The participants for the 2022 Supercopa do Brasil have been revealed, with Atlético Mineiro and Flamengo vying for the title. Galo qualified for the 2021 Brasileiro after winning both the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileiro, while Flamengo was handed the slot after coming second in the Brasileiro.
Copa do Brasil 2022
The Copa do Brasil football tournament is in its 34th year. It will take place between February 23 and October 19, 2022. A total of 92 teams compete in the competition, all of which qualified by competing in their respective state finals.
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The champions of the Copa do Brasil in 2022 will advance to the Copa Libertadores group stage in 2023 and the Supercopa do Brasil in 2023.
About the Match
The match is set for February 20th, and the CBF is already planning a public showcase and is on the verge of moving the game out of Brazil.
According to Itatiaia radio, the CBF attempted to bring the match to the United States, specifically Orlando, where there is a huge Brazilian community. According to the Minas Gerais board, both clubs rejected the offer and instead chose to hold the match on national land to make logistics easier.
The game is expected to be held in the Mané Garrincha in Brasilia, as it has been in recent years, however, no formal announcement has been made. The payout, which has yet to be determined, is expected to be R$5 million ($870,000) for the winning team and R$2 million ($350,000) for the runner-up.
In recent years, the electric vehicles (EVs) market has grown at an exponential rate, including in India. Some of the most notable examples include the recently upgraded Nexon EV and the recently introduced Tata Tigor EV.
Even luxury brands like Audi have sold out of their first batch of e-Tron electric vehicles. The worldwide vehicle industry has seen an indisputable movement toward Electric Vehicles, or EVs, with sales expected to increase by 70% by 2021.
The Indian market is not immune to this trend, and the number of new electric automobiles in India in 2021 has increased to a remarkable extent.
Keep reading to learn about the much-anticipated 2022 Indian EV debuts.
1. EVs by Hyundai- Hyundai Kona Electricfacelift–
The Kona will get a mid-life update next year. The updated Kona, like its predecessor, will be assembled in India.
The most noticeable physical change is in the front, where the Kona EV facelift removes the grille panel and receives a sharper appearance thanks to a reprofiled bumper and reworked LED headlights. Though there are new LED taillights and a new bumper at the back, the profile remains essentially unchanged.
The cabin layout hasn’t altered much, but new amenities including a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a new digital instrument cluster, and linked car technology have been included. Mechanically, the Kona Electric will keep its 39.2kWh battery and 136hp motor, giving it a 304 kilometre range. A 64kWh battery variant with a 204hp motor and a range of 483 kilometres is also available in Europe.
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2. Volvo XC40 Recharge –
The XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle in India, looks similar to its ICE-powered sister. It is powered by a 78kWh battery and two 204hp electric motors for a total output of 408hp and 660Nm. On the WLTP cycle, it has a range of over 400 kilometres, making it cheaper in the luxury EV market.
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3. Mercedes Benz EQS –
The EQS is an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and one of the quietest electric automobiles on the market. The sleek EQS, which is built on the EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) platform, has a drag coefficient of just 0.20. The EQS has a cab-forward design with a liftback-style tailgate that is steeply sloped. A black grille panel is flanked by a pair of angular headlights connected by a horizontal light bar, among other design elements. It also includes frameless doors and flush handles, which are similar to those found on the S-class.
A 107.8kWh battery powers a single 334 hp motor in the EQS 450 and two 523hp motors in the EQS 580. It can go 770 kilometres.
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4. Audi Q4 e-tron –
This will be Audi’s fourth electric vehicle to be released in India. The Q4 debuted in April of this year in two body styles: Standard and Sportback.
It will be constructed alongside Volkswagen’s ID.4 in Zwickau, Germany, rather than in an Audi factory, and will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. Q4’s design is incredibly outstanding, with a commanding stance from the bluff front end and prominent proportions. The floating centre console is a standout feature of the interior.
Both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive powertrain options are available for the Q4 e-Tron, with outputs ranging from 170 to 299 horsepower. Depending on the configuration, both models have a driving range of 341 to 497 kilometres.
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5. GMW ORA iQ –
The ORA iQ is another electric SUV that is currently being manufactured in China and will be available in India in December 2021. The debut date, however, may be pushed out to early 2022. This electric SUV would cost Rs. 20 lakh and will have a battery capacity of 46.57 kWh. The ORA iQ has a power output of 163 horsepower and a range of 150 kilometres.
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6. Renault Zoe –
In France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the Renault Zoe electric car is the best-selling EV. Renault debuted the Zoe at the 2020 Auto Show, and numerous test mules have been spotted on our roads since then. The Zoe EV is predicted to have a range of 200 kilometres and will be fueled by a 26 kWh battery that will drive a 45 hp electric motor. The Zoe is expected to cost between Rs. 7.00 and Rs. 9.00 lacs when it is released.
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These were some of the highly anticipated electric cars we expect to be coming and making a difference in India, also we do have Teslas and more EVs from Indian brands like Mahindra or TATA. Did we miss out something? Or want to add any suggestions? Do let us know in the comments down below!
The FIFA World Cup in 2022 is less than a year away, and the qualification rounds are nearing their conclusion. Next year’s event will be placed in Qatar from November 21 to December 18. This will be the tournament’s final edition with 32 participants since the FIFA World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams starting in 2026.
During the international break, national teams from all around the world competed in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on their respective continents. Several teams have already qualified for the championships, including Qatar, which qualified as the host nation automatically. Except for Qatar, only teams from Europe and South America have qualified thus far. This is owing to the pandemic’s varied speed of qualifying.
However, as the days pass, additional teams will join the FIFA World Cup to fill the remaining seats. The following is a list of teams that have already confirmed their participation in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
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AFC: Qatar
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar will serve as the host nation. As a result, they were automatically qualified for the tournament. Qatar, on the other hand, took part in the AFC qualifications, which also served as AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Qatar qualified for the Asian Cup by winning Group E in the second round of qualifying, defeating nations such as Oman, India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
CONMEBOL: Brazil
Because of their outstanding performance, the Latin American giants were the first team from the region to secure a place in Qatar. The team will finish in the top four, ensuring direct qualification for the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying round. With 35 points, the Selecao currently leads the rankings after winning 11 of their 13 matches and drawing the other two. With seven goals and eight assists, Neymar is the team’s leading scorer.
Argentina
Argentina, another South American giant, has also qualified for the main competition after a goalless draw against Brazil. With 29 points, the Copa America champions are in second place behind Brazil and are one of only two teams yet to lose. Lionel Messi, the captain, has six goals to his name.
UEFA
European countries have already earned ten of the thirteen available seats. The qualification phase is finished, and the remaining three berths will be determined in a playoff round in March 2022. The remaining three berths will be fiercely contested, with 12 teams vying for the final three spots.
Serbia
Serbia surprised everyone by winning Group A after defeating Portugal in the qualifications’ final match. With a last-minute goal against Portugal, they now have 20 points, three more than the 2016 Euro champions. With eight goals, Aleksandar Mitrovic was the Serbian national team’s top scorer. In the last minutes of the match against Portugal, he scored the game-winning goal, ensuring Serbia’s qualification.
Spain
La Roja also qualified for the main competition by winning the European leg of the World Cup Qualifiers. They came up on top of Group B, which included teams like Sweden, Greece, Georgia, and Kosovo. They won six of their eight games, with Ferran Torres leading the way with four goals.
Switzerland
Switzerland surprised everyone by winning Group C and securing straight qualification over European Champions Italy. They finished first with 18 points, whereas Italy only managed 16. The Swiss won their encounter against Bulgaria 4-0 on the last matchday, while Italy drew their match against Northern Ireland. With four goals, Xherdan Shaqiri was the team’s leading scorer.
France
France, the reigning world champion, won Group D by a considerable margin. Les Bleus trounced Kazakhstan 8-0 in one of their most significant victories. With six goals, Antoine Griezmann was the leading scorer. Along with Kazakhstan, the alliance included Ukraine, Finland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Belgium
The Red Devils finished third in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning Group E by a wide margin. Wales, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Belarus were among the countries they left behind. Belgium ended with a total of 20 points after eight games. They had the most goals (five) thanks to Romelu Lukaku.
Denmark
The Danes were in fantastic form, winning Group F by a comfortable margin over Scotland, Israel, Austria, the Faroe Islands, and Moldova. With five goals, Andreas Olsen led the team. Only one of Denmark’s ten matches was lost, and that was against Scotland in the last round of fixtures.
Netherlands
The Netherlands will compete in Qatar after missing out on qualifying for the previous edition. The Oranje finished first in Group G with 23 points, just ahead of Turkey, which placed second with 21 points. The team qualified for the tournament after a 2-0 win over Norway on the last matchday. The Netherlands was headed by Memphis Depay, who scored 12 goals.
Croatia
Croatia, who reached the 2018 World Cup final after finishing first in Group H by a single point, will make their debut in Qatar. Croatia defeated Russia 1-0 in the final match of the group, determining the group champion. These two defeated Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta, among others. Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, and Mario Pasalic combined for three goals to lead Croatia in scoring.
England
The 2020 Euros runners-up were able to easily win Group I and book a spot in Qatar. Gareth Southgate’s side won eight of their ten games, including a convincing 10-0 win against San Marino to finish second in the qualifiers. Harry Kane was England’s top scorer in the qualifiers, with 12 goals.
Germany
Die Mannschaft has also qualified directly for the FIFA World Cup 2022. In Group J, North Macedonia, Romania, Armenia, Iceland, and Liechtenstein came in second and third, respectively. In one of the best qualification wins, Hansi Flick’s team defeated Liechtenstein 9-0. With five goals, Ilkay Gundogan, a midfielder, was Germany’s leading scorer.
FIFA today unveiled Ibha, an Asiatic lioness, as the Official Mascot for the event to commemorate the first anniversary of the tournament’s start. Ibha, a strong, lively, and lovely Asiatic lioness who represents “Nari Shakti,” or women’s power, wants to inspire and motivate women and girls through collaboration, resilience, generosity, and empowering others.
Ibha wishes to encourage girls in India and around the world to make the correct decisions and attain their full potential, in addition to the meaning of her name, which roughly translates to “one with good eyesight or judgment” in Khasi.
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Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, commented about the launch today:
“Ibha is a really exciting and inspiring character, one that young fans across India and around the world will have huge fun enjoying and interacting with in the lead-up to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India next year.
“2022 is on course to be a hugely significant year for women’s football, with future stars of the game set to showcase their skills in India – just nine months before the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Through the platform of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Ibha will play an important role in engaging with fans, as well as encouraging and inspiring more women and girls across India and beyond to take part and play the game.”
LOC Chairman Praful Patel stated: “The launch of the Official Mascot Ibha is yet another significant milestone achieved on the road to hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Ibha symbolizes courage and strength, which are core qualities of every woman, while also embodying the vibrance and visionary spirit of the tournament.
“Today also being International Day of the Girl Child, it is an appropriate occasion to reveal the mascot who will stand for a powerful and lively image that will inspire women to take new strides in not just football, but in other walks of life too.”
From October 11 to October 30, 2022, India will host the next edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
2022 Asian Games, the 19th edition has added Esports to its list of medaled sports along with Breakdancing, which was announced a few days ago.
The 39th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) was held in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, during the meeting they announced that breakdancing and esports were approved to be included in the 19th edition of Asian Games in 2022 in Hangzhou.
Esports was already introduced to Asian Games for the first time in Jakarta in 2018, but it was only a demonstration back then but this time it has become an official medaled event along with Breakdancing. Esports was also a medal sport at last year’s Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines.
“I hope that electronic sports will add value to the Asian Games –- and I am sure it will in the future, during the Asian Games 2022 and even beyond that,” the OCA’s Asian Games director, Haider Farman, said in a statement on Friday. Also according to the announcement by the authority, Esports will join as “intellectual titles” of the event alongside chess, and break dancing will be added as “dancesport.”
The authority will, later on, specify the other information including which video games are included, and how competitions will take place, which will be confirmed after further discussion.
Two years ago, five video games – League of Legends, Arena of Valor, Pro Evolution of Soccer 2018, StarCraft II, Hearthstone, and Clash Royale – were chosen for Jakarta. China won golds in LOL and Arena of Valor.
Breakdancing, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing were approved for the Paris 2024 Olympics earlier this month, as the Games strive forward to appeal to younger audiences.
