Current Affairs - Sports

The World Para-Athletics Grand Prix opened in New Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This event marks a significant occasion as it is the first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix hosted in India. The three-day event features over 90 competitions and includes the participation of para-athletes from across the world, including 145 athletes from India and 105 international participants from 19 different countries. New Delhi was chosen as the venue, highlighting its role as a central location for international sporting events in India.

The event was held in Turin, Italy, as stated in the given text. Italy was the host country for the 12th Special Olympics World Winter 2025, where athletes from various countries competed in winter sports. The success of India, winning medals on the first day, highlights Italy's role in organizing and facilitating the global sporting event. Turin, a city known for its sports history, was the perfect location for such an international event.

The 150th Anniversary Test between Australia and England in 2027 will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This historic one-off day-night Test commemorates the first-ever Test match that was played at the MCG in 1877. The match will not only celebrate the rich history of Test cricket but also introduce the modern-day pink-ball format at this famous venue. The MCG holds special significance in cricket history, having previously hosted the Centenary Test in 1977, marking 100 years since the first-ever Test.

Deepti Sharma has reached the 5th position in the ICC Women's All-rounders Rankings, accumulating 344 points and surpassing Amelia Kerr. Along with her all-rounder ranking, she is also ranked 3rd in the T20 all-rounder rankings and 4th in the ODI bowling rankings. Deepti is known for her versatile skills, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm off break. Her impressive rankings highlight her all-round contribution to the game.

India emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by four wickets, claiming their third Champions Trophy title. Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match for his impressive 76 runs off 83 balls. Rachin Ravindra was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his remarkable performance, while Matt Henry took the most wickets in the tournament, ending with 10 wickets. India's victory further solidified their strong position in international cricket.