1. SAFF U-17 Championship : India win title, defeat Nepal in final
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India clinched the SAFF U-17 Championship title by defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final at the RaceCourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 14, 2022.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Bobby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite and Aman scored a goal each to register a resounding victory for India's side.
In the group league, Nepal defeated India by 3-1.
India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sahil won the best goalkeeper award.
SAFF U-17 Championship :
It is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).
The first edition of the tournament took place in August 2011 in Nepal.
2. SAFF U-17 Championship : India win title, defeat Nepal in final
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India clinched the SAFF U-17 Championship title by defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final at the RaceCourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 14, 2022.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Bobby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite and Aman scored a goal each to register a resounding victory for India's side.
In the group league, Nepal defeated India by 3-1.
India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sahil won the best goalkeeper award.
SAFF U-17 Championship :
It is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).
The first edition of the tournament took place in August 2011 in Nepal.
3. Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting the U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The Union Cabinet on 14 September 2022 approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup 2022 in India.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The World Cup will take place from 11th to 30th October 2022, in Bhubaneshwar, Navi Mumbai and Goa.
This seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament will be the first FIFA women's competition to be hosted by India.
In 2017, India hosted the FIFA U-17 Men's Football World Cup.
Financial Inclusion :
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been sanctioned a financial outlay of Rs 10 crore for the maintenance of the playground, spectator capacity in the stadium, energy and cable laying and branding of the ground and training venue, etc.
Objectives :
Increasing the representation of women in football leadership and decision-making
Motivating more and more girls to play football in India
Advocating gender-inclusive participation by generalizing the concept of equal play from a young age
FIFA Tournament :
Organized by FIFA, the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup is the world championship for female players aged 17 or below 17.
The event started in 2008.
The sixth edition of the event was held in Uruguay from 13 November to 1 December 2018.
Spain is the current champion of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 will be the 7th edition of the tournament in which 16 teams including India will participate.
4. Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting the U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The Union Cabinet on 14 September 2022 approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup 2022 in India.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The World Cup will take place from 11th to 30th October 2022, in Bhubaneshwar, Navi Mumbai and Goa.
This seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament will be the first FIFA women's competition to be hosted by India.
In 2017, India hosted the FIFA U-17 Men's Football World Cup.
Financial Inclusion :
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been sanctioned a financial outlay of Rs 10 crore for the maintenance of the playground, spectator capacity in the stadium, energy and cable laying and branding of the ground and training venue, etc.
Objectives :
Increasing the representation of women in football leadership and decision-making
Motivating more and more girls to play football in India
Advocating gender-inclusive participation by generalizing the concept of equal play from a young age
FIFA Tournament :
Organized by FIFA, the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup is the world championship for female players aged 17 or below 17.
The event started in 2008.
The sixth edition of the event was held in Uruguay from 13 November to 1 December 2018.
Spain is the current champion of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 will be the 7th edition of the tournament in which 16 teams including India will participate.
5. Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Wrestling Championships in Serbia
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India’s Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal in the women’s 53kg category at the World Wrestling Championships- 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia on 14 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Commonwealth Games - 2022 gold medalist Phogat defeated defending European champion Emma Malmgren of Sweden.
Vinesh, a three-time gold medalist in the qualification round, made a stunning comeback to beat Swedish rival Malmgren 8-0 in the bronze medal round.
Vinesh had made it to the bronze play-off via the repechage round after losing to Mongolia's Khulan Bakhuyag in their opening match on 13 September.
This is her second bronze medal at the Championships.
She had earlier earned a podium spot in the 2019 edition of the tournament in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
6. Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Wrestling Championships in Serbia
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India’s Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal in the women’s 53kg category at the World Wrestling Championships- 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia on 14 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Commonwealth Games - 2022 gold medalist Phogat defeated defending European champion Emma Malmgren of Sweden.
Vinesh, a three-time gold medalist in the qualification round, made a stunning comeback to beat Swedish rival Malmgren 8-0 in the bronze medal round.
Vinesh had made it to the bronze play-off via the repechage round after losing to Mongolia's Khulan Bakhuyag in their opening match on 13 September.
This is her second bronze medal at the Championships.
She had earlier earned a podium spot in the 2019 edition of the tournament in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
7. MoU signed between Power PSU and National Sports Development Fund
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The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Public Sector Undertakings, NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) and REC (Rural Electrification Corporation) on 14 September in New Delhi for the development of sports in India.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Financial assistance of Rs.115 crore will be provided by NTPC over the next 5 years and this will support Archery in India.
REC Foundation has also committed an amount of Rs 100 crore over 3 years to support women's hockey, athletics and boxing.
NSDF has received this support through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
With this support from NTPC and REC Foundation, there will be grassroots development of sports, training for identified talent, training of elite talent, development of coaches, sports science support, advance training etc.
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) :
It was established in 1998 under the Charitable Endowment Act 1890.
It was notified by the Government of India in November 1998.
It helps sportspersons to excel by providing various opportunities for training from coaches of international repute, development of infrastructure to promote the sport and providing financial assistance for other activities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports -Anurag Singh Thakur
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy - R K Singh
8. US Open : Iga Swiatek wins Women’s Singles title
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In the final Grand Slam of the year, US Open tennis, world number one Inga Swiatek of Poland has won the women's singles title.
Important facts
She defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabur 6-2, 7-6 in the final in New York.
This is the 10th and third Grand Slam title of his career.
It was the 142nd edition of the US Open Tennis 2022 and the fourth and final Tennis Grand Slam event of the year.
The tournament was held on outdoor hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
It is organized by the United States Tennis Association, which is regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
9. US Open : Iga Swiatek wins Women’s Singles title
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In the final Grand Slam of the year, US Open tennis, world number one Inga Swiatek of Poland has won the women's singles title.
Important facts
She defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabur 6-2, 7-6 in the final in New York.
This is the 10th and third Grand Slam title of his career.
It was the 142nd edition of the US Open Tennis 2022 and the fourth and final Tennis Grand Slam event of the year.
The tournament was held on outdoor hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
It is organized by the United States Tennis Association, which is regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
10. Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup 2022 title
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the Asia Cup final on 11 September.
Important facts
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 170 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs.
In reply, Pakistan's team was all out for 147 runs in 20 overs, for Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan scored 55 runs in 49 balls.
The Player of the Tournament - Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Man of the Match in the final - Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka first won the Asia Cup title in 1986, then won in 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and now in 2022, the team has won the title.
India has won the Asia Cup title (seven times) for the most number of times.
Most Wins in Asia Cup
India - 7 times - 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016 & 2018
Sri Lanka - 6 times -1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022
Pakistan - 2 times - 2000 and 2012
