Current Affairs - Sports

The Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was recently inaugurated at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar. This centre is dedicated to advancing research and education related to the Olympics, focusing on training methodologies, sports science, and athlete development. The inauguration marks a significant step towards bolstering India's sports infrastructure and knowledge base in Olympic sports.

The second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League will be held in London, England, from October 3rd to 12th, 2024. The venue for this anticipated event is Friends House, situated in central London. This league, a collaboration between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, aims to innovate the chess fan experience globally by introducing a unique team format where male and female chess champions compete together, making it the world’s first and largest official franchise league of its kind.

India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final, marking their second T20 World Cup title after their first win in 2007. Virat Kohli's crucial innings of 76 runs and Jasprit Bumrah's stellar performance throughout the tournament, earning him the Player of the Tournament award, were instrumental in India's victory. This win ended India's 11-year trophy drought in T20 World Cups, showcasing their dominance in international cricket.

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.