Current Affairs - Sports

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, ending Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row and shattering Red Bull's dream of going through the season unbeaten. Sainz led from pole position to start the race, and he was never headed. He drove a flawless race to secure his second Formula 1 victory, and his first since the 2022 British Grand Prix.

Indian Oil is the title sponsor of the first-ever MotoGP race in India, MotoGP Bharat. The race will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24, 2023.

Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic won the Diamond League final in the javelin throw on September 18, 2023, in Eugene, Oregon, with a throw of 84.24m. Neeraj Chopra of India finished second with a throw of 83.80m.

India won the Asia Cup 2023 on September 17, 2023, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is India's record 8th Asia Cup title. Kuldeep Yadav won the title of Player of the Tournament (Man of the Series) and Mohammad Siraj won the title of Player of the Match.

The West Bengal government has signed an MOU with Spain's La Liga to develop football in the state. The MOU will involve the establishment of a football academy and the provision of training and expertise to local coaches and players. This is a significant development for football in West Bengal, as La Liga is one of the most prestigious and successful football leagues in the world.