Current Affairs - Sports

Binit Roy secured the Bronze at the CITI Para Swimming World Series, earning recognition from Tripura CM Manik Saha. Excelling in the 100-meter freestyle event, Roy's achievement marks a significant milestone in para-swimming. The event in Singapore also hosted the "Swim Together" workshop, aimed at enhancing the skills of global Paralympic swimming coaches, and served as a qualifier for the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Sunil Chhetri, India’s most decorated footballer, has announced his retirement from international football. His final match will be the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6. Chhetri’s career began in 2002 with Mohun Bagan and included stints in the USA and Portugal before returning to play for top Indian clubs like Bengaluru FC. He led India to victories in the Nehru Cup, SAFF Championship, and the AFC Challenge Cup, making him a key figure in Indian football. Chhetri is the third-highest active international goal-scorer with 94 goals in 150 appearances.

Japan made history by winning its first Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Trophy title after defeating Pakistan in a penalty shootout. This victory marked a significant milestone for the Japanese men's hockey team in the prestigious tournament held in Malaysia.

Aman Sehrawat made history by becoming the first Indian male wrestler to secure a quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He achieved this milestone in the men’s 57kg freestyle category at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkiye, defeating Chongsong Han of Korea in the semi-final.

Coca-Cola India's Anandana Foundation partnered with Hockey India for the National Women's Hockey League 2024, marking its first involvement in women's hockey at the national level. This partnership is in alignment with Coke's #SheTheDifference campaign, emphasizing its support for women in sports. The tournament, overseen by Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, commenced on April 30 and will conclude on May 9, 2024, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, showcasing Coca-Cola's commitment to promoting and supporting women's sports in India.