Zimbabwe and Namibia Will Jointly Host the 2026 U-19 Cricket World Cup
The 16th edition of the Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup will be played across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
As per the format, the 16 cricket teams have been divided into four groups of four. Following the round-robin group stage, the top three teams from each group will progress to the Super Six phase, where they will be split into two groups of six each.
The groups:
Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, New Zealand
Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland
Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka
Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa
Nov 21, 2025
World Boxing Cup Finals: India Wins Medals in all 20 Categories
Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida. The hosts finished with at least a medal in all 20 weight categories, signing off with nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals. On a day when 15 Indians took the ring, reigning world champions Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg), Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar (54kg), world bronze medallist Parveen Hooda (60kg), former youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) and Nupur Sheoran ( 80kg) also struck gold.
This is the first time that India has won in all weight categories in a global championship of the sport. The women's team finished with seven gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, while the men's team finished with two gold, five silver, and three bronze medals.
The World Boxing Cup Finals is a tournament incorporated for the first time in the calendar of the new international body of the sport that allows eight boxers to compete in every category, starting from the quarter-finals.
FIDE Announces the List of Players for the 2025 World Rapid and Blitz
World Champion Gukesh D. and Magnus Carlsen join over 360 players who have confirmed their participation in the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship in Doha.
The event, which will take place from December 25 to 30, brings together a field featuring multiple world champions, most of the sport's highest-rated competitors, and rising stars.
Many seasoned elite players such as 2024 World Blitz co-champion Ian Nepomniachtchi, Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Wesley So, and Levon Aronian have also confirmed their participation. Challenging them will be a new generation of contenders seeking to disrupt established hierarchies: Vincent Keymer, Arjun Erigaisi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Praggnanandhaa R, Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, and Ediz Gürel to name just a few.
Nov 20, 2025
India Clinches the 2025 WFDF World Beach Ultimate Championship
India secured a landmark triumph at the WFDF World Beach Ultimate Championships 2025 in Portimão, Portugal, with three athletes from Auroville contributing significantly to the nation's hard-fought 11–10 win over Germany. Their participation highlights the growing prominence of Auroville's sports ecosystem in nurturing talent for international competitions.
The global championship saw widespread participation, with 38 countries, 136 teams and thousands of athletes competing across 10 divisions. India's performance underscored its rising position at the WFDF World Beach Ultimate Championships 2025 (internationally recognised as the World Flying Disc Federation – World Cup 2025).
Marco Bezzecchi Clinches MotoGP 2025 Finale in Valencia
The 2025 MotoGP season concluded on a dramatic high note as Marco Bezzecchi clinched a historic victory at the Valencia Grand Prix, becoming the first Aprilia rider to win back-to-back races. This victory, coming just a week after his Portugal triumph, also helped Bezzecchi secure third place overall in the world championship standings, a career-best finish for both rider and team.
Nov 18, 2025
Sansad Sports Festival Begins at SMS Stadium
The 'Sansad Sports Festival', organised on the theme of 'Fit India, Hit India' by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began in November at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Rajasthan with sports and cultural presentations.
More than one lakh Jaipurites are participating in various sports in this festival which will continue till December 25.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is be the chief guest of this programme, while the Sports, Youth Affairs, Industry and Commerce Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore presides over it.
These sports are included: Archery, cricket, basketball, sitoliya, volleyball, hockey, football, handball, wrestling, kho-kho, kabaddi, tug of war, mallakhamb, gymnastics and lemon and spoon race etc.
Sangakkara Returns as Rajasthan Royals' Head Coach
Kumar Sangakkara returned as the Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, apart from continuing in his role as the Director of Cricket, the franchise announced.
Sangakkara had served in the role of head coach from 2021 to 2024, before Rahul Dravid took over the position for IPL 2025. Under Sangakkara, Royals had played the final in 2022 and reached the playoffs in IPL 2024.
Luke Littler Becomes the Youngest World No. 1 after Grand Slam of Darts Triumph
Luke Littler created darts history once again as he became the youngest-ever world number one after a stunning run at the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. The 18-year-old English sensation defeated the defending world number one, Luke Humphries, by 16-11 in the final and lifted the title for the second straight year. His dominant 16-9 semi-final victory over Danny Noppert had already guaranteed his rise to the top of the PDC world rankings. With this win, Littler also remained unbeaten in the Grand Slam and proved why he is the new face of the sport.
Nov 17, 2025
Kiaan Secures Best Indian Finish at FIA Karting World Cup
Kiaan Shah was the highest-placed Indian competitor, finishing 13th in the junior category at the FIA Karting Arrive & Drive World Cup held in Selangor, Malaysia.
With four Indians in the fray among 60 drivers, Kiaan contended with a field full of national champions and dealt with other vehicles barging into him, as well as some technical issues with his vehicle.
The eventual podium featured the United States' Troy Ferguson in top spot after Japan's Simba Motoda – who passed the chequered flag first – was handed a five-second penalty. Tommy Hart finished second ahead of Tomasz Cichoracki.
Dhanush Wins Air Rifle Gold in Deaflympics
Dhanush Srikanth opened the account for India with a gold medal in the men's air rifle event at the Deaflympics in Tokyo.
India's Mohammed Murtaza Vania finished with a final score of 250.1 and took the silver medal while Korea's Baek Seunghak settled for bronze with a score of 223.6.
Apart from his gold medal, Srikanth also set a new Deaf Final World Record of 252.2.
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