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SportsIndia's medal count dropped from 106 at the Hangzhou Asian Games to 85 at Aichi-Nagoya, with a 25% smaller contingent. Despite fewer total medals, the team showed improved medals-per-athlete efficiency and maintained the same number of gold medals. The performance heavily relied on results from the final two days of competition.
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SportsThe All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to hold its elections with Rajiv Sharma, former Haryana State Election Commissioner, appointed as the election officer. The current executive committee's term will end on December 30 or when the new committee takes charge. These elections come amid governance uncertainties, aiming to align AIFF with global football standards. The last election was held in September 2022.
Amar Sports·
SportsSanju Samson emphasized that India did not win the Asian Games cricket gold 'on a platter' but through experience and composure. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to defend their men's cricket gold. Samson highlighted the role of experienced players in managing pressure and motivation during the high-stakes final. Half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma helped India post 211 for six, while Pakistan scored 192 for six in a competitive match.
NDTV Cricket·
HealthIndia's Health Ministry and Registrar General data show fewer rabies deaths than ICMR-led study estimates. The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme and Medical Certification of Cause of Death system reveal incomplete national rabies mortality counts, highlighting significant gaps in surveillance and reporting of rabies-related deaths across the country.
The Hindu·
WorldOn September 30, flydubai Flight FZ1073 experienced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured captain opened the cockpit door, enabling crew and passengers to restrain al-Hammami. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where authorities arrested the co-pilot. Six countries, including India and Australia, are investigating al-Hammami's background and potential extremist links.
TOI World··Tabuk
WorldTwo people were killed and up to 35 injured in a shooting at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia. The incident occurred around 1:20 am near Pine Street, where over 1,000 people had gathered. Shots were fired at two locations about a block apart. About 25 victims were hospitalized. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the probe. Identities and suspect details remain undisclosed.
News18 World··Vienna
TOI Sports·
India's medal count dropped from 106 at the Hangzhou Asian Games to 85 at Aichi-Nagoya, with a 25% smaller contingent. Despite fewer total medals, the team showed improved medals-per-athlete efficiency and maintained the same number of gold medals. The performance heavily relied on results from the final two days of competition.
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