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By admin: March 3, 2023

1. NADA bans Indian athletes Aishwarya Babu, MV Jilana for doping

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India's triple jumper Aishwarya Babu and sprinter MV Jilna have been banned by India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) respectively after they tested positive for banned drugs by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Overview of the news

  • Aishwarya won a gold medal in the triple jump during the National Inter-State Championships in June 2022, with a leap of 14.14 m establishing a new national record. 

  • Aishwarya has been suspended for four yearsby the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)after she tested positive for a banned substance, anabolic steroids.

  • Aishwarya's sample tested positive for a steroid included in the banned list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), due to which she was ruled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.

  • Aishwarya had tested positive for Ostarinewhich is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SRAM) during the National Inter State Championships on 13th and 14th June 2022 in Chennai.

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

  • The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and governments of the world.

  • Its main aim is to fight against the unauthorized use of performance enhancing drugs (Dope) by the athletes in sports. 

  • WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.

  • WADA is an international organization. It delegates work in individual countries to Regional and National Anti-Doping Organizations.

  • Headquarters: Lausanne,Switzerland.

By admin: March 3, 2023

2. NADA bans Indian athletes Aishwarya Babu, MV Jilana for doping

Tags: Sports Sports News

India's triple jumper Aishwarya Babu and sprinter MV Jilna have been banned by India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) respectively after they tested positive for banned drugs by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Overview of the news

  • Aishwarya won a gold medal in the triple jump during the National Inter-State Championships in June 2022, with a leap of 14.14 m establishing a new national record. 

  • Aishwarya has been suspended for four yearsby the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)after she tested positive for a banned substance, anabolic steroids.

  • Aishwarya's sample tested positive for a steroid included in the banned list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), due to which she was ruled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.

  • Aishwarya had tested positive for Ostarinewhich is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SRAM) during the National Inter State Championships on 13th and 14th June 2022 in Chennai.

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

  • The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and governments of the world.

  • Its main aim is to fight against the unauthorized use of performance enhancing drugs (Dope) by the athletes in sports. 

  • WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.

  • WADA is an international organization. It delegates work in individual countries to Regional and National Anti-Doping Organizations.

  • Headquarters: Lausanne,Switzerland.

By admin: Feb. 28, 2023

3. New Zealand becomes second team after West Indies winning Test match by one run

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The Tim Southee -led New Zealand team has established a work by defeating England by 1 run in the second Test.

An overview of the news:

  • New Zealand has become the second team in the world to win the match by the lowest run in Test cricket. Earlier in 1993, West Indies set this record by winning 1 run against Australia in Adelaide.

  • England had declared their first innings for 435 runs after which the New Zealand team was dismissed for 209 runs. Ben Stokes decided to follow the hosts with a lead of 266 runs.

  • New Zealand took advantage of this to score 483 runs and set a target of 258 runs to win in front of England in the fourth innings. In front of this score, the entire English team was dismissed for 256 runs.

  • With this achievement, New Zealand has become the third team in the world to win a Test match by taking a follow on.

  • England did this work 2 times against Australia, while India defeated Australia after taking a follow on at the Eden Gardens ground in 2011.

  • Till now in Test cricket, Australia was the only team that has lost by giving a follow on, but now England's name has also been added to this list.


By admin: Feb. 28, 2023

4. Australian women's cricket team won the T20 World Cup title for the sixth time

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Australia has won the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 title for the sixth time by defeating South Africa by 19 runs in the final.

An Overview of the news:

  • It was the eighth edition of the ICC Women's Twenty20 World Cup tournament, held in South Africa from 10 to 26 February 2023.

  • The title match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 was held at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, which was won by Australia.

  • This was the seventh T20 World Cup final match for the Australian women's team.

  • Batting first after winning the toss in the match played at Newlands in Cape Town, Australia scored 156 runs losing six wickets in 20 overs. In response, the South African team was able to score 137 runs losing six wickets in 20 overs.

  • The Australian team has become champions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and now in 2023.

  • The Australian team has scored a title hat-trick in the Women's T20 World Cup for the second time. For the first time, a team has scored a title hat-trick for the second time in an ICC tournament, including men's or women's cricket.

  • Australia's all-rounder Ashley Gardner was awarded the 'Player of the Tournament' award.

  • The Indian women's team lost to the Australian team in the semi-final match.


By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

5. Carlos Alcaraz defeats Cameron Norrie to win Argentina Open Title

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World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz recently produced a stellar performance to win the Argentina Open by defeating second seed Cameron Norrie in the final in Buenos Aires.

An overview of the news

  • Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won his seventh ATP Tour title by defeating last year's Wimbledon semi-finalist Cameron Norrie (Great Britain) 6-3, 7-5.

  • In addition, 19-year-old tennis player Alcaraz became the first Spaniard since Rafael Nadal in 2015 to win the Buenos Aires trophy.

  • Alcaraz began the year as the youngest-ever world No. 1, but a hamstring injury forced him to miss the Australian Open, resulting in him slipping from the top spot.

  • Currently, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic remains at number one.

By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

6. Carlos Alcaraz defeats Cameron Norrie to win Argentina Open Title

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World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz recently produced a stellar performance to win the Argentina Open by defeating second seed Cameron Norrie in the final in Buenos Aires.

An overview of the news

  • Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won his seventh ATP Tour title by defeating last year's Wimbledon semi-finalist Cameron Norrie (Great Britain) 6-3, 7-5.

  • In addition, 19-year-old tennis player Alcaraz became the first Spaniard since Rafael Nadal in 2015 to win the Buenos Aires trophy.

  • Alcaraz began the year as the youngest-ever world No. 1, but a hamstring injury forced him to miss the Australian Open, resulting in him slipping from the top spot.

  • Currently, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic remains at number one.

By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

7. Spain's Football player Sergio Ramos announces retirement

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Spain legend Sergio Ramos on 23 February announced his retirement from international football, revealing that he is not part of head coach Luis de la Fuente's plans.

An overview of the news

  • Ramos has played 180 international matches, a football career that spanned almost 18 years.

  • Ramos, 37, made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2005.

  • Ramos was dropped from the national team set up by former coach Luis Enrique and hasn't featured in the squad since March 2021.

  • The new Spain coach also informed Ramos of his decision to drop him from the team, which eventually led to his decision to retire.

  • Ramos was part of the Spain squad that won the 2010 World Cup and the Euro Championships in 2008 and 2012.

By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

8. Spain's Football player Sergio Ramos announces retirement

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Spain legend Sergio Ramos on 23 February announced his retirement from international football, revealing that he is not part of head coach Luis de la Fuente's plans.

An overview of the news

  • Ramos has played 180 international matches, a football career that spanned almost 18 years.

  • Ramos, 37, made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2005.

  • Ramos was dropped from the national team set up by former coach Luis Enrique and hasn't featured in the squad since March 2021.

  • The new Spain coach also informed Ramos of his decision to drop him from the team, which eventually led to his decision to retire.

  • Ramos was part of the Spain squad that won the 2010 World Cup and the Euro Championships in 2008 and 2012.

By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

9. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated the All India Taekwondo Championship in Delhi

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Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship in New Delhi on 24 February. 

An overview of the news

  • The championship is being organised to mark 50 years of Korea-India diplomatic relations.

  • This time the All India Taekwondo Championship is being organized at KD Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi for three days from 24 February to 26 February as a sports exchange program between the two countries.

  • In the opening ceremony, an MoU was signed between the two countries in the field of sports exchange and special performances, Korean dance, Taekwondo performances.

  • The Korean Cultural Center is co-hosting the championship along with the Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India and the Korea National Sports University to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Korea-India diplomatic relations in India.

  • Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Korean Ambassador to India Chang Jae Bok, Deputy Minister and Ambassador for Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea Lee Sang Wha and Chancellor of Korea National Sports University Ahn Yong Kyu attended as the Chief Guest.


By admin: Feb. 24, 2023

10. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated the All India Taekwondo Championship in Delhi

Tags: Sports Sports News

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship in New Delhi on 24 February. 

An overview of the news

  • The championship is being organised to mark 50 years of Korea-India diplomatic relations.

  • This time the All India Taekwondo Championship is being organized at KD Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi for three days from 24 February to 26 February as a sports exchange program between the two countries.

  • In the opening ceremony, an MoU was signed between the two countries in the field of sports exchange and special performances, Korean dance, Taekwondo performances.

  • The Korean Cultural Center is co-hosting the championship along with the Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India and the Korea National Sports University to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Korea-India diplomatic relations in India.

  • Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Korean Ambassador to India Chang Jae Bok, Deputy Minister and Ambassador for Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea Lee Sang Wha and Chancellor of Korea National Sports University Ahn Yong Kyu attended as the Chief Guest.