Current Affairs - Sports

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released the coffee table book titled 'FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023'. This book, published by Sportstar, captures the essence and excitement of the 15th FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup held in 2023, highlighting the state's commitment to promoting sports, particularly hockey.

Dhinidhi Desinghu achieved the 'Best India Time' in the girl's 100m Freestyle event at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships in the Philippines. She set a new Indian record of 57.33 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Kenisha Gupta.

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton's record-breaking century in T20I cricket, achieved in just 33 deliveries, stands as a testament to his extraordinary batting prowess. Representing Namibia, Loftie-Eaton's blistering innings not only set a new milestone but also played a pivotal role in his team's formidable total against Nepal. This remarkable feat, accomplished during a match against Nepal in the Tri-Nation series, demonstrates Loftie-Eaton's exceptional power-hitting abilities and places him in cricketing history.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian off-spinner, achieved this historic milestone during the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi. With 351 wickets in Tests played in India, Ashwin surpassed Anil Kumble's previous record of 350 wickets, showcasing his dominance in home conditions.

Jyothi Yarraji secured the gold medal in the 60m hurdles event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Tehran. She achieved this feat with a timing of 8.12 seconds, breaking her national record set in the previous edition of the championship.