CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sharath Kamal becomes first Indian paddler to qualify for Tokyo Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mirabai Chanu’s Silver in Weightlifting in the 49kg category, India’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was the first Silver medal for an Indian in Weightlifting in the Olympics. It was also the country’s second medal in Weightlifting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amlan Borgohain won gold medals in the 100m and 200m with timings of 20.75s and 10.34s, respectively. The Assamese sprinter carried his form into the following year and on April 6, 2022, he took possession of his first-ever national record.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s 4x400m men’s relay team put up a commendable show but missed out on a place in the final of the Tokyo Olympics by a whisker on Friday. Muhammed Anas, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv and Amoj Jacob clocked 3:00.25 to finish fourth at the Olympic Stadium.