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2025 World Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu Lifts 199kg, Wins Silver and Breaks National Records
Competing in Førde, Norway, Mirabai Chanu lifts 84kg in snatch and a national record 115kg in clean & jerk to claim silver in the women’s...
Oct 4, 20252 min read


World Para Athletics 2025: Nishad Kumar Wins Gold with Asian Record, India Hits 15 Medals
As the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 conclude on October 5 at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Team India celebrates a...
Oct 4, 20254 min read


India Win 7th SAFF U-17 Championship Title After Beating Bangladesh 4-1 in Penalty Shootout
India edge past Bangladesh in a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time at the Racecourse International...
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Shailesh Kumar Wins Gold at World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Biha r’s Shailesh Kumar creates history in Men’s High Jump T63/42 category, receives ₹75 lakh reward from CM Nitish Kumar under State...
Sep 28, 20251 min read


ISSF Junior World Cup 2025: India Claims Gold and Silver in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, Italy Wins Double Gold in Skeet
India secures a 1-2 finish in 10m air pistol mixed team event, while Italy dominates skeet finals with gold medals in both men’s and...
Sep 28, 20253 min read


ICC Suspends USA Cricket Membership Over Governance Failures
Des pite being an ICC Associate Member since 1965 and reaching the Super 8 in the 2024 T20 World Cup, USA Cricket now faces suspension...
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Marium Fatima: Bihar’s First Woman FIDE Master
Muzaffarpur’s chess prodigy, Marium Fatima, has scripted history by becoming Bihar’s first-ever Woman FIDE Master (WFM), a prestigious...
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Jalgaon Hosts 38th National Under-11 Chess Championship
The 38th National Under-11 Chess Championship kicked off in Jalgaon, drawing over 550 budding chess players from across India. Inaugurated by Union Minister Raksha Khadse, the tournament features top FIDE-rated youngsters competing across 11 rounds in the Swiss League format, with a prize pool of ₹8 lakh and national recognition at stake.
Aug 3, 20253 min read


WTT Star Contender Brazil 2025: Indian Table Tennis Stars Set to Compete
The WTT Star Contender Brazil 2025 begins today at the Rafain Convention Center in Foz do Iguaçu. Top Indian players like Manika Batra, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar will compete across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Check out the full Indian squad and event details.
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Divya Deshmukh: First Indian Woman to Win the FIDE Women’s World Cup
At just 19, Divya Deshmukh has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Her triumph over Koneru Humpy in the final not only earned her global recognition but also the Grandmaster title — making her a symbol of India’s rising chess dominance.
Jul 30, 20252 min read


National Sports Governance Bill 2025
Nearly a decade ago, the Supreme Court of India was hearing recommendations made by a panel led by Justice R M Lodha . This panel had...
Jul 26, 20256 min read


Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 Following Cardiac Arrest
Hulk Hogan, the legendary face of professional wrestling and global pop culture icon, has died at 71 following cardiac arrest. From headlining WrestleMania to starring in Hollywood and turning heel with the NWO, Hogan redefined sports entertainment. Here's a comprehensive look at his life, career, controversies, and legacy.
Jul 25, 20254 min read


England Bounce Back After Rishabh Pant’s Brave 54 in 4th Test
England made a strong comeback on Day 2 of the 4th Test against India at Old Trafford, reaching 225/2 in reply to India’s 358. Rishabh Pant scored a brave 54 despite injury, while Ben Stokes picked up a memorable five-wicket haul.
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Divya Deshmukh Creates History: First Indian to Reach FIDE Women’s World Cup Final
India’s 19-year-old chess star Divya Deshmukh has made history by entering the FIDE Women’s World Cup Final—becoming the first Indian ever to do so. She defeated former world champion Tan Zhongyi in the semifinal and secured a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, along with her first Grandmaster norm.
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Oriental Cup 2025 Begins in Delhi with 36 Teams at Ambedkar Stadium
The third edition of the Oriental Cup begins at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, featuring 36 school teams—24 boys’ and 12 girls’. With qualifier and league rounds leading to the finals on July 29, the tournament promises top-tier school football, community spirit, and rising talent in grassroots sports.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Koneru Humpy: First-ever Indian to reach FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals
Koneru Humpy became the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals after defeating China’s Yuxin Song. Alongside Harika Dronavalli and R. Vaishali, India is guaranteed a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. The intense quarterfinals continue with tiebreaks between Harika and Divya Deshmukh scheduled for July 21.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup: India Becomes First Nation With Four Quarterfinalists
India became the first nation to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 with four players: Koneru Humpy, R Vaishali, D Harika, and Divya Deshmukh. Their stunning wins against top-seeded players mark a turning point in women’s chess. As they now battle for semifinal spots and a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, the spotlight is firmly on India's rising dominance.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


India ranks 7th at 66th International Mathematical Olympiad
India delivered a record-breaking performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, held in Australia, clinching three gold medals and finishing 7th globally with its highest-ever score of 193. The team of six young math prodigies—all medalists—highlights India's growing dominance in international mathematics competitions.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


International Chess Day 2025
Celebrated on July 20, International Chess Day honors the founding of FIDE in 1924 and the timeless appeal of chess as a tool for education, inclusion, and global unity. In 2025, the theme “Every Move Counts” highlights the life lessons the game teaches—on and off the board. Explore how this ancient game connects generations and nations, and why it’s more relevant than ever.
Jul 20, 20252 min read


England to Host 2027, 2029 & 2031 WTC Finals
At its annual meeting in Singapore, the ICC confirmed England as the host for the next three ICC World Test Championship finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. After successfully hosting the 2021, 2023, and 2025 finals, the ECB has been awarded hosting rights once again. The 2025 final at Lord’s attracted over 109,000 attendees and 225 million digital views, reinforcing England’s cricketing stature. Meanwhile, the ICC also shared updates on its support for displaced Afghan women cri
Jul 20, 20253 min read
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