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Sep 06, 2025

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to reach third straight grand slam final

Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his youthful energy and innovative play style to overcome Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the US Open semifinals. The victory secured his place in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
Djokovic, feeling exhausted by the end, acknowledged his physical limitations. The 38-year-old Serbian reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slams this season but was eliminated at that stage each time, with three losses to either No. 2 Alcaraz, 22, or No. 1 Jannik Sinner, 24.

Sep 05, 2025

World Boxing Championships: Sakshi continues India's fine start in women's 54 kg category

Sakshi continued India's fine start to the World Boxing Championships, outclassing her Ukrainian opponent in the women's 54 kg category in the opening round in Liverpool.
Sakshi secured a win over her Ukrainian opponent by 5-0 via RSC (Referee Stopped Contest), as per the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
Earlier, Pawan Bartwal provided India a winning start to their World Boxing Championships campaign as he got the better of Brazil's Michael Douglas Trindade, a Paris Olympian, in a close men's 55kg bout in Liverpool, UK.

India's Suruchi Singh Tops ISSF 10m Air Pistol Rankings

Young shooter from India, Suruchi Singh, became the World No. 1 in the women's 10m air pistol rankings, which was released by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
After making her senior international debut earlier this year, the 19-year-old Suruchi Singh achieved the No. 1 ranking in the 10m air pistol, having accumulated 4162 points.
Former junior world champion Yao Qianxun of the People's Republic of China took second spot in the category, having amassed 3195 points. China's Wei Qian is third with 2178 points.

World Archery Championships 2025: Deepika Kumari, Jyothi Surekha Vennam lead Indian contingent in...

Olympian Deepika Kumari and compound ace Jyothi Surekha Vennam are among 12 Indian players taking part in the 53rd edition of the World Archery Championships 2025 being held from September 5 to 12, 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea.
The World Archery Championships were first held in 1931.
Exactly 500 archers from 74 countries and territories are vying for the tag of world champions in Gwangju.
This year's championships feature men's and women's events across team, mixed team and individual formats.

Sep 04, 2025

Amit Mishra Announces Retirement from all Forms of the Game

Veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a professional career that spanned more than two decades.
Mishra played his last international in 2017 but remained active in domestic cricket and the IPL, most recently turning out for Lucknow Super Giants in 2024.
In his IPL career, Amit Mishra played for the following teams: Delhi Daredevils/Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants.

Uttar Pradesh Wins Sub Junior Girls' NFC Tier 2

Uttar Pradesh won the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 2, defeating Kerala 2-1 in the final at the RKM Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Both the teams secured promotion to Tier 1 for the upcoming edition as the finalists of this season.

World Boxing Championships Kick Off in Liverpool

The World Boxing Championships began in Liverpool, United Kingdom, marking the first edition under the aegis of the newly formed governing body, World Boxing. For the first time, the event features both men's and women's competitions together, making it a landmark edition. India entered the tournament with a mix of seasoned champions and fresh talent, aiming to replicate its strong performances from 2023.
The World Boxing Championships are being held from September 4 to 14, 2025.

Assam Olympic Association Launches Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Awards

The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) launched the Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award, honouring the legacy of Assam's first Asian Games gold medalist.
The inaugural awards were presented by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the President of AOA, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a ceremony in Guwahati.
Instituted in honour of Arjuna Awardee Bhogeswar Baruah, the award will be conferred annually in six categories--Best Sportsperson, Emerging Player, and Lifetime Achievement at both the national and Assam levels.
Inaugural Award Winners, 2025
Best Sportsperson (National): Manu Bhaker, Olympic medalist (Shooting)
Lifetime Achievement (National): Sunil Chhetri, Indian football captain
Emerging Player (National): Bedabrat Bharali, Athletics
Best Sportsperson (Assam): Lovlina Borgohain, Olympic bronze medalist (Boxing)
Lifetime Achievement (Assam): Dipankar Bhattacharya, Badminton
Emerging Player (Assam): Priyanuj Bhattacharya, Swimming

Sep 03, 2025

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is

Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket, saying that he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career.
Starc has played 65 matches for his country in the shortest format.
His 79 wickets in T20Is make him the second-highest for Australia after Adam Zampa.

New Delhi to Host BWF World Championships in August 2026

New Delhi will host the Badminton World Championships in August next year (2026). The announcement was made by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris. The competition will return to India after 17 years and to Asia after 4 years. In 2009, the World Championships were held in Hyderabad. The last time an Asian city hosted the championships was in 2018, when it was held in China's Nanjing.

Sep 02, 2025

Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie, Toh Ee Wei Claim Mixed Doubles World Title

Badminton pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei emerged as Malaysia's first mixed doubles world champions.
The Malaysian pair defeated the second-seeded Chinese pair of Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in the final of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships 2025 in Paris.

Yamaguchi Akane Clinches Her Third Global Crown

Japan's Yamaguchi Akane clinched her third global crown with a dominant 21-9, 21-13 win over Olympic gold medallist Chen Yufei at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris.
Yamaguchi added to her badminton world titles from 2021 and 2022, becoming only the second woman behind Carolina Marin to own three global crowns.

West Delhi Lions Clinch DPL Title

The West Delhi Lions lifted the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 title by ousting Central Delhi Kings with a comfortable six-wicket victory in a high-octane final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Skipper Nitish Rana once again rose to the occasion, delivering a match-winning unbeaten 79 guiding his side to glory.

Vansh-Shravani and Aanya-Angela Win Doubles Gold at Yonex India Junior International Grand Prix

Young Indian shuttlers Vansh Dev-Shravani Walekar and Aanya Bisht-Angel Punera secured two titles in doubles events at the Late Sushant Chipalkatti Yonex Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix, held at the P. E. Society's Modern PDMBA Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra.
In an all-Indian mixed doubles final, the unseeded duo Vansh Dev & Shravani Walekar produced a commanding display defeating second seeds C. Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri in straight games 21-12, 21-13.
In U-19 women's doubles, another unseeded Indian pair, Aanya Bisht & Angel Punera, fought back in style and overcame Japan's fifth seeds Aoi Banno & Yuzu Ueno. After conceding the opening game 21-23, the Indian duo bounced back with a dominant 21-12 win before holding their nerve in a tense decider to secure the gold 21-17 in a thrilling 70-minute battle.
A total prize money of $ 15,000 (Rs. 13,50,000) was awarded at the event.

Satwik-Chirag Secure Worlds Medal with Redemption Win

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched bronze at the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris (the 29th edition), becoming the first Indian doubles pair to win two World Championships medals. Their run ended in the semi-finals against China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi, with the Indians losing 19-21, 21-18, 12-21.
The gold medal was won by South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.

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