Current Affairs - Sports

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.

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saint Christopher & Nevis to boost cooperation in sports. This agreement focuses on various aspects including athlete training, technical support for coaches, and exchange programs for sports leaders and youth. The cooperation covers disciplines such as badminton and wrestling. The MoU highlights India's commitment to fostering international sports collaboration and sharing expertise to develop athletic capabilities in Saint Christopher & Nevis, a dual-island nation located in the Caribbean.

American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a 20-year drought for American sprinters in this event. Lyles won with a razor-thin margin of 0.005 seconds over Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, finishing with a time of 9.784 seconds. His victory marks the first time an American has won the 100-meter gold since Justin Gatlin in 2004.