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Mohammed Shami became India's leading wicket-taker in World Cup history during the 2023 ODI World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka. He took a five-wicket haul to surpass Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, who both had 44 wickets each. Shami now has 45 wickets in World Cups.

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold medal in the 50m rifle 3P event at the 2023 Asian Shooting Championship with a final score of 463.5. He defeated China's Tian Jiaming, who won the silver medal with a score of 462.7. Tomar's impressive performance at the Asian Shooting Championship made him the most successful Indian shooter at the event. He is a rising star in the sport of shooting and is expected to challenge for medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder and is set to host the men's 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia withdrew from the bidding contest.

Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d'Or for men, his record-extending eighth award. He beat out a strong field of contenders, including Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema, and Kylian Mbappe. Messi's victory was largely due to his outstanding performances for Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he led the team to their first World Cup title since 1986.

Max Verstappen won the 2023 Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, the Red Bull racing sensation, dominated the 2023 Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix, setting a new season victory record with his 16th win of the year.