Current Affairs - Persons

Pankaj Advani won the Songhe Singapore Open Snooker title by defeating Jaden Ong with a score of 5-1. In the tournament, he also secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng in the quarterfinals. Advani showcased his dominance in the final, winning the last frame with a score of 74-6. This victory adds to Advani's illustrious career, and he is set to defend his world billiards title in Doha in November 2024.

Parth Mane achieved a remarkable feat at the ISSF Junior Championship in Peru, winning double gold in the 10m air rifle event. He secured the individual title with a score of 250.7, narrowly defeating China's Huang Liwanlin by 0.7 points. Additionally, Mane won gold in the men's team event alongside Ajay Malik and Abhinav Shaw. This showcases Mane's exceptional skill and precision in the sport, bringing glory to India with his impressive performance. His victories contributed significantly to India's medal tally at the championship.

Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish professional tennis player, secured his first China Open title with a hard-fought victory over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. This win showcases Alcaraz's exceptional skill and determination. As a former World No. 1 in singles, he has accumulated an impressive 16 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including four major titles and five Masters 1000 titles. Alcaraz's triumph in China underscores his position among the world's top tennis players and sets him up for further success in the sport. His growing reputation as a formidable competitor continues to captivate tennis fans worldwide.

Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. Kohli accomplished this feat in his 594th innings, 29 innings faster than Tendulkar, who reached the mark in 623 innings. This achievement solidifies Kohli's position among the all-time greats, joining an exclusive club that includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara. With 27,012 international runs, Kohli's impressive record consists of 8,870 runs in Tests, 13,906 runs in ODIs, and 4,188 runs in T20Is.

Gulveer Singh claimed the gold medal in the men's 5,000-meter race at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Japan with an impressive time of 13 minutes 11.82 seconds, setting a new record. This achievement surpassed his own previous record of 13 minutes and 18.92 seconds set earlier in 2024. Singh has consistently shown his prowess in long-distance running, also breaking the men's 10,000 meters record at the Ten Track Meet in California earlier in the year. His performances have positioned him as one of India's leading athletes in distance running.