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May 11, 2025

India's Anahat Singh Features in World Squash Championships 2024-2025

India's Anahat Singh is competing in the World Squash Championships 2024-2025, which is being played at Chicago, the United States of America, from May 9 to 17.

May 10, 2025

ECB Bans Transgender Women from Women's Cricket Following Supreme Court Ruling

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in women's cricket across all levels. This decision aligns with a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines legal recognition of women based on biological sex. The ECB maintains its stance on inclusivity through mixed and open categories while implementing this change in response to legal and sporting developments.

May 09, 2025

Pakistan Moves T20 League

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) elected to relocate the remainder of this year's (2025) Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the United Arab Emirates, amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The PCB announced that all remaining fixtures of PSL X, the tenth edition of the Board's flagship T20 tournament, were moved to the UAE, with the exact schedule of matches, including dates and venues, to be shared in due course.

Korean Compound Men's Team Breaks World Record in Shanghai

South Korean compound team broke the compound men's team match world record at Shanghai 2025, during the second stage of the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup.
In their first-round matchup against Macao China, Kim Jongho, Choi Eun Gyu and Choi Yonghee hit the 10-ring with 100 percent accuracy – 24 10s out of 24 arrows – becoming the first team in history to complete a perfect match.
The record was previously held by the USA's Jesse Broadwater, Braden Gellenthien and compound legend Reo Dee Wilde, who shot just one shy at 239 during the Turin 2011 World Archery Championships.

May 08, 2025

Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma, one of India's most accomplished batters and the current red-ball captain, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. This decision, made just ahead of the highly anticipated India vs England Test series, marks the end of a roller-coaster journey in the longest format of the game. Rohit, who made his Test debut in 2013, leaves behind a legacy marked by resilience, reinvention, and leadership.
He took over Test captaincy in 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down.
Led India through series wins but also suffered major defeats, notably against New Zealand and Australia.
His leadership was praised for stability, though questioned during away performances.

May 07, 2025

FC Goa Clinch Second Kalinga Super Cup Title

FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 win and clinched the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under head coach Manolo Marquez, whose chapter at the club came to an end in the perfect manner. It was Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice.

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title

China extended its supremacy in world badminton by clinching the Sudirman Cup 2025, defeating South Korea 3-1 in the final held in Xiamen, China.
The Sudirman Cup is the World Mixed Team Badminton Championship, organised by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
China has now won 14 out of the 18 editions, showcasing its sustained excellence.

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