Current Affairs - Sports

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the U.S. Open mixed doubles title in 2024 by defeating Taylor Townsend and Donald Young with scores of 7-6 (0), 7-5. This victory added to Errani’s illustrious career, which includes a Grand Slam win in women’s doubles with Roberta Vinci. The match was also notable as it marked the final professional appearance of Donald Young, who, along with Townsend, was retiring from tennis. The win was celebrated for its emotional significance and as an inspiration for future Black tennis players.

Praveen Kumar secured the gold medal in Men’s High Jump T64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, marking India's 6th gold medal of the event. With this victory, India reached a significant milestone of 25 medals in the Games. Derek Loccident from the USA won silver with a jump of 2.06m, while Poland’s Maciej Lepiato and Uzbekistan’s Temurbek Giyazov shared the bronze, both clearing 2.03m.

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured the silver medal for India in the men's shot put F46 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, setting a new Asian record with a throw of 16.32 meters. Competing against world-class athletes, including gold medalist Greg Stewart from Canada and bronze medalist Luka Bakovic from Croatia, Khilari's outstanding performance marked a significant achievement in para-athletics for India, contributing to the nation's growing success in the sport.

Dharambir secured the gold medal in the men’s F51 club throw at the Paralympics by breaking the Asian record with a 34.92m throw. His outstanding performance was complemented by Pranav Soorma, who won silver with a throw of 34.59m, marking a significant achievement for India in the event.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the bronze medal in the Men’s high jump T63 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite the challenges posed by losing part of his right leg at a young age, Thangavelu’s dedication to athletics has been remarkable. His achievements include a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and a silver at Tokyo 2020, underscoring his resilience and commitment. The high jump event, where he recently secured bronze, highlights his exceptional talent and perseverance in the field of sports.