Current Affairs - Sports

Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion at the first-ever Diu Beach Games 2024. The landlocked state showcased remarkable talent with a total of 18 medals, including 7 golds, in a competition that featured 1404 young athletes from 28 states and Union Territories. This victory underscores Madhya Pradesh's prowess in sports and its ability to excel even in beach games despite being a landlocked state.

Rhythm Sangwan earned India's 16th quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the sport of Shooting by winning a bronze medal in the 25m sports pistol category at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta. This achievement ensures India's largest-ever shooting contingent at the Olympics.

Tim Southee, New Zealand's veteran pace bowler, made history by becoming the first bowler to reach the milestone of 150 wickets in T20 Internationals. This achievement was accomplished during a T20 match against Pakistan, where New Zealand secured a convincing victory.

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.