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SPORTS - September 2018

Sep 2018

Nov 05, 2026

India win pistol team gold and rifle silver at ISSF World Championships

At the ISSF World Championships, India won gold in the men’s 50m pistol team event and silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event, raising their medal tally to three. The men’s team, Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh, scored 1,659. In the women’s event, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar combined for 1,894.4. Ravinder also earned individual silver with 559, finishing two behind gold medallist Anton Aristarkhov (AIN). China led the table with five medals, including three golds. Ravinder’s 559 included 11 inner 10s; the women’s trio trailed China in the team event.

Men’s 50m pistol team: Gold – Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Amanpreet Singh (1,659).
Women’s 10m air rifle team: Silver – Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar.
Ravinder Singh: Individual silver (559).
China leads medal table; India second with 1 gold, 2 silvers.
Event not part of Olympic programme for the men’s pistol discipline.

Nov 04, 2026

Dhinidhi Desinghu wins India's first Youth Olympics swimming medal

At the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, 16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu won India’s first medal in swimming at the event by securing bronze in the women’s 100 metre freestyle with a time of 56.27 seconds. Gold went to Croatia’s Ana Bobanovic in 55.89 seconds and New Zealand’s Alyssa Lawson claimed silver in 56.13 seconds. Desinghu had earlier become the first Indian female swimmer to reach a Youth Olympics final after finishing third fastest in the heats with 56.80 seconds. The achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian swimming and signals growing youth talent and competitive depth in India's aquatic sports program.

bronze in women's 100m freestyle at Youth Olympics 2026
Desinghu time 56.27s; Bobanovic 55.89s (gold); Lawson 56.13s (silver)
Desinghu previously reached the Youth Olympics final with 56.80s in heats
first-ever Youth Olympics swimming medal for India
Dakar, Senegal hosts the 2026 Youth Olympics
reflects rising focus on swimming among Indian youth

Nov 03, 2026

Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

Australia all‑rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced retirement from international cricket after a 14‑year career. At 38, Maxwell played seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is, accumulating 3,990 ODI runs, 2,897 T20I runs and 339 Test runs, along with 136 international wickets. Known for aggressive batting and decisive match‑turning performances, Maxwell leaves a legacy of versatility in Australia’s white‑ball teams. He thanked teammates, coaches and fans for support and noted the importance of bridging youth development with high‑level competition as part of his cricketing journey.

Maxwell retires from international cricket after 14 years.
Career: 7 Tests, 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is; nearly 4,000 ODI runs.
Right‑arm off‑spin bowler with 136 international wickets.
Lauded for aggressive batting and game‑changing abilities.
Acknowledged teammates and fans; emphasized youth development.

India clinches historic Commonwealth Kabaddi double in Ahmedabad

India created history at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad by winning both the men’s and women’s titles. The men defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final, finishing the tournament with eight wins from eight matches. Aditya Shinde led the attack with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda added eight in the second half. Pankaj Mohite scored six and vice-captain Naveen Kumar contributed five. Yogesh Dahiya starred in defence with five tackle points, showcasing a flawless tackling record. The women’s team had already beaten Uganda 35-15 to complete the double, underscoring India’s growing strength in the sport.

Men’s team won final 54-20 vs Sri Lanka.
Women’s team defeated Uganda 35-15 earlier for the double.
Aditya Shinde top-scored with 10 raid points; Hooda added eight in second half.
Pankaj Mohite (6) and Naveen Kumar (5) contributed to the win.
Yogesh Dahiya recorded five tackle points with no misses in defence.

Nov 02, 2026

Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian to reach 150 T20I wickets

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to reach 150 wickets in Twenty20 Internationals, achieving the milestone on 30 October 2026 during the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, when he dismissed Mitchell Santner. He now has 150 wickets in 103 matches (99 innings), with a bowling average of 20.62 and an economy rate of 8.65. The feat underscores his status as one of India’s premier bowlers in the shortest international format, reflecting consistency across powerplay and death overs. The 2026 season also highlighted his control over variations and yorkers, earning praise from teammates and coaches.

Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian to take 150 T20I wickets.
Milestone achieved on 30 October 2026 vs New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
Dismissed Mitchell Santner to reach the record.
150 wickets in 103 matches (99 innings); avg 20.62; econ 8.65.
Cements his status as a leading T20 bowler for India.

Lakshya Sen wins HYLO Open 2026 badminton title

Lakshya Sen won the HYLO Open 2026 men’s singles title in Saarbrücken, Germany, defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in straight games, 21–17, 21–10. The tournament ran from 27 October to 1 November as part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 series. This was Sen’s second HYLO Open title, his first since 2019, marking an important milestone in his career and a notable achievement for Indian badminton in 2026. His victory reinforces India’s growing presence on the international badminton circuit and could bolster his world ranking and confidence ahead of major events later in the season.

Tournament: HYLO Open 2026 (27 Oct–1 Nov).
Final: Sen def. Christie 21–17, 21–10.
Edition: 39th; part of BWF World Tour Super 500.
Sen’s second HYLO Open title (first since 2019).
Implication: strengthens India’s badminton standing internationally.

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 World Champion

Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at 20 years and 68 days on 1 November 2026 after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Born on 25 August 2006 in Bologna, Antonelli drives for Mercedes and broke Sebastian Vettel’s previous record of becoming champion at age 23 in 2010. The victory also marks Italy’s first F1 title since Alberto Ascari in 1953, reviving a long-established national legacy in motorsport. Analysts highlight his rapid adaptation to high-pressure grands prix and anticipate a long, successful career at the sport’s pinnacle.

Date: 1 November 2026; Champion: Antonelli (Mercedes).
Age at title: 20 years 68 days; youngest champion.
Record: surpasses Vettel’s 23-year-old record (2010).
Country milestone: Italy’s first F1 champion since Ascari (1953).
Outlook: heightened expectations for future seasons.

Nov 01, 2026

Manisha Bhanwala Becomes First Indian Woman to Win World Wrestling Gold

Manisha Bhanwala created history on 30 October 2026 by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. She defeated Abigail Elizabeth Nette of the United States 8–6 in the women's 59 kg freestyle final after overcoming a 0–6 deficit. Bhanwala’s gold makes her India’s second‑ever senior world champion in wrestling, following Sushil Kumar’s 2010 men’s 66 kg title. Her achievement signals progress for women’s wrestling in India and may spur increased support for girls’ sports development at national and state levels.

Date of victory: 30 October 2026.
Event: Senior World Wrestling Championships, Astana.
Final: Manisha Bhanwala beat Abigail Nette 8–6 in 59 kg.
Recovered from a 0–6 deficit.
First Indian woman to win world gold; second overall after 2010.
Impact on women’s wrestling programs in India.

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