1. Kalyan Chaubey elected as new AIFF President
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Former India goalkeeper from West Bengal Kalyan Choubey became the AIFF President on 2 September 2022 by defeating legendary football player Bhaichung Bhutia in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections.
IMPORTANT FACTS :
- In the 85-year history of AIFF, Choubey is the first person to become the president after a player.
He has played as a goalkeeper for Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. Bhutia and Choubey were once teammates in East Bengal.
NA Haris has been elected as the Vice President. Haris is the president of the Karnataka Football Association and a Congress MLA in the state.
Only 34 of India's 36 state football associations took part in the elections, while Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir were not allowed to vote.
AIFF election results :
President: Kalyan Choubey (West Bengal)
Vice President: NA Haris (Karnataka)
Treasurer: Gopalkrishna Kosaraju (Andhra Pradesh)
All India Football Federation (AIFF) :
It is the governing body of football in India under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
It was established in 1935.
It is responsible for managing the India national football team as well as the women's team and various youth national sports.
2. FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022 : Apeksha Fernandes becomes first Indian woman to reach finals
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Apeksha Fernandes has reached the final of the FINA World Junior Swimming Championship-2022, becoming the first Indian woman to do so.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- She achieved this feat in the women's 200m butterfly at the 8th edition of the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022 being held in Lima, Peru.
The only other Indian to qualify for the final at the World Juniors is Srihari Nataraja who finished sixth in the 50m backstroke in 2019.
In the heats, Fernandes finished fourth with a time of 2:18:18, and finished 8th overall to make her place in the final.
He set a new national record.
Earlier, the record stood at 2:18:39, which was set by Apeksha at the Junior Nationals held in June 2022.
In Junior Nationals, Maharashtra Local set five new national records (Best Indian Performance).
FINA World Junior Swimming Championships :
The 8th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships is being held from 30 August to 4 September 2022 at the Videna Aquatic Centre in Lima, Peru.
The competition is open to girls in the age group of 14 to 17 and boys between the ages of 15 and 18.
India's 17-year-old Vedant Madhavan is leading the Indian men's side in this year's championship, while 15-year-old Ridhima Veerendrakumar from Karnataka is leading the women's side.
3. FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022 : Apeksha Fernandes becomes first Indian woman to reach finals
Tags: Sports Sports News
Apeksha Fernandes has reached the final of the FINA World Junior Swimming Championship-2022, becoming the first Indian woman to do so.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- She achieved this feat in the women's 200m butterfly at the 8th edition of the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022 being held in Lima, Peru.
The only other Indian to qualify for the final at the World Juniors is Srihari Nataraja who finished sixth in the 50m backstroke in 2019.
In the heats, Fernandes finished fourth with a time of 2:18:18, and finished 8th overall to make her place in the final.
He set a new national record.
Earlier, the record stood at 2:18:39, which was set by Apeksha at the Junior Nationals held in June 2022.
In Junior Nationals, Maharashtra Local set five new national records (Best Indian Performance).
FINA World Junior Swimming Championships :
The 8th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships is being held from 30 August to 4 September 2022 at the Videna Aquatic Centre in Lima, Peru.
The competition is open to girls in the age group of 14 to 17 and boys between the ages of 15 and 18.
India's 17-year-old Vedant Madhavan is leading the Indian men's side in this year's championship, while 15-year-old Ridhima Veerendrakumar from Karnataka is leading the women's side.
4. Uttarakhand CM launched Mukhyamantri Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana
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On the occasion of National Sports Day, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched Mukhyamantri Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana in the state.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Under the scheme sports scholarships of Rs 1500 will be provided every month to the players between the age group of 8 to 14 years.
A total of 3900 budding sports persons will benefit from Mukhyamantri Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana, in which 1950 boys and 1950 girls will be included.
Other announcements made by the Chief Minister on this occasion :
The Chief Minister said that a sports development fund would be set up in the state. Under this, eight sports coaches will be appointed in each district.
The Malkhamb game will be included in sports policy.
Along with this, the contract trainers in the Sports Department will be given the same honorarium as the contract trainers of the Sports Authority of India.
He also announced efforts to re-implement four percent reservation for skilled sportspersons in state services.
About Uttarakhand State :
Formation - 09 November 2000
Capital - Dehradun
Number of Divisions - 02 (Garhwal and Kumaon)
State bordering the state - 2 (Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh)
Countries bordering the state - 2 (Nepal, Tibet (China))
State flower - Brahma Kamal (local name - Kaulpadya) (Scientific name - Sosuria ablevets)
State Tree - Buransh (Rhododendron)
State animal - musk deer (Muscus chrysogaster)
State Bird - Monal (Lopoporus impejanus)
state sport - football
Number of Vidhan Sabha Members - 70
Number of Members in Lok Sabha - 5
Seats for Rajya Sabha - 3
Chief Minister - Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor - Gurmeet Singh
5. Sports Ministry to organise 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools
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The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry will organise - 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day 29 August.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Some of the prominent athletes will be a part of this initiative. These are Commonwealth Games and World Championships Gold Medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympics and CWG medalist Bhavina Patel, Tokyo Olympics and CWG medalist Manpreet Singh among others.
The Sports Authority of India is also celebrating this year's National Sports Day as part of the Fit India campaign.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nishith Pramanik will hold a special virtual interaction with some of the country's sports and Fit India fitness icons on the importance of fitness and sports in India.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
What is 'Meet the Champions' Initiative?
It is a unique school visit campaign that was kicked off by Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in December 2021.
This campaign has reached different parts of the country in the last few months.
During the school visit, the champion athlete shares her experiences, life lessons and tips on eating right and provides an inspiring boost to school children as a whole.
6. Sports Ministry to organise 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools
Tags: Sports Sports News
The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry will organise - 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day 29 August.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Some of the prominent athletes will be a part of this initiative. These are Commonwealth Games and World Championships Gold Medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympics and CWG medalist Bhavina Patel, Tokyo Olympics and CWG medalist Manpreet Singh among others.
The Sports Authority of India is also celebrating this year's National Sports Day as part of the Fit India campaign.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nishith Pramanik will hold a special virtual interaction with some of the country's sports and Fit India fitness icons on the importance of fitness and sports in India.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
What is 'Meet the Champions' Initiative?
It is a unique school visit campaign that was kicked off by Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in December 2021.
This campaign has reached different parts of the country in the last few months.
During the school visit, the champion athlete shares her experiences, life lessons and tips on eating right and provides an inspiring boost to school children as a whole.
7. National Sports Day
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India celebrates National Sports Day on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyanchand.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The day raises awareness about physical activity, sports and overall health.
The day is also dedicated to the eminent sports persons and sports champions of India, who have made a significant contribution to the sport to make the country proud.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organize the 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day.
Some prominent athletes including Commonwealth Games and World Championships gold medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games medalist Bhavna Patel, Tokyo Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalist Manpreet Singh will be part of the initiative.
Theme of 2022 - 'Meet the Champion'
History of the day :
The first National Sports Day was celebrated in India on 29 August 2012.
Major Dhyan Chand, widely known as 'Hockey Wizard' and 'The Magician', was born on August 29, 1905 in Uttar Pradesh and National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate his birthday.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Significance of the day :
Its primary objective is to promote awareness about the importance of sports in the daily life of all citizens and to be physically active.
Various programs, seminars etc. are also organized by the government to increase awareness about the importance of physical activities and sports in life.
The day is used as a platform to launch various sporting schemes.
About Major Dhyan Chand :
He was a member of the Indian Men's Hockey team.
He was born in Allahabad (Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh on August 29, 1905.
He was instrumental in helping India complete its first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals with victories at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
8. National Sports Day
Tags: Sports Important Days Sports News
India celebrates National Sports Day on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyanchand.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The day raises awareness about physical activity, sports and overall health.
The day is also dedicated to the eminent sports persons and sports champions of India, who have made a significant contribution to the sport to make the country proud.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organize the 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day.
Some prominent athletes including Commonwealth Games and World Championships gold medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games medalist Bhavna Patel, Tokyo Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalist Manpreet Singh will be part of the initiative.
Theme of 2022 - 'Meet the Champion'
History of the day :
The first National Sports Day was celebrated in India on 29 August 2012.
Major Dhyan Chand, widely known as 'Hockey Wizard' and 'The Magician', was born on August 29, 1905 in Uttar Pradesh and National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate his birthday.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Significance of the day :
Its primary objective is to promote awareness about the importance of sports in the daily life of all citizens and to be physically active.
Various programs, seminars etc. are also organized by the government to increase awareness about the importance of physical activities and sports in life.
The day is used as a platform to launch various sporting schemes.
About Major Dhyan Chand :
He was a member of the Indian Men's Hockey team.
He was born in Allahabad (Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh on August 29, 1905.
He was instrumental in helping India complete its first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals with victories at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
9. Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards
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Karim Benzema and Alexia Putelas have won the UEFA Best Player Awards in the men's and women's categories respectively.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Karim Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid and as a striker for the France national team.
Alexia Putelas is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Barcelona club, and captains the Spain national team.
Benzema scored 15 goals in the Champions League for Real Madrid and was instrumental in their 14th European title.
With this award he has also strengthened his claim for the Ballon d'Or award to be given in October.
Alicia Putellas has been voted the best female footballer for the second time in a row.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Angelotti has been named the best coach in the men's category.
In the women's section, England's Sarina Wigman has been adjudged the best coach.
10. Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards
Tags: Sports Sports News
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putelas have won the UEFA Best Player Awards in the men's and women's categories respectively.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Karim Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid and as a striker for the France national team.
Alexia Putelas is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Barcelona club, and captains the Spain national team.
Benzema scored 15 goals in the Champions League for Real Madrid and was instrumental in their 14th European title.
With this award he has also strengthened his claim for the Ballon d'Or award to be given in October.
Alicia Putellas has been voted the best female footballer for the second time in a row.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Angelotti has been named the best coach in the men's category.
In the women's section, England's Sarina Wigman has been adjudged the best coach.
