Current Affairs - Sports

Sumit Nagpal clinched the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament in Germany, marking his sixth ATP Challenger title. His victory over Alexander Ritschard of Switzerland in a competitive final affirmed Nagpal's status as India's top-ranked men's singles player. This achievement not only enhances Nagpal's career profile but also qualifies him for participation in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paris Olympics, highlighting his rising stature in professional tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz won the men's singles final, defeating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set battle. In the women's singles final, Iga Swiatek emerged victorious, defeating Jasmine Paolini with a resounding scoreline of 6-2, 6-1. Alcaraz's victory marks his remarkable achievement as the youngest man in the Open era to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces, while Swiatek's win solidifies her status as a clay-court maestro and adds to her impressive record at Roland Garros.

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World No. 1 in chess, secured his sixth title at the Norway Chess Tournament. In a thrilling final round, Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in an intense Armageddon match, showcasing his dominance in the world of chess and etching his name further into chess history. In the Women’s Norway Chess Tournament, Ju Wenjun emerged victorious, adding to the tournament's excitement and highlighting her prowess in the game.

DP Manu clinched the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 with a remarkable effort of 81.58 meters. Meanwhile, Nithya Ramraj secured the silver medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles event with a timing of 13.23 seconds. This showcases India's prowess in athletics, with both athletes demonstrating exceptional skill and performance on the international stage.

Sarabjot Singh made history by securing India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, winning the gold medal in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event with an impressive performance. This achievement adds to his previous success in the ISSF World Cup, establishing him as a notable figure in shooting sports.