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 16th 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 11th edition of the Chess World Cup.
Nov 26, 2025
Italy Lifts Davis Cup 2025 Title
In a historic moment, Italy registered an iconic victory against Spain in the Davis Cup 2025 final, lifting the title for the third straight time. The title win was secured after Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli won their singles tie 2-0 over Spain in the best-of-three tie in Bologna.
The 2025 Davis Cup was the 113th edition of the Davis Cup, a tournament between national teams in men's tennis.
Army Sports Institute Shines at World Boxing Cup 2025
Army Sports Institute (ASI) delivered a stellar performance at the World Boxing Cup held in New Delhi in November 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the nation's premier hubs for elite sporting excellence.
All nine ASI boxers who participated finished on the podium, an extraordinary 100% medal-conversion rate, bringing immense pride to the Indian Army and the nation. The contingent secured a remarkable 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals, showcasing skill, grit and world-class preparation.
The gold medal winners are: Hav Arundhati (70kg), Nb Sub Jaismine (57kg) and Hav Sachin (60kg).
Max Verstappen Wins the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance and won the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, closing the gap in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings with just two races remaining in the season. The Red Bull driver, who started second on the grid, quickly took control of the race and never looked back, claiming his second win in the last four races.
With this victory, Verstappen has reignited his title bid, narrowing the gap to championship leader Lando Norris, who finished second. George Russell completed the podium in third for Mercedes, adding to the excitement as the season nears its dramatic conclusion.
Nov 25, 2025
The Khelo India University Games 2025
The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games 2025 is being held in seven Rajasthan cities – Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur –from November 24 to December 5, 2025.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya lit the ceremonial lamp marking the beginning of the event.
Around 7,000 participants, including nearly 5,000 athletes from 230 universities across the country, are taking part in the Games.
Athletes are competing in 23 sporting disciplines at the Khelo India University Games, while the traditional sport Kho-Kho will be showcased as a demonstration event.
Lakshya Sen Clinches Australian Open Super 500 Title
India's Lakshya Sen claimed the 2025 Australian Open Super 500 title in Sydney, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in straight games, 21-15, 21-11. This emphatic victory marked Sen's first title of the year and his third career Super 500 crown, bringing a rewarding end to his international season. Ranked World No. 14, Sen dominated the final with clinical precision and steady nerves. The win was particularly significant after a year of near-misses and hard-fought performances, including a runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Open earlier in 2025.
India Scripts History, Clinches Inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind
Making history in women's cricket, India emerged victorious in the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, by defeating Nepal in a clinical seven-wicket triumph on November 23, 2025. The final, played at the iconic P. Sara Oval, showcased India's dominance in the sport and marked a historic milestone for inclusive cricket. This win not only establishes India as the first champion of the blind women's T20 format but also underscores the nation's growing leadership in promoting disability sports at the international level.
The tournament featured six teams - India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia and the US.
Nov 24, 2025
Pakistan A Clinches the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 title
Pakistan A defeated Bangladesh A in a dramatic finale that went into the Super Over and clinched the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 title. Chasing Pakistan's total of 125 runs, Bangladesh slumped to 53 for 7 at one stage. Even at the end of the 18th over, with just 12 balls to go, they were 99 for 9. But the 19th over from Shahid Aziz saw the last Bangladesh batting pair hit three sixes before the No. 10 and No. 11 batters for Bangladesh took the game into a Super Over.
Roger Federer Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame
One of the most iconic athletes in tennis history, Roger Federer, was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. With a career that redefined elegance, dominance, and longevity in tennis, Federer's induction stands as a testament to his unparalleled achievements — including 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 tour-level victories, and a record 310 weeks as world No. 1. The announcement was made on November 19, 2025, with Federer set to be formally inducted at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, from August 27–29, 2026.
Nov 23, 2025
Curacao Makes Soccer History as Smallest Nation by Population to Qualify for a World Cup
The tiny Caribbean island country Curacao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.
Curacao, an autonomous territory of about 156,000 people within the Netherlands kingdom, took the record of Iceland, with a population of just over 350,000, which was the previous smallest country to reach the World Cup when it qualified for Russia 2018.
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