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Champions Of Europe Once Again Spain Is Officially Europe’s Best Football Team

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The European Championship is an international tournament which will see 24 countries from across Europe compete with each to be crowned champions of Europe. The 17th edition of the championship started on June 14 and is being hosted by three time champions Germany. The final will be played on July 14 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. There will be 51 games staged across 10 stadiums over the course of the month.

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Albart the teddy bear is the official mascot for Euro 2024.

Spain emerged as the UEFA European Football 2024 champion after a spectacular 2-1 victory over England at OlymPiastadion in Berlin, Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams scored for Spain in the final, Spain has become the first team to win four Euro titles. Previously. Spain has won the Euro title in 1964, 2008, and 2012. Germany, with three titles, are second in the list. In Furo 2024, the Spanish team have scored the most goals and won all seven matches.

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La Roja, as Spain’s national football team is popularly called, have now won three of the past five Euros.

Youngest Goalscorer In Euros History 

Meet Spain’s Lamine Yamal! At just 16 years-old, he’s the youngest EVER player to take part in the Euros and now he’s the youngest goalscorer foo The 16-year-old scored an incredible equaliser against France during the semi-final making him the youngest goalscorer in Euros history.

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Fun Fact

Lamine Yamal turned 17, the day before the final.

Did You Know?

  • Italy are the defending champions, having won the previous tournament which took place in 2021. 
  • The official name of the Euro trophy is the Henri Delaunay Cup.

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PM Modi Receives Russia’s Highest Civilian Honour

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Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’ award for exceptional services in promoting the relationship between the two countries. PM Nardendra Modi is the first Indian leader to get this award. After receiving the award in a special ceremony in St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, PM Narendra Modi wrote on social media platform X that he is “Honoured to receive the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. I dedicate it to the people of India”.

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What is Russia’s Highest Civilian Award?

‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle is the highest civilian honour of Russia. It was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia.

The badge of the order is a golden cross with blue enamel, featuring a crucified Saint Andrew the Apostle. It is adorned with a double-headed eagle and a ribbon inscribed with “FOR FAITH AND LOYALTY”.

The honour is bestowed upon distinguished leaders in government, military, science, culture, and the economy for exceptional contributions to Russia’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty It can also be awarded to foreign heads of state for “outstanding service” to Russia.

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Nalanda University Inaugurated New Campus In Bihar

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The newly inaugurated campus is spread over about 455 acres and is very close to the ancient ruins of Nalanda University. The contemporary university commenced operations in 2014 at a provisional site with an initial cohort of 14 students, and construction began in 2017. The new campus is a Net Zero Green Campus, designed to be self-sustaining with solar power installations, domestic and drinking water treatment facilities, a water recycling plant for reusing wastewater. 100 acres of water bodies, and numerous other eco-friendly amenities.

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Understanding the Importance of Nalanda University

Nalanda University, a Buddhist monastic university, was founded in 427 CF by emperor Kumaragupta and is considered to be the world’s first residential university.

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It was a well known learning centre and thousands of students from around the world studied different subjects like science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.

Nalanda University was established 500 years before Oxford University and Europe’s oldest university, Bologna. It was also home to around nine million books.

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In the 1190g, the university was destroyed by a troop of invaders led by Turko-Afghan military general Bakhtiyar Khilji. The campus was so vast that the fire set on by the attackers is said to have burned for three months!

The archaeological remains of Nalanda are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Elavenil Valarivan: The Shooting Star of India

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Elavenil Valarivan is a young and talented Indian shooter who has been making waves in the shooting range with her impressive performances. With a string of records and medals to her name, Valarivan is fast becoming a household name in India and beyond. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the life and achievements of this promising young athlete.

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Born on August 28, 2001, in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, Elavenil Valarivan began her shooting journey at the age of 12. She was introduced to the sport by her father, who noticed her interest in shooting during a summer camp. Valarivan’s talent and dedication quickly earned her a spot in the Indian national team.

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Records and Medals:

Elavenil Valarivan has an impressive record in shooting events. Some of her notable achievements include:

  • Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 10m air rifle event
  • World record score of 253.7 in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Gold medal at the 2021 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi
  • Silver medal at the 2021 ISSF Junior World Cup in Lima, Peru

Elavenil Valarivan has represented India at several international events, including the Olympics, World Cup, and Junior World Cup. Her performances have earned her recognition and accolades from the shooting community worldwide.

Elavenil Valarivan has received several awards and recognition for her achievements, including the Arjuna Award (2021) and the Tamil Nadu government’s Kalaimamani Award (2021).

Elavenil Valarivan is a talented and dedicated shooter who is destined for greatness. With her impressive records and medals, she is inspiring a new generation of shooters in India. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young sensation of Indian shooting!

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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar: The Shooting Sensation of India

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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is a young and talented Indian shooter who has been making headlines with his impressive performances in the shooting range. With a string of records and medals to his name, Tomar is fast becoming a household name in India and beyond. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the life and achievements of this promising young athlete.

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Born on May 3, 2001, in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar comes from a family of shooters. His father, Pratap Singh Tomar, is a retired army officer and a shooting enthusiast who introduced Aishwary to the sport at a young age. Tomar began training at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy and quickly showed promise in the sport.

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Records and Medals:

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has an impressive record in shooting events. Some of his notable achievements include:

  • Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event
  • World record score of 462.5 in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Gold medal at the 2021 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi
  • Silver medal at the 2021 ISSF Junior World Cup in Lima, Peru

Tomar has represented India at several international events, including the Olympics, World Cup, and Junior World Cup. His performances have earned him recognition and accolades from the shooting community worldwide.

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has received several awards and recognition for his achievements, including the Arjuna Award (2021) and the Madhya Pradesh government’s Vikram Award (2021).

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is a talented and dedicated shooter who is destined for greatness. With his impressive records and medals, he is inspiring a new generation of shooters in India. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young sensation of Indian shooting!

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