1. Ajit Singh won gold medal in Para Athletics Championship in Paris
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Indian athlete Ajit Singh won the gold medal in the final of men's javelin throw F46 at the Para Athletics Championships in Paris.
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Ajit Singh topped the event with a throw of 65.41.
He broke the previous championship record of 61.89 held by Chunliang Guo of China.
Rinku, another Indian athlete, won the silver medal with a best throw of 65.38.
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Priyanta Herath and Rinku finished joint second in the event.
Sundar Singh Gujjar, representing India, finished fourth with a throw of 61.81.
About World Para Athletics Championships
Prior to 2017 it was known as the IPC Athletics World Championships, is held every two years and focuses on Paralympic athletics.
These championships are organised by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Competition includes a variety of athletics events specifically designed for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The IPC Athletics World Championships were held for the first time in 1994 in Berlin, Germany.
2. Carlos Alcaraz wins first Wimbledon title
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon title 2023 by defeating four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in the men's singles category.
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Alcaraz won the match with a score of 1–6, 7–6(6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4 to secure his first Wimbledon title.
The match was played on the Center Court of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.
Alcaraz is the third Spanish man to win Wimbledon after Manuel Santana (1966) and Rafael Nadal (2008,2010).
Wimbledon Championships 2023 Winners:
Category | Winner | Runner-up |
Women's Singles | Marketa Vondrousova | Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) |
Men's Singles | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) |
Women's Doubles | Barbora Strýcová & Hsieh Su-wei | Elise Mertens & Storm Sanders |
Men's Doubles | Wesley Koolhof & Neal Skupski | Horacio Zeballos & Marcel Granollers |
Mixed Doubles | Mate Pavić & Lyudmyla Kichenok | Xu Yifan & Joran Vliegen category |
3. Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova defeats Ons Jabeur for first Slam title
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Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player in the Open Era to win the women's singles championship at Wimbledon 2023.
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In the final, Marketa Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur, who had been runner-up in the previous year's tournament.
Marketa Vondrousova is a Czech tennis player who achieved her career-highest career ranking of world No. 14 according to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
About Wimbledon Championships
It is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament.
It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877, played on grass courts.
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, along with the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open.
The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating in a singles final.
4. Nishad Kumar won silver medal in Para Athletics World Championships in Paris
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Indian athlete Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in the men's high jump event at the 2023 Para-Athletics World Championships in Paris.
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Nishad achieved this medal in the High Jump T47 event. With this win, Nishad has become the second athlete to win a medal in this event.
The 2023 World Para Athletics Championships determine qualification for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
The top four athletes in each individual medal event at the 2023 Championships secure their places at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
About World Para Athletics Championships
It was previously known as the IPC Athletics World Championships prior to 2017, is held every two years and focuses on Paralympic athletics.
These championships are organized by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Competition includes a variety of athletics events specifically designed for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The IPC Athletics World Championships were held for the first time in 1994 in Berlin, Germany.
5. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah elected as OCA President
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Sheikh Talal Fahd Al Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
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Sheikh Talal was succeeded by his brother Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah.
Sheikh Talal succeeded his elder brother, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA until 2021.
Sheikh Ahmed was forced to step down after being found guilty of forgery and sentenced to at least 13 months in prison.
Sheikh Talal defeated Kuwaiti Hussein Al-Musallam, OCA Director General and World Aquatics President, at the OCA General Assembly in Bangkok.
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
The OCA was founded in 1982 by Sheikh Talal's father, Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
It serves as the governing body of the Games in Asia and currently consists of 45 member National Olympic Committees.
The International Olympic Committee recognized the OCA the same year it was founded in 1982.
Established: 16 November 1982, New Delhi
Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Chairman: Talal Fahd Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah
Membership: 45 National Olympic Committees
Motto: Ever Onward
"Road to Asian Games" campaign launched
OCA in partnership with Asian Sports Federation (AESF) announced the "Road to Asian Games" campaign for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games.
The campaign aims to bring the Olympic spirit to eSports and includes an education program for eSports athletes participating in the Asian Games.
6. Aadhav Arjuna Elected as President of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
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Aadhav Arjuna, the president of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association (TNBA), emerged victorious in the election held at Nehru Stadium and secured the position of president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).
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Aadhav received an impressive 38 out of the 39 votes, defeating the incumbent president, K Govindaraj.
Kulvinder Singh Gill, a former player and the president of the Madhya Pradesh Basketball Association, was elected as the secretary general.
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
It was established in 1950 and is the governing body for basketball in India. It holds affiliation with FIBA Asia and the Indian Olympic Association.
Basketball in India has its roots dating back to the early 1900s, introduced by Christian missionaries and YMCAs.
The first national basketball championships took place in 1934, and India joined FIBA in 1936.
The BFI's primary responsibility is to foster the development and promotion of basketball in India.
This includes organising national and international tournaments and providing training and support to players and coaches.
7. Ajit Agarkar Appointed Chairman of Senior Men's Selection Committee
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The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men's Cricket Selection Committee.
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The decision was made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape.
After conducting interviews with several applicants, the CAC unanimously selected Ajit Agarkar for the position of chairman.
Composition of the Selection Committee:
The Senior Men's Selection Committee now consists of Ajit Agarkar as the chairperson.
Other members of the committee include Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath.
This committee will play a crucial role in selecting players for various international matches and tournaments.
Agarkar's Cricketing Career:
Ajit Agarkar is a former India all-rounder, known for his contributions to Indian cricket.
He represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is.
Agarkar also has an impressive record in domestic cricket, having played 110 first-class matches, 270 List A matches, and 62 T20 matches.
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
The headquarters of the BCCI is located at the Cricket Center near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The BCCI is responsible for the administration and organisation of cricket activities in India at both the national and international levels.
Establishment - December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
Vice President - Rajeev Shukla
Men's Coach - Rahul Dravid
8. Shreyanka Patil becomes the first Indian cricketer to be a part of WCPL
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Shreyanka Patil became the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).
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She is the first Indian player to get a contract in a foreign league before making her international debut.
He has been selected to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the WCPL, which will take place from 31 August to 10 September.
Shreyanka Patil was awarded the title of 'Player of the Tournament' in the Women's Emerging Asia Cup held in Hong Kong.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allowed Indian women cricketers to participate in overseas cricket leagues.
Senior players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh have played in leagues like the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred.
On 14 March 2022, Cricket West Indies announced the first ever women's Caribbean Premier League to be held alongside the men's tournament.
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
The headquarters of the BCCI is located at the Cricket Center near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The BCCI is responsible for the administration and organisation of cricket activities in India at both the national and international levels.
Establishment - December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
Vice President - Rajeev Shukla
Men's Coach - Rahul Dravid
9. Yuki Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Spain
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Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri won his maiden ATP doubles title at the Mallorca Championships in Spain.
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Yuki Bhambri stitched a partnership with South African player Lloyd Harris to seal the victory in the final match.
The pair won 6 - 3, 6 - 4 over the Dutch-Austrian pair of Robin Hasse and Philipp Oswald.
The tournament took place on grass courts.
The 30-year-old Indian Bhambri, who has reached the 58th spot in the ATP doubles tennis rankings.
Important Points
Yuki Bhambri is the first Indian to win the Junior Australian Open title.
Lloyd Harris is ranked world number 31 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
Andrea Gaudenzi, an Italian former tennis player, is the current president of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
About Spain
It is located on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe and consists of 17 autonomous regions, each with its own geography and culture.
The capital of Spain is Madrid, home to the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum.
Segovia, a city in Spain, has a mediaeval palace called the Alcázar and an intact Roman aqueduct.
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in Spain, is known for its modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí. The Sagrada Familia Church is one of the most famous examples.
Prime Minister - Pedro Sánchez
King - Felipe VI of Spain
10. Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix 2023
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Max Verstappen took a stunning victory in the Austrian Grand Prix 2023.
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The Austrian Grand Prix victory marked Verstappen's fifth consecutive victory and seven from nine races in the current season.
The previous year's winner at this circuit, Charles Leclerc, finished second at the Austrian Grand Prix, crossing the finish line 5.2 seconds behind Verstappen.
Sergio Pérez, driving for the Red Bull team, finished third, 17.2 seconds behind the race leader.
List of Previous Race Winners:
Canadian Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Max Verstappen
Spanish Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Max Verstappen
Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Max Verstappen
Bahrain Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Max Verstappen
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Sergio Perez
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023: Winner - Sergio Perez
About Austria
- Chancellor - Karl Nehammer
- Capital - Vienna
- Currency - Euro
