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The document outlines significant sports news from May 2025, including Pankaj Advani's victory in billiards, the inclusion of Mixed Martial Arts at the Asian Games 2026, and India's triumph in the SAFF U-19 Championship. It also highlights retirements of prominent cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as well as achievements by Indian athletes in various competitions. Additionally, it covers updates on the England and Wales Cricket Board's policy changes and India's performance in international events like the Archery World Cup and Diamond League.

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The document outlines significant sports news from May 2025, including Pankaj Advani's victory in billiards, the inclusion of Mixed Martial Arts at the Asian Games 2026, and India's triumph in the SAFF U-19 Championship. It also highlights retirements of prominent cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as well as achievements by Indian athletes in various competitions. Additionally, it covers updates on the England and Wales Cricket Board's policy changes and India's performance in international events like the Archery World Cup and Diamond League.

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Pankaj Advani Dominates Opening Match at CCI Billiards Classic


• Pankaj Advani began his campaign with a commanding 860–170 victory over Tathya Sachdev
in Mumbai, constructing three century-plus breaks to assert his supremacy.
● The first round also saw Rishabh Thakkar defeat Hitesh Kotwani 495–313, and Rohan
Jambusaria overcome Anurag Bagri 611–294.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Debuts and Cricket Retained at Asian Games 2026 in Japan
• The Olympic Council of Asia approved the inclusion of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for the first
time and confirmed cricket will return for its fourth appearance at the Asian Games, to be held
in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
• MMA will feature six medal events, joining other combat sports like kurash and jujitsu, while
cricket will follow the T20 format for both men and women.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Scales Mt. Makalu in Historic Twin Peak Expedition
• In a landmark feat, a 12-member team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully
summited Mt. Makalu (8,485 m)—the world’s fifth highest peak—as part of its first-ever dual
expedition also targeting Mt. Annapurna.
• This historic climb showcases the force’s elite endurance and commitment to mountaineering
excellence and ecological responsibility.
Kerala Cricket Association(KCA) Suspends Sreesanth for Three Years Amid Sanju Samson Controversy
• The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has imposed a three-year suspension on former Indian
cricketer S. Sreesanth following his public criticism of the association regarding Sanju
Samson’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
• The suspension, which prohibits Sreesanth from all cricketing activities under KCA’s
jurisdiction, was finalized during a special General Body meeting on April 30, 2025, in
• Franchise-Related Actions: KCA issued advisories to Aries Kollam Sailors and Alleppey
Ripples regarding management behavior, without imposing penalties.
• Defamation Cases: KCA has filed defamation claims against Sanju Samson’s father, Reji
Lukose, and a news anchor over defamatory statements.

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Amanpreet Singh Wins Gold in Centre Fire Pistol at 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting
Championship
• Amanpreet Singh of Punjab secured the gold medal in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event with a
score of 587 at the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship, held at the Madhya
Pradesh Academy.
• The 22-year-old edged past Mandeep Singh by two points to claim the top spot.
• Sahil Choudhary won the bronze, finishing ahead of seasoned shooters like Olympian
Gurpreet Singh, Harpreet Singh, and Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar.
China Secures 14th Sudirman Cup Triumph Despite An Seyoung’s Unbeaten Streak
• In the 2025 Sudirman Cup finalheld in Xiamen, China overwhelmed South Korea 3–1 to claim
their 14th world mixed team title, reaffirming their unparalleled squad depth even as South
Korea’s star, An Seyoung, extended her perfect season.
About China
• Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Chinese Yuan
• President: Xi Jinping
Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
• Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most successful openers and red-ball captains, has
officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, just before the India vs England Test
series.
• This move concludes a distinguished Test career that began in 2013 and reflects the Board of
Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) shift toward youth leadership for the upcoming 2025–27
World Test Championship (WTC)
England and Wales Cricket Board Enforces Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Cricket
• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has updated its eligibility criteria to exclude
transgender women from all tiers of women’s cricket, following an April 2025 UK Supreme
Court ruling that legally defines gender by biological sex.
• Transgender players remain eligible for open/mixed-gender competitions.
About ECB
• ECB Headquarters: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
• Founded: 1997, governing body for cricket in England and Wales.
• Current Context: ICC already banned transgender women post-male puberty from international
matches in 2023.

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Brazil Confirms Eight Host Cities for Inaugural Latin American FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
• The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Maracanã Stadium
in Rio de Janeiro among eight venues across Brazil for the 2027 Women’s World Cup,
running June 24–July 25, 2027.
• This edition marks the tournament’s first staging in South America, showcasing Brazil’s vibrant
culture and sporting passion.
About FIFA
• Headquarters of FIFA: Zürich, Switzerland.
• President of FIFA: Gianni Infantino.
Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
• In a significant moment for Indian cricket, Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test
cricket, marking the end of a remarkable 14-year journey in the sport’s longest format.
• This decision brings down the curtain on an era of excellence and leadership in Indian Test
cricket.
India Bags 7 Medals at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai
• India concluded its campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, China with
a total of 7 medals – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 4 Bronze.
• The Archery World Cup Stage 3 will be held in Antalya, Turkey, from June 3 to 8, 2025.
Medal Tally – Archery World Cup Stage 2
Gold Medals:
• Madhura Dhamangaonkar – Women’s Compound Individual
• Men’s Compound Team – Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Deotale
Silver Medal:
• Women’s Compound Team – Jyothi Surekha Vennam, ChikithaTaniparthi, Madhura
Dhamangaonkar
Bronze Medals:
• Parth Salunkhe – Men’s Individual Recurve (defeated France’s Baptiste Addis 6–4)
• Deepika Kumari – Women’s Individual Recurve (defeated Korea’s Kang Chae-young 7–3)
• Madhura & Abhishek – Compound Mixed Team
• Rishabh Yadav – Men’s Compound Individual
India’s Nirupama Devi Finishes 4th at Asian Weightlifting Championships
• Nirupama Devi, India’s 24-year-old weightlifter, finished 4th in the Asian Weightlifting
Championships held in Jiangshan, China.

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• Nirupama Devi lifted a total of 206 kg in the non-Olympic category, comprising:
o 115 kg in Clean and Jerk
o 91 kg in Snatch
About China
• Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Chinese Yuan
• President: Xi Jinping
Jeeno Thitikul Wins Fifth LPGA Tour Title at Americas Open
• Thailand’s JeenoThitikul captured her fifth LPGA Tour title with a victory at the Americas
Open at Liberty National.
• The 22-year-old shot a three-under-par 69 to secure a four-stroke win over Celine Boutier.
Indian Shuttlers Shine at 6th Fazza Para Badminton International Tournament in Dubai
• Indian shuttlers made an impressive performance at the 6th Fazza Para Badminton
International tournament, securing 19 medals—including 1 gold, 4 silver, and 14 bronze—in
Dubai.
• Gold Medalists: Sivarajan Solaimalai and Sudarsan Saravanakumar Muthusamy won the only
gold for India, after their top-seed Hong Kong opponents, Chu Man Kai and Wong Chun Yim,
gave a walkover in the men’s doubles SH6 final.
Miss Estonia Triumphs in Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge
• Eliise Randmaa of Estonia clinched gold at the Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge at
Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, becoming the first Estonian delegate to reach
the quarter-finals since 1999.
• Competing against 108 contestants, Randmaa’s athletic prowess secured her a fast-track into
the Top 40 of the pageant.
• Medal Winners
o Gold: Eliise Randmaa (Estonia)
o Silver: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique)
o Bronze: Emma Morrison (Canada)
India Clinches SAFF U-19 Title After Penalty Shootout Thriller Against Bangladesh
• India won the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 by defeating Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty
shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
• Final held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.
• This is India’s second title in the tournament, the first being in 2023.

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• Title Count: India’s 2nd SAFF U-19 title (after 2023)
• 2nd Minute: Goal by Indian captain Shami Singamayum from a direct free-kick.
• 61st Minute: Equalizer by Md Joy Ahamed of Bangladesh.
• Penalty Shootout: India maintained composure and triumphed 4-3.
Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Maiden Italian Open Title, Ends Sinner’s 26-Match Streak
• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner7-6 (5), 6-1 in the 2025 Italian Open final, securing his first
Italian Open and 7th ATP Masters 1000
• The win halted Sinner’s 26-match winning streak and underlined Alcaraz’s clay-court mastery
ahead of Roland Garros.
• Final Score: 7-6 (5), 6-1 in favour of Alcaraz
• Masters 1000 Titles: This triumph marks Alcaraz’s 7th at that level
• ATP Titles Overall: Now 19 career titles
• Sinner’s Streak Ended: Italy’s world No. 1 had won 26 consecutive matches since August 2024
• Head-to-Head Record: Alcaraz extends his lead to 7–4 over Sinner
• Clay-Court Credential: Becomes the third player since 1990 to win all major ATP clay
tournaments
KL Rahul Becomes Fastest Indian to Score 8000 Runs in T20 Cricket
• KL Rahul achieved a remarkable milestone during the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals
and Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, becoming the fastest Indian to reach 8000 runs
in T20 cricket.
• Rahul reached 8000 T20 runs in just 224 innings, breaking Virat Kohli’s record of 243 innings.
• He is the sixth Indian to cross the 8000-run mark in T20 format.
• KL Rahul debuted in T20 cricket in 2013.
• He has scored 6 centuries and 68 fifty-plus scores in T20 cricket so far.
Fastest Indian Players to Reach 8000 T20 Runs (By Innings):
Rank Player Innings to 8000 Runs

1 KL Rahul 224

2 Virat Kohli 243

3 Shikhar Dhawan 277

4 Suresh Raina 284

Suryakumar
5 288
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6 Rohit Sharma 294


Neeraj Chopra Crosses 90 m Mark but Finishes Second in Doha Diamond League 2025
• In a landmark performance, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian and only
the third Asian to breach the 90 m barrier in men’s javelin, recording 23 m at the Doha leg of the
Diamond League.
• Despite leading for most of the competition, he was overtaken in the final round by
Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw 06 m.
• Historic Throw: Chopra’s 90.23 m (3rd attempt) surpassed his previous best of 89.94 m, marking
a major career milestone.
• Final Standing: Finished 2nd, edged out by Julian Weber’s 91.06 m world-leading throw in the
last round.
• Diamond League Consistency: Following his 2023 Doha win (88.67 m) and 2024 runner-up
finish (88.36 m), Chopra once again secured a podium spot.
• Other Podium Finishers: Julian Weber (GER) – 91.06 m; Anderson Peters (GRN) – 84.65 m.
Fellow Indian Kishore Jena placed 8th with 78.60 m.
Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Grand Chess Tour Title at Superbet Classic
• Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa won his first-ever Grand Chess Tour event by taking
the Superbet Classic 2025 crown in Bucharest, Romania.
• In a dramatic playoff, the 18-year-old prevailed in a blitz tiebreak to outclass top rivals after all
three leaders finished the classical rounds on 5.5 points.
• Historic Milestone: First Grand Chess Tour title for Praggnanandhaa, joining India’s elite in global
chess.
• Tiebreak Details:
o Format: Blitz (5 min + 2 sec increment).
o Sequence: Two drawn games followed by Praggnanandhaa’s win against Maxime
Vachier-Lagrave in the final blitz.
• Prize Money: $77,667 (~₹66 lakh) awarded to the champion.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Concludes; Maharashtra Leads Medal Tally With 158 Medals
• The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 concluded with a closing ceremony at the Pataliputra Sports
Complex, Patna, Bihar.
• The event started on January 4, 2025, and ended on the final day with exciting competitions
in basketball, fencing, and weightlifting.
Key Highlights :

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Rank State Gold Silver Other Medals Total Medals

1 Maharashtra 58 47 53 158

2 Haryana 39 27 51 117

3 Rajasthan 24 12 24 60

Bologna Wins First Italian Cup in 51 Years with 1-0 Victory Over AC Milan
• Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy by beating AC Milan 1-0 to win the Italian
Cup (Coppa Italia).
• The only goal was scored by Dan Ndoye, who had just returned from injury.
• This is Bologna’s first Italian Cup win since 1974.
• In the meantime, the club only won two second-division titles.
• The club is owned by Canadian Joey Saputo.
• Coach Vincenzo Italiano won his first final after losing two Europa Conference League finals with
Fiorentina and finishing runner-up in the 2023 Italian Cup.
• Italiano replaced Thiago Motta as Bologna’s coach this season.
Sunil Gavaskar unveils ‘10000 Gavaskar’ boardroom named after him at BCCI headquarters
• Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar inaugurated a new boardroom named “10000 Gavaskar” at
the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The ceremony was attended by BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla,
and Secretary Devajit Saikia.
About Sunil Gavaskar :
• Sunil Gavaskar played for India from 1971 to 1987 and is regarded as one of the best batsmen in
cricket history.
• Known for his calm demeanor, technical strength, and bravery, Gavaskar famously faced fast
bowlers without wearing a helmet.
• During the 1987 Ahmedabad Test against Pakistan, Gavaskar became the first player in Test
cricket history to reach 10,000 runs.
• He scored a total of 10,122 Test runs, making him India’s third-highest Test run-scorer,
after Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) and Rahul Dravid (13,288).
• Gavaskar held the world record for the most Test centuries (34) for over 20 years until Sachin
Tendulkar surpassed it in 2005.
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• Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with the Honorary Lieutenant
Colonel title in the Territorial Army by the Indian Government
• Announcement by Ministry of Defence: The Department of Military Affairs issued the notification
on May 13, 2025, stating that Neeraj Chopra would receive the honorary rank effective from April
16, 2025.
• Legal Basis: The rank was conferred under Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948,
reserved for individuals contributing to national prestige.
• Neeraj Chopra’s Achievements:
o Olympic Gold Medal at Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021).
o Silver Medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
o World Champion at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships.
o Previously held the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army.
• Other Honorary Rank Recipients: M.S. Dhoni was awarded the honorary Lt. Colonel rank in 2011,
highlighting a tradition of honouring sports icons.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month – April 2025
• Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2025,
following a series of standout performances in the Test series against Zimbabwe.
• This marks his first win of the prestigious award and places him among the top cricketers from
Bangladesh, becoming the third to achieve this honor.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named the April 2025 Player of the Month for his exceptional all-round
performance in the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
• Miraz triumphed over Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) and Ben Sears (New Zealand) for the
award, after producing match-winning contributions with both bat and ball.
Pakistan’s Participation in Hero Asia Cup 2025 in Doubt Amid Indo-Pak Tensions
• The National Federation is awaiting a government advisory, but Pakistan’s spot at the Hero Asia
Cup (Rajgir, Bihar | Aug 27–Sep 7, 2025) is uncertain due to heightened tensions following
the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor retaliatory strikes.
• Tournament Details:
o Dates & Venue: August 27–September 7, 2025, Rajgir, Bihar.
o Teams Scheduled: India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Oman, Chinese Taipei.
o Stakes: Asia Cup winner earns a direct World Cup qualifier berth for Netherlands &
Belgium, Aug 14–30, 2026.
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o Pahalgam Attack: Claimed 26 lives, prompting visa revocations and expulsion of Pakistani
nationals.
o Operation Sindoor: India’s missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan/PoK, followed by
mutual drone/missile exchanges.
o Ceasefire: Agreed May 10 after DGMO-level talks.
Shivpal Singh Faces 8-Year Ban After Second Doping Violation
• Shivpal Singh, a prominent Indian javelin thrower and Tokyo Olympian, is facing an 8-year
ban after failing a dope test for the second time.
• His urine sample tested positive for a banned substance during out-of-competition testing at
NIS Patiala in early 2025.
• He has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
Tottenham Hotspur Clinch UEFA Europa League Title, Ending 17-Year Trophy Drought
• Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, to win
the UEFA Europa League final, securing their first major trophy in 17 years and their first
continental title since 1984.
Adriyan Karmakar Opens India’s Medal Tally with Silver at ISSF Junior World Cup
• At the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl,
Germany, Adriyan Karmakar claimed silver in the 50m Rifle Prone event, marking India’s first
medal of the competition.
Joe Root Becomes Fastest to 13,000 Test Runs: A Historic Cricket Milestone
• England’s star batsman Joe Root made cricket history by becoming the fastest player to reach
13,000 Test runs.
• He achieved this feat in just his 153rd Test match during a one-off game against Zimbabwe at
Trent Bridge, surpassing the previous record held by Jacques Kallis (159 matches).
Kush Maini Clinches First F2 Sprint Victory at Monaco, Becomes First Indian Winner
• Seventeen-year-old Indian driver Kush Maini won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco
Grand Prix, marking the first-ever F2 victory by an Indian at the iconic circuit.
• Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, Maini converted pole position (earned via the reverse-grid system
after a P10 feature qualifying) into a controlled, mistake-free win over 30 laps.
Kidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-Up at Malaysia Masters 2025
• India’s Kidambi Srikanth claimed the men’s singles runner-up spot at the Malaysia Mastersin
Kuala Lumpur, falling to World No. 4 Shi Feng Li of China in straight games, 21-11, 21-9, in
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Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 Inaugural Edition Scheduled in Chennai from June 18–27
• The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu will host the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup
2025 in Chennai from June 18 to 27, 2025, featuring dedicated competition for veteran hockey
players.
India Announces 18-Member Test Squad for England Tour Under Shubman Gill
• The BCCI has named an 18-member squad for the upcoming England Test tour,
appointing Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain and primary
wicketkeeper.
• This youthful selection signals a bold shift in India’s red-ball strategy.
Napoli Clinches 2024–25 Serie A Title with Final Round Win Over Cagliari
• Napoli secured the 2024–25 Serie A title with a decisive 2–0 victory over Cagliari at the Diego
Armando Maradona Stadium, outpacing Inter Milan by just one point on the final day of the
season.
• Under the leadership of Antonio Conte, who was suspended from the touchline, the win
marked a historic milestone for both club and coach.
Lando Norris Secures Monaco Grand Prix Win from Pole, Narrows Piastri’s Championship Lead
• Lando Norris achieved a dream victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 25, 2025,
converting pole position into McLaren’s first Monaco win since 2008.
• Charles Leclerc finished second, Oscar Piastri third, and Max Verstappen fourth, with all top
four drivers maintaining their starting positions throughout a race defined by strategy over
overtaking.
ISSF Junior World Cup 2025: Tejaswini Clinches 25m Pistol Gold as India Finish on Top of Medal Table
• Tejaswini won the women’s 25m pistol gold medal, helping India top the medal tally with 11
medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze).
• India finished ahead of China, which won 3 gold and 1 bronze
• Tejaswini scored 31/50, beating neutral athlete Alina Nestsiarovich (29/50) for gold.
Mahendra Gurjar of India Breaks World Record at World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland
• Mahendra Gurjar, aged 27, set a world record in men’s javelin F42 category with a throw
of 61.17m at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
• He broke the previous world record of 59.19m, set by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani
Edenilson in 2022.
• Gurjar’s record-breaking throw came on his third attempt after initial throws
of 56.11m and 55.51m.

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Arsenal Clinches 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Title with 1–0 Win Over Barcelona
• Arsenal ended an 18-year wait for European glory by defeating defending champions FC
Barcelona 1–0 in the UWCL final at Estadio José Alvalade, Lisbon.
• Substitute Stina Blackstenius struck in the 75th minute—via a Beth Mead assist—to secure
the Gunners’ second UWCL crown and halt Barcelona’s bid for a third straight title.
Shubman Gill Becomes Oakley Brand Ambassador for “Artifacts from the Future” Campaign
• Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has been named the brand ambassador for Oakley, aligning
with their new “Artifacts from the Future” eyewear campaign.
• At 25 years old, Gill adds off-field style to his on-field elegance, embodying the values
of performance, innovation, and resilience.
Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 800 Club Goals at Age 40
• Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 800th club goal in a Saudi Pro League match for AI
Nassr against AI Fateh, a landmark achievement even in a 3–2 defeat.
• At 40 years old, Ronaldo continues to perform at the highest level, reinforcing his status as
one of football’s all-time greats.
Virat Kohli Becomes First Cricketer to Score 9,000 T20 Runs for a Single Franchise
• Virat Kohli, the star batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has set a new record by
becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise.
• This milestone was reached during RCB’s final league match against Lucknow Super Giants
(LSG) in Lucknow.
• Kohli’s runs include his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the now-defunct
Champions League T20 (CLT20).
Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti Becomes Youngest Indian to Complete 7 Summits Challenge
• At just 16 years old, Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti from Hyderabad has become
the youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the 7 Summits
challenge — climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents.
• He achieved his final and most challenging ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 metres), fulfilling a
dream years in the making.

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