Indian cricket team extended its proud World Cup record against Pakistan to six victories without a single defeat. The Indian cricket team defeated their arch-rival – Pakistan by 76 runs which is the biggest margin in a World Cup match between the two teams.
Novak Djokovic wins men’s single title at Australian Open
World’s topmost tennis player Novak Djokovic won men’s single title at Australian Open by beating Andy Murray.
Paes-Hingis team wins mixed double trophy at Australian Open
Leander Paes and Martina Hingis won mixed double trophy at Australian Open. With this Leander Paes won his 15th Grand Slam title. They beat Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic.
Serena Williams wins women’s single at Australian Open
Despite being sick, Serena Williams won Australian Open by defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia. By winning her sixth title at Melbourne Park, Williams crossed Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert in grand slam title wins.
Jimjang Deru created national record in weightlifting
Arunachal Pradesh Weightlifter Jimjang Deru created national record in weightlifting on 17 January 2015. He created record by lifting 238 kilograms under the 56 kilograms category
South Africa batsman AB de Villiers records the fastest ever one-day international century
De Villiers set the new landmark by making a century in 31 balls, during an innings of 149 against the West Indies in Johannesburg.
Pankaj Advani wins 7th National Billiard championship
Pankaj Advani won his 7th National Billiard championship by defeating Dhruv Sitvala, easily, in the final.
Bhakti Sharma sets world record in Antarctic Ocean in Swimming
Bhakti Sharma, India’s open water swimmer has set a world record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes in one degree temperature at Antarctic Ocean.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or Award
For the 3rd time Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or award for the best footballer of the year