Current Affairs - Sports

Gagan Narang, a four-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist has been appointed as India’s Chef-De-Mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Narang’s elevation to this role follows Mary Kom’s resignation due to health reasons. As Chef-De-Mission, Narang will oversee the well-being of the Indian Olympic contingent, serve as the primary liaison with organizing committees, and coordinate with athletes and officials during the Games.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced that Sharath Kamal, a veteran table tennis player, will serve as the male flag bearer for India at the Paris 2024 Olympics, alongside PV Sindhu. This decision aligns with the International Olympic Committee's push for gender equality in sports. Kamal's selection highlights his significant contributions and achievements in table tennis, making him a key figure in representing India on the global stage.

Gautam Gambhir has been unanimously recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee as the Head Coach of the India Men’s Team (Senior Men). He will assume the role starting from the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer known for his tenacity and leadership, is entrusted with continuing India's cricketing success and nurturing young talent, following Dravid's notable tenure marked by victories in major ICC tournaments and bilateral series achievements.

The Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024 took place at the Arena Emas in Johor, Malaysia. Indian squash players Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar clinched the men’s doubles title by defeating Malaysia's Ong Sai Hung and Syafiq Kamal. This victory underscores Malaysia's role as the host nation for this prestigious championship and highlights the competitive prowess of the participants on Malaysian soil.

Lewis Hamilton achieved a historic victory at the British Grand Prix 2024, marking his ninth win on any track and extending his all-time Formula 1 record to 104 wins. This win was significant as Hamilton continued to solidify his legacy in the sport, competing closely with his rivals like Max Verstappen.