India’s Anahat Singh defeated Egypt’s Nour ElSherbini 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, California, on Wednesday, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Gold event. ElSherbini, an eight-time world champion and former world number one, was the top seed in the women’s draw. Singh’s straight-games win sent the Egyptian out of the tournament and gave the Indian one of the biggest victories of her professional career. Singh maintained her advantage throughout the match, taking each game by three points or
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won gold in the men’s shot put F46 at the 2026 Asian Para Games, leading an all-Indian podium with a record-breaking throw. Khilari secured victory with a distance of 15.87 metres on his sixth and final attempt, surpassing the previous Asian Para Games record of 15.67 metres. The result also allowed him to defend the title he won at the previous edition in China. Mohammed Yasser claimed silver with a throw of 15.06 metres, while Parveen took bronze with 14.94 metres. India therefore secured all three medals in the event. Khilari previously won silver in the
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula One season after winning the rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on October 4. The Red Bull driver finished ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis Hamilton took third place for Ferrari. Heavy rain delayed the start at Sepang International Circuit, leaving standing water on parts of the track. The race eventually began in slippery conditions, with drivers using intermediate tyres before switching to slicks as the surface dried. Verstappen started from pole position but lost places to Antonelli and Georg
Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, the Princess of Asturias Foundation announced on June 3. The jury recognised the Argentine footballer’s outstanding career and his continued charitable work promoting access to education and healthcare for disadvantaged children. The award is one of Spain’s prominent honours, recognising achievements across sports, science, culture and other fields. Messi’s selection adds to a career spanning more than two decades at the highest level of professional football. The forward won numerous domestic and
Uzbekistan and Egypt secured their first victories at the 2026 IHF Women’s Under-16 World Championship in Morocco, defeating Mexico and Switzerland after losing their opening matches. Uzbekistan beat Mexico 40–30 in Group C after establishing a 21–17 lead at half-time. The team had previously lost 41–38 to Tunisia, making the victory important for its position in the group. Goalkeeper Rukhshona Mansurova made nine saves after entering in the second half, recording a saving efficiency of 69 per cent. Her performance helped Uzbekistan maintain its advantage as Mexico struggled to
India began their women’s T20I series against Zimbabwe with a four-wicket victory in Raipur on October 16, recovering from a difficult start to chase down a target of 115. Zimbabwe finished their innings at 114 for five after being put in to bat at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Sharn Myers scored an unbeaten 43, while Kelis Ndhlovu contributed 42. India’s bowlers kept the scoring in check, with Nandni Sharma taking two wickets. India’s chase quickly came under pressure. Nyasha Gwanzura’s bowling helped Zimbabwe reduce the hosts to 19 for four, leaving the
More lost 13-12 to Karumidze in a closely contested bout. The Indian had mounted a comeback to take a 12-9 lead in the second period, but Karumidze fought back to claim the gold medal. The contest remained tight until the closing seconds, when a late step-out decision helped settle the result. India challenged the call, but the challenge was unsuccessful. The silver marked a milestone for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling. More became the first Indian to reach a Greco-Roman final at the U23 World Championships, adding to bronze medals he won at the 2024 and 2025 editions. His route to the
India's women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the quarter-finals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament after defeating fifth-seeded Indonesians Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum on Thursday. The Indian duo secured a 21-16, 21-17 victory in 45 minutes in Odense, Denmark. The win followed their maiden bronze medal at the World Championships in New Delhi in August, adding to a strong season for the partnership. Treesa and Gayatri maintained their advantage across both games to close out the contest without needing a decider. The result ke
Hann Reserve will host the inaugural Junior PGA Championships Philippines from December 7 to 9, 2026, at Dragons Landing Golf Course in New Clark City, Tarlac. The tournament is being organised in partnership with the PGA of America. The competition is open to eligible junior golfers from across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The event will use a 36-hole stroke-play format, with a field limited to 80 players. The announced allocation comprises 40 local and 40 international participants. The winning boy and girl champions will receive exemptions to compete in the glo
VML MENA won 16 awards at the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 2026, including four Grand Prix, five Gold, three Silver and four Bronze. The awards were announced on October 8, with VML Riyadh securing all four Grand Prix. VML Riyadh’s Speak My Language, created for telecommunications company stc, won the Audio and Radio Technology Grand Prix. Seat With a View, developed for airline flynas, received the Digital Craft Grand Prix. The office also won the Social and Creator Real-Time Response Grand Prix for Never Cover Your Mouth, created for confectionery brand Mentos. It