CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On 27 August 2018, Manjit Singh, stunned everyone and compatriot Jinson Johnson to win gold in the Men’s 800 metres at the Asian Games after 36 years for India where he clocked 1:46.15 as his personal best.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s final tally at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. 69 medals – 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze to surpass the medal count from the 2010 Games in Guangzhou, China and match the gold medal tally from the first-ever Asian Games in 1951. The first medal in sepak takraw.

Detailed explanation-3: -It’s raining gold for India at the 2018 Asian Games, but Swapna Barman may be the country’s most popular winner yet. The 21-year-old has become the first Indian ever to win heptathlon gold at the Asian Games. It seemed only fitting that it came a day after India’s national sports day.

Detailed explanation-4: -PT Usha ended her glorious career as the most successful Indian athlete at the Asian Games, with 11 medals – four golds and seven silvers. India’s best medal count came at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. India won a record 70 medals.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neeraj Chopra was the flag bearer at the opening ceremony for India at the 2018 Asian Games.