Current Affairs - Sports

Kapil Dev, the legendary cricketer and avid golfer, has taken on the role of president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). His appointment marks a significant milestone for Indian professional golf, building on his longstanding involvement and advocacy for the sport in the country.

Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to score consecutive centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). She accomplished this feat during the second ODI against South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Mandhana's outstanding performance not only set a new record but also highlighted her prowess as a top-tier batswoman in international women's cricket, contributing significantly to India's success in the bilateral series against South Africa.

Indian wrestlers achieved a remarkable feat at the 2024 U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship held in Amman, Jordan, securing a total of 11 medals. These included four gold medals won by women wrestlers across different weight categories, highlighting India's strong performance in the competition.

India clinched a total of 29 medals at the 2024 BRICS Games held in Kazan, Russia. These included 3 gold, 6 silver, and 20 bronze medals. The Indian contingent's performance highlighted significant achievements across various sports disciplines, marking a successful outing in the international multi-sport event.

The Archery World Cup 2024 Stage 3 was hosted in Turkey, specifically in Antalya, where Indian archers excelled and secured multiple medals. The event, held from June 18-23, 2024, saw Indian archers like Dhiraj Bommadevara winning two bronze medals and the women's compound team clinching a gold medal. Turkey served as the venue for this prestigious competition, marking its significance in the global archery circuit for the year 2024.