Sarbartho Mani, a nine-year-old from Kolkata, has once again proven his growing international chess stature by winning the bronze medal in the Under-10 open category at the World Cadet Chess Championship, which was recently held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This latest win adds to Mani's already outstanding track record. In July of this year, he won gold in the same age category in the World Cadet Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia. His back-to-back podium finishes underline his consistency and potential on the world stage. Mani began the tournament in Almaty on a high note, winning his first six g
India delivered a historic performance in the World Para Athletics Championships, finishing with 22 medals, the most ever, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian contingent won 6 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze medals, exceeding their previous best haul of 17 in Kobe, Japan, in 2024, when they earned 6 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze. In this 12th edition of the championships, India fields a 73-member team consisting of 54 men and 19 women. The global tournament attracted nearly 2,000 para-athletes from 104 countries, making it one of the largest gatherings in the competition's his
Namibia and Zimbabwe have officially confirmed their spots in the 20-team ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. Their qualification was secured as both teams advanced to the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Harare, where they finished undefeated in their respective groups. Namibia, representing Group A, stormed to a 63-run victory over Tanzania in the semifinals. JJ Smit, unbeaten on 61, and skipper Gerhard Erasmus, who scored 55, steadied the innings and recovered from an early setback of 44 for one. Their 88-run partnership prove
Jiya Rai, a 17-year-old para-swimmer from Mumbai, made history as the first female para-athlete to swim solo across the Catalina Channel in the United States. The teenager, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, finished the 34-kilometre length in 15 hours, one minute, and 43 seconds. She began her swim from Catalina Island shortly after midnight on September 25 and arrived on the California shore near San Pedro on September 26, 2025. Jiya, the daughter of Indian Navy commander Madan Rai, dedicated her achievement to increasing awareness about autism. Her accomplishment adds to a remarkable lis
India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the inaugural Women's Blind T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 23, 2025. The tournament represents a historic moment in international cricket, showcasing inclusive sports on a global stage. Teams from India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Nepal, Pakistan, and the United States will compete in this landmark championship. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is organising the event in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Cricket Association for the Visually Handicapped. Matches will begin in India, with New Delhi host
Abhishek Sharma has made cricket history by earning the highest-ever rating points in men's T20I batting rankings. Following a brilliant Asia Cup 2025 campaign in which he scored 314 runs in seven matches and was awarded Player of the Tournament, the left-handed opener set a record of 931 rating points, exceeding all previous benchmarks in the format. Since his debut in 2024, Abhishek has been one of the most dominant players in international cricket. In just 15 months, he has scored 849 runs with a strike rate close to 200. His two centuries, combined with continuous match-winning perform
The Birsa Munda Stadium in Morabadi hosted the National Open Athletics Championships 2025, which featured high-intensity action, records, and setbacks. Sprinter Manikanta Hoblidhar delivered a memorable performance by winning the men's 100m gold in 10.19 seconds. The timing stands as the second fastest ever by an Indian and beats his own meet record from two years ago. Earlier in the semifinals, Manikanta equalled his previous mark of 10.23, showing incredible consistency. The 24-year-old athlete missed Animesh Kujur's national record by just 0.01 seconds. Reflecting on his race, he con
Anushka Thokur made another outstanding performance by winning her second gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi. She won the women's 50-metre rifle three-position final at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range by 6.1 points over Anastasiia Sorokina. The 18-year-old, who trains at the Gun For Glory Academy in Chennai, kept her cool by leading from the start of the 45-shot final, finishing with a score of 461.0. Previously, she dominated the qualification with 584. This win, combined with her prone rifle gold on the first day, solidified her status as one of the championship'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's cricket team for their thrilling Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan. He linked the sporting accomplishment to recent national achievements by posting on X, "#OperationSindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same: India wins! Congratulations to our Cricketers." His remarks drew wide attention, connecting India's win on the field to the spirit of resilience and determination. India won the title with a five-wicket win in the final, which was played in Dubai under intense pressure. The match shifted considerably, with both teams exchanging mome
Shailesh Kumar won India's first gold medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, which were held at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Shailesh, who hails from Bihar, began his journey in modest farm fields, where he trained jumping over ropes and landing on hard ground. Despite having a physical impairment in his right leg from childhood polio, he persevered through years of improvisation and dedication. A year after nearly losing out on a medal in Paris, Shailesh returned with fresh drive and set a new competition record in New Delhi. India also won bronze in the same event