Weekly Current Affairs (15th February to 21st February 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs (15th February to 21st February 2026)

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Category : Sports Published on: February 22 2026

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  • Zimbabwe national cricket team defeated Australia national cricket team by 23 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, creating a major upset. Zimbabwe remained unbeaten and second in Group B standings.
  • Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana 2.5–1.5 to win the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship.
  • Johannes Klæbo won his ninth Winter Olympic medal as Norway claimed gold in the men’s 4×7.5 km relay.
  • Cricket star Smriti Mandhana won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her role in India’s World Cup success.
  • The International Paralympic Committee has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under national flags at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, reversing earlier restrictions.
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