9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament: Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam delivered a stellar performance to claim victory at the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament in Malaysia. The 22-year-old from Erode, Tamil Nadu, showcased his dominance by finishing 1.5 points ahead of his nearest competitor.His victory adds to his earlier triumph at the Chennai Open […]
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Australian Open title
Australian Open title: Jannik Sinner successfully retained his Australian Open title with a commanding victory over Alexander Zverev in a straightforward final, solidifying his position as one of tennis’s brightest talents. The 23-year-old Italian delivered a stellar performance, defeating the German 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3.Sinner has now etched his name into tennis history as the youngest […]
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year: Bumrah Crowned ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year. Jasprit Bumrah had an extraordinary year in 2024, establishing himself as the most dominant bowler in Test cricket. Making a stellar comeback after recovering from a back injury in late 2023, Bumrah’s incredible performances propelled India’s success in both […]
ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024
ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024: Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024.She had a remarkable year in One Day International (ODI) cricket in 2024, firmly establishing herself as a key player in the women’s game. Renowned for her graceful left-handed batting and knack for delivering under pressure.
New president of the Athletics Federation of India
New president of the Athletics Federation of India: Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).Bahadur Singh Sagoo is a one-time Asian medallist and two-time national champion, won a gold medal in the shot put at the 2002 Busan Asian Games. He also competed in the […]
India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: India is set to host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country as it takes on the role of the host for its first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad. This announcement is poised to further […]
38th National Games and Kalaripayattu
38th National Games and Kalaripayattu: The Indian Kalaripayattu Federation has accused the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) of downgrading the Kalaripayattu to the demonstration section of the event, not the competitive section.Demonstration events showcase sports for promotion and are excluded from the official medal tally. Kalaripayattuis one of the oldest and most scientific martial arts globally, […]
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 : India emerged as the inaugural champions
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 : India emerged as the inaugural champions India emerged as the inaugural champions in both the men’s and women’s events at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.The tournament took place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India.This is the first Kho Kho World cup. Organised by: Kho Kho […]
Karnataka Clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy For Record 5th Time
Karnataka Clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy For Record 5th Time: In the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25 final, Karnataka emerged victorious by 36 runs against Vidarbha on January 19, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This win marks Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title. The thrilling encounter saw Karnataka posting a commanding total and defending […]
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2024
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2024: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting accolade, was conferred on remarkable achievers who brought laurels to the nation at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Started in: 1991-1992 (as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award).Renamed in: 2021, to honor legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.Aim is to recognize outstanding performances in […]
