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SPORTS - October 2018

Oct 2018

Sep 12, 2026

Tanya Chaudhary sets national record in women’s hammer throw

Tanya Chaudhary, a 22-year-old athlete from Uttar Pradesh, set a new national record in the women’s hammer throw at the Indian Athletics Series Final held in New Delhi in September 2026. She achieved 68.35 metres and won gold at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Anushka Yadav finished second with 66.34 metres. The record marks a significant milestone for Indian women's field events and boosts national prospects for international competitions. The performance adds momentum to domestic track and field programs and inspires upcoming athletes in the discipline.

Athlete: Tanya Chaudhary, 22, Uttar Pradesh
Event: Indian Athletics Series Final, New Delhi, Sept 2026
Record: 68.35 metres in women’s hammer throw
Runner-up: Anushka Yadav, 66.34 metres
Significance: national record for India
Impact: boosts domestic and international athletics prospects

Sep 10, 2026

Sheetal Devi wins first World Archery Para Series title in women's compound

Indian para archer Sheetal Devi won her first individual title on the World Archery Para Series circuit in the women’s compound event during September 2026. The 19-year-old defeated Kazakhstan’s Aizada Seidan in a thrilling shoot-off after the final ended in a 144–144 tie. Devi had posted a qualification score of 698, surpassing her own Asian record and strengthening her position among India’s leading para archers. The victory marks a historic milestone for Indian para-sport on the international stage and highlights the effectiveness of national training pipelines for differently-abled athletes. Devi thanked her coaches, family, and the national federation for the breakthrough.

Sheetal Devi, 19, wins her first World Archery Para Series title in women’s compound.
Final ends 144–144; Devi claims the shoot-off to seal victory.
Qualifying score of 698 sets an Asian-record benchmark.
Victory underscores India’s rising profile in para archery.
Coaches, family, and national federation acknowledged for support.

Sep 09, 2026

Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi Win Para Archery Gold

Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won the gold medal in the Para Recurve Men’s Doubles at the 2026 World Para Archery Series Leg Three in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The pair defeated Slovakia 6–2 in the final to claim the title. This victory marks their third consecutive World Para Archery Series title, reinforcing India’s rising performance in para-archery on the international stage. Coaches and officials credited consistent training and international competition exposure for the duo’s success, noting the event helps raise the profile of para-sport within the country and encourages aspiring athletes with disabilities.

Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won Para Recurve Men’s Doubles gold in Ahmedabad.
Final score was 6–2 against Slovakia in the final.
This is their third consecutive World Para Archery Series title.
The win underscores India's growing strength in para-archery.
Event helps raise the profile of para-sport in India.

Karan Singh Wins ITF M15 Bali Title

Indian tennis player Karan Singh, 23, from Karnal, Haryana, captured the ITF Men’s World Tour M15 Bali title in Bali, Indonesia, defeating Isaac Becroft of New Zealand in the final with a score of 7–5, 7–6(3). The fourth seed earned his fourth career title and his third of the 2026 season. Singh has already claimed doubles success this year, including the ITF M15 Astana title in Kazakhstan and the 2024 Brazzaville Challenger doubles title with Florent Bax. The Bali win adds to India’s growing achievements on the ITF circuit and underscores Singh’s rising trajectory in singles.

Karan Singh, 23, from Karnal, Haryana, won ITF M15 Bali in Bali, Indonesia.
Final score was 7–5, 7–6(3); he was the fourth seed in the event.
This is his fourth career singles title and third in 2026.
He previously won ITF M15 Astana doubles and 2024 Brazzaville Challenger doubles.
The victory highlights India’s ongoing success on the ITF circuit.

Sep 08, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th due to power-unit penalties. He overtook rivals throughout the race, including teammate George Russell in the final laps to secure victory. Russell finished second, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed third place. Antonelli's win ended a six-decade wait for an Italian driver to win at Monza, with Ludovico Scarfiotti last achieving the feat in 1966. The race highlighted strategic tire choices and safety-car dynamics that shaped the result, contributing to an exciting season and boosting team morale ahead of upcoming grands prix.

Antonelli started 19th due to penalties and won at Monza.
George Russell finished second; Max Verstappen third.
First Italian winner at Monza since 1966 (Ludovico Scarfiotti).
Race featured notable tire strategy and safety-car phases.
Win boosts Antonelli's standing in the season.

Sep 07, 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Win China Masters 2026

The China Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Shenzhen marked India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty winning the men’s doubles title after a strong comeback in the final. The pair had previously earned silver medals in the 2023 and 2025 editions. In women’s singles, South Korea’s An Se-young captured the title, becoming the first player to win the China Masters crown three consecutive times. The results reflect India’s rising prowess in doubles badminton on the world stage, while reaffirming An Se-young’s dominance in the women’s singles category at this event.

Rankireddy/Shetty won men's doubles in Shenzhen
Previous silver medals in 2023 and 2025 editions
An Se-young won women’s singles (three consecutive titles)
India strengthens doubles badminton on world stage
China Masters highlights era of dominance in women’s singles

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