World of Other Sports News
India’s remarkable rise in the global pickleball arena continued as veteran athlete Nitten Kirrtane secured the country’s second gold medal at the Pickleball World Cup 2025 held in Florida. Competing in the fiercely contested 50+ Men’s Singles (5.0) category, the 51-year-old from Pune delivered a masterclass in precision and endurance, defeating top-ranked international players to…
The city of Shillong witnessed a landmark moment in its sporting calendar as the inaugural All Shillong Interschool Swimming Championship 2025 kicked off on October 24 at the True North Fitness Centre and Swimming Academy’s indoor heated pool in Lapalang. With over 155 students from 25 schools diving into action, the two-day event marked a…
The 31st State Karate Championship 2025 kicked off with unprecedented enthusiasm at the JN Indoor Stadium in Polo, Shillong, drawing a record 512 karatekas from eight districts across Meghalaya. Organised by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) with support from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, the three-day event marks a significant milestone in…
India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered a masterclass in defensive badminton to overcome Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat in a gripping quarterfinal at the Denmark Open Super 750 in Odense. The sixth-seeded Indian duo won 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 in a 65-minute thriller on October 17, 2025, showcasing their…
In a historic breakthrough for Indian badminton, Tanvi Sharma, a 16-year-old prodigy from Punjab, stormed into the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, becoming only the third Indian woman to reach the summit clash after Aparna Popat and Saina Nehwal. Her semifinal win over China’s Liu Si Ya (15-11, 15-9) was…
India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered a commanding performance to enter the semifinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 in Odense, defeating Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat in a thrilling three-game encounter. The sixth-seeded Indian duo prevailed 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 in a 65-minute battle that showcased their tactical…
In a stunning twist that could reshape the landscape of women’s MMA, Ronda Rousey—the UFC’s first female bantamweight champion—is reportedly back in training and reconsidering a return to the Octagon. The revelation comes after Mike Tyson’s $20 million comeback at age 58, which Rousey says “inspired a change of heart” and reminded her of the…
India’s campaign at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 began with a resounding statement as all four men’s singles players registered victories in their opening matches, while Tanvi Sharma, the top seed in girls’ singles, delivered a ruthless performance, defeating Poland’s Wiktoria Kaletka 15-2, 15-1 in just 11 minutes. The action unfolded at the National…
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is under intense scrutiny following a string of public comments that have reportedly fractured the team’s locker room. The controversy erupted after the Dolphins’ narrow 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, dropping the team to a disappointing 1-5 record in the 2025 NFL season. Tagovailoa, visibly…
India’s wrestling fraternity has been rocked by disciplinary action against Paris Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat, who has been handed a one-year suspension by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for failing to make weight at the World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. The ban, effective from September 23, 2025, marks the first time…
