Current Affairs - Sports

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has selected hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and pistol shooter Manu Bhaker as the co-flag bearers for India at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This decision honours Sreejesh’s long-standing contribution to Indian hockey and his retirement after a bronze medal win. It also acknowledges Bhaker's historic achievement of winning two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol events, making her the first Indian to secure multiple medals in a single Olympic Games.

Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Competing at the Champ de Mars arena, Sehrawat demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience throughout the tournament. After securing victories in earlier rounds and a setback in the semifinal, he triumphed in the bronze medal bout against Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz. This accomplishment continued India's successful streak in Olympic wrestling, following Ravi Kumar Dahiya's silver medal win in the same weight class at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Indian women’s national volleyball team secured the gold medal at the 4th CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2024 by defeating Nepal in the final with a score of 3-2 sets. This victory marked India's second CAVA title and demonstrated their strong presence in international volleyball. The tournament took place at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the final match drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a season-best throw of 89.45m. Although he was the reigning Olympic champion, Chopra was unable to defend his title, as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took the gold with a record-breaking throw of 92.97m. Chopra's silver-medal performance further solidifies his status as one of the top javelin throwers globally.

Vinesh Phogat, a highly regarded Indian wrestler, announced her retirement from wrestling after a disqualification incident at the Paris Olympics 2024. She was disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout due to being overweight by 100 grams. This came after a semi-final victory that had set her up for a highly anticipated final match. Despite efforts by the medical team to help her manage her weight, she could not meet the required limit, leading to her disqualification and subsequent retirement announcement.