Current Affairs - Sports

Kolkata, Kokrajhar, Jamshedpur, and Shillong will collectively host the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup in 2024. Known as Asia's oldest and India's most prestigious club-based football tournament, the Durand Cup spans from July 27 to August 31, culminating in the final at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. This tournament, steeped in over a century of tradition, aims to promote football culture across diverse regions of India, making it a significant sporting event for football enthusiasts nationwide.

George Russell clinched victory in the Austrian Grand Prix 2024, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. This race was marked by unexpected events, including a crucial collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, which allowed Russell, driving for Mercedes, to capitalize and secure his second career Formula 1 victory. Russell's strategic positioning and skilful driving throughout the race underscored his ability to seize opportunities in high-stakes racing scenarios, marking a significant achievement for both him and Mercedes in the Formula 1 season.

India's U23 wrestling team showcased a remarkable performance at the Asian Championships held in Amman, Jordan. They secured a total of 19 medals across women's wrestling, Greco-Roman, and freestyle categories. This included significant achievements in women's wrestling and freestyle categories, where Indian wrestlers clinched multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals, highlighting their prowess and success at the tournament hosted in Jordan.

Viswanathan Anand, the former world chess champion from India, clinched the 2024 Leon Masters Chess Championship for an unprecedented 10th time by defeating Jaime Santos Latasa in the final with a score of 3-1. Anand's consistent performance throughout the years underscores his mastery and enduring success in the world of chess.

The Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was recently inaugurated at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar. This centre is dedicated to advancing research and education related to the Olympics, focusing on training methodologies, sports science, and athlete development. The inauguration marks a significant step towards bolstering India's sports infrastructure and knowledge base in Olympic sports.