Chris Froome, a cyclist from Team Sky of Britain, won 102nd Tour de France in a three-week slog of furious race around the Champs Elysees, Paris. With this, Froome became the first Briton to win the Tour de France for the second time.
Indo-Vietnamese pair won 2015 Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title
The Indo-Vietnamese pair Sumit Nagal-Nam Hoang Ly on 12 July 2024 won the 2015 Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title by defeating Opelka and Akira Santillan in the final match held in London.
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won women’s doubles title in Wimbledon
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis, the top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair of Tennis on 11 July 2024 won women’s doubles title at Wimbledon. With this title, Sania also became the first Indian women to win a Wimbledon title.
Novak Djokovic won the men’s singles title of Wimbledon
Defending champion Novak Djokovic on 12 July 2024 won men’s singles title of Wimbledon. In the final clash played in London, Serbian Djokovic defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
Inderjeet Singh became first Indian to win a Gold Medal at World University Games in Gwangju
Indian shot-putter Inderjit Singh on 8 July 2024 came up with a best throw of 20.27 meter in the final attempt to win the Gold medal of men’s shot put event at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. With this, he created history to become the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World University Games.
Sunil Chhetri became first Indian footballer to score 50 international goals
Sunil Chhetri on 16 June 2024 became the first Indian footballer to score 50 international goals.
He achieved the fete during India’s second match of the second round of qualifiers for 2018 football World Cup qualifying group match against Guam at the Guam National Football Stadium.
Saina Nehwal of India ranked No.1 in single rankings released by BWF
Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the latest single’s rankings. The ranking was topped by Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. She was followed by Li Xuerui of China.
India crowned champions for the first time at 22nd President’s Cup Boxing Tournament
India was crowned champions at the 22nd President’s Cup Open International Boxing Tournament on 27 April 2015. This is for the first time that India was crowned champions at the President’s Cup which was held at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Saina becomes 1st Indian woman to reach All England final
Saina Nehwal with her rocking performance in Birmingham became the first Indian woman to reach the All England final. The 24 -year-old Saina demolished two Chinese stars to enter into her maiden final. She is just a win away from becoming the first Indian woman to annex the prestigious crown.
Jagmohan Dalmiya elected as BCCI President
Jagmohan Dalmiya returned as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being unanimously elected at its Annual General Meeting in Chennai.