Category: Sports Current Affairs

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024: Max Verstappen Clinches Fourth Formula 1 Title Dutch Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship title, despite finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1 continues as he becomes the sixth driver in history to win four or more titles.

NADA Suspends Bajrang Punia for Four Years Over Doping Violation: National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has imposed a four-year suspension on Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for violating the anti-doping code. The suspension follows his refusal to provide a urine sample for a dope test during selection trials for the national wrestling team on March 10, […]

China Masters 2024 : In News Anders Antonsen became the first Danish player to win the men’s singles title at the China Masters, defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in straight games (21-15, 21-13). The victory marked Antonsen’s fourth BWF Tour title of 2024, further solidifying his position atop the Race to Finals rankings. Christie, despite the […]

World Anti-Doping Agency: To Host GLDF India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), will host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training in New Delhi.Training aims to standardize anti-doping procedures, foster collaboration among nations, and strengthen the global sport integrity framework.This workshop is organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) […]

Harbhajan & Sania Mirza Named Dubai Sports Council Ambassadors: The Dubai Sports Council has appointed four global sports icons as its Sports Ambassadors, including former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and renowned tennis player Sania Mirza. This initiative aims to enhance Dubai’s reputation as a global sports destination and strengthen its sports ecosystem by attracting prestigious […]

Indian Tennis Star Prajnesh Gunneswaran Announces Retirement: Prajnesh Gunneswaran, the Indian tennis star who won a bronze medal in singles at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, announced his retirement from professional tennis. The 35-year-old Chennai-born player reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for the journey and the lessons learned along the way. Known for his […]

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: GM Aravindh Chithambaram made a remarkable late surge in the final rounds, winning the last two classical games to secure the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title. Meanwhile, GM V Pranav remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the Challengers title at the Anna Centenary Library on 11th November, 2024.

PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024: Pankaj Advani, the veteran Indian cueist, has once again showcased his mastery in the sport by securing his 28th world title. At the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on November 9, 2024, he triumphed over England’s Robert Hall 4-2, marking his seventh consecutive World […]