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Bjorn Isberg named as Tournament Director of 2016 Hockey India League
Published on: 31-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed
On the other hand, Muthukumar Balakrisnan from Malaysia was given the role of the Assistant Tournament Director in the 4th edition of the Coal India Hockey India League.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla announced retirement from all forms of cricket
Published on: 31-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed
Sukhla’s announcement came two days after he was named in the Bengal squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy starting on 2 January 2016.
Rakhi Haldar, Kavita Devi bagged gold at National Weightlifting Championship
Published on: 30-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed
Haldar lifted 94 kilograms in the snatch and 119 kilograms in clean and jerk to come up with a total lift of 213 kilograms in Women's 69 kilograms to grab the gold medal.
Gujarat clinched maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy
Published on: 29-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
In the final of the limited overs tournament, Gujarat defeated Delhi by 139 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Globe Soccer Awards 2015 conferred
Published on: 28-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Globe Soccer Awards are the first and only awards for the Best Club Director and the Best Agent of the Year.
Shiva Keshavan clinched silver at Asian Luge Championship
Published on: 28-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
The first place was claimed by defending champion Hidenari Kanayama of Japan.
Former Wicket-Keeper Syed Kirmani nominated for 2015 Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Published on: 25-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
The award was instituted by the BCCI in 1994 to celebrate the birth centenary of Col. Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, the country’s first test captain.
International Tennis Federation announced winners of 2015 World Champions
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Swiss-Indo pair of Martina Hingis Sania Mirza (India) were adjudged Women’s Doubles World Champions.
FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee banned Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini from football for 8 years
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
They were banned for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level.
Winners for the 2015 ICC Awards announced
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year were conferred on Australian captain Steve Smith.
New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum announced retirement
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
At present he is New Zealand’s captain in all the three forms of the international cricket-tests, ODIs and twenty20.
Andy Murray won 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
For Murray, it was the second award in three years. He received the previous award in 2013.
Abhay Singh won U-19 Singapore Squash Open
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
With this win, Abhay, the world number one junior player, has won seven junior titles in the year 2015.
Eugenson Lyngdoh and Bala Devi bagged top AIFF honours
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Lyngdoh was chosen the winner on basis of votes from Coaches of I-League Clubs and he will be presented a prize of 2 lakh rupees along with a Trophy.
OUE Singapore Slammers crowned Champions of IPTL 2015
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
For IPLTL 2015, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Male category was Ivan Dodig (Aces) while in the women category, the MVP was Belinda Bencic (Slammers).
FC Barcelona won 2015 FIFA Club World Cup
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
To win the title, Barcelona defeated Argentina’s River Plate by 3-0.
Kane Williamson became first-ever Kiwi batsman to top ICC Test rankings
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
With this, Williamson moved above England's Joe Root (886 points) and South Africa's AB de Villiers (881) to sit on 889 points.
Chennaiyin FC crowned 2015 ISL champion
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
FC Chennaiyin defeated FC Goa 3-2 to be crowned as Indian Super League (ISL) season 2 champions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda.
Apurvi Chandela, Chain Singh won Gold at 59th National Shooting Championship
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
In the Women's 10-meter Air Rifle event, Geetakshi Dixit won Silver and Anjum Moudgil won the Bronze.
Rory McIlroy bagged European Tour Golfer of the Year award
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed
McIlroy bagged the European Tour Golfer of the Year award after a panel consisting of members of the golfing media unanimously voted for him as the 2015 winner.
Shiva, Mandeep among four boxers to receive IOC Olympic scholarships
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed
Under the scholarship, the boxers will get a sum of 800 US dollars (about 53 thousand rupees) every month till August 2016, provided they qualify for the Olympic Games.
Vijay Kumar won gold in the 59th National shooting championship
Published on: 14-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Vijay Kumar won silver medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol event in 2012 Olympics.
Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, Kento Momota won singles titles at World Dubai Superseries Finals
Published on: 14-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Momota was the first Japanese player to win a medal in BWF World Championships 2015 held in Jakarta.
Mascot and Logo of 2016 South Asian Games unveiled
Published on: 14-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Tikhor, a one-horned rhino, the Mascot of the 12th South Asian Games and its logo eight petals represents the countries participating in the mega event were unveiled.
Indian cyclist Deborah Herold became World No. 4 Cyclist
Published on: 12-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Besides, the Indian team also improved its world ranking to 13th. India is the highest ranking Asian country in 500m time trial.
Elizabeth Susan Koshy clinched gold in 59th National Shooting Championships
Published on: 12-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
Haryana’s Anjum Moudgil won the silver medal and Gaayathri N of Tamil Nadu fetched the bronze in the championship.
International Cricket Council announced OPPO as Global Partner
Published on: 11-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
ICC roped in OPPO on a four-year deal which runs from 2016 until 2020.
Mahela Jayawardene awarded honorary lifetime membership of MCC
Published on: 10-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Jayawardene became the 14th Sri Lankan to be awarded with MCC Honorary Life Membership.
Rohit Sharma became co-owner of UP Warriors in Pro Wrestling League
Published on: 09-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
UP warriors co-owned by Rohit Sharma includes celebrated Indian wrestlers like Sushil Kumar and Joginder Kumar.
Chen Long and Carolina Marin bagged 2015 BWF Player of the Year Awards
Published on: 09-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
BWF, for the first time, honoured para-badminton players with the year-end awards. Lee Sam Seop of Korea was named Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year.
