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SPORTS - April 2018

Apr 2018

Nov 07, 2026

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu wins India's first Wushu medal at Youth Olympics 2026

On 3 November 2026, Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu, a 15-year-old athlete from Manipur, made history by winning India's first wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. She secured bronze in the women's Changquan combined event with 18.039 points (Gunshu 8.723; Changquan 9.316). Egypt's Sondos Sonbol took gold, while Venezuela's Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado earned silver. The medal marked India's third at the Games and highlighted the growing strength of Indian athletes in martial arts. Her family celebrated the result as a milestone for Manipur's sports ecosystem and regional talent development policies, boosting future prospects.

Bronze in Changquan combined at Youth Olympics 2026.
Overall score: 18.039 (Gunshu 8.723; Changquan 9.316).
India's first wushu medal at the Games.
Egypt, Venezuela won gold and silver respectively.
Boosts prospects for Manipur's martial arts programs.

Nov 06, 2026

India Wins Gold in Men's 50m Pistol Team Event

India won the gold medal in the men's 50m pistol team event at the 2026 ISSF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. The Indian trio — Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh — posted a combined 1,659 points. China took silver with 1,648 points and South Korea bronze with 1,643 points. The victory underscores India's rising strength in international shooting and follows a strong season for Indian shooters. Coaches attributed the win to disciplined training, precision and teamwork, reflecting continued progress in the sport on the world stage.

India won gold in men’s 50m pistol team at 2026 ISSF Worlds
Team: Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Amanpreet Singh
Final score: 1,659; China 1,648 (silver); South Korea 1,643 (bronze)
Highlights India’s growing global strength in shooting
Attributed to disciplined training and teamwork

Nov 05, 2026

India win pistol team gold and rifle silver at ISSF World Championships

At the ISSF World Championships, India won gold in the men’s 50m pistol team event and silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event, raising their medal tally to three. The men’s team, Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh, scored 1,659. In the women’s event, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar combined for 1,894.4. Ravinder also earned individual silver with 559, finishing two behind gold medallist Anton Aristarkhov (AIN). China led the table with five medals, including three golds. Ravinder’s 559 included 11 inner 10s; the women’s trio trailed China in the team event.

Men’s 50m pistol team: Gold – Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Amanpreet Singh (1,659).
Women’s 10m air rifle team: Silver – Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar.
Ravinder Singh: Individual silver (559).
China leads medal table; India second with 1 gold, 2 silvers.
Event not part of Olympic programme for the men’s pistol discipline.

Nov 04, 2026

Dhinidhi Desinghu wins India's first Youth Olympics swimming medal

At the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, 16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu won India’s first medal in swimming at the event by securing bronze in the women’s 100 metre freestyle with a time of 56.27 seconds. Gold went to Croatia’s Ana Bobanovic in 55.89 seconds and New Zealand’s Alyssa Lawson claimed silver in 56.13 seconds. Desinghu had earlier become the first Indian female swimmer to reach a Youth Olympics final after finishing third fastest in the heats with 56.80 seconds. The achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian swimming and signals growing youth talent and competitive depth in India's aquatic sports program.

bronze in women's 100m freestyle at Youth Olympics 2026
Desinghu time 56.27s; Bobanovic 55.89s (gold); Lawson 56.13s (silver)
Desinghu previously reached the Youth Olympics final with 56.80s in heats
first-ever Youth Olympics swimming medal for India
Dakar, Senegal hosts the 2026 Youth Olympics
reflects rising focus on swimming among Indian youth

Nov 03, 2026

Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

Australia all‑rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced retirement from international cricket after a 14‑year career. At 38, Maxwell played seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is, accumulating 3,990 ODI runs, 2,897 T20I runs and 339 Test runs, along with 136 international wickets. Known for aggressive batting and decisive match‑turning performances, Maxwell leaves a legacy of versatility in Australia’s white‑ball teams. He thanked teammates, coaches and fans for support and noted the importance of bridging youth development with high‑level competition as part of his cricketing journey.

Maxwell retires from international cricket after 14 years.
Career: 7 Tests, 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is; nearly 4,000 ODI runs.
Right‑arm off‑spin bowler with 136 international wickets.
Lauded for aggressive batting and game‑changing abilities.
Acknowledged teammates and fans; emphasized youth development.

India clinches historic Commonwealth Kabaddi double in Ahmedabad

India created history at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad by winning both the men’s and women’s titles. The men defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final, finishing the tournament with eight wins from eight matches. Aditya Shinde led the attack with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda added eight in the second half. Pankaj Mohite scored six and vice-captain Naveen Kumar contributed five. Yogesh Dahiya starred in defence with five tackle points, showcasing a flawless tackling record. The women’s team had already beaten Uganda 35-15 to complete the double, underscoring India’s growing strength in the sport.

Men’s team won final 54-20 vs Sri Lanka.
Women’s team defeated Uganda 35-15 earlier for the double.
Aditya Shinde top-scored with 10 raid points; Hooda added eight in second half.
Pankaj Mohite (6) and Naveen Kumar (5) contributed to the win.
Yogesh Dahiya recorded five tackle points with no misses in defence.

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