Current Affairs - Sports

Australia and Uzbekistan have been selected as hosts for the 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cups, respectively. This decision underscores the increasing significance of women's football in Asia. While Australia will be hosting the event for the second time, Uzbekistan will become the first Central Asian nation to host the tournament. The AFC President, Shaikh Salman, announced this decision, with China currently holding the title of the AFC Women's Asian Cup champions.

Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal secured medals at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Kobe, Japan. Kumar won a silver medal in the T47 high jump category, while Preethi Pal secured a bronze medal in the women's T35 200m final.

Mariyappan Thangavelu secured the Gold in the men's T63 high jump event at the World Para Athletics Championships by setting a championship record of 1.88 meters. This victory adds to his previous accolades from the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021 Paralympics, showcasing his exceptional talent and consistency in para-athletics.

Brazil has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup, marking a historic moment for South American football. This decision came after the Brazilian bid triumphed over the joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, making Brazil the first South American country to host the prestigious tournament.

Ekta Bhayan secured the gold medal in the women's F51 club throw event at the World Para Athletic Championships with a season's best of 20.12m. This achievement adds to her previous successes, including a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta and a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in China.