Monthly Current Affairs October 2016 “SPORTS” key points to Remember.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Affairs had moved a proposal for inclusion of Sports in the
harmonized master list of infrastructure sub-sectors due to the deficit of sports infrastructure
harmonized master list of infrastructure sub-sectors due to the deficit of sports infrastructure
Annu Rani became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to cross the 60m mark on the third day of
the 56th Open National Athletics Championships by smashing her own national record. She
represented Railways and created her fourth national record in two years. The 23-year-old hails
from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
the 56th Open National Athletics Championships by smashing her own national record. She
represented Railways and created her fourth national record in two years. The 23-year-old hails
from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) became the first full member of the BCCI to adopt the
MoA and Rules and Regulations as recommended by the Supreme Courtappointed Justice Lodha committee.
MoA and Rules and Regulations as recommended by the Supreme Courtappointed Justice Lodha committee.
India lifted the 4th men’s Under-18 Asia Cup hockey trophy by defeating Bangladesh 5-4 in the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey trophy in Dhaka.
Manikandan Kumar, country’s most successful para climber won the Gold medal in IFSC Para
Climbing Cup in the United Kingdom.
Climbing Cup in the United Kingdom.
Kieren Dsouza became the first Indian to complete World’s toughest race, Spartathlon
ICC Test rankings: India backed to No 1 after beating New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Pakistan are
now at second place, followed by Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies,
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
now at second place, followed by Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies,
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Australian and Red bull’s driver Daniel Ricciardo wins 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar fired an impressive 67 for a four-day total of 269 at the Bears Best
Cheongna Golf Club, winning the 2016 million-won ($196,000) cash prize
Cheongna Golf Club, winning the 2016 million-won ($196,000) cash prize
5th Asian Beach Games – An Overview
Vietnam has taken the top spot at the fifth Asian Beach Games that concluded in Da Nang, however
local experts are more concerned than thrilled as it gave little indication about the development of the
country’s high performance sports stars.
Vietnam has taken the top spot at the fifth Asian Beach Games that concluded in Da Nang, however
local experts are more concerned than thrilled as it gave little indication about the development of the
country’s high performance sports stars.
Top 3 : Vietnam , Thailand and China
India at the 16th place with 24 medals(2 Gold, 4 Silver , 18 Bronze)
The Fifth Asian Beach Games was held in Danang, Vietnam
In 5th Asian Beach Games, Pinky Balhara of India has won bronze medal in women’s 52kg Kurash
category. The games were held at Da Nang, Vietnam.
category. The games were held at Da Nang, Vietnam.
India added another medal in the 5th Asian Beach Games with Harish Banghel winning asilver in the
men’s middleweight Muay.
men’s middleweight Muay.
India bagged their first gold medal beating Thailand by 41-31 at the 5th Asian Beach Games with
the women’s beach kabaddi team winning the title for the record fifth time in succession in Danang,
Vietnam.
the women’s beach kabaddi team winning the title for the record fifth time in succession in Danang,
Vietnam.
India’s Deepa Gawale won a silver medal in the women’s single, Long Ho Quyen, Vovinam event in
the fifth Asian Beach Games.
the fifth Asian Beach Games.
The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup started this week in Ahmadabad, with a row over a decision to
bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport’s
showcase event Feeling the heat of being isolated following the Uri attacks and supporting terror
groups announced by International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) chief Deoraj Chaturvedi.
bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport’s
showcase event Feeling the heat of being isolated following the Uri attacks and supporting terror
groups announced by International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) chief Deoraj Chaturvedi.
World No. 3 Siddharth Parikh clinched the gold medal at the inaugural Asian billiards 2016,
defeating Aung Htay (Myanmar) 4-2 (26-100, 2-100(90), 100(88)-21, 100-47, 100(63)-60, 100(61)-
60) in the final of the billiards.
defeating Aung Htay (Myanmar) 4-2 (26-100, 2-100(90), 100(88)-21, 100-47, 100(63)-60, 100(61)-
60) in the final of the billiards.
Maria Sharapova’s two-year doping ban has been reduced to 15 months following her appeal to the
Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Court of Arbitration for Sport.
15-year-old Indian girl Aakanksha Hagawane scripted her name in the history books when she won
the girls’under-16 title in the World Youth Chess Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. She
added her name to an exclusive list of Indians to win a World Chess Championship title.
the girls’under-16 title in the World Youth Chess Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. She
added her name to an exclusive list of Indians to win a World Chess Championship title.
Nico Roseberg of Germany and Mercedes GP won the Japan Grandprix at Suzaka Circuit in Suzaka.
Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli becomes First Indian Test Captain to Score Two Double
Centuries. He completed his second Test double century at Indore on Day 2 of the third Test vs New
Zealand.
Centuries. He completed his second Test double century at Indore on Day 2 of the third Test vs New
Zealand.
ISSF World Cup 2016 – An Overview This year ISSF World cup held at the TSN Shooting Range in Bologna, Italy. The Champions
Trophy sponsored by SIUS.
Trophy sponsored by SIUS.
Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai shrugged off the disappointment of a poor Olympic campaign by
clinching a silver medal in the 50m pistol event of the ISSF World Cup Final.
clinching a silver medal in the 50m pistol event of the ISSF World Cup Final.
Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai finished sixth in the men’s 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup
Final.
Final.
Veteran marksman Sanjeev Rajput, ended his ISSF World Cup Finals campaign in the men’s Rifle 3
Positions event in 10th place, falling short of qualifying for the eight-man final with a score of 1161.
Positions event in 10th place, falling short of qualifying for the eight-man final with a score of 1161.
India’s ace pistol shooter Jitu Rai made the country proud yet again when he won the International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Champions Trophy beating Serbia’s Damir Mikec, 29.6 to 28.3 in
the final, held in the 10m Air Pistol finals.
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Champions Trophy beating Serbia’s Damir Mikec, 29.6 to 28.3 in
the final, held in the 10m Air Pistol finals.
Virat Kohli was presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship mace, following India’s win
over New Zealand in the third Test at Indore, for leading his team to the top of the ICC Test Team
Rankings. India beat New Zealand by 321 runs in the third Test to clean sweep the series 3-0.India
was guaranteed number-one spot on the ICC Test Team Rankings after they took a 2-0 lead in
Kolkata.
over New Zealand in the third Test at Indore, for leading his team to the top of the ICC Test Team
Rankings. India beat New Zealand by 321 runs in the third Test to clean sweep the series 3-0.India
was guaranteed number-one spot on the ICC Test Team Rankings after they took a 2-0 lead in
Kolkata.
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reclaimed the number one spot in Test rankings for
bowlers.
bowlers.
Goa Tourism department added another attraction for tourists in the coastal state with the launch of a
vessel, Duck Boats that could run on both land and water.
vessel, Duck Boats that could run on both land and water.
Aditi Ashok becomes first female Indian golfer to record 3 consecutive top 10 European Tour
finishes.
finishes.
Italy’s Olympic Committee had officially withdrawn its bid to stage the 2024 Games in Rome after
the city council voted to oppose the candidacy committee chief Giovanni Malago.
the city council voted to oppose the candidacy committee chief Giovanni Malago.
Blistering Opener Tamim Iqbal has become the first Bangladeshi to score 5000 runs in One-Day
International cricket.The success came for during his innings against England in the third and final
ODI match of the series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
International cricket.The success came for during his innings against England in the third and final
ODI match of the series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
Former F1 driver Mark Webber announced retirement
Manipuri player Yengkhom Jason defeated his Chinese contender in straight rounds and bagged the
yellow medal in the 52 Kg category, overcoming the 30 years drought. 17 year old Jason announced
India’s arrival in Wushu at the world stage.
yellow medal in the 52 Kg category, overcoming the 30 years drought. 17 year old Jason announced
India’s arrival in Wushu at the world stage.
Brazil Crowned Champions Of BRICS U-17 Football Tourney defeating South Africa 5-1 in the
Finals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on October 15, 2016.
Finals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on October 15, 2016.
Jessica Ennis-Hill’s coach has announced that the 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion has chosen
the right time to retire after a glittering career that also saw her crowned world champion twice.
the right time to retire after a glittering career that also saw her crowned world champion twice.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to organise the first ever ICC Women’s World
T20 event in 2020. A decision to this effect was taken at the ICC Board meetings which concluded
in Cape. Cricket Australia, hosts for the men’s and women’s ICC World Twenty20 in 2020,
proposed holding the women’s tournament as a stand-alone event six months ahead of the men’s
edition.
T20 event in 2020. A decision to this effect was taken at the ICC Board meetings which concluded
in Cape. Cricket Australia, hosts for the men’s and women’s ICC World Twenty20 in 2020,
proposed holding the women’s tournament as a stand-alone event six months ahead of the men’s
edition.
World’s fastest man, Usain Bolt will retire after 2017 IAAF World Championship in
London. Jamaican athlete is the first athlete in history to claim 3 consecutive Olympic gold medals in
the 100, 200 and 4X100m relay events.
London. Jamaican athlete is the first athlete in history to claim 3 consecutive Olympic gold medals in
the 100, 200 and 4X100m relay events.
Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat out punched Australia’s Ben Kite to retain the WBC welterweight Asia
title in New Delhi.
title in New Delhi.
23-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, Sourabh Varma defeated Malaysia’s Daren Liew 11-4 11-7 11-
9 to clinch the men’s single title in the summit clash of the $55,000 Grand Prix tournament
in Taipei. Sourabh, who is on a comeback trail after being on the sidelines with multiple injuries.
9 to clinch the men’s single title in the summit clash of the $55,000 Grand Prix tournament
in Taipei. Sourabh, who is on a comeback trail after being on the sidelines with multiple injuries.
India’s ODI against New Zealand at Dharamshala is the team’s 900th making it the world first side
to achieve a milestone. India played its first ever ODI in 1974 against England at Leeds which ended
in a victory for the hosts. The match was part of a series that would be famously known as the
‘summer of 42.
to achieve a milestone. India played its first ever ODI in 1974 against England at Leeds which ended
in a victory for the hosts. The match was part of a series that would be famously known as the
‘summer of 42.
Indian wrestlers in October 2016 clinched four medals, including a gold medal, at the sixth edition of
the TAFISA World Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
the TAFISA World Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic retained the top spot with 12.900 points in the Association of
Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings released recently.Djokovic lost 640 points after he was
defeated by Spain’s Roberto Bautista in the Shanghai Masters’ semi-final clash.Scotish player Andy
Murray garnered 640 points after winning Shanghai Masters to be at second spot with 10.485 points.
Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings released recently.Djokovic lost 640 points after he was
defeated by Spain’s Roberto Bautista in the Shanghai Masters’ semi-final clash.Scotish player Andy
Murray garnered 640 points after winning Shanghai Masters to be at second spot with 10.485 points.
Indian spinner Amit Mishra has completed his 50 ODI wickets in India’s 900th One Day
International match(India vs New Zealand – 1st ODI) and it was his 32nd ODI match.
International match(India vs New Zealand – 1st ODI) and it was his 32nd ODI match.
The Indian Boxing Council, a licensing body for the country’s professional boxers, has been
inducted into the World Boxing Organisation with voting rights in the WBO’s annual convention at
Puerto Rico.
inducted into the World Boxing Organisation with voting rights in the WBO’s annual convention at
Puerto Rico.
A 23-member high-level delegation comprising FIFA experts ratified Kochi as venue after visiting
Jawarharlal Nehru International Stadium. Kochi became the first Indian city to be officially declared
as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Jawarharlal Nehru International Stadium. Kochi became the first Indian city to be officially declared
as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup
First time Western Railways Team won the 15th USIC- International Shooting World
Championship with 10 medals(5 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze) held at Saint Mandrier, France.The
team won Gold in 50 Meter Rifle Event, defeating Germany and France and Swapnil Kusale and
Tejaswini Muley won Gold and Silver medal respectively.
Championship with 10 medals(5 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze) held at Saint Mandrier, France.The
team won Gold in 50 Meter Rifle Event, defeating Germany and France and Swapnil Kusale and
Tejaswini Muley won Gold and Silver medal respectively.
The Indian football team ranked 137th from 148 in the latest FIFA ranking in over six years after
India defeated Puerto Rico in an International Friendly in Mumbai lat month. India were
ranked 137th in 2010 which stayed India’s best ever FIFA Ranking. The list is topped by Argentina.
Next year, India will host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup.
India defeated Puerto Rico in an International Friendly in Mumbai lat month. India were
ranked 137th in 2010 which stayed India’s best ever FIFA Ranking. The list is topped by Argentina.
Next year, India will host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup.
India created history at the IWF Youth (Boys & Girls) World Weightlifting Championships
at Penang, Malaysia, bagging a silver and a bronze medal in the 56kg weight category.
at Penang, Malaysia, bagging a silver and a bronze medal in the 56kg weight category.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is the only captain in ODI history to score adouble ton,
while leading India against the West Indies in 2011. Sehwag’s 149-ball 219, the then highest
individual score in ODI cricket, helped the Men in Blue post their best ever ODI total of 418.
while leading India against the West Indies in 2011. Sehwag’s 149-ball 219, the then highest
individual score in ODI cricket, helped the Men in Blue post their best ever ODI total of 418.
Goa joined Kochi and Navi Mumbai as one of the venues to host next year’s FIFA U-17 World
Cup after it received the green signal from a high-level delegation of football’s world body.
Cup after it received the green signal from a high-level delegation of football’s world body.
A wolf named Zabivaka has been chosen as the official mascot of the upcoming FIFA football World
Cup which will be held in Russia in 2018, gaining more than 53 percent of a nationwide vote
Cup which will be held in Russia in 2018, gaining more than 53 percent of a nationwide vote
India beat Iran 38-29 in the title clash to lift the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on October
22 2016.India won the Kabbadi World Cup against Iran in Ahmedabad’s Trans Stadia Arena, which
is India’s first convertible stadium.
22 2016.India won the Kabbadi World Cup against Iran in Ahmedabad’s Trans Stadia Arena, which
is India’s first convertible stadium.
JhulanGoswami, fast bowler and former captain of Indian women’s cricket team, has once again
earned an honour. She has achieved the ICC number one bowler’s rank, having earned 730 points.
Jhulan has already been ICC number one bowler a couple of years ago. She was named ICC player
of the year.
earned an honour. She has achieved the ICC number one bowler’s rank, having earned 730 points.
Jhulan has already been ICC number one bowler a couple of years ago. She was named ICC player
of the year.
North Korea’s women’s U-17 team has been a powerhouse for nearly a decade and now they are U-
17 World Cup champions for the second time. The North Koreans beat Japan in penalty kicks to win
the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup capping an undefeated tournament held in Jordan
17 World Cup champions for the second time. The North Koreans beat Japan in penalty kicks to win
the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup capping an undefeated tournament held in Jordan
Grandmaster and Commonwealth champion Abhijeet Gupta created history at theHoogeveen
International chess tournament by becoming the first player ever to win the title twice in a row in the
FIDE Open that concluded at the Dutch hamlet.
International chess tournament by becoming the first player ever to win the title twice in a row in the
FIDE Open that concluded at the Dutch hamlet.
MS Dhoni becomes fifth Indian to cross 9000 runs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 195 sixes in ODIs
Lewis Hamilton from Britain won the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on October 23, 2016.It was
Hamilton’s 50th career victory and seventh win of the current season and his third consecutive
triumph on the Texas circuit.
Hamilton’s 50th career victory and seventh win of the current season and his third consecutive
triumph on the Texas circuit.
Guwahati became the fifth Indian city to be ratified as a venue for next year’s Under-17 football
World Cup.
World Cup.
A WADA report on the anti-doping methods employed at Rio 2016 has highlighted “serious
failings”. The ot be found”.
failings”. The ot be found”.
(IANS) Punjab Directorate became champions in the National Cadet Corp (NCC) National Games.
Government has recognized Boxing Federation of India (BFI) as the National Sports Federation
(NSF) for Boxing.The step will give a boost to the sport of boxing which suffered due to absence of
an NSF in the discipline since 2012.
(NSF) for Boxing.The step will give a boost to the sport of boxing which suffered due to absence of
an NSF in the discipline since 2012.
India wins first ever international team roller skating medal at Asian Championships in China. The
trio of Dhanush Babu, VikramIngale and Nikhilesh Tabhane have won India’s first ever senior
international roller skating medal in the Asian Championship in China.
trio of Dhanush Babu, VikramIngale and Nikhilesh Tabhane have won India’s first ever senior
international roller skating medal in the Asian Championship in China.
India defender Surender Kumar would not play any further role in the fourth Asian Champions
Trophy hockey tournament after being suspended for two matches following a deliberate foul during
the game against Malaysia.
Trophy hockey tournament after being suspended for two matches following a deliberate foul during
the game against Malaysia.
Alastair Cook has become the first Englishman to reach 10,000 Test runs after scoring the five runs
he needed on day four of the second Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Riverside.
he needed on day four of the second Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Riverside.
The Indian men’s hockey team lead by PR Sreejesh defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the final of the 4th
Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in KualaLumpur, Malaysia on
October 30, 2016.
Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in KualaLumpur, Malaysia on
October 30, 2016.
India won 4th Women Asian Champions Trophy hockey against Korea. Striker Rani scored India’s
first goal and Deepika scored second goal in the 54th minute.
first goal and Deepika scored second goal in the 54th minute.
India’s tennis star Sania Mirza retained her numerouno status in women’s doubles for the second
consecutive year.
consecutive year.