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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Feb 26, 2025

Mohun Bagan Clinch Back-to-Back ISL Winners Shield

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured its second consecutive Indian Super League (ISL) Winners Shield with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. The match remained tense until the final moments when Dimitrios Petratos struck the winning goal in injury time, making Mohun Bagan the first team in ISL history to defend the Shield successfully. This win also ensures their direct qualification for the AFC Champions League 2.
With this victory, Mohun Bagan has now won its seventh national league title, reinforcing its reputation as one of India's most successful football clubs.

Feb 25, 2025

Rachin Ravindra Becomes New Zealand's Leading Century-scorer in ICC ODI Events

Rachin Ravindra became New Zealand's most successful batter in the ICC ODI events by toppling the record of scoring most centuries for the Blackcaps.
Rachin now boasts four centuries in ICC ODI events, the most by any New Zealand player. He surpassed icons Kane Williamson and Nathan Astle, who have three centuries each in ICC ODI events.

Saurav Ghosal Marks Triumphant Return with Sydney Title

Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal marked a sensational return from retirement by clinching the Octane Sydney Classic title. The former World No. 10 had retired from the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour in April 2023 but continued to express his desire to represent India. In January 2025, he rejoined the PSA Tour, keeping his aspirations alive. In a dominant performance, the second seed outclassed Egypt's Abdelrahman Nasser in straight sets in the final and claimed victory.

Andreeva Wins Title

Mirra Andreeva made history by becoming the youngest player to claim a WTA 1000 title after the 17-year-old won the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The Russian beat Clara Tauson 7-6 (7-1) 6-1.
Andreeva defeated Grand Slam winners Marketa Vondrousova, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina on her way to the final.

Asia Cup Archery: India Tops Medal Tally with 8 Medals, Including 5 Gold

India topped the medal standings at the first leg of the Asia Cup World Ranking Archery Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, securing eight medals, including 5 gold, at the conclusion of competitions.
In the recurve men's section, India's Vishnu Choudhary and Rahul finished 1-2.
The other four gold were won by Basanti Mahato (women's recurve), Kushal Dalal (men's compound), men's recurve team of Vishnu, Goldi Mishra and Rahul, and the men's compund team of Kushal, Manav Ganeshrao Jadhao and Ganesh Mani Ratnam.
The recurve mixed team of Basanti and Vishnu also picked up a silver, while the women's compound team of Avneet Kaur, Madhuravarshini Muruganantham and Chikitha Taniparthi clinched a bronze.

Feb 24, 2025

Dalibor Svrcina Wins Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men's Championship

Czech Republic's Dalibor Svrcina beat USA's Brandon Holt and won the men's singles title in the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 men's tennis championship.
It has been a solid run for Dalibor Svrcina in the three ATP Challenger events in India. He made the semi-finals in Chennai and the second round in Delhi.
The Maha Open 2025 was an ATP Challenger 100 tennis tournament played on hard courts.

Manu Bhaker to Lead 35-member Shooting Team to World Cups in South America

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is set to lead a 35-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cups in South America, starting April 1, 2025 and concluding on 22, marking the beginning of the international shooting season. The squad comprises nearly all the shooters who participated in the Paris Olympics, ensuring a strong representation on the global stage.
Almost all the shooters who featured in the Paris Olympics made the cut. A notable member of the team is air pistol ace Saurabh Chaudhary, who returns to the national side after more than three years.

Feb 23, 2025

Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse Inaugurates 26th Maharashtra State Inter-University Sports Meet

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse along with Sudhir Mungantiwar, MLA & former minister in Government of Maharashtra inaugurated 26th Maharashtra State Inter-University Sports Meet at Chandrapur, Maharashtra.
The competition hosted under aegis of Chancellor of State Universities hosted by Gondwana University, Gadchiroli marks the first time in the university's history that it received the honour of organising a state-level sports festival.
The sports meet will features 8 sports disciplines - Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Athletics and Chess for boys and girls with an expected participation of more than 3500 athletes. Matches are going being held at multiple venues in Chandrapur and Ballarpur forest area, with competitions taking place in morning and evening sessions.

Feb 22, 2025

Haryana Reigns Supreme at 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship

Haryana emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals.
Tamil Nadu, the host state, finished second with 17 gold, 18 silver, and 12 bronze, while Uttar Pradesh claimed the third position with 14 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
Rajasthan finished fourth with 13 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze while Maharashtra finished fifth with 11 gold 3 silver and 13 bronze. The championship, held in Tamil Nadu from February 18 to 20, 2025, witnessed exceptional performances by para-athletes from across the country.
The championship, organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association, witnessed participation from 1,476 para-athletes representing 30 states and union territories, competing across 155 events.

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