Current Affairs - Sports

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.

The 37th National Games were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 26, 2023, at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Panaji, Goa. This marked the first time that the National Games were being held in Goa. The event is scheduled to run until November 9, 2023. The 37th National Games featured over 43 sports disciplines and saw the participation of more than 10,000 athletes from across the country. The event was a resounding success, showcasing India's sporting talent and the rich culture and heritage of Goa.

Sundar Singh Gurjar broke the world record in the men's javelin F46 event at the Asian Para Games 2023 with a throw of 68.60 meters. This incredible achievement surpassed the previous world record held by Sri Lankan Dinesh Priyantha at 67.79 meters. Sundar's throw also set new Games and Asian Records.

Sumit Antil, the reigning Paralympic champion in javelin throw, broke the world record in the F64 category at the 2023 Asian Para Games with a throw of 73.29 meters. This surpassed his previous world record of 70.83 meters.