Current Affairs - Sports

India has been awarded the hosting rights for the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup for Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in 2025. This will be India’s first Junior World Cup and marks the 9th major ISSF event hosted in the country within the past decade. India has previously hosted six ISSF competitions, including two World Cup Final competitions and four senior ISSF World Cups, showcasing its growing prominence in the international shooting sports community.

India emerged victorious in the inaugural U19 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup, defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final held in Kuala Lumpur. Gongadi Trisha’s impressive 52-run innings and Aayyushi Shukla’s 3-wicket haul were instrumental in the win. Under the leadership of Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the six-team tournament, showcasing their dominance and skill in the competition.

The 2025 Para Athletics World Championships will be hosted in New Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This marks the first time India is hosting this prestigious event, scheduled from September 26 to October 5, 2025. Additionally, Delhi will also host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix earlier in the year, from March 11 to 13, 2025. The event's 12th edition being held in New Delhi signifies India's growing importance in the global sports arena.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been named the brand ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from January 13 to 19, 2025. The event will feature teams from 24 countries and aims to elevate Kho Kho's global profile. Salman Khan expressed his personal connection with the sport and its cultural importance in India, highlighting that the tournament would not only be a competitive event but also a tribute to the country's strength and spirit.

The World Tennis League Season 3 is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 19 to 22, 2024. The competition will feature a single round-robin format, with each team playing against the others, and the top two teams advancing to the final. The league boasts participation from prominent players like Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, and defending champions Team Eagles, including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev. This prestigious event underscores Abu Dhabi's growing role as a hub for international sports.