India delivered a stellar performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi, with multiple podium finishes across events. Leading the charge was Sumit Antil, who clinched gold in the men’s javelin throw with an impressive 69.25 metres. Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91 metres, while Poonam Ram took bronze at 49.48 metres. India dominated track events, especially in the men’s 400m T13, where Subodh Bhatt won gold in 51.88 seconds, followed by Priyanshu Kaushik and Avnil Kumar. In the T46/T47 category, Bhavikkumar Din Bharwad and Jasbeersecured gold and silver
India delivered an impressive performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, finishing with a total of five medals at the competition held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The Indian contingent secured one gold, three silver, and one bronze, showcasing the country’s emerging boxing talent on the global stage. Leading the charge was Chandrika Pujari, who clinched gold in the women’s 51kg category. She defeated Mardonova Nazokat of Uzbekistan by unanimous decision, displaying exceptional technical skill and control throughout the bout. India’s strong showing continued with three si
The United States national para ice hockey team completed a historic clean sweep at the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating the Canada national para ice hockey team 6–2 in the final just weeks after their Olympic triumph over the same rivals. Forward Jack Wallace starred with a hat trick, while Declan Farmer, named tournament MVP, along with Kayden Beasleyand Brody Roybal, added to the scoring. Canada’s Liam Hickey netted both goals but could not prevent defeat as the U.S. pulled away in the final period. The victory marks a fifth consecutive Paralympic gold for th
Minnesota cross-country skier Sydney Peterson claimed her first individual Paralympic gold medal on Wednesday, winning the women’s 10-kilometer classic standing race at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy. Competing at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Val di Fiemme, Peterson finished 2.7 seconds ahead of Norway’s Vilde Nilsen, while Canada’s Brittany Hudak took bronze more than two minutes behind. The victory marked Peterson’s second medal at the Games after winning silver in the women’s sprint classic standing race a day earlier. The 24-year-old has now added to
China’s mixed doubles wheelchair curling team dramatically clinched gold on Day 5 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating the Republic of Korea in a tense final that went into an extra end. After eight ends, the gold medal match was tied 7–7, mirroring the equally gripping bronze medal clash between Latvia and the United States, which was also locked at 10–10. In the decisive extra end, China’s Jinqiao Yang and Meng Wang held their nerve to secure a 9–7 victory over Korea’s Hyejin Baek and Yongsuk Lee in the inaugural mixed doubles event at the Winter Para
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, praising the players for their exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament. In a message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the team’s remarkable triumph reflected outstanding grit and commitment displayed during the competition. He noted that the victory was the result of the players’ consistent performances and strong team spirit across matches. Modi said the achievement had filled every Indian with immense p
The Para biathlon competition opened with strong performances at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium as American athlete Oksana Masters successfully defended her women’s sprint sitting title, securing the 20th Paralympic medal of her career. Competing in her eighth Paralympic Games, Masters expressed surprise and joy at the victory after facing a difficult preparation period. Masters, who also competes in Para cross-country skiing and Para cycling, had undergone surgery during the summer and recently dealt with an infection and concussion that disrupted her training schedule. Despite
Malaysia and Japan secured crucial victories at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ismailia on Wednesday to book their places in the semi-finals, joining England and Pakistan in the final four. Malaysia edged China 5–4 in a closely contested match. Fitri Saari opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a drag flick that deflected off a defender’s stick. China responded quickly, with Yaqi Wang scoring from a pass by Xu Ao before Yulai Zhao converted a penalty stroke to give China the lead. Aiman Rozemi levelled the match before halftime. Malaysia regained the advantage through
Saudi Arabia staged its largest-ever wrestling competition, with more than 1,000 athletes participating in a 10-day National Championships event held from February 8 to 17. Organised by the Saudi Wrestling Federation, the tournament featured Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women’s Wrestling across U12, U17, U23 and senior categories. The event was open to both government and private clubs, significantly boosting participation and attracting wrestlers of multiple nationalities. According to the federation, a total of 1,173 wrestlers competed — 1,034 men and 139 women. Across the 10 days,
The West Indies cricket team produced a batting spectacle for the ages, smashing the second-highest team total in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history during their Super 8 clash against the Zimbabwe national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in the 2026 edition on Monday. The Men in Maroon piled up a staggering 254/6 in 20 overs, a tally bettered only by the Sri Lanka national cricket team’s 260/6 against Kenya in the 2007 tournament. It marked just the second time a team crossed the 250-run barrier in T20 World Cup history and the highest total ever recorded against Zimbabwe in T20Is.