1. National Anti-Doping Agency has banned wrestler Bajrang Punia
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National Anti-Doping Agency has banned wrestler Bajrang Punia
Why in the news?
- The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspendedTokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia for four years.
Reason of suspension:
- Bajrang Puniarefused to provide a dope test sample during the national team selection trials on March 10, 2024.
- This suspension effectively ends Bajrang’s career in competitive wrestling and limits his opportunities to pursue a coaching role internationally.
About National Anti Doping Agency:
- National Anti Doping Agency, is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
- NADA India implements the Anti-Doping Program in India and works towards promoting clean sport practices across the country.
- The key areas of functioning include Sample Collection (SC), Results Management (RM), Anti-Doping Education & Awareness, Research and Intelligence & Investigations (I&I).
- NADA India upholds the values of ethics & integrity in sports and is committed to creating a dope-free sporting environment.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in the history of IPL to be auctioned.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Why in the news?
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in the history of IPL to be auctioned.
About Vaibhav Suryavanshi :
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (born 27 March 2011) is an Indian cricketer whoplays for Bihar. A left-handed batsman,Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season at just 12 years and 284 days old.
- He broke records set by cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh (15 years and 57 days) and Sachin Tendulkar (15 years and 230 days), becoming the youngest ever player in the prestigious tournament.
- The 13-year-oldVaibhav Suryavanshi bagged a Rs.1.10 crore contract with Rajasthan Royals on the second day of the mega auction in Jeddah on Monday (November 25, 2024).
About IPL:
- The Indian Premier League, also known as the TATA IPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India.
- Founded by the BCCI in 2007, the league features ten state or city-based franchise teams.
3. India won Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024
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India won Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024
Why in the news?
- The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian Hockey team on winning the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.
Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
- The Women's Asian Champions Trophy was the eighth edition of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, a biennial field hockey tournament where the six best Asian women's national teams compete.
- It was organized by the Asian Hockey Federation,in Rajgir, India, from 11 to 20 November 2024.
- The Indian hockey team beat the People's Republic of China 1-0 in the final to win the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Wednesday.
- Deepika scored the winning goal for the Indian women's hockey team and finished as the tournament's top goal scorer with a tally of 11.
- India has won the Asian Champions Trophy thrice, in 2016, 2023 and 2024.
4. Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 that took place in Doha .
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Pankaj Advani
Why in news?
- Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 that took place in Doha on Saturday, November 9.
IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024:
- Advani defeated Robert Hall of England 4-2 on November 9.
- Advani won his 28th world title at the IBSF World Billiards Championship.
- It also happened to be his seventh world title in a row, a streak that began in 2016.
5. Karichal Chundan Clinches Thrilling Nehru Trophy Victory
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Karichal Chundan triumphed in one of the closest finals in Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) history, winning by a mere 0.005 seconds.
An Overview of the News
Final Times: Karichal, representing Pallathuruthy Boat Club, completed the race in 4 minutes, 29.785 seconds, while Veeyapuram from Kainakary Village Boat Club finished in 4 minutes, 29.790 seconds.
Team Leadership: The winning team was led by Alen Moonnuthaickal, Aiden Moonnuthaickal, and Manoj P P.
Championship Record
16th Title: This victory marks the 16th NTBR title for Karichal, with their last win occurring in 2016.
Previous Victories: They previously won the championship in the years 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008, and 2011.
Remarkable Achievement of Pallathuruthy
Five Consecutive Wins: Pallathuruthy Boat Club made history by winning the NTBR title five consecutive times.
Diverse Boat Success: Their victories included different snake boats: Payippadan (2018), Nadubhagom (2019), Mahadevikad Kaattil Thekkethil (2022), and Veeyapuram (2023).
Tight Competition: All four snake boats in the race finished with a time difference of less than one second, with Nadubhagom (Kumarakom Town Boat Club) finishing third (4:30.13 seconds) and Niranom (Niranom Boat Club) finishing fourth (4:30.56 seconds).
6. Team Europe Clinches Victory at Laver Cup 2024
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Team Europe, captained by Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg, won the Laver Cup 2024, defeating Team World, captained by American John McEnroe.
An Overview of the News
This victory marks Team Europe’s fifth title, having previously won in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
The 7th edition of the tournament took place from September 20 to 22, 2024, at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.
Team World, led by John McEnroe, had claimed consecutive titles in 2022 and 2023.
Match Details
Carlos Alcaraz secured a 13-11 victory by defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets on Day 3.
Stefanos Tsitsipas also won his singles match against Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Alcaraz and Casper Ruud won the doubles match against Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
Team Composition
Team Europe: Alexander Zverev (Germany), Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), Daniil Medvedev (Russia), Casper Ruud (Norway), Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria), and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece).
Team World: Taylor Fritz (USA), Frances Tiafoe (USA), Ben Shelton (USA), Alejandro Tabilo (Chile), Francisco Cerúndolo (Argentina), and Thanasi Kokkinakis (Australia).
Prize Money
The total prize pool for Laver Cup 2024 was USD 2.25 million, distributed among the 12 players from both teams.
Each member of the winning team received USD 250,000, while members of the losing team received USD 125,000 each.
Important Points:-
The Laver Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in San Francisco, USA, at the Chase Center in September.
Starting in 2025, Yannick Noah and Andre Agassi will take over as captains of Team Europe and Team World, respectively.
7. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth Clinch First ATP Doubles Title
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India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the doubles event at the Hangzhou Open 2024.
An Overview of the News
They defeated the German pair of Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens in a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
The Indian duo, unseeded at the ATP 250 tournament, won 4-6, 7(7)-6(5), 10-7 in the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre, China final.
Jeevan and Vijay's First ATP Title as a Pair
This is the first ATP Tour title for the Indian duo, who started playing together in 2024.
Jeevan, aged 35, won his second career ATP doubles title, his first since the 2017 Chennai Open with Rohan Bopanna.
Vijay, aged 37, celebrated his maiden ATP Tour title with this victory.
Path to the Final
The Indian pair won all their matches at the Hangzhou Open through super tie-breakers.
In the semi-finals, they defeated third-seeded Ariel Behar (Uruguay) and Robert Galloway (USA) 0-6, 6-2, 10-4 after being bageled in the first set.
In the quarter-finals, they overcame second-seeded British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool 6(4)-7(7), 7(8)-6(6), 10-8 after a first-set loss.
8. Nazira Banoo Clinches Gold in Taekwondo at Khelo India Women’s League
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Nazira Banoo, an athlete from Lato village in Kargil, UT Ladakh, won a gold medal in the individual Poomsae under-30 category at the 1st Khelo India Women’s Taekwondo League Phase 1.
An Overview of the News
The tournament took place in Vadodara, Gujarat, organized by the Taekwondo Federation of India in collaboration with Khelo India.
It featured hundreds of participants from various states and union territories across India.
Nazira's victory qualifies her for the upcoming Khelo India Women’s League Nationals Phase-III, set to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
President of the Ladakh Taekwondo Association - Gulzar Hussain Munshi
About Gujarat
Founded: May 1, 1960
Previous State: Bombay State
Capital: Gandhinagar
Official Bird: Greater flamingo
Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
9. Sangram Singh Becomes First Indian Male Wrestler to Win MMA Fight
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Sangram Singh became the first Indian male wrestler to win an MMA fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship.
An Overview of the News
Sangram Singh secured his victory in just one minute and thirty seconds.
Match Details
Sangram triumphed over Ali Raza Nasir, a Pakistani fighter who is seventeen years younger.
This win is notable as it is the quickest recorded by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg category.
Training and Background
Sangram's success is a result of his exceptional grappling skills and tactical abilities.
His background in traditional wrestling and dedication to rigorous training contributed significantly to his victory.
10. Historic Double Gold for India at 2024 Chess Olympiad
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India achieved a historic double gold medal win in both the men’s and women’s sections at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.
An Overview of the News
Men's 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
India secured its first title in the open section after Arjun Erigaisi defeated Jan Subelj of Slovenia in the final round.
Second-placed China lost crucial points to the USA, allowing India to clinch the title.
The Indian men's team included Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan.
Before this year, India's best performances in the open section were bronze medals in 2014 and 2022.
Podium Finishers
The United States secured silver after GM Wesley So's win over China.
Uzbekistan claimed bronze thanks to GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov's victory against France.
China, Serbia, and Armenia narrowly missed out on podium finishes.
Women's 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
The Indian women's team won gold by defeating Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 in the final.
The team comprised Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev, and captain Abhijit Kunte.
