Category: Sports Current Affairs

Neeraj Chopra Secures Top-Two Finish in Zurich Diamond league: Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold medallist in javelin, delivered yet another memorable performance at the 2025 Zurich Diamond League Final, securing second place with a dramatic final throw of 85.01m. Despite not breaching the elusive 90m mark, the 27-year-old extended his remarkable streak to 26 consecutive […]

Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary 2025: On 29 August 2025, India celebrates the 120th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player known as the “Wizard of Hockey.” Famous for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring skills, he won three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936, making India a hockey superpower. […]

India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the proposed host city with world-class stadiums and infrastructure. India is also positioning Ahmedabad as a frontrunner for the 2036 Olympics. Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event held every four […]

National Youth Award (NYA) 2024: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024. National Youth Award is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs. It is for the Indian youth for their tremendous and outstanding work in social service. This award is to motivate […]

Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer clinched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with one round still to play. The 20-year-old not only became the first sole champion in the event’s history, but also broke into the Top 10 of the world’s live chess ratings for the first […]

India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025: India is set to make its debut on the global winter sports map by hosting the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025. This historic international event will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in […]

Real Madrid Named World’s Most Valuable Football Club in 2025: Real Madrid, already celebrated for its unmatched success on the pitch, has added another feather to its cap being crowned the world’s most valuable football club in the Brand Finance Football 50–2025 report. With a brand value of €1.921 billion and a near-perfect brand strength […]

Dhirio-Bull Fighting: c During a discussion in the state Assembly legislators across party lines demanded the legalisation of bull fighting which is locally called Dhirio in Goa. Bull fighting, locally in Goa is referred to as dhirio or dhiri, is an integral part of Goa’s cultural fabric. It is organised after the harvest season. These […]

Khelo India ASMITA: The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was inaugurated in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, marking a major step towards affirmative action in sports to boost women’s participation. Khelo India ASMITA is A dedicated affirmative action sports initiative under the Khelo India programme to increase women’s participation in sports, focusing on grassroots talent development, especially […]

India’s Annu Rani Wins Gold at International Wiesław Maniak Memorial: India’s Annu Rani, the reigning Asian Games champion, struck gold in the women’s javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland, delivering a season-best performance of 62.59 metres. The 32-year-old’s commanding throws secured her the top spot ahead of competitors from Turkey and […]