Current Affairs - Sports

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that India will host the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament. This event will be held in the T20 format, aligning with the format of the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026 in India. The strategic alignment of the Asia Cup's format with the upcoming World Cup has been in practice since 2016, providing teams with relevant format practice.

Sri Lanka achieved a historic victory by winning their first Women's Asia Cup title. They secured the championship by defeating India, who had previously appeared in nine finals and lost only twice. The final match, held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka, saw standout performances from Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Athapaththu was named Player of the Tournament, and Samarawickrama, with a notable 69*, was awarded Player of the Match. This win marks a significant milestone for Sri Lankan women’s cricket.

Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making her the first Indian to secure a medal at these Games. This achievement also represents India's first Olympic medal in shooting since the London 2012 Games. Manu's success is significant as she became the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal and the first woman in two decades to reach an Olympic final in an individual shooting event. Her achievements build on a remarkable career, including multiple national and international accolades.

Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes teammate George Russell was disqualified for having an underweight car. Initially, Russell finished first, but his disqualification due to a technical infringement handed the victory to Hamilton. The race featured an intense battle between the two Mercedes drivers, with Hamilton utilizing a two-stop strategy and ultimately benefiting from the disqualification to claim the win.

Nita Ambani, IOC member and founder of the Reliance Foundation, inaugurated India House at the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 27, marking a significant milestone for India. This is India's first country house at the Olympics, serving as a symbol of the nation's Olympic aspirations. India House is intended to be a "home away from home" for athletes, celebrating their achievements and providing a venue for cultural showcases and activities during the Games. The initiative reflects India's growing presence and ambitions in the global Olympic movement.