CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -A 215-member Indian athlete contingent across 16 disciplines is all set to participate in the Commonwealth Games beginning on July 28 in Birmingham. Sports Authority of India has started a new initiative to cheer for Team India with the campaign “Create for India."

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which institution has launched campaign ‘Create for India’ to cheer the Indian contingent of the Commonwealth Games? Notes: Sports Authority of India has started a new initiative to cheer for Indian contingent of the Commonwealth Games with the campaign ‘Create for India’.

Detailed explanation-3: -In July 2022, the Indian team of 106 men and 104 women competing in 16 sports was named. India did not compete in 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, netball and rugby sevens. Indian para-athletes competed in athletics, para powerlifting, swimming and table tennis.

Detailed explanation-4: -At New Delhi 2010, India won 101 medals - 39 gold medals, 26 silvers and 36 bronze to finish second on the medals leaderboard. New Delhi 2010 remains India’s most successful Commonwealth Games till date.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s inspiring run continued at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. As the hosts, India delivered their best-ever performance in the Commonwealth Games history to breach the 100-medal mark for the first time and finish 2nd. India won a total of 101 medals at the Games, including a staggering 38 gold medals.