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Dec 01, 2025

Manipur Defeats Colombia Claims 15th Manipur Polo International Title

India B (Manipur) secured a decisive 8–5 victory over Colombia and lifted the 15^th Manipur Polo International Tournament trophy, concluding a vibrant week of sporting excitement at the historic Imphal Polo Ground.
The tournament was organised by the Manipur horse riding and polo association.
The venue, the Imphal polo ground, also known as Mapal Kangjeibung, is widely known as one of the oldest polo grounds in the world, adding heritage value to the event.
Governor Bhalla presented medals to both the champions and runners-up. The winning team, India B (Manipur), was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh, while team Colombia took home a prize money of Rs. 1.5 lakh. After the prizes were distributed, Bhalla formally declared the tournament closed.

Max Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Title

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and sent a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season's final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend.
Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second.

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Retain Syed Modi Crown

India signed off the Syed Modi International Super 300 with contrasting emotions as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand defended their women's doubles crown in style, while Kidambi Srikanth's long wait for a title stretched further after a three-game defeat in the men's singles final.
The defending women's doubles champions produced a determined comeback toppling Japan's world No. 35 pairing of Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15.
The 2025 Syed Modi International was a badminton tournament that took place at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, India and was the 14th edition of the tournament.

Andre Russell Officially Retires from the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Swashbuckling all-rounder Andre Russell confirmed his retirement from the Indian Premier League ahead of the upcoming mini-auction on December 16, 2025. He will continue his association with Kolkata Knight Riders, joining their coaching setup as a "Power Coach" for the 2026 season.
Russell has been a key figure for KKR since 2014, helping the franchise secure three IPL titles.

Nov 30, 2025

Deeya Yadav, Youngest Cricketer in WPL History

In a landmark moment, Delhi Capitals signed 16-year-old Deeya Yadav, making her the youngest cricketer ever purchased at a WPL auction. The three-time finalists added the top-order batter at her base price of Rs. 10 lakh, a move that also reconnects her with a familiar face.

Nov 29, 2025

India Registers Heaviest Test Defeat vs South Africa

In a seismic moment for international cricket, South Africa defeated India by a staggering 408 runs in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, in November 2025. This historic result not only sealed a 2–0 series whitewash but also shattered several records, handing India their worst defeat by runs in Test history.
Chasing an almost impossible target of 549 runs, the Indian batting lineup collapsed for just 140 runs, succumbing to one of their most humiliating defeats on home soil. The 408-run margin surpassed the previous record of a 342-run loss against Australia in Nagpur, making it the largest defeat by runs India has ever faced in Tests.

Portugal Wins Maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup Title

Portugal capped a remarkable resurgence by defeating Austria 1-0 in the final and won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.
Austria which appeared in their first Under-17 World Cup final, impressed throughout the knockout stage with wins over England, Japan and Italy.
This was the 20^th edition of the tournament, which FIFA has now shifted to an annual cycle instead of a biennial one. Qatar hosted this edition and will stage the next four as well.

Nov 28, 2025

WPL Auction 2026

There was a lot of excitement ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction in New Delhi. However, all five franchises opted to back experience over youth, tried and tested over freshness, while rebuilding their squads before season four begins on January 9, 2026.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma headlined the auction, going back to her existing franchise, UP Warriorz, for Rs. 3.20 crore, making it the joint second-highest buy in the auction history. The Abhishek Nayar-coached franchise used the Right-to-Match (RTM) card on the 28-year-old after the Delhi Capitals had won the solitary bid for her at Rs. 50 lakh.
She joined Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner, who were acquired for the same price by the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Giants, respectively, ahead of the inaugural auction in 2023.

Nov 27, 2025

Ahmedabad Officially Secures 2030 Commonwealth Games Hosting

Ahmedabad was confirmed as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, positioning India once again at the centre of a major global sporting spectacle. With the scars of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games still fresh in global memory, Indian officials have been emphatic in assuring the world that this time will be different. The decision was finalised at the Commonwealth Sport's General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26, 2025, with Ahmedabad's bid edging out Nigeria's Abuja. The Games will coincide with the centenary of the Commonwealth Games Movement, making the 2030 edition symbolically and strategically significant.
Organisers have confirmed that the 2030 Games will feature 15 to 17 sports, a significant increase from the 10 events planned for Glasgow 2026. Sports like athletics, swimming, table tennis, bowls, and netball are confirmed, while T20 cricket and triathlon remain under consideration pending final approval.

Jammie Booker Disqualified from World's Strongest Woman Title

The 2025 World's Strongest Woman competition in Arlington, Texas, witnessed an unprecedented turn of events when Jammie Booker, initially crowned champion, was disqualified following concerns regarding eligibility rules related to biological sex. The incident has triggered widespread debate on transparency and fairness in women's strength sports, drawing global attention to governance standards in elite competitions.
Event organisers confirmed that the competition mandates athletes to participate in categories aligned with their biological sex at birth. After questions emerged about Booker's eligibility, officials attempted to contact her but received no response. Based on available information, the organisers removed her from the final standings and disqualified her from the 2025 event.
With Booker's disqualification, Great Britain's Andrea Thompson, who had originally finished second, was declared the rightful champion. Thompson, a former titleholder with a distinguished track record in the strongwoman circuit, received widespread support from fellow athletes and the strongman community.

Asian Paints Signs 3-year BCCI Partnership as Team India's Colour Partner

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a three-year partnership with Asian Paints as its 'Colour Partner'.
With this association Asian Paints joined other brands like Reliance Industries' Campa, SBI Life, and Atomberg Technologies in the official partners segment.
The partnership includes men's, women's and domestic series played in the country, according to the release issued by the company. Apart from this, it includes on-ground engagement and digital activations like the setting up of a fan cam named The Asian Paints Colour Cam to showcase the most colourful fans. Additionally, the company will have a colour countdown to bring colour and home decor trends to viewers.

Javokhir Sindarov Becomes Youngest FIDE World Cup Champion

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov carved his name into chess history, outplaying China's Wei Yi to win the FIDE World Cup and becoming, at 19, the youngest ever champion of the event.
The feat capped a remarkable run from the 16^th seed, who walked away with USD 120,000 (over Rs. 1 crore) after a dominant performance in the final.
The Chess World Cup 2025 was a 206-player single-elimination chess tournament held in Goa, from November 1 to 26, 2025. It was the 11^th edition of the Chess World Cup.

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