1. Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Singh Thakur launch Fit India Freedom Run 3.0
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Kiren Rijiju and Anurag Singh Thakur launched Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on Gandhi Jayanti at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, New Delhi on 2 October.
Important facts
The third edition of Fit India Freedom Run was launched jointly with the Fit India Plog run by Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur.
It will go on till 31st of October.
The first edition of 'Fit India Freedom Run' was held from August 15 to October 2, 2020.
Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 (second edition) was launched on 13th August 2021 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Fit India Freedom Run
Fit India Freedom Run aims to encourage people to adopt fitness activities like running and sports in daily life and get rid of obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc.
It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India.
Individuals and organizations can make various efforts for their own health and well being as well as the health and well being of fellow Indians.
2. Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Singh Thakur launch Fit India Freedom Run 3.0
Tags: Sports Sports News
Kiren Rijiju and Anurag Singh Thakur launched Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on Gandhi Jayanti at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, New Delhi on 2 October.
Important facts
The third edition of Fit India Freedom Run was launched jointly with the Fit India Plog run by Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur.
It will go on till 31st of October.
The first edition of 'Fit India Freedom Run' was held from August 15 to October 2, 2020.
Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 (second edition) was launched on 13th August 2021 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Fit India Freedom Run
Fit India Freedom Run aims to encourage people to adopt fitness activities like running and sports in daily life and get rid of obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc.
It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India.
Individuals and organizations can make various efforts for their own health and well being as well as the health and well being of fellow Indians.
3. Road Safety World Series : Ojha’s century guides Sachin-led India Legends to second straight title win
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In the Road Safety World Series T20 2022, Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends team created history by defeating Sri Lanka Legends by 33 runs in Raipur on 1 September. The team won this title for the second time in a row.
Important facts
Electing to bat after winning the toss, India Legends team scored 195 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs with the help of wicketkeeper batsman Naman Ojha's century innings.
In reply, Sri Lanka Legends could only manage 162 runs in 18.5 overs.
Naman Ojha scored an unbeaten 108 off 71 balls with the help of 15 fours and 2 sixes.
Nama Ojha's innings earned him the title of 'Man of the Match'.
He scored the highest 266 runs in 6 matches at an average of 66.50 in 6 innings.
Shane Watson of Australia Legends was at number two, he scored 239 runs in 5 matches at an average of 47.80.
In the Road Safety World Series T20 2020-21 also, the final was played between the team of India Legends and Sri Lanka Legends.
The team led by Sachin Tendulkar scored 181 for 4 in 20 overs and won by 14 runs.
About Road Safety World Series
Road Safety World Series is a T20 cricket league, which features former international cricket players from various nations.
It is founded by the chief of Road Traffic Officer of Thane and the Konkan region, Ravi Gaikwad in collaboration with the BCCI.
This league is organized every year by the Road Safety World Series organization to raise awareness about road safety.
Players from India, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Bangladesh participate in this series.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar is the commissioner of the series, while Sachin Tendulkar is the brand ambassador.
New Zealand Legends has been participating in this series since 2022.
4. Road Safety World Series : Ojha’s century guides Sachin-led India Legends to second straight title win
Tags: Sports Sports News
In the Road Safety World Series T20 2022, Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends team created history by defeating Sri Lanka Legends by 33 runs in Raipur on 1 September. The team won this title for the second time in a row.
Important facts
Electing to bat after winning the toss, India Legends team scored 195 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs with the help of wicketkeeper batsman Naman Ojha's century innings.
In reply, Sri Lanka Legends could only manage 162 runs in 18.5 overs.
Naman Ojha scored an unbeaten 108 off 71 balls with the help of 15 fours and 2 sixes.
Nama Ojha's innings earned him the title of 'Man of the Match'.
He scored the highest 266 runs in 6 matches at an average of 66.50 in 6 innings.
Shane Watson of Australia Legends was at number two, he scored 239 runs in 5 matches at an average of 47.80.
In the Road Safety World Series T20 2020-21 also, the final was played between the team of India Legends and Sri Lanka Legends.
The team led by Sachin Tendulkar scored 181 for 4 in 20 overs and won by 14 runs.
About Road Safety World Series
Road Safety World Series is a T20 cricket league, which features former international cricket players from various nations.
It is founded by the chief of Road Traffic Officer of Thane and the Konkan region, Ravi Gaikwad in collaboration with the BCCI.
This league is organized every year by the Road Safety World Series organization to raise awareness about road safety.
Players from India, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Bangladesh participate in this series.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar is the commissioner of the series, while Sachin Tendulkar is the brand ambassador.
New Zealand Legends has been participating in this series since 2022.
5. 129 football fans dies in a stampede at football match in Indonesia
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At least 129 people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede after violence broke out at a football match held on 1 October 2022 in Indonesia. The incident occurred during a football match of Indonesian top league BRI Liga 1 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang Regency in East Java.
According to the police, supporters from the losing side Arema FC invaded the pitch following a match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya, leading to a stampede and cases of suffocation.
The league has suspended games for a week following the riot and the Arema FC team has also been prohibited from hosting any matches for the rest of the competition this season.
Indonesia
It was earlier known as Dutch East Indies (Netherland East Indies) and it became Independent from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945.
It is the world's largest archipelago consisting of 17,500 islands.
Borneo island of Indonesia is the third largest island in the world after Greenland and New Guinea.
There are more than 100 active volcanoes in the country and the most famous being Krakatoa and Mount Merapi.
It has the world’s largest Muslim population.
Capital: Jakarta
Currency: Rupiah
President: Joko Widodo
6. Jharkhand’s St. Patrick’s School win 61st Subroto Cup Girls U-17 title 2022
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St. Patrick’s, Gumla, Jharkhand won the 61st Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Girls U-17 title 2022 beating Wangoi Higher Secondary School, Imphal, Manipur 3 – 1 in the final played at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.
This year a team from Bangladesh took part in the Subroto cup.
The 61st Subroto Cup now moves on to the Boys U-17 tournament which begins on October 3rd with the final scheduled for October 13th.
Subroto cup
It is a prestigious international inter-school football tournament held annually in New Delhi.
It is named after the former Indian Air force Chief Subroto Mukherjee.
The tournament is organised by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society with the Indian Air Force,
7. Jharkhand’s St. Patrick’s School win 61st Subroto Cup Girls U-17 title 2022
Tags: Sports Sports News
St. Patrick’s, Gumla, Jharkhand won the 61st Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Girls U-17 title 2022 beating Wangoi Higher Secondary School, Imphal, Manipur 3 – 1 in the final played at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.
This year a team from Bangladesh took part in the Subroto cup.
The 61st Subroto Cup now moves on to the Boys U-17 tournament which begins on October 3rd with the final scheduled for October 13th.
Subroto cup
It is a prestigious international inter-school football tournament held annually in New Delhi.
It is named after the former Indian Air force Chief Subroto Mukherjee.
The tournament is organised by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society with the Indian Air Force,
8. PM Modi inaugurates 36th National Games in Ahmedabad
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 36th National Games at a glittering ceremony held at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad , Gujarat on 29 September 2022.
Union minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur,Olympians PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra and Ravi Kumar Dahiya were also present at the opening ceremony.
The 35th National Games was held in Kerala in 2015. The National Games will be held in Gujarat for the first time. It will be held from 29 September to 12 October 2022.
9. PM Modi inaugurates 36th National Games in Ahmedabad
Tags: Sports Sports News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 36th National Games at a glittering ceremony held at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad , Gujarat on 29 September 2022.
Union minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur,Olympians PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra and Ravi Kumar Dahiya were also present at the opening ceremony.
The 35th National Games was held in Kerala in 2015. The National Games will be held in Gujarat for the first time. It will be held from 29 September to 12 October 2022.
10. Shubi Gupta, Charvi wins the U-12 and U-8 section title at the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship
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India’s Shubi Gupta and A Charvi won the girls under-12 and under-8 sections respectively in the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship .
The FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship was held in Batumi, Georgia from 16 September to 27 September 2022.
Medal winners of India
Under -12 Girls events
Shubhi Gupta, of Uttar Pradesh scored 8.5 points from 11 rounds to claim the gold medal in the under-12 event.
Under 8 Girls event
A.Charvi of Karnataka won the gold medal in the U-8 girls event with nine points
Under -8 boys events
Safin Safarullakhan of Kerala won the bronze medal in the under-8 boy category . The gold medal was won by France’s Marc Llari and the silver was won by Russian Sav Shogdzhiev Roman.
