponsor of Indian cricket team
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Adidas as the new kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing interim sponsor Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited.
An Overview of the News
Adidas is a German multinational corporation best known for the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
It is the largest sportswear manufacturer globally and has a significant presence in cricket, serving as the kit sponsor for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA).
The partnership with Adidas marks the commitment of a prestigious sponsor to support the athletes of the Indian Cricket Team.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
It is the national governing body for cricket in India and is headquartered near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Headquarters serves as the administrative centre for the BCCI.
The BCCI manages and oversees all cricket related activities in India and it formulates and implements policies and regulations for Indian cricket.
The BCCI organises domestic and international cricket tournaments and series.
Establishment -December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
7. Kabaddi competition begins in Uttar Pradesh, Khelo India University Games
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The third Khelo India University Games will begin with a Kabaddi event on May 23 in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
An Overview of the News
15 teams representing different universities are participating in the Kabaddi competition.
The matches will be held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Gautam Budh Nagar district.
The official opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games will take place on May 25 in Lucknow and will continue till June 3.
The Khelo India University Games will be held in four cities: Gautam Buddha Nagar, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Varanasi and the closing ceremony of the Games will be held in Varanasi.
Wrestling and Yogasana (yoga postures) events will be organised in Varanasi during the Khelo India University Games.
A total of 240 players will participate in wrestling events, while 96 players will participate in Yogasana events.
Union Sports Minister - Anurag Singh Thakur
About Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state located in the northern part of India.
It has a population of over 240 million, making it the most populous state in India as well as the most populous subdivision in the world.
The state was officially established in 1950.
Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath
Capital - Lucknow
Governor - Anandiben Patel
Rajya Sabha - 31 seats
Lok Sabha - 80 seats
8. Kabaddi competition begins in Uttar Pradesh, Khelo India University Games
Tags: Sports Sports News
The third Khelo India University Games will begin with a Kabaddi event on May 23 in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
An Overview of the News
15 teams representing different universities are participating in the Kabaddi competition.
The matches will be held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Gautam Budh Nagar district.
The official opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games will take place on May 25 in Lucknow and will continue till June 3.
The Khelo India University Games will be held in four cities: Gautam Buddha Nagar, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Varanasi and the closing ceremony of the Games will be held in Varanasi.
Wrestling and Yogasana (yoga postures) events will be organised in Varanasi during the Khelo India University Games.
A total of 240 players will participate in wrestling events, while 96 players will participate in Yogasana events.
Union Sports Minister - Anurag Singh Thakur
About Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state located in the northern part of India.
It has a population of over 240 million, making it the most populous state in India as well as the most populous subdivision in the world.
The state was officially established in 1950.
Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath
Capital - Lucknow
Governor - Anandiben Patel
Rajya Sabha - 31 seats
Lok Sabha - 80 seats
9. Neeraj Chopra makes history, becomes World No 1 in men's javelin throw
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Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on May 22 achieved the number one ranking in men's javelin throw for the first time. This is a major milestone in his career.
An overview of the news
Neeraj Chopra is on top with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Anderson Peters of Granada.
Chopra rose to world No. 2 on August 30, 2022, but has since been overtaken by the defending world champion, Peters.
In 2022, Neeraj won the Diamond League 2022 final in Zurich in September, making him the first Indian athlete to do so.
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic was third with 1416 points.
The Indian national record holder in men's javelin throw, took part in the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 5 and finished first with a throw of 88.67m.
Anderson Peters finished third in Doha with a throw of 85.88m.
Top 5 in Men's javelin throw
1. Neeraj Chopra (India) -1455 points
2. Anderson Peters (Granada) - 1433 points
3. Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic)- 1416 points
4. Julian Weber (Germany)- 1385 points
5. Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) - 1306 points
10. Neeraj Chopra makes history, becomes World No 1 in men's javelin throw
Tags: Sports Person in news Sports News
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on May 22 achieved the number one ranking in men's javelin throw for the first time. This is a major milestone in his career.
An overview of the news
Neeraj Chopra is on top with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Anderson Peters of Granada.
Chopra rose to world No. 2 on August 30, 2022, but has since been overtaken by the defending world champion, Peters.
In 2022, Neeraj won the Diamond League 2022 final in Zurich in September, making him the first Indian athlete to do so.
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic was third with 1416 points.
The Indian national record holder in men's javelin throw, took part in the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 5 and finished first with a throw of 88.67m.
Anderson Peters finished third in Doha with a throw of 85.88m.
Top 5 in Men's javelin throw
1. Neeraj Chopra (India) -1455 points
2. Anderson Peters (Granada) - 1433 points
3. Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic)- 1416 points
4. Julian Weber (Germany)- 1385 points
5. Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) - 1306 points
