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Oct 22, 2025

India's Tanvi Sharma settles for silver at Badminton World Junior Championships

Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma's quest for gold at the BWF World Junior Championships ended as she lost to Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the women's singles final.
Tanvi became the third Indian female shuttler to reach the tournament final, following former world No.1 Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. She lost 7-15 12-15 to the second-seeded Thai player.
Tanvi secured India's first silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 17 years. Previously, only Saina had won gold in 2008 and silver in 2006, while Aparna claimed silver in 1996.

Morocco Stuns Argentina to Win Historic U-20 World Cup

Morocco made history by defeating Argentina 2-0 in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup final in Chile, capturing the nation's first World Cup title at any level. The North African nation capped off a phenomenal tournament run with a commanding victory over one of football's traditional powerhouses. This win not only marks Morocco's emergence as a global football force but also positions them as a key player in youth development on the world stage, becoming the first African team since Ghana in 2009 to win the U-20 World Cup.
The hero of the night was Yassir Zabiri, a rising talent currently playing for FC Famalicão in Portugal's Primeira Liga. Zabiri scored both goals in the first half, delivering a performance that stunned a heavily favoured Argentine side.

Verstappen Wins US Grand Prix, F1 Title Race Heats Up

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2025 delivered high drama and shifting championship dynamics as Max Verstappen stormed to his third win in four races, tightening the gap in a now fierce three-way title battle. McLaren's Lando Norris finished second, cutting his teammate Oscar Piastri's lead in the standings and setting up a thrilling final stretch with five Grand Prix and two sprint races remaining.

Oct 20, 2025

India's Kiran Navgire Scores Fastest Century in women's T20 Cricket

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy.
Navgire, who has played six T20 matches for India, broke Sophie Devine's previous record of a 36-ball century set four years ago.

Oct 19, 2025

Tanvi Sharma Becomes First Indian Girl since 2008 to Medal at BWF World Junior Championships

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma became the first Indian girl to win a singles medal at the BWF World Junior Championships since 2008 after beating Japan's Saki Matsumoto in the quarter-finals.
Tanvi, now assured of a bronze, also confirmed India's first medal of the ongoing 2025 edition being held in Guwahati.
The Indian, seeded first, beat the Japanese 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 in a three-game thriller.

Oct 18, 2025

UAE Become 20th & Last Team to Qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the 20^th and final team to qualify for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 6 to March 8, 2026. UAE confirmed its qualification after defeating Japan in their final Super Six match of the T20 World Cup Asia-EAP Qualifier 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat.

Oct 17, 2025

Kane Williamson Joins Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka announced that former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joined the franchise as their new Strategic Advisor ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise, which finished seventh in the 2025 season, will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing campaign despite boasting some of the biggest names in world cricket, including Rishabh Pant — who became the highest-paid player in IPL history with a Rs. 27 crore deal at the auction.

Abhishek Sharma, Smriti Mandhana Crowned ICC's Players of the Month for September

Indian left-handed batters Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana were adjudged the men's and women's Players of the month for September 2025, for their stellar showings with the bat.
Abhishek Sharma had an outstanding Asia Cup 2025, where he made 314 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 200. Those exploits helped him win the Player of the tournament award at the continental event, where India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai.
Indian women's team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was adjudged the women's Player of the month for September. The 29-year-old made two centuries against Australia in New Chandigarh and New Delhi, respectively.

Olympic Champion Ariarne Titmus Ends Swimming Career

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus made the shock decision to end her career at the age of 25. Titmus was on a break from swimming after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but rather than start preparing for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the Australian swimmer opted to draw curtains on her career, in a move that stunned many. At the Paris Olympics last year, Titmus had defended her 400-meter freestyle title in a race against US great Katie Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh.

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