World of Other Sports News
In an inspiring milestone for Indian sports, India clinched its first Women’s Cadet Singles title in 36 years, marking a watershed moment in the nation’s table tennis journey. The breakthrough came at the 2025 Asian Cadet and Junior Table Tennis Championships, where 14-year-old Ananya Mishra defeated China’s formidable junior champion, Zhang Yue, in a thrilling…
In a landmark step for Indian sports diplomacy, Ahmedabad has been officially proposed as India’s host city for the 2036 Olympic Games. A high-level Indian delegation led by Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha met with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to…
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) released its July 2025 standard ratings list, showcasing a historic moment for Indian chess. While Norwegian legend Magnus Carlsen continues his reign as the world’s highest-rated player, India’s young prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has officially entered the Top 4 for the first time, marking another milestone in his rapidly rising career….
In what comes as a significant blow to India’s athletics fraternity, Grenadian javelin star Anderson Peters has withdrawn from the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled for July 7 in Panchkula, Haryana. The event, conceptualised as India’s first-ever elite international javelin meet, has already faced challenges with athlete participation, sponsorship logistics, and operational readiness. 🏆 About…
India’s Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, widely regarded as one of the most dominant para-athletes in the world, is venturing into able-bodied athletics competitions to test his limits further, after years of unchallenged supremacy in his category. The 25-year-old star javelin thrower, who holds multiple world records in the F64 category, said he was “bored of…
India’s rising badminton star Ayush Shetty delivered a career-defining performance at the US Open 2025 Super 300, defeating Canada’s Brian Yang in straight games to claim his first BWF World Tour title. The 20-year-old from Mangalore showcased power, precision, and poise in a 47-minute masterclass, winning 21-18, 21-13 at the Council Bluffs arena in Iowa,…
India’s teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach a BWF World Tour final in 2025, storming into the US Open Super 300 summit clash with a commanding straight-games win. Meanwhile, Ayush Shetty is on the brink of ending India’s long-standing men’s singles title drought on the…
Top Indian shooters Rahi Sarnobat, Mehuli Ghosh, and Niraj Kumar delivered standout performances at the National Shooting Selection Trials 3 & 4 held at the Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, clinching top spots in their respective events and reinforcing their credentials ahead of major international competitions. 🥇 Rahi Sarnobat Dominates Women’s 25m Pistol Final 2018…
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen kicked off her campaign at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament 2025 with a dominant 4:1 victory over Rashi Sharma of Uttar Pradesh in the 48–51kg category, held at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The Telangana pugilist showcased her trademark aggression and ring control to secure a confident start in…
Seven-time Ligue 1 champions Olympique Lyonnais have been officially relegated to Ligue 2 by French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, due to unresolved financial irregularities. Despite finishing sixth in the 2024–25 Ligue 1 season and qualifying for the UEFA Europa League, Lyon’s demotion stems from a failure to meet financial compliance standards, including a reported…
