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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Oct 04, 2025

Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at 2025 World Championships

The World Weightlifting Championships 2025 is being held in Forde, Norway, scheduled from October 2 to 11. Athletes are competing in a total of 20 weight categories. Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal in the 48 kg division, achieving a total lift of 199 kg in the competition. She also set new national records in both Clean & Jerk (115 kg) and total lift (199 kg). This is her third World Championship medal.
North Korean weightlifter Ri Song-gum dominated the event by winning three gold medals in the 48 kg division, setting new world records with a 91 kg snatch, a 122 kg clean and jerk, and a total lift of 213 kg.
Thailand's Thanyathon Sukcharoen took the bronze medal with a total lift of 198 kg.

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma breaks World Record After Asia Cup Heroics

India's Abhishek Sharma rewritten the record books in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, posting a new high for batter ratings after a standout performance in the Asia Cup hosted in the United Arab Emirates. The 25-year-old left-hander surged to 931 rating points, eclipsing the previous best of 919 held by England's Dawid Malan since 2020. Sharma's achievement came on the back of a Player of the Series display, underscoring his dominance in the shortest format of the game and taking him past the career-best T20I rating set by Indian legend Virat Kohli, who had reached 909.

Oct 03, 2025

World Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (48kg) clinched a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category, extending her glittering record in the marquee event where she has been on the podium twice earlier.
The 2017 world champion and 2022 silver-medallist produced a total lift of 199kg (84kg in snatch + 115kg in clean and jerk) to be among the medal winners after moving down from the 49kg division.

5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025

The city of Jamshedpur become the heartbeat of Indian hockey as the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) is hosting the 5^th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025, which began on 30^th September and will conclude on October 10, 2025.
This premier national-level tournament is bringing together the powerhouses of Indian hockey, with India's top departments and institutions in action. A total of 18 elite teams was divided into four pools.

Oct 02, 2025

5th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Department Championship in Delhi

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 5^th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Department National Championship 2025 at Shivaji Stadium, scheduled from September 27 to October 4. The opening ceremony drew senior officials including Indian Oil Chairman A.S. Sahney, Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Kumar Tirkey, federation members, coaches, and excited schoolchildren.
The championship features eleven departmental teams vying for top honors, promising high-energy matches and a showcase of India's growing women's hockey talent.

Oct 01, 2025

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is one of the most anticipated international sporting tournaments.
India and Sri Lanka are co-hosting the 13^th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, which is taking place from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
With India and Sri Lanka as joint hosts of the tournament, six more teams are competing for the prestigious trophy, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The matches of the Women's Cricket World Cup will be held in India's five major stadiums and Sri Lanka's R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sep 30, 2025

Chris Woakes Retires from International Cricket After 14-Year Career

England's reliable seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old, who made his debut in 2011, closes a career spanning 14 years, during which he represented England across formats with distinction. Known for his swing bowling, lower-order batting, and sportsmanship, Woakes leaves behind a legacy marked by World Cup triumphs, Ashes heroics, and unmatched resilience on the field.
Chris Woakes made his England debut during the 2010–11 Ashes tour of Australia, and from then on became one of the most dependable figures in England's setup.
Over 217 international matches, he picked up 396 wickets and scored 3705 runs, cementing himself as a genuine all-rounder.

World Para Archery Championship: History-maker Sheetal, Toman Kumar Lead India to Two Titles

The 18-year-old Indian Sheetal Devi scripted history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win world championship gold in the compound individual section, and Toman Kumar replicated the title run in the corresponding men's event as India continued their good run at the Para World Archery Championships here on a riveting in September 2025.
India produced two world champions and a total of five medals, Sheetal added a new page to history book, defeating Turkiye's world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 to claim gold.
The Jammu and Kashmir archer, the only competitor without arms in the tournament, shoots using her feet and chin.

ICC, UNICEF Launchs 'Promise to Children' Campaign

In a powerful fusion of sport and social responsibility, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and UNICEF launched the 'Promise to Children' digital campaign during the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The initiative seeks to engage players, fans, and the global cricket community in pledging support for equal opportunities and rights for children, particularly the most vulnerable.
The 'Promise to Children' campaign is designed to champion children's rights across key areas,
- Quality education
- Healthcare and nutrition
- Access to safe water and sanitation
- Protection from violence
- Opportunities to play and grow
The campaign aims to use cricket's global popularity and influence to spotlight these issues and drive public commitments.

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