Argentina lifted the FIFA World Cup Football title for the 3rd time, after beating defending Champion France 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw in extra time at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar. Key points
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Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2021
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Adventure Awards called “Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award” (TNNAA) for the year 2021.
National Sports Awards 2022
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2022 on November 14. List of Winners Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022: Shri Sharath Kamal Achanta (Table Tennis). Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games Read More …
36th National Games: Services topped the medal tally
The 36th National Games came to a close with a glittering ceremony at Surat on October 12. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar chaired the closing ceremony. Key Highlights On the concluding day, Services topped the medal tally with a total of Read More …
US Open 2022: List of Winners
The 2022 US Open was the 142nd edition of tennis’ US Open was held between 29 Aug 2022 and 11 Sept 2022 on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. US Read More …
44th Chess Olympiad ends; India’s men & women team win bronze medal
The 44th Chess Olympiad has ended at Mahabalipuram, a city near Chennai in Tamil Nadu on August 9. India ‘B’ team comprising D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa , Raunak Sadhwaniand and Adhiban won the bronze medal beating Germany. In women’s section, Read More …
What is a ‘Waza-Ari’?
Indian judokas L. Shushila Devi and Vijay Kumar Yadav signed off with a silver and a bronze medal in women’s 48kg and men’s 60kg respectively at the Commonwealth Games 2022. The 27-year-old Shushila lost the final via ‘Waza-Ari’ in the Read More …
PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai on July 28. Its official logo and mascot is a chess knight called Thambi. The Prime Minister noted that the 44th Chess Olympiad Read More …
Neeraj Chopra creates history by winning Silver medal at World Athletics Championships
Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra created history by winning Silver medal in men’s javelin throw event at World Athletics Championships. In the prestigious competition held at Eugene in Oregon, United States, Neeraj Chopra grabbed second position with his best Read More …
Wimbledon 2022 winners
Men’s Singles title 2022 Novak Djokovic beat unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) to win his seventh Wimbledon title. The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive singles title at the All England Club to take his overall Read More …
PM launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich handed over the torch to the Prime Minister, who in turn Read More …
Avani Lekhara Clinches Second Gold at Chateauroux 2022
The 20-year-old Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara clinched her second gold medal at the ongoing Chateauroux 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in France on June 11. Lekhara shot 458.3 in the R8 – Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 Read More …
India create history by qualifying for FIFAe Nations Cup 2022
India created history by securing a spot at the highly coveted FIFAe Nations Cup (FeNC) 2022. Representatives from the country will join esports athletes from 23 other nations to compete at the highest level of FIFA 22 Esports from July Read More …
Shreyas Hosur becomes first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
Shreyas Hosur from South Western Railway has become the first ever Railway officer and also the first ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. The event included 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Cycling and Read More …
FRENCH OPEN 2022: LIST OF WINNERS
LIST OF WINNERS Men’s Singles Title 2022: Spaniard Rafael Nadal has won the 14th singles title of the tournament beating Casper Ruud of Norway 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the final. With this victory, 36-year-old Nadal has become the oldest champion Read More …