The United Arab Emirates national snooker team secured the gold medal in the team competition at the 4th Gulf Games being held in Doha, Qatar. The UAE side defeated hosts Qatar in the final to finish at the top of the standings and add another major achievement to the country’s sporting record. The gold medal-winning UAE squad featured Mohammed Shehab, Khaled Al Kamali, and Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. The trio produced a strong performance throughout the tournament before overcoming the Qatari team in the decisive encounter. Qatar finished with the silver medal following the closely contested
Indian badminton player Shriyanshi Valishetty secured a gold medal at the Mexico International Badminton Tournament, continuing her impressive rise on the international circuit. The young shuttler from Hyderabad delivered strong performances throughout the competition and emerged victorious in the women’s singles category. Valishetty’s triumph in Mexico adds another important achievement to Indian badminton’s growing success in international tournaments. Known for her aggressive style and quick court movement, the teenager has been regarded as one of India’s promising talents under
Sanju Samson created history for Chennai Super Kings by surpassing MS Dhoni’s long-standing franchise record for the most runs scored by a designated wicketkeeper in a single IPL season. The landmark came during Chennai’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson scored a quick 27 runs off just 13 deliveries, taking his season tally to 477 runs in 13 matches. In doing so, he overtook Dhoni’s previous record of 461 runs set during the 2013 IPL season. Samson has emerged as one of CSK’s standout performers this year, having already registered
KL Rahul created IPL history after surpassing AB de Villiers for the most 50-plus scores against the Rajasthan Royals during Delhi’s clash against RR at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahul achieved the milestone with a composed half-century during a crucial run chase, further cementing his reputation as one of the league’s most consistent batters. The innings showcased Rahul’s calm approach and ability to anchor the chase under pressure. His fifty helped Delhi maintain momentum while also placing him ahead of de Villiers in the all-time list for most 50-plus scores against the Rajasthan
Bodybuilder Ali Bilal secured a silver medal at the prestigious Petersburg Pro 2026 bodybuilding competition after delivering an impressive performance against international competitors. Bilal finished runner-up in the event, continuing his rise in professional bodybuilding and strengthening his reputation on the global stage. The Petersburg Pro competition attracted participants from several countries and featured some of the top athletes in professional bodybuilding. Bilal’s performance received praise for his stage presence, conditioning, and physique presentation throughout the conte
Fourteen-year-old Mohammad Yasser from Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir has scripted history by winning a gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Yasser became the first boxer from Jammu and Kashmir to win gold at the prestigious continental event after defeating a boxer from host nation Uzbekistan in the final. The young athlete’s achievement has drawn widespread praise across the Union Territory. During the championship campaign, Yasser defeated opponents from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Iran before clinching the title match by
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner created history at the Italian Open after recording his 32nd consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory, surpassing a long-standing record previously held by Novak Djokovic. Sinner achieved the milestone with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Andrey Rublev to advance to the semi-finals in Rome. The Italian star has been in remarkable form throughout the 2026 season, winning several major Masters 1000 tournaments and strengthening his position at the top of world tennis. His latest triumph in Rome further cemented his status as one of the sport’s dominant players and
Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar by winning a bronze medal and adding to India’s growing success in the sport. Competing in the women’s 53kg category, Yadav showcased consistency and strength against some of Asia’s top lifters. According to reports, the Indian athlete secured a silver medal in the snatch section before claiming an overall bronze medal with a combined lift of 194 kg. Her performance made her one of India’s standout athletes at the continental championship and contin
India scripted history at the 10th Sanda World Cup in Macau by securing a landmark gold medal, marking one of the country’s finest achievements in international combat sports. The victory highlighted India’s growing presence in wushu and sanda competitions, where athletes have increasingly delivered strong performances against established Asian powerhouses. The tournament brought together elite fighters from several countries, with competitors battling across multiple weight categories. India’s gold medal performance demonstrated technical excellence, discipline and tactical strength
Indian batting star Virat Kohli achieved another historic milestone in T20 cricket by becoming the fastest batter in the world to score 14,000 runs in the format. Kohli surpassed the previous record held by Chris Gayle, reaching the landmark in just 409 innings compared to Gayle’s 423 innings. With the achievement, Kohli also became the first Indian cricketer and only the sixth player overall to cross the 14,000-run mark in T20 cricket. The record further strengthens his reputation as one of the most consistent performers in the shortest format of the game. Cricket fans and analysts wide