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Q: What were the major international sports events held in 2018?
A: The 2018 Commonwealth Games took place in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to 15, featuring 71 nations and territories. India won 66 medals including 26 gold medals. The 2018 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Russia from June 14 to July 15, with France winning the championship. The 2018 Asian Games were held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, where India achieved its best-ever performance with 69 medals.
Q: Which Indian athletes performed exceptionally in 2018 sports events? 
A: Neeraj Chopra won gold in javelin throw at both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, setting new national records. PV Sindhu won silver at the Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Asian Games in badminton. Mary Kom won her sixth world championship gold medal in boxing. Hima Das became the first Indian woman to win gold in track events at World U20 Championships.
Q: What were the significant developments in Indian sports administration in 2018?
A: The Sports Authority of India launched the Khelo India School Games to identify young talent. BCCI introduced the player\“s association for domestic cricketers. The government approved the National Sports Development Code to bring transparency in sports administration. Several states announced new sports policies with increased budget allocations. |
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