Current Affairs - Sports

The Archery World Cup 2024, also known as the Hyundai Archery World Cup, has commenced in Shanghai. This event, organized by World Archery, is the 18th edition of the international archery circuit and includes four events scheduled from 23 April to 20 October 2024. India has sent a 16-member archery team, comprising eight men and eight women, to participate in the first stage of the World Cup in Shanghai.

Saurav Ghosal, the Indian squash Player, announced his retirement from professional squash, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Throughout his career, Ghosal achieved numerous milestones, including winning 12 Professional Squash Association (PSA) titles, multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) and Asian Games, and breaking into the top 10 in the World rankings. His retirement from professional squash leaves a significant void in the sport, highlighting his contributions and achievements as a squash player.

'Nandini', the dairy brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has decided to sponsor the cricket teams of Scotland and Ireland for the 2024 T20 World Cup. This sponsorship aims to enhance Nandini's global brand visibility and market presence, aligning with their strategy to expand into international markets like the United States, the Middle East, and Singapore.

Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh, aged 17, recently made history by winning the FIDE Candidates tournament and becoming the youngest-ever challenger in the history of the World Chess Championship. His exceptional performance and victory at the tournament have positioned him as a formidable contender for the world chess crown, showcasing his remarkable talent and potential in the chess world.

Balraj Panwar made history by securing India's first Paris Olympics quota in rowing. He achieved this milestone by finishing third in the men's single scull event of the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Chungju, South Korea, showcasing his talent and determination in the sport.