1. Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament begins
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The Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament began on 10 March in New Delhi.
An overview of the news
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur was present at the opening ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
As part of the International Women's Day 2023 celebrations, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament from March 10 to 31.
Around 15,000 women athletes from more than 50 cities in the country are participating in the competition. It includes 10 games.
Competitions will be held across 10 different sports - kho kho, wushu, weightlifting, fencing, archery, swimming, basketball, judo, athletics and yogasana.
The tournament aims to provide a platform to women athletes who are unable to participate in national or state level competitions.
It also aims to ensure that competitive sport reaches untapped geographical areas.
2. Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament begins
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament began on 10 March in New Delhi.
An overview of the news
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur was present at the opening ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
As part of the International Women's Day 2023 celebrations, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament from March 10 to 31.
Around 15,000 women athletes from more than 50 cities in the country are participating in the competition. It includes 10 games.
Competitions will be held across 10 different sports - kho kho, wushu, weightlifting, fencing, archery, swimming, basketball, judo, athletics and yogasana.
The tournament aims to provide a platform to women athletes who are unable to participate in national or state level competitions.
It also aims to ensure that competitive sport reaches untapped geographical areas.
3. Karnataka won the Santosh Trophy after 54 years by defeating Meghalaya
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Karnataka won the Santosh Trophy for the first time in 54 years after sealing a commanding 3-2 win over Meghalaya in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh on 5 March.
An overview of the news
This is the first trophy for Karnataka, having previously won four times as the princely state of Mysore after a gap of 54 years (after 1968–69).
Meghalaya's team reached the finals of this competition for the first time.
Karnataka took the lead in the second minute of the game when Sunil scored against Meghalaya after Robin's long throw.
But Meghalaya equalized in the eighth minute through a penalty.
Karnataka again took the lead in the 19th minute. Jacob John scored a goal in the finishing line to make it 2-1.
Just before half time, Robin Yadav made it 3-1 with a superb free-kick from just outside the box.
In the play-off match before the final, Services beat Punjab 2–0 to take the third place.
4. Karnataka won the Santosh Trophy after 54 years by defeating Meghalaya
Tags: Sports Sports News
Karnataka won the Santosh Trophy for the first time in 54 years after sealing a commanding 3-2 win over Meghalaya in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh on 5 March.
An overview of the news
This is the first trophy for Karnataka, having previously won four times as the princely state of Mysore after a gap of 54 years (after 1968–69).
Meghalaya's team reached the finals of this competition for the first time.
Karnataka took the lead in the second minute of the game when Sunil scored against Meghalaya after Robin's long throw.
But Meghalaya equalized in the eighth minute through a penalty.
Karnataka again took the lead in the 19th minute. Jacob John scored a goal in the finishing line to make it 2-1.
Just before half time, Robin Yadav made it 3-1 with a superb free-kick from just outside the box.
In the play-off match before the final, Services beat Punjab 2–0 to take the third place.
5. NADA and NCERT tie up to strengthen value based sports education
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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) signed an MoU on 3 March 2023 to strengthen value-based sports education among school children and teachers.
News Overview
The MoU will help in developing an accessible format on sports values and ethics in e-content.
The MoU will also help in creating awareness at the grass root level.
About NADA
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was established on 24 November 2005 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with a mandate for dope free sports in India.
Its objectives are to promote education and research, enforce anti-doping rules, regulate dope control programs, promote education and research, and create public awareness about doping and its ill-effects.
Headquarters -New Delhi
Director General - Ritu San
About NCERT
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India for the purpose of advising the Central Government and the Provincial Governments on matters related to school education.
Objective - To bring quality in education
Headquarters - New Delhi
Director - Hrishikesh Senapati
6. NADA and NCERT tie up to strengthen value based sports education
Tags: Sports Sports News National News
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) signed an MoU on 3 March 2023 to strengthen value-based sports education among school children and teachers.
News Overview
The MoU will help in developing an accessible format on sports values and ethics in e-content.
The MoU will also help in creating awareness at the grass root level.
About NADA
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was established on 24 November 2005 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with a mandate for dope free sports in India.
Its objectives are to promote education and research, enforce anti-doping rules, regulate dope control programs, promote education and research, and create public awareness about doping and its ill-effects.
Headquarters -New Delhi
Director General - Ritu San
About NCERT
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India for the purpose of advising the Central Government and the Provincial Governments on matters related to school education.
Objective - To bring quality in education
Headquarters - New Delhi
Director - Hrishikesh Senapati
7. First-ever Women's Premier League begin in Navi Mumbai
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The Women's Premier League (WPL 2023) with five teams begins on 4 March 2023 in Navi Mumbai.
An overview of the news
After years of waiting and planning, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a T20 franchise-based cricket league for women on the lines of the popular Indian Premier League.
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been named as the MI skipper while opener Smriti Mandhana will captain the RCB women's team.
Australia's successful skipper Meg Lanning will captain Delhi Capitals, while Beth Mooney has been named as the skipper of Gujarat Giants.
Australian wicket keeper and batsman Alyssa Healy is leading the UP Warriors in WPL 2023.
First match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants was played at DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai 4 March.
The tournament final will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on the 26 March.
Five teams taking part in the inaugural edition of WPL
Mumbai Indians (MI),
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB),
Delhi Capitals (DC),
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Gujarat Giants (GG)
8. First-ever Women's Premier League begin in Navi Mumbai
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Women's Premier League (WPL 2023) with five teams begins on 4 March 2023 in Navi Mumbai.
An overview of the news
After years of waiting and planning, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a T20 franchise-based cricket league for women on the lines of the popular Indian Premier League.
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been named as the MI skipper while opener Smriti Mandhana will captain the RCB women's team.
Australia's successful skipper Meg Lanning will captain Delhi Capitals, while Beth Mooney has been named as the skipper of Gujarat Giants.
Australian wicket keeper and batsman Alyssa Healy is leading the UP Warriors in WPL 2023.
First match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants was played at DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai 4 March.
The tournament final will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on the 26 March.
Five teams taking part in the inaugural edition of WPL
Mumbai Indians (MI),
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB),
Delhi Capitals (DC),
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Gujarat Giants (GG)
9. Hockey India appoints South African Craig Fulton as new Chief Coach of Indian men's hockey team
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Hockey India has appointed Craig Fulton of South Africa as the new head coach of the Indian men's hockey team.
An overview of the news
Craig Fulton will replace Graham Reid who resigned in January 2023 following India's poor performance in the World Cup.
Craig Fulton represented South Africa at the Atlanta 1996 and Athens 2004 Olympics and earned 195 international caps in a career spanning more than a decade.
Fulton managed the Irish men's hockey team between 2014 and 2018 and helped them qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
He also won the FIH Coach of the Year in 2015 while with the Irish team.
Fulton has nearly 25 years of coaching experience and has earned 195 caps for South Africa over a span of 10 years.
He also played in the Atlanta and Athens Olympics.
10. Hockey India appoints South African Craig Fulton as new Chief Coach of Indian men's hockey team
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Hockey India has appointed Craig Fulton of South Africa as the new head coach of the Indian men's hockey team.
An overview of the news
Craig Fulton will replace Graham Reid who resigned in January 2023 following India's poor performance in the World Cup.
Craig Fulton represented South Africa at the Atlanta 1996 and Athens 2004 Olympics and earned 195 international caps in a career spanning more than a decade.
Fulton managed the Irish men's hockey team between 2014 and 2018 and helped them qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
He also won the FIH Coach of the Year in 2015 while with the Irish team.
Fulton has nearly 25 years of coaching experience and has earned 195 caps for South Africa over a span of 10 years.
He also played in the Atlanta and Athens Olympics.
