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Apr 02, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka Wins Miami Open 2025, Defeats Jessica Pegula in Straight Sets

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reinforced her dominance in women's tennis by clinching her first Miami Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final. With this victory, she secured her 19th WTA title, including eight WTA 1000 titles and three Grand Slam championships.

Veteran Women Hockey Forward Vandana Katariya Retires from International Hockey

Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey, stating that she is stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious career.
Katariya, the veteran striker with 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, left as the most capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey.
Katariya, who made her senior team debut in 2009, was an integral part of some of the most defining moments in the sport, including India's historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she became the first and only Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Games.

Charlotte Edwards Appointed as New Head Coach of England Women's Team

Charlotte Edwards was appointed as the new head coach of the England women's cricket team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced. A former England captain, Edwards played over 300 matches for her country, securing two World Cup titles and five Ashes victories during a distinguished 20-year career.

Apr 01, 2025

Anahat Singh & Kareem El Torkey Win Indian Open 2025 Squash Titles

The Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper event, held at Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai, saw Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey clinch the women's and men's singles titles, respectively. This was Anahat Singh's 11th PSA title, reinforcing her dominance as India's number one-ranked women's squash player. Meanwhile, Egypt's Kareem El Torkey, ranked world no. 64, triumphed over India's Abhay Singh in the men's final. The $53,500 prize money event was the highest-rated PSA tournament in India since 2018 and marked the first-ever PSA Copper event hosted in the country.

Bihar's Rajgir to Host 2025 Asia Cup

Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar will host its second international tournament as Hockey India awarded the Bihar State Sports Authority the hosting rights for the Men's Asia Cup 2025.
The tournament comprising of eight teams will be played from August 29 to September 7 at the newly developed Sports Complex in Rajgir.
Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, China along with hosts India will make the six teams in the 12th edition of the continental tournament. The remaining two teams will secure their berth in the tournament via qualifying tournament, the AHF Cup.
The tournament will serve as the qualifiers for the 2026 Hockey World Cup set to be hosted in the Netherlands and Belgium. The winner of the tournament will directly qualify for Hockey WC.

Asian Games Medallist Narender Leads Indian Team at World Boxing Cup in Brazil

Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal headed a 10-member Indian men's boxing team that was handed a mixed draw at the inaugural World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, which concludes on April 5.
This is the first event hosted by World Boxing since receiving provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in February and the inclusion of the sport in the 2028 LA Olympics.
It is the first time Indian boxers compete internationally in the new weight categories introduced by World Boxing.

Teenager Mensik Denies Djokovic 100th Title

Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former No. 1 his bid for a milestone 100th.

Mar 31, 2025

Eugenio Chacarra Clinches Maiden DP World Tour Title at Hero Indian Open 2025

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra captured his first DP World Tour title in stunning fashion at the 2025 Hero Indian Open, overcoming an early setback to secure victory by two shots at the challenging DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana.

Gulveer Singh Sets New 10000m National Record at the Ten 2025

During the Ten 2025 athletics meet at San Juan Capistrano in the USA, India's Gulveer Singh broke his own record and created a new national record in the men's 10000m event, as per Olympics.com.
Singh clocked an impressive 27:00.22s and finished sixth.
The race was won by Ishmael Kipkurui (26:50.21), who broke the NCAA record. Habtom Samuel finished second with 26:51.06 while Adrian Wildschutt secured third place in 26:51.27. The Ten is a World Athletics Continental Tour silver-level meet.

Mar 28, 2025

Khelo India Para Games 2025 Concludes: Haryana Tops Medal Tally Once Again

The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 came to a grand conclusion after eight days of intense sporting action. The event, which witnessed participation from nearly 1,300 para-athletes, showcased exceptional talent, determination, and resilience. Held across three major venues in New Delhi—Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, and Karni Singh Shooting Range—this year's edition was a testament to the unyielding human spirit.
The Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw Haryana once again emerging as the top-performing state with 34 gold medals, retaining its dominance from the inaugural edition held in 2023. Tamil Nadu (28 golds) and Uttar Pradesh (23 golds) finished in second and third positions, respectively. The event witnessed the creation of 18 national records, further highlighting the increasing competitiveness and excellence of para-athletes in India.

Ajinkya Rahane Creates IPL History: First Indian to Captain Three Different Teams

Senior Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, entered his name in the history books on Saturday (March 22) by becoming the first Indian player to lead three teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The first match of IPL 2025 between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday is Rahane's 26^th match in the IPL as captain. In the past he has served as captain of RPSG in one match of IPL 2017 and Rajasthan Royals captain in 24 matches of IPL 2018 and 2019.

Mar 27, 2025

Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 Concludes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian Sepak Takraw team for its outstanding performance at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025, where it secured seven medals, including a historic gold in the Men's Regu event—India's first-ever top finish in the sport.
The Indian Men's Regu team was officially crowned World Champions after clinching the gold medal at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup, held in Patna, Bihar.

Khelo India Para Games 2025

The penultimate day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw Paralympian Sonalben Patel from Gujarat secure gold in the women's Class 3 table tennis category. The left-handed Sonalben beat Bihar's Vidya Kumari.
The powerlifting competition came to an end at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 with former KIPG medallists making their mark. Over the course of the three days of competitions, the para powerlifting saw four national records being set by Jaspreet Kaur (45 kg), Manish Kumar (54 kg), Seema Rani (61 kg), and Jhandu Kumar (72 kg).
Haryana's Pardeep Joon, who had won gold in the first edition of the Khelo India Para Games in December 2023, lifted 194 kg in 107+ kg category and won his second gold medal of the Games.

Phil Simmons to Continue as Bangladesh Head Coach until 2027 ODI World Cup

Phil Simmons will continue as Bangladesh's head coach for the next two years until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Simmons was initially appointed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in an interim role until the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Bangladesh board then offered him a longer contract that keeps him with the Tigers for the next two years.

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