1. Amit Shah flags off Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 9 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- It is a pan India bike ride by 75 bikers at 75 important places.
The event is historic as bikers will cover a distance of over 18,000 kms.
Ten women from India will also participate in the event along with four international bike riders from different professions.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and Members of Parliament were present at the event.
2. Neeraj Chopra became first Indian to win prestigious Zurich diamond league Final 2022 in Switzerland
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Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on September 8 achieved another historic feat, becoming the first Indian to win the coveted Diamond League Final title in Switzerland.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win the Diamond League trophy.
He overtook Czech Republic's Jakob Vadleccho with a throw of 88.44m.
Neeraj's first throw was a foul, while the second throw measured 88.44 metres, which was enough for him to win the title.
Neeraj threw third throw 88, fourth 86.11, fifth 87 and sixth throw of 83.60 meters.
Germany's Julian Weber finished third with 83.73m.
With this win, Neeraj won the prize money of Rs 23.98 lakh and also captured the Diamond Trophy.
Neeraj did not participate in the first Diamond League held in Doha and the third in Silesia.
In Stockholm, Neeraj had made a national record with a throw of 89.94m, but he could only win a silver medal.
He became the winner in Lausanne and now he has also won the gold medal in the finals.
3. Neeraj Chopra became first Indian to win prestigious Zurich diamond league Final 2022 in Switzerland
Tags: Sports Sports News
Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on September 8 achieved another historic feat, becoming the first Indian to win the coveted Diamond League Final title in Switzerland.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win the Diamond League trophy.
He overtook Czech Republic's Jakob Vadleccho with a throw of 88.44m.
Neeraj's first throw was a foul, while the second throw measured 88.44 metres, which was enough for him to win the title.
Neeraj threw third throw 88, fourth 86.11, fifth 87 and sixth throw of 83.60 meters.
Germany's Julian Weber finished third with 83.73m.
With this win, Neeraj won the prize money of Rs 23.98 lakh and also captured the Diamond Trophy.
Neeraj did not participate in the first Diamond League held in Doha and the third in Silesia.
In Stockholm, Neeraj had made a national record with a throw of 89.94m, but he could only win a silver medal.
He became the winner in Lausanne and now he has also won the gold medal in the finals.
4. Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH Player of the Year Award -2021-22
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Indian hockey player Harmanpreet Singh has been selected among the five players nominated for the Men's Player of the Year award for the 'FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021-22' on 6 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- PR Sreejesh and Savita Poonia were nominated for the best men's and women's goalkeepers respectively.
Indian team vice-captain Harmanpreet was named along with Arthur de Sloover and Tom Boon (Belgium), Niklas Wellen (Germany) and Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands) for the FIH Men's Player of the Year award.
There is no Indian in the list of players nominated for the FIH Women's Player of the Year award.
Harmanpreet had won the award last year as well when Indian players and coaches won all the awards after a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
List of Awards :
FIH Player of the Year Award :-
Women - Felice Albers (Netherland), María José Granatto (Argentina), Frédérique Matla (Netherland), Agustina Gorzelany (Argentina), Georgina Oliva (Spain).
Men - Arthur de Sloover (Belgium), Harmanpreet Singh (India), Niklas Wellen (Germany), Thierry Brinkman (Netherland), Tom Boon (Belgium).
FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award :
Women - Savita (India), Josine Koning (Netherland), Belén Succi (Argentina), Jocelyn Bartram (Australia), Phumelela Mbande (South Africa).
Men - Loïc van Doren (Belgium), PR Sreejesh (India), Pirmin Blaak (Netherland), Arthur Thieffry (France), Alexander Stadler (Germany).
FIH Rising Star of the Year Award :
Women - Charlotte Englebert (Belgium), Luna Fokke (Netherland), Mumtaz Khan (India), Jip Dicke (Netherland), Amy Lawton (Australia).
Men - Miles Bukkens (Netherland), Timothée Clément (France), Sanjay (India), Pau Cunill (Spain), Rizwan Ali (Pakistan)
FIH Coach of the Year Award :
Women - Janneke Schopman (India), Jamilon Mülders (Netherlands), Katrina Powell (Australia), Raoul Ehren (Belgium), Adrian Lock (Spain).
Men - Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands), Michel van den Heuvel (Belgium), Graham Reid (India), Garreth Ewing (South Africa), Frederic Soyez (France).
5. Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH Player of the Year Award -2021-22
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Indian hockey player Harmanpreet Singh has been selected among the five players nominated for the Men's Player of the Year award for the 'FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021-22' on 6 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- PR Sreejesh and Savita Poonia were nominated for the best men's and women's goalkeepers respectively.
Indian team vice-captain Harmanpreet was named along with Arthur de Sloover and Tom Boon (Belgium), Niklas Wellen (Germany) and Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands) for the FIH Men's Player of the Year award.
There is no Indian in the list of players nominated for the FIH Women's Player of the Year award.
Harmanpreet had won the award last year as well when Indian players and coaches won all the awards after a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
List of Awards :
FIH Player of the Year Award :-
Women - Felice Albers (Netherland), María José Granatto (Argentina), Frédérique Matla (Netherland), Agustina Gorzelany (Argentina), Georgina Oliva (Spain).
Men - Arthur de Sloover (Belgium), Harmanpreet Singh (India), Niklas Wellen (Germany), Thierry Brinkman (Netherland), Tom Boon (Belgium).
FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award :
Women - Savita (India), Josine Koning (Netherland), Belén Succi (Argentina), Jocelyn Bartram (Australia), Phumelela Mbande (South Africa).
Men - Loïc van Doren (Belgium), PR Sreejesh (India), Pirmin Blaak (Netherland), Arthur Thieffry (France), Alexander Stadler (Germany).
FIH Rising Star of the Year Award :
Women - Charlotte Englebert (Belgium), Luna Fokke (Netherland), Mumtaz Khan (India), Jip Dicke (Netherland), Amy Lawton (Australia).
Men - Miles Bukkens (Netherland), Timothée Clément (France), Sanjay (India), Pau Cunill (Spain), Rizwan Ali (Pakistan)
FIH Coach of the Year Award :
Women - Janneke Schopman (India), Jamilon Mülders (Netherlands), Katrina Powell (Australia), Raoul Ehren (Belgium), Adrian Lock (Spain).
Men - Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands), Michel van den Heuvel (Belgium), Graham Reid (India), Garreth Ewing (South Africa), Frederic Soyez (France).
6. Subroto Cup International Football Tournament begins in New Delhi
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The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament kicked off today on 6 September evening in New Delhi.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The 61st edition of the tournament will be staged across four venues in Delhi till 13th of October.
The first match of the tournament is being played between NCC vs Chandigarh.
The matches of the tournament will be played at Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground, Subroto Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
It has not been organised for two years due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
The tournament will be organised in three categories including sub-junior boys (U-14), junior girls (U-17) and junior boys (U-17).
A total of 92 teams will participate in the three categories, in which an international team will also participate in the junior boys' section as a team from Bangladesh.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Subroto Cup International Football Tournament :
It is an annual school football tournament that was inaugurated in 1960 by the first Indian Air Force Chief, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee.
It is organised by Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) and the Indian Air Force.
It has been the basis for the achievements of many former Indian football stalwarts like Shyam Thapa and Bhaichung Bhutia.
International stalwarts such as Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos (both in 2016) and Pele (2015) have graced the tournament as guest of honor in its earlier editions.
Prize of Tournament :
The total prize money of the tournament is more than Rs 23 lakh.
In addition, a selection committee of eminent footballers will select 25 outstanding players in each category to award the scholarship.
All the selected players will be awarded a scholarship (one-time grant) of Rs 25000 in Junior Boys and Junior Girls category and Rs 15000 for Sub-Junior Boys category.
7. Subroto Cup International Football Tournament begins in New Delhi
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament kicked off today on 6 September evening in New Delhi.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The 61st edition of the tournament will be staged across four venues in Delhi till 13th of October.
The first match of the tournament is being played between NCC vs Chandigarh.
The matches of the tournament will be played at Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium, Tejas Football Ground, Subroto Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
It has not been organised for two years due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
The tournament will be organised in three categories including sub-junior boys (U-14), junior girls (U-17) and junior boys (U-17).
A total of 92 teams will participate in the three categories, in which an international team will also participate in the junior boys' section as a team from Bangladesh.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Subroto Cup International Football Tournament :
It is an annual school football tournament that was inaugurated in 1960 by the first Indian Air Force Chief, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee.
It is organised by Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) and the Indian Air Force.
It has been the basis for the achievements of many former Indian football stalwarts like Shyam Thapa and Bhaichung Bhutia.
International stalwarts such as Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos (both in 2016) and Pele (2015) have graced the tournament as guest of honor in its earlier editions.
Prize of Tournament :
The total prize money of the tournament is more than Rs 23 lakh.
In addition, a selection committee of eminent footballers will select 25 outstanding players in each category to award the scholarship.
All the selected players will be awarded a scholarship (one-time grant) of Rs 25000 in Junior Boys and Junior Girls category and Rs 15000 for Sub-Junior Boys category.
8. Suresh Raina Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket
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Former India and Uttar Pradesh cricket player, Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from "all formats of cricket," confirming the end of his IPL and India domestic career. He had already retired from International cricket in 2020.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
His International performance :
- He started his domestic career for Uttar Pradesh in the 2002-03 season. He played for India in 2005 for the first time in an One Day International Match against Sri Lanka.
- Raina played 226 ODIs, 78 T20Is and 18 Tests for India, and was part of the squad that won the ODI World Cup in 2011.
- He was the first Indian batter to score a century in all three international formats.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
IPL Performance :
- He was very successful in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina was a key player for the Chennai Super Kings, whom he represented for 11 seasons between 2008 and 2021.
- He won four IPL titles with CSK in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 and still remains their top-scorer with 4687 runs from 176 matches.
- He was released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2022 player auction, where he was not bought by any of the ten franchises.
9. Arjun Maini claims second position at Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe
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India’s Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini claimed the second position at the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe at Hockenheim, Germany on 5 September 2022.
GT World Challenge is a very competitive platform for GT3 motor car racing in Europe.
The Bangalore-based driver, Arjun Maini along with Hubert Haupt and Florian Scholze of team HRT finished at the 2nd position in the gold class.
This was the second podium finish for them, and they are currently placed fourth in the Championship.
10. Ahmedabad will have world's biggest sports city
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 4 said that Ahmedabad city will soon be developed as the world's largest sports city.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Ten years ago, when Modiji was the chief minister of Gujarat, he started the Khel Mahakumbh.
Gujarat has the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest stadium in the world, and very soon it will have the world’s biggest sports city too.
The country’s grandest sporting extravaganza 36th National Games will take place in six cities of Gujarat, from September 29 to October 12.
The National Games are being held in Gujarat after 7 years and will be the biggest and grandest event ever.
11 years ago, PM Modi started the Khel Mahakumbh and the event has become so big that 55 lakh youths participated in this edition.
