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Jun 25, 2025

India Concludes Para Powerlifting World Cup Campaign with 5 Medals

India's Jhandu Kumar delivered an exceptional performance and secured the bronze medal in the men's 80kg weight category at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing, China.
With this, India concluded its campaign with a total of five medals, marking one of its strongest performances in recent editions of the World Cup. Beyond the medal tally, several Indian athletes also delivered commendable efforts, achieving notable international rankings and further strengthening India's presence in the global para powerlifting circuit.
China topped the medal tally at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing in 2025, securing a total of 38 medals.

Neeraj Chopra Clinches Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 Title

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra clinched gold on his debut at the Ostrava Golden Spike, held in Czech Republic, a prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Category A event.
While Neeraj fell short of his personal best of 90.23m, he comfortably dominated the nine-man field, which was notably missing one of his fiercest rivals and 2025 nemesis, Julian Weber.

Jun 24, 2025

Srikanth Kidambi Leads India in US Open 2025

Former world No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi is leading India's charge at the US Open 2025 badminton tournament, which is being held in Iowa, United States, from June 24 to 29, 2025.
The 2025 U.S. Open is officially known as the Yonex US Open 2025 for sponsorship reasons.
The 2025 U.S. Open is the 60^th edition.

Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). The milestone came during the Test against England at Headingley, where Bumrah bagged a five-wicket haul and further cemented his stature as one of the finest fast bowlers of the modern era.

Jun 23, 2025

Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh to Lead India at Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh lead the Indian challenge at the Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025, which is taking place at the Arena Emas in Johor, Malaysia form June 23 to 26.
Six pairs represent India in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles draws.
The duo of Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh are India's leading single squash players and are the top seeds in the mixed doubles. The duo clinched the bronze medal at the Asian Games in 2023.

Indian Shuttlers Dominate at Asian Para Badminton Championships

Team India won 27 medals at the Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 in Thailand, marking its best-ever performance at the event. This includes four gold medals, ten silver medals and thirteen bronze medals. India delivered a commanding performance at the Asia Para Badminton Championships 2025, held in Thailand from 17-22 June.
Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar starred for India winning three gold medals as the contingent finished with four gold medals, ten silver and thirteen bronze medals.

Two-time Olympic Medallist Lalit Kumar Upadhyay Announces International Retirement

Indian forward Lalit Kumar Upadhyay announced his retirement from international hockey, bringing down the curtains on a career that lasted more than a decade and saw him be a part of two Olympic Games bronze medal-winning teams.

India Bags 4 Medals on Opening Day of Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing

India made a powerful statement on the opening day of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup 2025, being held in Beijing, China, by clinching four medals, one gold, one silver, and two bronze, marking a strong start to its international campaign.
Organised under the aegis of World Para Powerlifting (WPPO), the World Cup features top para powerlifters from over 40 countries and serves as a critical qualification event for the 2026 World Championships and the Paris 2028 Paralympic Games.
Gulfam Ahmed opened India's account with a Bronze medal in the highly competitive Men's Elite 59kg category.

Jun 22, 2025

Paralympic Committee of India Unveils Logo, Mascot for New Delhi World Para Athletics Championship

The logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships was launched along with the launch of the '100 Days to Go' countdown. The event was hosted by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
The newly-revealed mascot named Viraaj is a spirited young elephant with a blade prosthesis is a tribute to strength, optimism, and resilience, while the logo captures India's rich heritage, the spirit of para athletics, and the vibrancy of New Delhi as host city.
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) announced Kangana Ranaut, MP, who is an actor-turned-politician, was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
The New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, will take place from September 27 to October 5, 2025. It will be the 12^th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships and the largest Para sport event ever held in India.

Jun 21, 2025

Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League 2025

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League title in javelin with a throw of 88.16 metres. Neeraj led the event from the first heave. While there was no 90m throw at Paris, Neeraj did manage to beat Germany's Julian Weber, who had trumped him at the Doha Diamond League event in May and then the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event.

Jyotiraditya Scindia Hails Start of Madhya Pradesh Women's League

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lauded the launch of Madhya Pradesh Women's League 2025, calling it a proud milestone for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The inaugural edition of the Madhya Pradesh Women's League 2025 kicked off at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
The launch of the MP Women's Cricket League 2025 at Gwalior's Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium is a unique and golden moment in the history of Madhya Pradesh.
Three teams are participating in the league: Bhopal Wolves Women, Bundelkhand Bulls Women and Chambal Ghariyals Women.
The league concludes on June 24, 2025.

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