India Strikes Gold! Suraj Kumar Chand Wins FISU World University Squash Title

India has another reason to celebrate on the global sporting stage Suraj Kumar Chand produced a sensational performance to win the men's singles title at the FISU World University Championship Squash defeating Hungary's Benedek Takacs in a gripping five-game final Competing before an electrified home crowd in Mumbai the Indian star held his nerve in the decisive game to claim a memorable - victory and etch his name in the history books Representing both India and Somaiya Vidyavihar University Suraj's triumph marked one of the biggest achievements for Indian university squash in recent years A Final Worthy of ChampionsThe championship clash had everything fans could ask for intensity drama and breathtaking rallies Suraj and Takacs traded games in a fiercely contested battle leaving the score locked at - after four games With the pressure mounting and the home supporters cheering every point Suraj produced his finest squash when it mattered

7 Aug 2026

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Harshita Jakhar Pedals into the Spotlight as First Indian Woman at Tour de France Femmes

Indian cycling has reached an exciting new milestone Harshita Jakhar a -year-old cyclist from Rajasthan has become the first Indian woman to feature at the Tour de France Femmes one of the world's most prestigious women's cycling events The young rider took part in the ceremonial start of Stage in Switzerland leading a group of eight promising cyclists selected by the Union Cycliste Internationale UCI Riding alongside cyclists from Afghanistan Algeria Chile Ethiopia Namibia and Uganda Harshita proudly carried India's colours onto one of cycling's biggest stages Though the ride covered a -kilometre neutralised section of the course its significance extended far beyond the distance It marked a breakthrough moment for Indian women's cycling and opened the door for many more aspiring riders to dream bigger A Childhood Dream Comes TrueFor Harshita this was much more than a ceremonial ride She revealed that her love for cycling began in childhood

4 Aug 2026

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From Rural Assam to the Global Podium: Rairoop Khaklari Wins Silver for India

India has another reason to celebrate on the global sporting stage Rairoop Khaklari a young taekwondo athlete from rural Assam has etched her name into the record books by winning a historic silver medal at the th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship Competing against a formidable international field Khaklari displayed remarkable composure agility and determination throughout the tournament before securing a place on the podium Her achievement marks one of Team India's standout performances at the prestigious championship and shines a spotlight on the immense sporting talent emerging from the Northeast From Rural Roots to the Global StageHailing from Mezingpara village in Dudhnoi in Assam where access to advanced sporting infrastructure remains limited Rairoop Khaklari steadily climbed the ranks through years of disciplined training Every challenge she faced became another step towards representing India on one of taekwondo's biggest international platforms Khaklari's success was part of an outstanding campaign by Team

4 Aug 2026

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Indian Badminton's Teen Queen! Tanvi Sharma Becomes Youngest-Ever Taipei Open Champion

Indian badminton has found its newest teenage sensation Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma delivered the performance of her young career by clinching her maiden BWF World Tour Super title at the Taipei Open etching her name into history as the youngest champion ever across all categories in the tournament The remarkable triumph marked a defining moment not only for the Haryana youngster but also for Indian badminton ending a -year wait for a women's singles title at the prestigious event With maturity well beyond her years Tanvi defeated sixth seed and world No Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in straight games - - to cap an extraordinary week in which she lost just one game throughout the tournament Breaking Records at Just At just years Tanvi surpassed the record previously held by Taiwanese badminton legend Tai Tzu Ying becoming the youngest player ever to lift the Taipei Open title The victory also

3 Aug 2026

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India Delivers a Knockout! Record Seven Boxing Golds Power Historic Commonwealth Games Campaign

India's boxing contingent has packed a mighty punch at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow producing its greatest-ever performance on the biggest stage With a staggering seven gold medals and three silvers India not only finished at the top of the boxing medal standings but also recorded its finest boxing campaign in Commonwealth Games history The unforgettable run ended with heavyweight boxer Narender claiming a hard-fought silver in the men's kg category capping off a tournament that will be remembered as one of Indian boxing's greatest triumphs Seven Golden Punches Rewrite HistoryThe defining moment came when Ankush Panghal defeated England's Dimeji Shittu - in the men's kg final to secure India's seventh boxing gold setting a new national record The golden roll of honour also featured Sachin Siwach Jaismine Lamboria Preeti Pawar Sakshi Chaudhary Arundhati Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas each producing commanding performances to climb the top step of the podium

2 Aug 2026

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India's Historic Judo Win! Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh Win First-Ever Commonwealth Golds, Yamini Mourya Adds Silver

For years Indian judo had come agonisingly close to the top of the Commonwealth Games podium There were silver medals bronze medals and countless near misses But on a remarkable day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow history was finally rewritten In a span of just a few hours Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo while veteran Yamini Mourya added a silver to complete India's finest day in the sport Before Glasgow India had collected Commonwealth medals in judo five silver and six bronze but never gold That long wait is finally over Asmita Dey's Golden Dream Begins in a Tiny Tripura VillageThe woman who etched her name into Indian sporting history comes from Belonia a small town in Tripura where dreams of international glory once seemed impossible Twenty-three-year-old Asmita Dey is the daughter of a bicycle repair shop owner Ironically she

1 Aug 2026

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A Golden Day for Indian Table Tennis as India Clinches Both Team Titles

Indian table tennis enjoyed a spectacular day on home soil as the nation's paddlers completed a memorable double at the nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships Playing before an enthusiastic home crowd at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi India captured both the men's and women's team titles reaffirming its growing stature in the sport While the women's team cruised to a commanding victory the men battled through a nerve-wracking final to emerge champions ensuring India celebrated two glittering triumphs on the same day Women Dominate with a Clinical PerformanceLed by Sreeja Akula the Indian women's team produced a flawless display to defeat Malaysia - in the final The winning momentum began with Swastika Ghosh who set the tone against Malaysia's Ai Xin Tee Swastika raced through the opening two games before weathering a spirited comeback to seal the contest in four sets giving India the perfect start Captain Sreeja Akula currently

31 Jul 2026

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She Returned After Motherhood, Now She Has Won Commonwealth Bronze for India!

India has another reason to celebrate at the Commonwealth Games Discus thrower Seema Kaliramna delivered a determined performance to win the bronze medal in the women's discus throw event in Glasgow adding another proud chapter to India's athletics campaign Seema secured the podium with a best throw of metres finishing behind Jamaica's Samantha Hall m and Canada's Julia Tunks m While the medal was significant the journey behind it made the achievement truly extraordinary Her success also earned praise from President Droupadi Murmu who congratulated the athlete describing the medal as a proof of Seema's perseverance dedication and hard work The President said her achievement would inspire countless young women to pursue excellence in sports When Every Throw CountedSeema's campaign was anything but easy Out of six attempts only two were valid After opening with a foul she responded with a throw of m before improving to m a distance

31 Jul 2026

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Maharashtra's Dilip Gavit Scripts History with Record-Breaking Gold in Men's 100m T47 at Commonwealth Games

Indian para athletics celebrated one of its finest moments at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to a historic gold medal in the men's m T event leading India to an unforgettable one-two finish The -year-old clocked a sensational seconds setting a new Commonwealth Games record and recording his season's best performance His remarkable run eclipsed the previous Games record of seconds set by England's Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker in Adding to India's celebrations compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath crossed the finish line in seconds his season-best effort to claim the silver medal England's Kevin Santos finished third in seconds while Australia's Jaydon Page took fourth place The remarkable result marked India's third gold medal in para athletics at the Games and showcased the country's growing dominance in the sport A Childhood Accident That Changed EverythingDilip's journey to the top has been anything but ordinary Born in Nashik Maharashtra

30 Jul 2026

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