Vijay Chhabria made history by winning India's first gold medal in the Pickleball World Cup, marking a defining moment for the country in this emerging sport. In the Men's Singles 35+ (3.5) division, Chhabria defeated John Singleton 21-8 in the final. His performance exemplified precision and consistency, earning India a place of honour on the international stage. This result demonstrates the growing importance of Indian pickleball, a sport that is rapidly gaining popularity and competition throughout the country. Chhabria's victory is being hailed as a milestone moment that symbolises the
Sujeet Kalkal, an Indian wrestler, won gold in the men's freestyle 65 kg event at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Novi Sad, Serbia. In the final, he defeated Uzbekistan's Umidjon Jalolov by a commanding 10-0 scoreline via technical superiority. Kalkal's victory came following a strong performance throughout the competition. He started with technical superiority victories of 12-2 over Moldova's Fiodor Ceavdari and 11-0 over Poland's Dominik Jakub. In the quarterfinals, he trailed early against Bashir Magomedov but returned to win 4-2, and in the semifinals, he defeated Japan's Yuto
Rohit Sharma made history at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with a magnificent century in India's third One-Day International against Australia. The 38-year-old veteran put an end to all speculation about his retirement with a controlled 121 off 125 balls, leading India to a commanding nine-wicket victory and ensuring the visitors avoided a series whitewash. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, put together a crucial 168-run stand that displayed his trademark timing and elegance. His performance earned him the 21st century's oldest player to make an ODI century against Australia, surpassing Sri
India continued its dominant performance on Day 2 of the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium. The Indian contingent won 18 medals, including seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze, bringing their total to 32. Sri Lanka continued to challenge India's supremacy, winning eight gold medals and finishing on the podium 23 times, while Nepal remained third with three bronze medals. In the women's 100m hurdles, Nandhini K of India won gold in 13.56 seconds, followed by compatriot Moumita Mondal. Manav R won gold in the men's 110m hur
Qatar qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the UAE in Doha. Boualem Khouki and Pedro Miguel's second-half headers secured the hosts' position in next year's finals, which will be hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Khouki opened the scoring four minutes after the restart, heading in Akram Afif's precise free kick. Afif, who was recently named Asian Player of the Year, was again decisive in the 74th minute, providing another curling free kick from the left to Miguel, who increased Qatar's lead with a close-range header. Tarek Salman was sent
The United Arab Emirates national cycling team finished their participation in the Arab Cycling Championship, which was held in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, with an astounding total of 17 medals, including 11 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. Following his victory in the individual time trial, Abdullah Jassim was able to achieve a double victory by winning the individual time trial. He was awarded the gold medal in the competition. Jassim’s teammate, Ahmed Al Mansoori, finished third and was awarded the bronze medal. Maadhed Al Mashghouni, on the other hand, won in the junior roa
Namibia stunned South Africa with a historic four-wicket victory in a Twenty20 International, the two cricketing nations' first meeting. The one-off 20-over match was arranged to mark the opening of the new Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, and it ended in a thrilling finish. Namibia needed 11 runs from the last over to reach its target of 135. Zane Green, his team's top scorer, stayed unbeaten with 30 points from 23 deliveries. He started the final over with a six off Andile Simelane's opening ball, then raced for four runs with Ruben Trumpelmann to tie the score. With the game on the l
The United Arab Emirates national football team defeated Oman 2-1 in an exciting Group A match in the Asian qualifiers playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter, staged at Doha's Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, saw the UAE recover from an early setback to earn all three points and begin their campaign on a winning note. Oman opened aggressively, pressing high and taking the lead in the 12th minute when UAE defender Kwame Kweido accidentally turned the ball into his own goal. The early goal enabled Oman to dominate possession and dictate the tempo in the first half. The UAE's efforts suf
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