Current Affairs - Sports

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.

The Odisha government has extended its sponsorship commitment for Hockey India until 2036. Initially set to sponsor until 2023 and then extended to 2033, this decision aligns with the centenary of Odisha's formation as a state in 1936 and the 2036 Olympic Games. The sponsorship, managed through the Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd (OMC), underscores the state's dedication to promoting hockey and supporting sports infrastructure, such as the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.