Current Affairs - Sports

Bangladesh is gearing up to host the highly anticipated ninth ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 from 3 to 20 October. This prestigious cricketing event, featuring ten teams in 23 matches over 18 days, will showcase the best of women's cricket at venues like the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The unveiling of fixtures, attended by key cricketing figures and the Bangladesh Prime Minister's blessings, highlights the nation's enthusiasm and readiness to host this exciting tournament.

Real Madrid, the Spanish football giants, secured their 36th La Liga title in the 2023-24 season. They achieved this milestone after defeating Cadiz 3-0, while their closest rivals Barcelona faced a 4-2 loss against Girona. With an unassailable lead of 13 points over Girona and four games left in the season, Real Madrid's victory underscores their dominance and illustrious history in Spanish football, solidifying their reputation as one of the most successful clubs globally.

China reclaimed its position as the top badminton nation by winning both the men's and women's titles at the 2024 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals held in Chengdu.

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup, where Japan won and secured an Olympic berth, was hosted in Doha, Qatar. Japan's victory in this tournament earned them qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

India has been selected as the host country for the prestigious 2025 BWF World Junior Badminton Championships, to be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. This event marks a significant opportunity for India to showcase its prowess in badminton on the global stage and promote the sport among young talents.