Current Affairs - Sports

Abhishek Dhaka made a notable achievement by securing a bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 held in Tirana, Albania. He demonstrated impressive skills, defeating Ukraine's Mykyta Abramov 3-0 in the bronze medal match. Abhishek shared the bronze with Ebrahim Mahdi Khari, while Bashir Magomedov from Azerbaijan took the gold and Ruslan Asif Abdullayev secured the silver. This victory highlights Abhishek's potential in the wrestling arena.

The Indian men's football team has achieved a notable improvement in the FIFA rankings, climbing to the 125th position globally. This advancement is attributed to their 1-1 draw against Vietnam in a recent international friendly. With 1133.78 points, India also secured the 22nd rank in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) standings. Although the team is still seeking its first win under new coach Manolo Marquez, this rise in rankings demonstrates their resilience and potential for growth. The global football landscape sees Argentina leading the top spot, followed closely by France, Spain, England, and Brazil.

Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship history. He surpassed Nathan Lyon during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, finishing with a total of 189 wickets in 39 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 20.71. This achievement also elevated Ashwin's position on the all-time Test wicket list, where he now has 531 wickets in 104 matches, further solidifying his status as one of the leading spinners in the history of the game.

Zimbabwe's cricket team achieved a historic milestone by posting a record-breaking total of 344/4 in a T20 International, surpassing Nepal's previous record of 314/3. Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 133 off 43 balls, featuring 15 sixes, propelled Zimbabwe to this landmark in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B match against Gambia. This achievement showcases Zimbabwe's dominance in the T20 format and solidifies Raza's position as a formidable batsman, with the joint second-fastest T20I century. Zimbabwe's exceptional form in T20Is has catapulted them into the top ranks of international cricket.

Karnataka secured the top spot at the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship 2024, accumulating 392 points. Maharashtra closely followed with 378 points, while Rajasthan finished third with 248 points. The championship saw talented swimmers from various states excel in different categories. Karnataka's victory was bolstered by Sharanya's triumph in the Women's Senior title, demonstrating the state's strong presence in para-swimming. This win underscores Karnataka's commitment to promoting inclusive sports and nurturing talented para-athletes. The championship highlights the growing competitiveness and excellence in Indian para-swimming.