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Neeraj Chopra Crosses 90m Mark, Finishes Second in Doha Diamond League 2025

Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic champion, achieved a career-defining milestone by breaching the 90m barrier in javelin with a 90.23m throw at the 2025 Doha Diamond League.He became the first Indian and third Asian to do so, joining an elite group of global athletes. Despite his historic effort, Chopra finished second, as Germany’s Julian Weber produced […]

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India Shines at Archery World Cup 2025 with 7 Medals

At the Archery World Cup 2025 – Shanghai, India secured a total of 7 medals, including 2 golds, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.Deepika Kumari marked her 18th individual podium with a bronze in recurve, while Parth Salunkhe, the U21 world champion, earned his first senior medal. India dominated the compound events, winning medals across individual,

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FIFA Announces Host Cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

FIFA has announced eight host cities in Brazil for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled from June 24 to July 25. The 32-team tournament will utilize stadiums that featured in the 2014 Men’s World Cup, including the iconic Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.The event aims to promote women’s football, boost economic activity, and enhance

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Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma, India’s red-ball captain and one of the country’s most accomplished batters, announced his retirement from Test cricket, just ahead of the India vs England series.Having debuted in 2013 with back-to-back centuries, Rohit’s Test career was a journey of resilience and reinvention, marked by leadership and challenges.Despite his wish to

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India Clinches Record 83 Gold Medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship

India reaffirmed its leadership in yogic sports by winning a record-breaking 83 gold medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship held at KD Jadhav Arena, New Delhi, with participation from 21 countries.Japan ranked second with only 3 golds, while Nepal stood out with 27 silver medals.The event, concluded on April 27, 2025, featured a

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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century

In just his third IPL match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a sensational impact, scoring a century off 35 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025. His innings, featuring 7 fours and 11 sixes, placed him second on the list for the fastest IPL centuries, behind Chris Gayle.At just 14 years and 32 days old, he

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India Shines at 2025 ISSF World Cup Lima with 7 Medals, Finishes Third Overall

India delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru (April 13–22), clinching 7 medals—2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze—to finish third in the overall medal tally behind China and the USA.Standout shooters like Suruchi Singh (Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Mixed Team with Saurabh Chaudhary) and Manu Bhaker helped secure

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Oscar Piastri Wins 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held on April 20, 2025, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, overtaking Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship standings.Piastri, driving for McLaren, capitalized on a 5-second penalty for Verstappen, finishing with a time of 1:21:06.758. Verstappen and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

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Hitesh Gulia First Indian Boxer to Win Gold at the World Boxing Cup

India made a historic debut at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, with Hitesh Gulia becoming the first-ever Indian boxer to win a gold medal.His victory came after his opponent, Odel Kamara from England, withdrew due to an injury. Abhinash Jamwal secured a silver medal in the 65kg category, while Jadumani

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India Concludes Senior Asian Wrestling Championship With 10 Medals

India won 10 medals at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, showcasing strong performances in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) won gold, while Deepak Punia (92kg), Udit (61kg), and Reetika Hooda (76kg) secured silver. Six wrestlers, including Antim Pangal (53kg) and Dinesh (125kg), won bronze. The 30-member squad featured top talents

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