Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse produced a pivotal performance at the Indian Athletics Series in Ludhiana, breaking his own record in the men’s 110m hurdles and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. The 24-year-old clocked 13.27 seconds at Guru Nanak Stadium, surpassing the Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 13.39 seconds, improving on his previous national record of 13.41 seconds. The result came just weeks after Shirse appeared to have missed out on qualification following timings of 13.67 and 13.50 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. The Athletics Federation of India later
India opened their Women’s T20 World Cup with a stunning 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham, continuing their unbeaten World Cup record against their archrivals. Chasing 171 for victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 as Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning spell, claiming 5-10 and becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals with 166 wickets. Young spinner Shree Charani had impressive figures of 3-21. Pakistan began their chase strongly before India tightened during the middle overs, regaining control. Muneeba scored 4
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker will spearhead India’s shooting contingent for the upcoming Asian Games after being selected for both the women’s 10m air pistol and 25m sports pistol events. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) opted to include several multi-event specialists in the squad due to the organisers capping participation at 30 athletes, including 15 men and 15 women. Despite finishing seventh in the women’s 10m air pistol trials, Manu secured selection based on her international credentials, including her Olympic bronze medal in the event. Esha Singh was also selec
Indian wrestler Mansi Ahlawat clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 59kg category at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Tirana, Albania, delivering a strong performance at the international stage. Mansi defeated Canada’s Laurence Beauregard 5-0 in the medal bout on Wednesday night, earning her a podium position. Japan’s Risainjo won the gold medal in the category, while Mongolia’s Tserenchimed Sukhee claimed silver. Germany’s Elena Heike Brugger shared the bronze medal alongside Mansi. This marked an important achievement for her at one of the sport’s biggest inter
Indian athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse delivered impressive performances at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Panchkula, winning gold medals in their respective hurdle events and boosting their chances to participate in the Paris Olympics through world rankings. Jyothi Yarraji clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles after clocking 13.06 seconds, continuing her strong run in national athletics competitions. In the men’s 110m hurdles event, Tejas Shirse secured gold with a timing of 13.54 seconds. Both athletes are currently among India’
India delivered a commanding performance at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026, finishing first on the podium with an extraordinary 114 medals, including 102 gold medals, as the event concluded in Ahmedabad. The dominant display underlined India’s strong global position in Yogasana, marking a major milestone for the sport on the international stage. Hosts India completely outclassed the competition at the five-day championship held at the EKA Arena. Japan finished second with three gold, three silver, and five bronze medals; Argentina clinched third place owing to the outst
Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player ever selected for the Indian cricket team after being named in upcoming tours of Ireland and England, as well as the 2026 Asian Games. In doing so, the Bihar-born batsman broke a 36-year-old record held by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who made his India debut at the age of 16 in 1989. Sooryavanshi earned national selection following a historic IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals, where he emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest stars. The young left-hander swept the major post-season hono
Kolkata athlete Shivani Agarwalla returned home with a gold and silver medal after a successful campaign at the World Kettlebell Sport Federation (WKSF) World Championship 2026 held in Chişinău, Republic of Moldova. Representing India at the championship from June 4 to 7, Agarwalla secured her seventh world championship gold medal in the sport. Competing in the 12-minute military snatch event, Agarwalla completed 222 repetitions with a 16kg kettlebell to win gold in the Masters category. Her performance also earned her a silver medal in the open category. After her return to Kolkata,
India’s Ritu Mondal from West Bengal’s Hooghly district emerged as the biggest star of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships after winning two gold medals in Ahmedabad, strengthening India’s dominance in the globally expanding sport. The 20-year-old became the first athlete to secure two gold medals at the championship. Coming from a modest background, Ritu is the daughter of a mason and has pursued Yogasana despite financial difficulties. She credited her family’s unwavering support for her to continue training through years of challenges and sacrifice. Her parents and elder
Indian athletes delivered strong performances at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026, securing multiple medals across various track and field events at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Taiwan. The competition witnessed several outstanding performances from the Indian contingent, highlighting the country’s growth in athletics. One of the biggest highlights was Shaili Singh, who clinched gold in the women’s long jump with a 6.24m leap. India showcased a remarkable performance in the relay events, with the women's 4x100m relay team clinching the gold medal by finishing in