Kush Maini has etched his name in motorsport history, becoming the first and only Indian to win an FIA Constructors’ World Championship in the world of Junior Formula racing. Driving for the Invicta Racing Team, Kush played a pivotal role in securing the coveted F2 Constructors’ Championship, a landmark achievement for Indian motorsport. This triumph caps off an exceptional season for Maini, who had earlier made headlines as the first Indian to secure an F2 pole position. Overcoming the ups and downs of the championship, he contributed significantly to Invicta's victory over Campos Rac
Mumtaz Khan stole the show with a stunning four-goal performance, while Kanika Siwach and Deepika each netted hat-tricks to lead defending champions India to a dominant 13-1 victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of the Women's Junior Asia Cup on Sunday. Relentless Attack from the Start India’s dominance was clear from the very beginning. Deepika opened the scoring with a penalty corner conversion in the 7th minute, giving India an early lead. Manisha and Kanika followed up with goals, pushing India to a 3-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Bangladesh's only response came
In a jaw-dropping display of talent and determination, Aarit Kapil, a 9-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has become the youngest Indian ever to defeat a Grandmaster. He achieved this incredible milestone by beating 66-year-old Raset Ziatdinov from the United States during the ninth round of the KIIT International Open Tournament. At just 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days, Aarit now ranks as the third-youngest player in the world to conquer a Grandmaster under classical time control. The only players younger than him to achieve this feat are: Ashwath Kaushik (8 years, 6 months) - An Indi
The 2024 World Cadet Chess Championship ended with a thrilling finale, celebrating exceptional young talent from across the globe. Over €20,000 in prizes, including ChessBase 17 software and DGT Pegasus chess sets, were awarded at a grand closing ceremony. The event also featured the first World Cadet Problem Solving Competition, with winners receiving trophies and chess books. Six new World Age Group Champions were crowned, marking a key moment in their chess journeys. Tournament Director IO/GM Roberto Mogranzini thanked supporters, and FIDE Delegate Solakoglu, Ozgur officially close
Lakshya Sen secured his first-ever Syed Modi International badminton title with a commanding win over Singapore’s Jia Teh, finishing 21-6, 21-7 in just 31 minutes. Right from the start, Lakshya was in control. He stormed to an 8-0 lead, leaving Jia Teh struggling to catch up. With sharp attacks and consistent play, Lakshya made it tough for his opponent to find any rhythm. By the break in the first game, Lakshya had a solid 11-4 lead and didn’t look back, wrapping it up 21-6 in just 12 minutes. The second game wasn’t much different. Lakshya took charge early, racing to an 11-1 lea
Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's fourth-innings tally of 1625 runs by scoring an unbeaten 23 off 15 balls during England's victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch on Sunday. England’s star batter Joe Root set a new milestone on Sunday, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most fourth-innings runs in Test cricket. Root's unbeaten 23 during England’s chase against New Zealand in Christchurch took his fourth-innings total to 1630 runs, overtaking Tendulkar’s 1625. Root achieved the feat in just 49 innings, compared to Tendulkar’s 60. Alastair Cook (1
Indian challenger D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China settled for a draw in Game 6 on Sunday. This marks their third consecutive draw, keeping the score tied at 3-3. The closely contested match continues as both players fight to gain an edge in the championship. D. Gukesh doesn’t believe in numerology—he trusts making the right moves. On Sunday, he rejected a draw through a threefold repetition on move 26, sparking concerns about taking unnecessary risks. However, 20 moves later, he secured a draw, silencing critics. Some may credit the thread on his wrist for hi
England kicked off their three-match Test series in New Zealand with a commanding eight-wicket victory in Christchurch on Sunday, setting multiple records along the way. Chasing 104, England achieved the fastest 100-plus run chase in Test history, reaching the target in just 12.4 overs at an incredible run rate of 8.21. This broke New Zealand’s 2017 record of chasing 109 in 18.4 overs against Pakistan at the same venue. England also surpassed the West Indies’ record of a 6.82 run rate during a similar chase against India in 1983. Earlier, New Zealand, starting day four at 155/6, wer
Eleven cyclists from Venugram Cycling Club achieved an extraordinary record of a staggering 1500 km in just 10 days starting from November 15. They embarked on an epic journey, pedaling from the streets of Belagavi, stretching all their way to the Rann of Kutch. Cyclist Ramesh Govekar achieved this milestone on a single-gear cycle. The names of other cyclist who achieved this record are as follows: Jasminder Singh Khurana, Chanakya G, Abhinandan Hanji, Raj Chavan, Rohan Hargude, Dhiraj Bhate, Manoj Gaonkar, Raju Nayak, Mahesh Chougule, and Sachin Astekar. All the participants p
In November 2022, FIFA announced the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund. Now, FIFA is taking it further by investing USD 50 million in social programs. This initiative is in collaboration with Qatar, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The fund aims to create positive social and developmental impacts worldwide. FIFA is working with these global organizations to make a difference beyond football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained the plan during an online meeting. The meeting also included WTO Director-G