Current Affairs for Sports

Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, Kento Momota won singles titles at World Dubai Superseries Finals

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

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

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

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

ICC roped in OPPO on a four-year deal which runs from 2016 until 2020.