1. MOC approves Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train in Kuortane
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The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) accepted Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train in Kuortane, Finland.
An Overview of the News
- Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will train at the Kuortane Olympic Training Center in Finland.
- MOC approved paddler Payas Jain's proposal for an advanced training camp in Taiwan.
- Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Indian table tennis stars, received approval for their proposals to bring in personal coaches Aman Balgu and Raman Subramanian respectively for several events.
- Accepted proposals will cover expenses like air travel, camping expenses, boarding and lodging cost, medical insurance and out-of-pocket allowance.
About Finland
- It is a northern European nation and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia.
- The capital city of Finland is Helsinki.
- Helsinki is situated on a peninsula and is surrounded by islands in the Baltic Sea.
- Suomenlinna, an 18th-century sea fort, is a major attraction in Helsinki.
- The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis can be seen in the Arctic Lapland province of Finland.
President - Sauli Niinisto
Prime Minister - Sanna Marin
2. India's ace shuttler HS Prannoy won the Malaysia Masters Badminton Championship 2023 title
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India's star shuttler HS Prannoy won the gold medal in the Malaysia Masters Badminton Championship 2023 played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
An Overview of the News:
- Prannoy won the final by defeating China's Wang Hongyang in three games 21-19, 13-21 and 21-18. The match between the two lasted for 94 minutes.
- Prannoy became the third Indian after Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to win the Malaysia Masters Championship.
- Also became the first Indian to win in the men's singles category.
- This is Pranay's first medal this season.
- With Prannoy, India has won the championship 4 times.
- Gold came in Men's Singles for the first time. At the same time, India has won gold three times in women's singles.
- PV Sindhu twice and Saina Nehwal once won the championship.
3. Indian Murali Sreeshankar won Gold Medal in International Jumping Meeting
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Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the gold medal at the International Jumping meeting in Greece.
An Overview of the News
- Sreeshankar jumped a season's best of 8.18m.
- National record holder Jeswin Aldrin won the silver medal in the long jumper.
- The International Jumping Meeting is a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level event.
International Jumping Meeting:
- Since 2011, the International Jumping Meeting has been organised every year in May.
- Participants from 16 different countries compete in the event, which serves as a qualification event organised by SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics Federation) for major competitions held in Europe and around the world.
- In particular, the event attracts famous athletes who have previously won medals at Olympic, World and European competitions.
- The Municipal Stadium of Kallithea serves as the venue for this prestigious event.
Greece:
- It is located in Southeastern Europe.
- The country has many islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas.
- Santorini is known for its distinctive black sand.
- Mykonos is famous for its lively party resorts.
- Capital and largest city - Athens
- Official language - Greek
- President - Katerina Sakellaropoulou
- Prime Minister - Ioannis Sarmas
4. Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold at International Jumping Meeting in Greece
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Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin finished bagged silver at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 at Kallithea in Greece on 24th May.
An overview of the news
Kerala's Murali Sreesankar won the gold medal in the International Jumping Meet with a jump of 8.31 metres.
Sreeshankar, who has played in the Tokyo Olympics, holds the national record of 8.36 metres.
Sweden's Tobias Montaller won the silver with a jump of 8.27m, while France's Jules Pommery won the bronze.
This was Murali Sreesankar's third competition of the year and also won the third gold medal.
Jeswin Aldrin claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
5. Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold at International Jumping Meeting in Greece
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Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin finished bagged silver at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 at Kallithea in Greece on 24th May.
An overview of the news
Kerala's Murali Sreesankar won the gold medal in the International Jumping Meet with a jump of 8.31 metres.
Sreeshankar, who has played in the Tokyo Olympics, holds the national record of 8.36 metres.
Sweden's Tobias Montaller won the silver with a jump of 8.27m, while France's Jules Pommery won the bronze.
This was Murali Sreesankar's third competition of the year and also won the third gold medal.
Jeswin Aldrin claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
6. Govindraj elected as President of Basketball Federation of India
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Dr. Govindraj has been elected as the President of the Basketball Federation of India.
An Overview of the News
He is a Congress MLC and holds the position of President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Asia and President of Karnataka Olympic Association.
Dr. Govindaraj is the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the President of FIBA Asia.
The nomination was confirmed at the FIBA Asia Congress, making Dr. Govindaraj the first Indian to lead the International Basketball Federation in Asia, which comprises 44 countries.
He succeeds Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani of Qatar, who served as the head of FIBA Asia for four consecutive terms since 2002.
International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
It is a federation of national organisations governing basketball around the world.
It defines the rules of basketball, ensuring consistency and fairness across different countries and competitions.
It hosts international competitions such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
It consists of 212 national federations organised into five regions: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Establishment - 18 June 1932
Headquarters - Mies, Switzerland
President - Hamane Niang
7. Govindraj elected as President of Basketball Federation of India
Tags: Sports Person in news Sports News
Dr. Govindraj has been elected as the President of the Basketball Federation of India.
An Overview of the News
He is a Congress MLC and holds the position of President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Asia and President of Karnataka Olympic Association.
Dr. Govindaraj is the first Indian to be unanimously nominated as the President of FIBA Asia.
The nomination was confirmed at the FIBA Asia Congress, making Dr. Govindaraj the first Indian to lead the International Basketball Federation in Asia, which comprises 44 countries.
He succeeds Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani of Qatar, who served as the head of FIBA Asia for four consecutive terms since 2002.
International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
It is a federation of national organisations governing basketball around the world.
It defines the rules of basketball, ensuring consistency and fairness across different countries and competitions.
It hosts international competitions such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Basketball Tournament.
It consists of 212 national federations organised into five regions: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Establishment - 18 June 1932
Headquarters - Mies, Switzerland
President - Hamane Niang
8. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
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India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
An overview of the news
Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
9. Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
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India for the first time on 24 May won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
An overview of the news
Ganemat Sekhon won the silver, his second ever individual World Cup medal.
Making her first appearance at the senior level, Darshana Rathore won the bronze medal and this was her debut performance.
Asem Orinbay of Kazakhstan won the gold medal via shoot-off.
Mairaj Khan, Gurjot Khangura and Anantjit Singh Naruka participated in the men's skit but none made it to the finals.
ISSF World Championship
The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.
10. Shirgaonkar elected as India Taekwondo Chief
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Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondoon 23 May.
An overview of the news
The election was held at 2 Hotel Sun City Residency, Andheri (East) in which 25 affiliated State Associations duly participated.
With all the office bearers being elected unopposed, the entire election process was completed without any hitch.
Sharad D Madakare (retd. Deputy Charity Commissioner) along with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (retd. Judge) served as the Returning Officer.
Namdev Shirgaonkar, President, India Taekwondo, who holds a black belt in Taekwondo, has accepted to be elected unopposed as the head of India Taekwondo.
Kiyarash Bahri (Coordinator - World Taekwondo - WT) and Wanyoung Lee (Observer - Asian Taekwondo Union - ATU) and Prashant Desai(Observer - Paralympic Committee of India - PCI) moderated the election process.
