CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced that it has roped in Adani Group as a sponsor for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the future.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ahmedabad, 30th June, 2022: Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of the Adani Group, has become an official partner with the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) for the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, and Paris Olympic Games 2024.

Detailed explanation-3: -The number of Indian athletes participating in the Summer Olympic Games has seen a rise in each of its past three editions and all signs pointed to the finest athletes continuing that trend for India at Tokyo 2020. More than 100 Indians qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. This included two relay and two hockey teams.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earlier, Sinha was also given the role of handling the responsibilities of Press Attache for the Indian contingent. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday started a new initiative #HumaraVictoryPunch to boost the morale of Indian athletes in the Olympics.