Stay updated with the Latest Sports Current Affairs of January 2025 – a vital section for aspirants preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, and State PCS. This monthly sports update covers important national and international sports events, major tournament outcomes, record-breaking performances, player achievements, and awards.
From cricket and football to tennis, badminton, and more, we bring you exam-relevant news in a concise and easy-to-remember format. Enhance your general awareness and boost your score in the GK section with this well-curated January 2025 Sports Current Affairs compilation.
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Sports Current Affairs January 2025
- Koneru Humpy won the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024.
- Tiger Shroff appointed as Co-Brand Ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA) constructed India’s longest 18-hole golf course (7,377 yards) inaugurated in Dwarka, Delhi.
- New Delhi to host World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the 3rd World Boxing Congress in November 2025, as announced by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
- Haryana Steelers clinched their maiden Pro Kabaddi League (Season 11) title by defeating Patna Pirates.
- Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) launched ‘Kreeda App’, a first-of-its-kind sports management app.
- Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh was not among the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024.
- Magnus Carlsen shared the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship title with Ian Nepomniachtchi.
- Anders Antonsen won the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open 2024 title.
- Odisha to invest ₹5 crore annually (2025-2027) for the Indian National Kho Kho team to boost indigenous sports.
- Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
- Anju Bobby George appointed as the Chairperson of AFI’s Athletes Commission.
- India’s men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams defeated Nepal to win the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 titles.
- India to host the 1st International Olympic Research Conference (27-30 January 2025) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), strengthening India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics.
- Jannik Sinner was named ‘Men’s ITF World Champion 2024’ by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
- Yoga and Mallakhamb were included in the National Games for the first time, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Key Highlights
- Mascots Unveiled:
- The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has introduced ‘Tejas’ and ‘Tara’, gazelle mascots for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
- The mascots symbolize speed, agility, and teamwork and are dressed in blue and orange sporting attire with traditional Indian motifs, reflecting the sport’s heritage.
- Kho Kho World Cup Trophies:
- Two trophies have been introduced for the tournament:
- Blue Trophy for the Men’s Championship, symbolizing trust, determination, and universal appeal.
- Green Trophy for the Women’s Championship, representing growth and vitality.
- Two trophies have been introduced for the tournament:
- Broadcasting & Sponsorship Partners:
- EaseMyTrip will manage travel logistics for participants.
- Star Sports Network and Doordarshan will broadcast the matches on TV.
- Disney+ Hotstar is the official OTT streaming partner.
- GMR Sports is the Silver Sponsor of the tournament.
- District by Zomato will handle ticketing services.
