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Dembélé and Bonmatí Shine at Ballon d’Or 2025: A Night of Glory, Redemption, and Football Legends

The Th tre du Ch telet in Paris lit up with history on September as football s most prestigious individual prizes the Ballon d Ors were awarded Ousmane Demb l the Paris Saint-Germain winger who dazzled Europe throughout the season lifted the men s award for the very first time Meanwhile Barcelona s midfield magician Aitana Bonmat made her name deeper in football folklore by winning the women s Ballon d Or for a record third consecutive year The ceremony was not just a celebration of statistics goals and trophies but also of journeys dreams and the essence of football s human connection Demb l s Redemption StoryFew footballers have walked as complicated a road as Ousmane Demb l From injuries that threatened to derail his career to moments of inconsistency at Barcelona his journey has often been seen as unfulfilled potential But in Paris wearing the PSG badge he

23 Sep 2025
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History Made: Himanshi Tokas Tops Junior Judo Rankings

For decades Indian judo remained on the margins of the country's sports scene often overshadowed by cricket hockey and wrestling That changed in September when -year-old Himanshi Tokas from Munirka South Delhi became the first-ever Indian judoka to secure the No position in the International Judo Federation's IJF junior world rankings in the women's kg category Her achievement is a landmark moment not only for Indian judo but also for women's sports in India signaling the arrival of new champions in disciplines once thought to be beyond reach The Roots of a FighterBorn into a modest family Himanshi's journey was not easy She faced resistance at home with family members initially skeptical about her pursuing a demanding contact sport like judo Matters got worse when a serious eye injury nearly derailed her career in its early stages But through it all one figure remained a constant pillar of strength her

23 Sep 2025
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Higher Than Ever : Armand Duplantis Breaks the Pole Vault World Record for the 14th Time

History was written under the bright lights of Japan s National Stadium when Armand Mondo Duplantis soared to a new height of meters breaking his own pole vault world record for the th time The -year-old Swedish-American not only secured his third consecutive world title but also became the first human to cross the magical m barrier The stadium filled with thousands of fans held its breath as Duplantis prepared for his final attempt Rhythmic applause filled the air followed by an eruption of joy as he cleared the bar with elegance and power The Journey of World RecordsDuplantis rise to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary Since first breaking Renaud Lavillenie s world record in he has redefined the sport year after year He began with m in Poland and m in the UK in before raising the bar again in with m and m in Serbia

19 Sep 2025
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Smriti Mandhana’s Roar : The First Asian Woman with 15 International Tons!

Indian Cricketer nbsp Smriti Mandhana has made her name in history books becoming the first Asian woman cricketer to score international centuries Her match-winning knock came in the second ODI against Australia at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur where she smashed a breathtaking century in just balls The achievement is not just about numbers it reflects Mandhana s consistency talent and determination to lead Indian cricket into a new era With the Women s ODI World Cup around the corner her form could prove to be India s biggest weapon The Knock That Made HistoryIn the second ODI after missing out on the first game due to a run-out miscommunication with opener Pratika Rawal Mandhana bounced back stronger She played with intent timing the ball beautifully and reaching her hundred in only deliveries decorated with boundaries and sixes Interestingly this wasn t her fastest ton Mandhana

18 Sep 2025
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Neeraj Chopra Storms into World Championships Final: A Throw Towards History

India s javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra needed just one throw to announce his arrival at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo During the men s javelin qualifiers at the Japan National Stadium Neeraj hurled the spear to m in his very first attempt comfortably surpassing the automatic qualification mark of m It was a display of confidence and composure hallmarks of Neeraj s career With a smile and a calm walk back he had already sealed his place in Thursday s much-anticipated final For millions of Indians watching it was yet another moment of pride as the defending world champion eased into the next round without breaking a sweat Rivals Step Up the HeatWhile Neeraj s effortless qualification drew attention his competitors also showed their mettle Germany s Julian Weber the reigning Diamond League champion and current world leader with a season-best of m qualified second with an impressive m

17 Sep 2025
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Anandkumar Velkumar: India’s First Gold at the Speed Skating World Championships

On a crisp September evening in Beidaihe China history was made on the speed skating rink Anandkumar Velkumar a -year-old skater from India clocked to clinch gold in the men s m sprint at the Speed Skating World Championships It was not just a victory it was a first of its kind No Indian had ever won a medal at the senior World Championships before let alone a gold Velkumar s win was preceded by a bronze in the m sprint where he finished with an impressive s Together the medals marked a watershed moment in Indian speed skating Breaking New GroundVelkumar s gold was not just a personal milestone but also a national breakthrough Until now India s achievements in speed skating had been modest While cricket badminton and hockey often dominated headlines skating remained largely ignored Velkumar s victories have changed that narrative He had already shown glimpses

16 Sep 2025
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Vaishali Rameshbabu Shines Bright: India’s Chess Star Wins FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025

On September Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu created history by winning the FIDE Women s Grand Swiss Scoring points in rounds she finished level with Russia s Kateryna Lagno but triumphed on tie-breaks to lift the coveted title This victory also earned her a spot in the prestigious Women s Candidates Tournament making her the third Indian woman to qualify alongside Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy The tournament organized by FIDE the international governing body of chess was part of the qualification cycle for the Women s World Chess Championship Vaishali s triumph is not only a personal milestone but also a landmark achievement in the story of Indian chess Prime Minister s CongratulationsThe magnitude of her success was underlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who congratulated her on social media platform X Outstanding accomplishment Congrats to Vaishali Rameshbabu Her passion and dedication are exemplary Best wishes for her future endeavours

16 Sep 2025
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Golden Punches in Liverpool: India’s Historic World Boxing Championships 2025 Campaign

On Sunday in Liverpool the Indian tricolor soared high inside the boxing arena as Jasmine Lamboria kg and Minakshi Hooda kg made their names in history becoming world champions Their victories coupled with Nupur Sheoran s silver kg and Olympian Pooja Rani s bronze kg gave India its best-ever medal haul at a global boxing championship since the sport s governance shifted to World Boxing For India a country where boxing has steadily grown this achievement was more than just about medals it was about redemption and a promise that Indian women boxers are now global powerhouses Jasmine Lamboria From Paris Disappointment to World ChampionAt just Jasmine Lamboria s career already tells a story of heartbreak and redemption After an early exit at the Paris Olympics the Indian southpaw went back to the basics sharpening her mental strength and refining her technique That hard work bore fruit in Liverpool Facing

15 Sep 2025
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Blue Tigers Roar: India Clinches Bronze at CAFA Nations Cup 2025

The Blue Tigers ranked rd in the FIFA charts stood tall against th-ranked Oman to secure third place at the CAFA Nations Cup in Hisor Tajikistan After a tense - draw in regulation time India triumphed - in the penalty shootout thanks to Gurpreet Singh Sandhu s brilliance between the posts For a nation constantly striving to make its mark in Asian football this bronze medal was more than just a piece of silverware it was a statement of intent The Tournament and Its SignificanceThe CAFA Nations Cup launched in is Central Asia s premier football tournament featuring Afghanistan Iran Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with guest nations invited to raise the competition s profile Oman under seasoned coach Carlos Queiroz joined the edition adding prestige and challenge to the event For India an invited guest the tournament was not just about results It was about testing themselves against higher-ranked

9 Sep 2025
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