Current Affairs - Sports

The 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar' for the year 2023 has been declared by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, acknowledging the significant contributions of corporate entities, Sports Control Boards, NGOs, and sports bodies towards the promotion and development of sports in India.

The inaugural multi-sports beach games took place in Diu, a Union Territory, featuring over 1,200 players from 20 Indian states and union territories participating in games such as volleyball, beach soccer, and kabaddi.

Oman is set to unveil its latest sports complex to host the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers, showcasing the country's commitment to excellence in sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. The event is scheduled just ahead of the Summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya displayed athletic prowess by breaking the world record for the women's 5 km marathon in Barcelona, concluding her remarkable year on a triumphant note. The clocking of an astounding 14:13 marked a memorable achievement, pending World Athletics' ratification.

Koneru Humpy, the Indian Grandmaster, secured the women's silver medal at the 2023 World Rapid Chess Championships in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, showcasing her chess prowess. Despite a valiant effort, she succumbed to Russian player Anastasia Bodnaruk in a tie-break sudden death on time.