Lucas Pinheiro Braathen produced a historic performance to win gold in the men’s giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 on Saturday (February 14), becoming the first Brazilian and the first South American ever to claim a medal at the Winter Games. The 25-year-old delivered a stunning display at the Stelvio Ski Centre, finishing with a combined time of 2:25.00 across two runs. Braathen set the tone early with a dominant Run 1 time of 1:13.92, nearly a second faster than Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt. He then held his nerve in the second run to seal the gold. “I was skiing completel
In shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan created history by setting both a world record and a Championship record while clinching gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi on ThursdayThe Indian duo delivered a stellar performance in the final, combining for a total score of 505 points to successfully defend their Asian title. Their dominant showing saw them finish ahead of the Republic of Korea’s Kim Woorim and Kwon Eunji, who secured silver with 501 points. Japan’s Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata claimed the bronze
Surineni Vanisha Rao clinched gold in the 52kg weight category at the National Powerlifting Championship held in New Delhi, delivering an outstanding performance to emerge as one of the standout athletes of the event. A first-year intermediate student at ISA College, Vanisha showcased remarkable strength, focus, and determination on the national stage. Competing against top powerlifters from across the country, she demonstrated excellent technique and composure in all three events: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. Her consistent and confident lifts earned her the top position in each disc
Two-time world champion Birk Ruud delivered a near-flawless opening run to clinch gold in the men’s freestyle skiing slopestyle event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The victory marked Ruud’s second Olympic gold, following his triumph in the Big Air competition at Beijing 2022. The 25-year-old Norwegian established early dominance with a score of 86.28 in his first run, which ultimately proved unbeatable. With low cloud affecting visibility and several competitors struggling on the technical rail sections, Ruud’s composed and clean performanc
The stage is set for the season-opening 17th Fazza International Para Athletics Championships, Dubai 2026, with Paralympic and world champions ready to kick-start the year at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds. The championships will be held from February 10 to 13 and will feature around 500 athletes from 56 nations, all aiming to achieve minimum qualification standards for major international events scheduled later this year. India has sent a strong 50-member contingent, led by reigning Paris 2024 Paralympic javelin champions Sumit Antil and Navdeep. The Indian squad also
India crossed the 50-medal mark at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi as Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta clinched gold in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team event, extending the hosts’ dominant run at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Elavenil and Arjun combined for a total score of 505.0 to finish four points ahead of South Korea’s Kwon Eunji and Kim Woorim, who took silver with 501.0, while Japan’s Misaki Nobata and Naoya Okada won bronze. Elavenil also continued her impressive form in the individual event, shooting 253.4, while Arjun finished with 251.6.
Tejaswin Shankar delivered a historic performance to win India’s only gold medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026, which concluded in Tianjin, China, on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. The Indian athlete broke the national heptathlon record on his way to the top of the podium, finishing with 5,993 points after leading the field with 3,513 points at the end of the first day. Shankar bettered his own previous national record of 5,650 points set in 2021 and also registered a championship record, which stands as the second-best score ever achieved by an Asian. His victory ended I
The 2026 Winter Olympics were officially declared open on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, as Italian President Sergio Mattarella inaugurated the Games in a historic ceremony featuring two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo, marking the first time in Winter Games history that flames were lit in two host cities simultaneously. The grand opening at Milan’s San Siro Stadium celebrated Italy’s rich cultural heritage with performances by global icons, including Andrea Bocelli, who sang “Nessun Dorma,” and Mariah Carey, who performed “Volare.” The lightin
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday, virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete-support facilities, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem. The total investment for the projects stands at ₹120 crore, with the six infrastructure projects alone costing ₹82 crore. These are being implemented under the Khelo India Scheme with additional support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The infrastructure projects include the upgradation of a synthetic hockey turf in Bengaluru
India has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in T20 International cricket in recent years, driven by an aggressive brand of play and consistent performances. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue have enjoyed a remarkable run, winning seven consecutive bilateral series and establishing themselves as a formidable unit in world cricket. Their dominance has extended to the ICC T20 World Cup as well. With a thrilling 29-run victory over the USA in the opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, India registered the