Under the clear skies of the French Riviera, Kush Maini wrote a new chapter in motorsport history by winning the Formula 2 Sprint Race on Monaco's challenging streets. Starting from pole position, Maini exhibited excellent talent and calm, leading for the entire 30 laps and securing his first F2 victory of the season. This victory is especially significant because it is the first time an Indian driver has won a race at Monaco, one of the most prestigious venues in the racing world. Maini, who is a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine F1 Team, qualified ninth for the Feature Race, putting him
Pawan Bartwal, an Indian boxer, maintained his great run at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament by reaching the men's 55kg quarterfinals. On Sunday, he defeated Cambodia's Sao Rangsey 5-0, his second consecutive win at the event. Bartwal, from Syupuri village in Uttarakhand, demonstrated great ring control and tactical awareness from the start. He started slowly, avoiding early threats and timing his attacks precisely. A strong hit to the face in the first round established the tone for the rest of the fight. The 26-year-old constantly cornered his opponent and performed
The UAE pulled off a stunning shock by defeating Bangladesh in the second T20I of their three-match series, tying the score at 1-1. The historic match was played on Monday, May 19, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the UAE successfully chasing down a challenging total of 205 runs. It was the highest-ever successful run chase by an Associate Nation against an ICC Full Member, making it an unforgettable milestone for UAE cricket. The dramatic chase was won in the final over, when the hosts needed 29 runs from the last 12 balls. Despite losing two wickets in the last stages, skipper Muhamm
KL Rahul made history by becoming the fastest Indian to achieve 8000 runs in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during the Delhi Capitals' vital IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahul opened the batting alongside Faf du Plessis, demonstrating both composure and class in a high-stakes game with significant playoff implications. Rahul reached the milestone in just 224 innings, outscoring Virat Kohli, who needed 243 innings. Rahul now ranks third in the overall ranking, trailing only Chris Gayle and Babar Azam. His rapid rise in T20 cricket demon
Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin superstar, made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025 by becoming the first Indian athlete to break the famous 90-meter barrier in men's javelin. Chopra joined the ranks of the world's top javelin throwers with a spectacular throw of 90.23 meters. Despite this achievement, he had to settle for second place, as Germany's Julian Weber won with an incredible 91.06-meter throw. Chopra began the competition at the Qatar Sports Club Stadium with a strong 88.44-meter attempt, quickly establishing himself among the leaders. Despite his second throw being a foul,
The fourth season of the DP World International League T20 is planned to begin on December 2, 2025, coinciding with the UAE's National Day festivities. The competition will go until January 4th, 2026, making it a joyful blend of cricket, culture, and celebration. With matches set through Christmas and New Year's, the league promises a spectacular month-long cricket carnival in the Gulf. Khalid Al Zarooni, Chairman of ILT20 and Vice-Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, expressed enthusiasm about the time. He emphasised the importance of opening the competition on Eid-Al-Etihad, a day com
FIFA has set a lofty financial goal of generating $1 billion in income from the next Women's World Cup tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the news during the Saudi Arabia-US Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh. He emphasised that women's football is not only crucial to the sport's progress, but it is also expanding at an exponential rate around the world. Infantino emphasised the success of the 2023 Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. That tournament broke even and generated more than $570 million in revenue, setting a financial milestone for women's footba
Smriti Mandhana, India's outstanding hitter, has moved up one spot to second in the latest ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, drawing closer to the top. Her outstanding performance in the just-finished Tri-Nation event in Sri Lanka contributed significantly to her rise. Mandhana last topped the ODI batting rankings in 2019. In this series, she scored 264 runs in five innings, making her the tournament's second-highest run scorer. Her greatest performance came in the final, when she hit 116 off 101 balls against hosts Sri Lanka. She now trails current No. 1 Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa by
India is set to make history at the Diamond League's Doha leg on May 16, fielding the largest squad ever at the premier global event. Four Indian athletes will compete for the nation, led by Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra, who returns to a familiar arena with confidence and resolve. Chopra, who won in Doha in 2023 with a remarkable throw of 88.67m and finished second in 2024 with 88.36m, is still a strong medal candidate. Kishore Jena, a fellow javelin thrower, will be joining him again. Jena, who finished ninth in last year's edition with a throw of 76.31m, will attempt to impro
Smriti Mandhana put on an outstanding display in the Women's ODI Tri-Series final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Her 116 off 101 balls helped India post a dominant total of 342/7 against Sri Lanka. With this knock, she not only achieved a huge victory for her team but also etched her name into history. Her century was her 11th in Women's ODIs, passing England's Tammy Beaumont. Only Meg Lanning (15) and Suzie Bates (13) are now ahead of her on the all-time list. Mandhana also set a new milestone for the most sixes by an Indian woman in ODIs, with 54, beating Harmanpreet Kaur'