Current Affairs - Sports

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.

The 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship is being hosted at the Manohar Parrikar Stadium in Margao, Goa. This vibrant location has gained international attention for organizing the event, which highlights the growing prominence of Roll Ball as a sport. Key figures such as Mr Chetan Bhandwalkar (Chairman), Mr Rohit Khandekar (General Secretary), and mentor Mr Tapan Acharya have significantly contributed to the championship's success and the development of Roll Ball at an international level.

Real Madrid claimed the Intercontinental Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in Lusail, Qatar. This marked their fourth win in the competition's history, having previously triumphed in 1960, 1998, and 2002. Carlo Ancelotti celebrated his 15th title with Real Madrid, further cementing his legacy as the club's most decorated manager. This achievement also came shortly after Ancelotti was honoured as FIFA’s Men's Coach of the Year.

Kiran Ankush Jadhav, representing the Indian Navy, emerged victorious in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the 67th National Shooting Championship held in Bhopal. He scored an impressive 465.8 in the final, surpassing Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale, who finished second and third, respectively. Kusale, a Paris Olympic bronze medallist representing Railways, had led until the 40th shot but ultimately secured the bronze medal. Jadhav’s remarkable performance highlights his excellence in precision shooting and his growing prominence in the sport.