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11. Who won the bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024?
Abhishek Dhaka made a notable achievement by securing a bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 held in Tirana, Albania. He demonstrated impressive skills, defeating Ukraine's Mykyta Abramov 3-0 in the bronze medal match. Abhishek shared the bronze with Ebrahim Mahdi Khari, while Bashir Magomedov from Azerbaijan took the gold and Ruslan Asif Abdullayev secured the silver. This victory highlights Abhishek's potential in the wrestling arena.
12. On which date is International Animation Day celebrated annually?
International Animation Day (IAD) is commemorated annually on October 28 to honour the origins and influence of animation. This date marks the anniversary of Émile Reynaud's pioneering public projection of animated images, Théâtre Optique, in Paris on October 28, 1892. Established by ASIFA in 2002, IAD celebrates animation as a significant artistic and cultural medium, recognizing its diversity of techniques and universal appeal. The day is observed globally, appreciating animation's power to transcend language and cultural boundaries, and its impact on various media platforms.
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