Haryana player Anmol Kharb created history by clinching the title in Jodhpur. The tournament, organised by the Rajasthan Badminton Association, was organised by the Badminton Association of India. The rising badminton star, Anmol, showcased her exceptional skills throughout the tournament. Despite facing tough opponents, she displayed remarkable resilience and determination. In a thrilling final match against Aalisha Naik from Maharashtra, Anmol staged a remarkable comeback after losing the first game. She eventually secured victory with a scoreline of 13-21, 21-11, and 21-19. Anmol won
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Jannik Sinner, the rising star of Italian tennis, earned his name in history by clinching the Australian Open title. He became the first Italian male to win the Grand Slam title since 1976. Seeded fourth, Sinner's journey to the final showcased his unparalleled prowess. Against Daniil Medvedev, a gripping spectacle unfolded, with Sinner scoring a remarkable comeback, triumphing 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. Sinner only lost one set before the championship match, demonstrating his unwavering dominance throughout the competition. His achievemen
Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra creates history by winning the US-based National Boxing Association’s (NBA) intercontinental super featherweight title. He defeated American boxer Gerardo Esquivel in a one-sided manner in Toppenish City, Washington. To compete for the title on January 26, Friday, Jangra dropped down from his previous 75kg weight class. He left his mark on the professional scene with six incredible victories, of which four were stunning knockouts that sent shockwaves around the boxing community. Jangra said, "This victory is not just mine but that of every person who has su
On Sunday, the Democratic Republic of Congo secured an incredible 8-7 win at the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 in San Pedro. Congo claimed the win after Egypt’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal, missed his penalty in the shootout. Abou Gabal's shot struck the crossbar, and his opposite number, Lionel Mpasi, scored against him. The Congolese celebrated the victory, as they will now play Guinea in the quarterfinals on Friday in Abidjan. Meschack Elia almost scored on the goal line to give DR Congo the advantage early in the match. Meanwhile, Mostafa Mohamed's fourth goal of the competitio
The Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna made history by becoming the oldest person to reach the No. 1 spot in men’s doubles tennis at the age of 43. Following his recent win against sixth-seed pair Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni at the Australian Open, Bopanna's ranking on the global stage has escalated. His partnership with Australian partner Mathew Ebden has secured him a spot in the semi-finals at the Australian Open. The duo showcased a spectacular game with their coordination, not losing a single serve in the opening set and sealing a 6-4, 7-6(5) win. Since reaching the final
On Wednesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named the big-hitting batter Suryakumar Yadav T20I Player of the Year. ICC described him as the backbone of India’s middle order who got starts throughout the year. Taking home the award for the second time in a row, he made several match-winning contributions. After a fantastic 2023 season, he emerged as Full Member nations' top run-scorer. He started slow with his first match of the year scoring just seven runs against Sri Lanka. However, in the next two matches, he scored 51 (36) and 112 not out (51). With the passing matches, he e
On Sunday, Serbian player Novak Djokovic dominated his 20th-seeded French opponent Adrian Mannarino 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena. He made a rare daytime appearance at the Melbourne Park Australian Open to march towards his 11th title. When asked about his possibility of winning without losing, he joked, "I really wanted to lose that game in the third set because the tension was building up so much in the stadium." He added that he just needed to get that out of the way and refocus on the game. He is now among the final eight of the Grand Slam for the 58th time. As he picked pace to
Indian opener Shubman Gill was honoured by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with the ‘Cricketer of the Year’ award. The BCCI awards were held after a gap of four years. The awards were held on Tuesday, January 23 in Hyderabad. Additionally, Mohammad Shami, Shubman Gill, and Bumrah have been named the best international cricketers for 2019-20, 2022-23, and 2021-22, respectively. Gill made history during his World Cup match against New Zealand. He emerged as the top scorer in world cricket in 2023 across formats by achieving 2154 runs in 52 innings at an average of 46.
Heavy snowfall on Saturday disrupted several activities at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) recorded more than 28 centimetres (11 inches) of snowfall in Gangneung province. 5,620 officials and 693 pieces of snow removal equipment were deployed to control the situation and continue the event. The agency has issued a heavy snow advisory for mountainous regions of the province. Government officials have declared an emergency and implemented protocols to protect the players and residents in the province. Choi Min-
Tata Group will continue to be the title sponsor of the India Premier League (IPL) for the next five years (2024–2028). The conglomerate acquired the deal for a record-breaking amount of Rs. 2,500 crore ($300 million). In addition to 2021, Tata Group served as the title sponsor for 2022 and 2023, for the men’s IPL and the women’s Premier League. IPL has become the world’s richest T20 tournament, as the acquisition price is the highest in the history of the league, and its brand value is estimated to be $8.4 billion. The IPL chairman, Arun Singh Dhumal, said, “The record-breaki