Weekly Current Affairs (11th January to 17th January 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs (11th January to 17th January 2026)

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Category : Sports Published on: January 18 2026

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  • Asian Games gold medallist and national record-holder Jinson Johnson has announced his retirement from competitive athletics.
  • Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to score 28,000 international runs across formats, achieving the milestone in his 624th innings.
  • Bangladesh Cricket Board declined ICC’s request and reiterated its decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns.
  • Indian mountaineer Aritra Roy successfully summited Mount Aconcagua (6,967.15 m), the highest peak outside Asia, as part of his Seven Summits mission.
  • Australia women’s team captain Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
  • Sydney-based amateur Jordan Smith won A$1 million after defeating top professionals to clinch the ‘One Point Slam’ tournament ahead of the Australian Open.
  • South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December 2025 for her record-breaking performances against Ireland.
  • Australian bowler Mitchell Starc was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2025 for his outstanding performance in the Ashes series.
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