Current Affairs - Sports

India has been selected as the host country for the prestigious 2025 BWF World Junior Badminton Championships, to be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. This event marks a significant opportunity for India to showcase its prowess in badminton on the global stage and promote the sport among young talents.

The Indian players secured victory in both the Men’s and Women’s doubles titles at the 6th Asian Carrom Championship held in Male, Maldives. This achievement highlights their excellence and dominance in the sport, showcasing their skill and teamwork on an international stage.

"The Winner's Mindset" is authored by Shane Watson, where he shares insights and strategies from his cricketing career, including overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Sana Mir, a Pakistan cricket legend with vast experience, has been named the ambassador for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier. She brings invaluable expertise and leadership, having represented Pakistan in numerous international games and ICC tournaments. Her appointment highlights the significance of promoting women's cricket globally and providing opportunities for associate member teams to showcase their talent on the world stage.

Narsingh Yadav, a former Commonwealth Games gold medalist, was elected as the Chairman of the Athletes Commission by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). His election signifies his prominence in the wrestling community and his role in addressing the grievances of wrestlers as mandated by the global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW).