Current Affairs - Sports

Aman Sehrawat, a rising wrestling star from India, clinched a gold medal in the 57 kg men's singles wrestling event at the 2024 Zagreb Open. His remarkable victory came by overpowering China's Zou Wanhao 10-0 in the final, showcasing technical superiority and solidifying his status in the wrestling arena.

Divyakriti Singh was honoured with the Arjuna Award for her achievements in Equestrian Sports, marking a historic moment for Indian sports, especially as the first woman from Rajasthan to receive this accolade.

Mohammed Shami, India's ace pacer, is thrilled about receiving the Arjuna Award, considering it a dream come true. He stands out as the sole cricketer among the 26 players chosen for the honour by the Sports Ministry of India in 2023.

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.