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Oct 11, 2025

Algeria Qualifies for the World Cup with Win over Somalia

Algeria added its name to the list of World Cup qualifiers, the fourth African team to book a berth at next year's (2026) finals in North America, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Somalia.
Mohamed Amoura netted twice – taking his goals tally in the qualifying campaign to eight – while captain Riyad Mahrez also scored.

Oct 10, 2025

India Confirms its First-ever Medal at Badminton World Junior Mixed Team Championships

India beat Korea and assured itself of a historic BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships medal at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati.
The host beat Korea 44-45, 45-30, 45-33 in a nerve-wracking quarter-final clash, and set up a semi-final contest against Asian U-19 Mixed Team champion Indonesia, which defeated Chinese Taipei 45-35, 45-35.
The semi-final appearance also assured India of its first-ever mixed-team medal in the history of the BWF World Junior Championships.

Oct 09, 2025

BWF World Junior Championships 2025 Begin in Guwahati

After a gap of 17 years, the BWF World Junior Championships returned to India, marking a major milestone for Indian badminton. The prestigious tournament, featuring the world's best young shuttlers, is being held in Guwahati, Assam, from October 6 to 19, 2025. This is the second time India is hosting the event—the first being in Pune in 2008—and it reaffirms the country's growing role as a global badminton hub.
The 2025 BWF World Junior Championships are divided into two parts.
Suhandinata Cup (Mixed Team Event)
Scheduled in the first week (October 6–11)
Features 36 national teams competing for team supremacy
Eye-Level Cup (Individual Events)
Takes place from October 13–19
Includes singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories
The tournament brings together top junior players from powerhouse nations such as China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and France, along with a strong Indian contingent eager to perform on home soil.

MCA to Install Dilip Vengsarkar's Statue at Wankhede

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will install a life-size statue of former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar at the Wankhede stadium. His would be the third statue in the stadium, after those of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.
Vengsarkar who featured in 116 Tests and 129 ODIs, also served as the national team's chairman of selectors. The high point was spotting Virat Kohli and fast-tracking him to the national side. Besides, he also served as vice-president of MCA and was also the member of Apex Council of BCCI, representing Indian Cricketers Association. Three years ago, MCA had named a stand after him at the Wankhede Stadium.

Oct 08, 2025

Sanju Samson Named EPL Ambassador for India

In a first-of-its-kind appointment, Indian cricketer Sanju Samson was named the official ambassador for the English Premier League (EPL) in India. The move marks a major step in the EPL's strategy to expand its presence in the Indian subcontinent by leveraging local sports icons with pan-India appeal.
Sanju Samson's new role aims to bridge India's cricketing passion with the growing interest in international football, especially among youth and urban sports fans. The EPL has chosen Samson for his,
Strong social media reach
Proven track record as a sportsperson
Deep-rooted interest in football, especially as a lifelong Liverpool FC fan
He will now act as a liaison between Indian fans and the EPL, participating in outreach events, brand campaigns, and fan engagement programs.

Oct 07, 2025

Saiyami Kher Named Official Ambassador for Ironman India

Actress and athlete Saiyami Kher was named the official ambassador for Ironman India, becoming the face of the event after completing the gruelling Ironman 70.3 triathlon twice in less than a year.
The 2025 Ironman 70.3 Goa is scheduled for November 9, 2025, at Miramar Beach, Goa, India.
Saiyami, known for movies such as "Ghoomer", "Choked", "Jaat" and "8 A.M. Metro", successfully completed her first Ironman 70.3 in September 2024 and her second in July 2025, a feat that makes her the only Indian actor to achieve the milestone.
The Ironman 70.3, also known as the Half Ironman, is one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world, requiring participants to cover a total distance of 70.3 miles (113 km) comprising a 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle ride, and 21.1 km run, all in a single day.

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