India delivered an impressive performance at the U23 Asian Championships, clinching three gold medals and underlining the country’s growing strength in athletics on the continental stage. The Indian contingent showcased determination, consistency and resilience across multiple events, helping the nation emerge as one of the standout performers at the championship. The achievements come at a time when India has been steadily investing in grassroots athletics development and athlete training programmes. Several young athletes have risen through national camps and domestic competitions to m
Mexico is looking to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Malaysia by leveraging opportunities connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports published by Malaysian news agency Bernama. The initiative is part of Mexico’s broader efforts to enhance cooperation with Southeast Asian nations through cultural exchanges, trade promotion, and tourism partnerships linked to the global sporting event. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to become one of the largest sporting spectacles in history with
Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram created history by becoming the first Indian chess player to qualify for the 2026 Esports World Cup chess event. The 26-year-old secured his place after winning the “Road to EWC” qualifier held during DreamHack Atlanta in the United States. His qualification marks another milestone in India’s rapidly growing presence in global chess and esports competitions. Representing Indian esports organisation S8UL, Aravindh displayed remarkable composure in the rapid chess format, where players competed in two 10-minute games without increment. In case o
Kazakh taekwondo athlete Yerkebulan Yensegenov secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships, adding another important achievement to his international career. Competing against some of Asia’s best fighters, Yensegenov showcased discipline, tactical awareness and strong attacking skills during the tournament. His medal-winning campaign reflected Kazakhstan’s growing strength in combat sports on the Asian stage. The Asian Taekwondo Championships are considered one of the continent’s premier events in the sport, attracting elite competitors from countries such as Sou
Indian archer Promila Daimary added another major achievement to the country’s growing success in international archery after winning a gold medal at the Archery Asia Cup in Bangkok. Representing India at the continental tournament, the Assam-based athlete delivered a composed and consistent performance throughout the competition to emerge victorious in the final. Her triumph has been hailed as a significant moment for Indian archery, particularly for athletes from the North-East region, which continues to produce talented sportspersons across disciplines. The Archery Asia Cup serves as
Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his record-breaking run in T20 cricket by becoming the Indian teenager with the most runs in the format. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter achieved the milestone during a sensational IPL 2026 season marked by explosive innings and multiple batting records. Sooryavanshi recently played a stunning knock of 93 runs off just 38 deliveries against the Lucknow Super Giants, helping the Rajasthan Royals chase a target of 221 runs. His innings drew praise from former Australian cricketer Justin Langer, who described the teenager’s batti
The United Arab Emirates national snooker team secured the gold medal in the team competition at the 4th Gulf Games being held in Doha, Qatar. The UAE side defeated hosts Qatar in the final to finish at the top of the standings and add another major achievement to the country’s sporting record. The gold medal-winning UAE squad featured Mohammed Shehab, Khaled Al Kamali, and Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. The trio produced a strong performance throughout the tournament before overcoming the Qatari team in the decisive encounter. Qatar finished with the silver medal following the closely contested
Indian badminton player Shriyanshi Valishetty secured a gold medal at the Mexico International Badminton Tournament, continuing her impressive rise on the international circuit. The young shuttler from Hyderabad delivered strong performances throughout the competition and emerged victorious in the women’s singles category. Valishetty’s triumph in Mexico adds another important achievement to Indian badminton’s growing success in international tournaments. Known for her aggressive style and quick court movement, the teenager has been regarded as one of India’s promising talents under
Sanju Samson created history for Chennai Super Kings by surpassing MS Dhoni’s long-standing franchise record for the most runs scored by a designated wicketkeeper in a single IPL season. The landmark came during Chennai’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson scored a quick 27 runs off just 13 deliveries, taking his season tally to 477 runs in 13 matches. In doing so, he overtook Dhoni’s previous record of 461 runs set during the 2013 IPL season. Samson has emerged as one of CSK’s standout performers this year, having already registered
KL Rahul created IPL history after surpassing AB de Villiers for the most 50-plus scores against the Rajasthan Royals during Delhi’s clash against RR at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahul achieved the milestone with a composed half-century during a crucial run chase, further cementing his reputation as one of the league’s most consistent batters. The innings showcased Rahul’s calm approach and ability to anchor the chase under pressure. His fifty helped Delhi maintain momentum while also placing him ahead of de Villiers in the all-time list for most 50-plus scores against the Rajasthan