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Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final

Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final

Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final: Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian woman to make the Junior World finals by finishing eighth overall. Apeksha Fernandes sets a new national record with a time record of 2:18.18. She finished eighth in the women’s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022. September 2022 Current

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NZ cricketer, Colin de Grandhomme retires from international cricket

NZ cricketer, Colin de Grandhomme retires from international cricket

New Zealand all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket. He has played 29 Test matches scoring 1432 runs at 38.70, including centuries against the West Indies and South Africa. His best score was 120 not out. He has also registered 49 wickets in the format at an average of 32.95, including six for 41 on debut against Pakistan.

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IIT Madras, IIS- Karnataka partner to develop boxing analytics software

IIT Madras, IIS- Karnataka partner to develop boxing analytics software

IIT Madras researchers have joined hands with Inspire Institute of Sports, Karnataka to develop an advanced boxing analytics platform named Smartboxer. Aim: To increase India’s boxing medal tally at the 2024 Olympics. This multi version software is being developed by the Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Analytics at IIT Madras. Feature: Provide feedback and performance assessments using Internet of

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Viktor Axelsen clinches 2022 BWF World Championships singles title

Viktor Axelsen clinches 2022 BWF World Championships singles title

Viktor Axelsen from Denmark has clinched his second BWF World Championships men’s singles title after beating Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand in Tokyo. The women’s singles title has been retained by Akane Yamaguchi from Japan. She has defeated China’s Olympic champion, Chen Yufei in the final. Men’s Double: Malaysia Aaron Chia; Malaysia Soh Wooi Yik Women’s Double: China Chen Qingchen; China Jia Yifan Mixed Double: China

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Virat Kohli becomes 1st Indian to play 100 Matches in each format

Virat Kohli becomes 1st Indian to play 100 Matches in each format

Cricket Legend Virat Kohli has become the first Indian and just the second player overall in international cricket history to have played 100 matches each in all three formats of the game. He added another milestone to his name when he was named in India’s playing XI for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2022 match with Pakistan. India vs Pakistan Playing XIs

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Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League Meet title in Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League Meet title in Javelin throw

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has won the Javelin Throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08 metre. He became the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Diamond League Meet title. He has thus qualified for the Diamond League Finals, which will take place in Zurich, Switzerland on 7th and 8th September. He is also

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