Current Affairs - Sports

The upcoming Asian Para Games 2023 will be held in Hangzhou, China, from October 22 to October 28. It will be the fourth edition of the multi-sporting continental event, organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee.

At the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship held in Sardinia, Italy, Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani emerged victorious by securing a total of 8.5 points over 11 rounds, clinching the championship ahead of Russia's Arseniy Nesterov, who accumulated 8 points. Govhar Beydullayeva of Azerbaijan won the gold medals in the open and girls sections of the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship 2023.

Shubman Gill, representing India, was named the ICC Men's 'Player of the Month' for September 2023 in recognition of his exceptional cricketing performance.

Alastair Cook, the former England captain, announced his retirement from cricket, ending a remarkable career.

Hemant Soren, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, unveiled the mascot 'Juhi' for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in a ceremony held in Ranchi, Jharkhand.