India’s Satwik-Chirag duo defeat Chia-Soh: India’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, defeated their long-time rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia to enter the semifinals of the BWF World Championships 2025. This hard-fought victory came almost exactly a year after the Indian duo’s heartbreaking Olympic loss to the […]
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ICC partners with Google to boost global engagement and accessibility in women’s cricket
ICC partners with Google to boost global engagement and accessibility in women’s cricket: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a strategic partnership with Google. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement, improve digital accessibility, and fuel the growth of women’s cricket worldwide, particularly in the lead-up to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 […]
Ajaya Babu Valluri Wins Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting
Ajaya Babu Valluri Wins Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting: Indian weightlifting continues to shine on the international stage, with Ajaya Babu Valluri clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad. His performance added to India’s growing medal tally at the event and secured his qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Competing […]
Neeraj Chopra Secures Top-Two Finish in Zurich Diamond league
Neeraj Chopra Secures Top-Two Finish in Zurich Diamond league: Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold medallist in javelin, delivered yet another memorable performance at the 2025 Zurich Diamond League Final, securing second place with a dramatic final throw of 85.01m. Despite not breaching the elusive 90m mark, the 27-year-old extended his remarkable streak to 26 consecutive […]
Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary 2025
Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary 2025: On 29 August 2025, India celebrates the 120th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player known as the “Wizard of Hockey.” Famous for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring skills, he won three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936, making India a hockey superpower. […]
India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games
India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the proposed host city with world-class stadiums and infrastructure. India is also positioning Ahmedabad as a frontrunner for the 2036 Olympics. Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event held every four […]
National Youth Award (NYA) 2024
National Youth Award (NYA) 2024: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024. National Youth Award is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs. It is for the Indian youth for their tremendous and outstanding work in social service. This award is to motivate […]
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer clinched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with one round still to play. The 20-year-old not only became the first sole champion in the event’s history, but also broke into the Top 10 of the world’s live chess ratings for the first […]
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025: India is set to make its debut on the global winter sports map by hosting the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025. This historic international event will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in […]
Real Madrid Named World’s Most Valuable Football Club in 2025
Real Madrid Named World’s Most Valuable Football Club in 2025: Real Madrid, already celebrated for its unmatched success on the pitch, has added another feather to its cap being crowned the world’s most valuable football club in the Brand Finance Football 50–2025 report. With a brand value of €1.921 billion and a near-perfect brand strength […]