1. Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora become world champions
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Neetu Ghanghas achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal by defeating Mongolia's Lutsekhan Altantseg in thefinal of the 45-48kg category at the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi on March 25.
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Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Neetu Ghanghas won the title in the 48kg category. On the other hand, experienced boxer Sweety Bura achieved success in the 81 kg weight category.
The 22-year-old Neetu won the gold medal in the minimum weight category by defeating Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altansetseg 5-0 in the final match.
The 30-year-old Sweety notched up a 4-3 victory over China's Wang Lina in the light heavyweight category to give India a double win.
With this victory, Nitu, a 2022 Strandja Memorial gold medallist, became thesixth Indian boxer to be crowned world champion.
Mary Kom became world champion a total of six times
Six-time champion MC Mary Kom (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018), Sarita Devi (2006).
Jenny RL (2006), Lekha KC (2006) and Nikhat Zareen (2022) are other boxers who have won world titles.
IBA World Boxing Championships
The IBA World Boxing Championships, and the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, are biennial boxing competitions.
This is organised by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which is the sport governing body.
2. Pankaj Advani won the Asian Billiards Championship title
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Pankaj Advani has won the Asian Billiards Championship title held in Doha, Qatar.
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On 19 March, Pankaj defeated the defending national champion Brijesh Damani (India) 5–1 to win the title for the second time in a row and ninth overall.
After a 5–1 win over Thailand's Praput Chaithanasakun in the quarter-finals, Pankaj defeated Myanmar's Pauk Sa in the semi-finals.
In the women's section, China's Bai Yulu won the title beating Panchaya Channoi of Thailand 3-0 in the final.
Advani has won gold medals in English Billiards singles in the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games.
3. Pankaj Advani won the Asian Billiards Championship title
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Pankaj Advani has won the Asian Billiards Championship title held in Doha, Qatar.
An overview of the news
On 19 March, Pankaj defeated the defending national champion Brijesh Damani (India) 5–1 to win the title for the second time in a row and ninth overall.
After a 5–1 win over Thailand's Praput Chaithanasakun in the quarter-finals, Pankaj defeated Myanmar's Pauk Sa in the semi-finals.
In the women's section, China's Bai Yulu won the title beating Panchaya Channoi of Thailand 3-0 in the final.
Advani has won gold medals in English Billiards singles in the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games.
4. Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal, first woman to get this honour
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Rae Bareli's hockey stadium is named after Rani Rampal, the star hockey player of the Indian team. She has become the first woman player from India to achieve this feat.
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The name of the hockey stadium has been changed to 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf' by MCF Rae Bareilly.
Rani made a comeback to the Indian team during the tour of South Africa earlier this year, when she was included in the 22-man squad.
Rani made a comeback to the squad after last featuring in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021-22 against Belgium, where she won her 250th cap for India.
The 28-year-old Rani had been battling injuries since the Tokyo Olympics and was subsequently dropped from the 2022 World Cup and Commonwealth Games squads.
Now she is returning to international hockey again. Rani has been included in the 22-member squad.
5. Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal, first woman to get this honour
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Rae Bareli's hockey stadium is named after Rani Rampal, the star hockey player of the Indian team. She has become the first woman player from India to achieve this feat.
An overview of the news
The name of the hockey stadium has been changed to 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf' by MCF Rae Bareilly.
Rani made a comeback to the Indian team during the tour of South Africa earlier this year, when she was included in the 22-man squad.
Rani made a comeback to the squad after last featuring in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021-22 against Belgium, where she won her 250th cap for India.
The 28-year-old Rani had been battling injuries since the Tokyo Olympics and was subsequently dropped from the 2022 World Cup and Commonwealth Games squads.
Now she is returning to international hockey again. Rani has been included in the 22-member squad.
6. India's Sarabjot Singh wins gold in ISSF World Cup Shooting Championships
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In Madhya Pradesh, India's Sarabjot Singh bagged the first gold Medal of the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship on March 22.
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He won gold in the Men's 10m air pistol category.
Sarabjot Singh completed a clean sweep in the gold medal match with a perfect score of 10.9.
ISSF Shooting World Cup was inaugurated on March 21 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
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.
7. India's Sarabjot Singh wins gold in ISSF World Cup Shooting Championships
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In Madhya Pradesh, India's Sarabjot Singh bagged the first gold Medal of the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship on March 22.
An overview of the news
He won gold in the Men's 10m air pistol category.
Sarabjot Singh completed a clean sweep in the gold medal match with a perfect score of 10.9.
ISSF Shooting World Cup was inaugurated on March 21 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
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.
8. Nepali wicketkeeper-batsman Asif Sheikh wins 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award
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Nepalese wicketkeeper-batsman Asif Sheikh will be officially presented with the 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award by the MCC and the BBC later this year.
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The award is presented annually by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), UK in association with the BBC.
The award was created in 2013 by the MCC and the BBC in memory of former MCC President and BBC Test Match Special Commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins (CMJ), who was passionate about promoting the spirit of the game.
Sheikh was awarded for his sportsmanship shown in the men's T20 International between Nepal and Ireland in February 2022.
It is the first time in the award's history that the MCC and the BBC have invited public nominations for the award.
Sheikh's conduct was declared the winning entry.
Sheikh was also honoured with the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in January 2022 for his works.
About Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
Establishment - 1787
Founder - Thomas Lord
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
Establishment - 15 June 1909
Chairman - Greg Barclay
CEO - Geoff Allardyce
Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
9. Nepali wicketkeeper-batsman Asif Sheikh wins 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award
Tags: Sports Awards Sports News
Nepalese wicketkeeper-batsman Asif Sheikh will be officially presented with the 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award by the MCC and the BBC later this year.
An Overview of the News
The award is presented annually by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), UK in association with the BBC.
The award was created in 2013 by the MCC and the BBC in memory of former MCC President and BBC Test Match Special Commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins (CMJ), who was passionate about promoting the spirit of the game.
Sheikh was awarded for his sportsmanship shown in the men's T20 International between Nepal and Ireland in February 2022.
It is the first time in the award's history that the MCC and the BBC have invited public nominations for the award.
Sheikh's conduct was declared the winning entry.
Sheikh was also honoured with the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in January 2022 for his works.
About Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
Establishment - 1787
Founder - Thomas Lord
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
Establishment - 15 June 1909
Chairman - Greg Barclay
CEO - Geoff Allardyce
Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10. ISSF Shooting World Cup begins in Bhopal
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ISSF Shooting World Cup was inaugurated on March 21 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
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This is the first ever to be held in India outside the national capital of New Delhi.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the chief guest.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the new final hall at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy.
Luciano Rossi, President, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), and Raninder Singh, President, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) were present in the opening ceremony.
India and China have fielded the biggest teams for the championship.
The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol Championship will have a total of 10 finals over five consecutive days.
Around 200 shooters from 30 countries will participate in the ISSF Shooting World Cup.
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.
