Important Days
International Day of Cooperatives 2026
Observed Date: July 4, 2026 (First Saturday of July)
Observing Organisation: United Nations / Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC)
Objective: To raise global awareness about the contributions of cooperatives to economic and social development, promote the cooperative business model based on shared ownership and democratic decision-making, and strengthen collaboration between the United Nations and the international cooperative movement to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Theme: “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World!”
Sports
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Youngest India Debutant
Why in News: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest cricketer in history to represent India in any international format at just 15 years and 99 days old during his T20I debut against England.
Key Highlights
- The Milestone Venue: Achieved at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 4, 2026, where he received his official India T20I cap.
- Breaking the Master’s Record: Shattered Sachin Tendulkar’s three-decade-old record, who had made his international Test debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days.
- Global T20I Standing: Became the youngest men’s T20I debutant among full ICC member nations, surpassing Ireland’s Joshua Little (who debuted at 16 years and 309 days).
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