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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Jan 02, 2026

India Women’s Hockey End 2025 with Asia Cup Silver

India’s women’s hockey team finished 2025 with a silver medal at the Asia Cup, behind gold‑winning China. The result highlights progress in continental competition while exposing gaps against top global teams. The squad demonstrated resilience through the tournament, laying a foundation for Olympic preparation and future international fixtures. Analysts note that continued investment in coaching, facilities, and player development will be crucial to challenging the region’s best and securing podium finishes in upcoming events.

India women’s hockey team won silver at the Asia Cup 2025.
China won gold; India showed progress but faces stronger global teams.
result informs Olympic preparation and future international fixtures.

Amieyra Khoslla Wins Gold at National Climbing Championship

Fourteen-year-old Amieyra Khoslla won gold in the Youth Girls Under-17 category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship 2025 held in Bengaluru. Competing in the bouldering discipline, she topped four problem routes with a final score of 83.8 points. Her performance demonstrated exceptional strength, balance, and route‑reading ability under pressure. The achievement adds to India’s rising profile in competitive climbing and is seen as a sign of deeper youth development programs in sport sciences. Coaches emphasise practice, technique, and mental focus as keys to future international success.

Amieyra Khoslla, 14, won gold in Youth Girls U-17 at the 29th Championship.
Event held in Bengaluru; final score 83.8 in bouldering.
Showcases India’s rising talent in competitive climbing.
Positive indicators for youth sport development.

Sjoerd Marijne Returns as Head Coach of Indian Women's Hockey Team

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne was in January 2026 reappointed as the chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, marking his return to the set-up after guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.
He will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach.
Marijne's first big challenge as the chief coach is the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14.

Jan 01, 2026

2026 PDC World Darts Championship Held in London

The Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2026 is being staged at Alexandra Palace, London, from December 11, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The 33rd edition features a 128-player field for the first time, up from 96, with a total prize fund of five million pounds and the winner receiving one million pounds. The event is a major global showcase for darts, drawing players from around the world to compete across multiple sessions. Organisers emphasize increased participation, competitive depth, and entertainment value, highlighting the sport’s growing international profile.

Tournament dates: December 11, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
Venue: Alexandra Palace, London.
33rd edition with a 128-player field (expanded).
Total prize fund: £5,000,000; winner: £1,000,000.

Dec 30, 2025

Neeru Dhanda Clinches Gold in Women’s Trap Event at National Shooting Championship

Asian Championships gold medallist Neeru Dhanda won the women’s trap event at the National Shooting Championship held at Dr. Karni Singh Range in Delhi. Delhi’s Kirti Gupta took silver, while Pragati Dubey of Madhya Pradesh won bronze. In junior men’s trap, Aryavansh Tyagi topped the field with Keshav Chauhan and Zuhair Khan taking silver and bronze, respectively. Madhya Pradesh led in women’s trap team gold, while Delhi claimed silver and Punjab bronze in team events. The competition showcased emerging shooting talents and highlighted team performances across states.

Neeru Dhanda wins Women’s Trap gold
Kirti Gupta silver; Pragati Dubey bronze (women’s trap team: MP gold)
Junior men’s trap: Tyagi gold, Chauhan silver, Khan bronze
Delhi leads women’s trap team gold; state-level results noted
Event held at Dr. Karni Singh Range, Delhi

RRU to Host World Police & Fire Games 2029 Disciplines

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat will host eight disciplines of the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2029. This marks India’s debut as a WPFG host nation for the international event, which features 60+ sports and thousands of uniformed personnel. The 2025 USA edition saw India win hundreds of medals, underscoring the country’s growing strength in police and fire service sports. The eight disciplines selected by RRU include Wrist Wrestling, Bench Press, Bodybuilding, Cross Country (10 km), Push–Pull Lifting, Muster, Indoor Rowing and Darts, to be conducted on campus facilities and nearby venues.

RRU to host eight WPFG 2029 disciplines
India’s WPFG hosting debut
Event features 60+ sports and thousands of athletes
India won over 600 medals in 2025 WPFG (USA edition)
Disciplines include strength, endurance and precision events
Rural and campus facilities to support events

Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey Scripts History, Becomes First Bowler to Take 8-Wicket Haul in T20Is

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey made history as the first bowler to claim an eight-wicket haul in a T20 International match. The left-arm spinner took eight wickets for seven runs in four overs, including a maiden over, at Gelephu against Myanmar. His remarkable 8 for 7 spell delivered a striking economy rate of 1.80 and set a new benchmark for the shortest format. The performance drew praise from teammates and cricket fans, highlighting Bhutan’s rapid improvement in international cricket and potential for future success in regional tournaments.

Sonam Yeshey records 8/7 in T20I
First bowler to achieve eight-wicket haul in T20I
Performance against Myanmar at Gelephu
Economy rate 1.80, includes a maiden over
Signals Bhutan’s rising potential in international cricket

Mumbai Indians Appoint Former Australian Kristen Beams as Spin-Bowling Coach

Mumbai Indians announced the appointment of former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams as spin-bowling coach for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. Beams played for Australia in Tests, ODIs and Twenty20s and has a wealth of WBBL experience. She joins MI’s coaching staff led by head coach Lisa Keightley and former captain Jhulan Goswami, along with batting coach Devika Palshikar and fielding coach Nicole Bolton. Beams’ appointment is expected to strengthen MI’s spin options and development programs for upcoming season, aligning with the team’s long-term success strategy in women’s cricket.

Kristen Beams appointed spin-bowling coach for WPL 2026
Former Australia international with WBBL experience
Joined MI coaching team alongside Keightley and Goswami
Focus on spin development and match readiness
MI aims to strengthen performance in next WPL season

Carlsen and Goryachkina Take World Rapid Titles in Doha

In Doha, Magnus Carlsen captured his sixth World Rapid title, finishing a point ahead of rivals. In the women’s event, Aleksandra Goryachkina defeated Zhu Jiner in a blitz playoff to win the coveted World Rapid crown, marking her first title in this format. The event showcased elite rapid chess, with a mix of strategic play and speed. Commentators highlighted Carlsen’s continued dominance in rapid time controls and Goryachkina’s rise in women’s chess, signaling a competitive landscape for future World Rapid Championships.

Magnus Carlsen wins sixth World Rapid title
Aleksandra Goryachkina wins women’s World Rapid title
Opponent in women’s final: Zhu Jiner (playoff)
Event held in Doha, featured top chess players
Showcases evolving strength in rapid chess

Dec 29, 2025

Surya Charishma Tamiri Wins Women’s Singles at 87th Senior National Badminton Championship

Surya Charishma Tamiri claimed the Women’s Singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada. After dropping the opening game, Tamiri rallied to defeat Tanvi Patri with scores of 17-21, 21-12, 21-14. The event also featured prominent performances in Men’s Singles and Doubles categories, underscoring India’s depth in the sport. Tamiri’s victory adds to a sequence of strong showings by Indian women players at the national level and signals potential momentum for international competition in the coming year.

Tamiri wins Women’s Singles at 87th Senior National Championship.
Final scoreline: 17-21, 21-12, 21-14 against Tanvi Patri.
Event held in Vijayawada; national-level title impact hereafter.
Contributes to rising momentum of Indian women players.

Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Meg Lanning’s T20I Captaincy Record

Harmanpreet Kaur set a record for the most wins as a captain in women’s Twenty20 internationals. Leading India to victory, she surpassed Meg Lanning’s 76 wins, achieving 77 wins in 130 matches as captain. This milestone places Harmanpreet at the top of the list for women’s T20I captaincy. The same match also saw Deepti Sharma reach 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20 internationals, a first for players across the men’s and women’s games. The results reflect India’s growing strength in women’s cricket on the global stage.

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes leading T20I captain by wins.
India’s 77th captaincy win for Harmanpreet in 130 matches.
Meg Lanning’s record surpassed in this match.
Deepti Sharma reaches 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is.

P. V. Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes Commission (2026–2029)

P. V. Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation Athletes Commission for the 2026–2029 term. The appointment positions Sindhu as a key voice for players within global badminton governance and as a member of the BWF Council. The Athletes Commission aims to improve transparency, include athlete perspectives in policy decisions, and strengthen the link between players and administrators. Sindhu’s leadership role follows her international achievements and her status as a two-time Olympic medalist, reinforcing India’s influence in global badminton circles.

P. V. Sindhu elected Chair of BWF Athletes Commission (2026–2029).
She will also serve on the BWF Council.
Commission seeks athlete input in governance and policy.
Sindhu is a prominent Indian figure in global badminton.

Dec 28, 2025

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz Team Up for USA's Title Defence of United Cup

Third-ranked Coco Gauff will be joined by sixth-ranked Taylor Fritz as the United States is set to defend its title at the United Cup next week in Australia.
United Cup is the only combined ATP and WTA team and the 2026 tennis season will take place from January 2 to 11. The tournament will be played in two cities: Perth and Sydney, with three groups playing their matches in Perth and three in Sydney.
The tournament will give several of the world's top players preparation matches ahead of the first major of the year, the Australian Open, which gets underway on 18th January in Melbourne.
Eighteen teams will be part of the tournament with each team having one ATP and WTA player each. The teams are grouped in six three-team pools that will compete in round-robin format.

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