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Sep 28, 2026

Anahat Singh makes history with Asian Games squash silver

Anahat Singh, 18, made history for India at the 2026 Asian Games by becoming the first Indian woman to win a singles squash medal at the Games. She reached the women’s singles final and claimed the silver medal after a straight-game loss to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam, 11-4, 11-4, 11-7. The feat also marks Anahat as the first Indian woman to reach an Asian Games squash singles final, and it provides India with its highest-ever individual women’s singles medal in squash at the Asian Games. The result follows a strong phase for Indian squash, signaling growing depth in youth talent and a push to improve on the continental stage.

Anahat Singh, 18, wins India’s first women’s singles squash medal at the Asian Games, taking silver.
She reached the final and lost to Sivasangari Subramaniam with scores 11-4, 11-4, 11-7.
India earns its highest-ever individual women’s singles medal in squash at the Games.

Sep 27, 2026

India wins 10m air pistol mixed team gold at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya

On 25 September 2026, India’s Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026, held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. They posted 484.6 in the final, setting a new Asian Games record, and matched the qualification score of 587 points. The event, overseen by the International Shooting Sport Federation, pairs one male and one female shooter in each team. This win marks India’s second shooting gold at these Games, strengthening confidence for future events and showcasing the strength of India’s shooting program.

Gold in 10m air pistol mixed team.
Final score: 484.6; qualification: 587.
Location: Nagoya, Japan; Date: 25 September 2026.
Governing body: International Shooting Sport Federation.

Sep 25, 2026

Montréal to Host 2026 UCI Road World Championships, 99th Edition

Montréal, Quebec, Canada will host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, the 99th edition of the global road cycling championship, from 20 to 27 September 2026. The event marks Montréal’s return as host after a 52-year gap, with the city previously staging the championships in 1974; Canada has also hosted in Hamilton (2003). Thirteen events are planned, including road races, individual time trials, and a mixed relay team time trial. The championships bring together cyclists from dozens of nations and federations, offering world ranking points and showcasing host city infrastructure. Organisers emphasise safety and sustainability across the event.

Dates: 20–27 September 2026
Edition: 99th
Locations: Montréal (1974, 2026) and Hamilton (2003) prior
Events: 13 (road races, time trials, mixed relay TT)
Impact: Global exposure for athletes and host city

Sep 24, 2026

India wins first Asian Games gold in women’s cricket at 2026 Games

India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the country. In the final at Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, India scored 216 for 3 in 20 overs and dismissed Sri Lanka for 69 in 15.4 overs. Smriti Mandhana led with 79 runs, while Richa Ghosh remained not out on 49. Mandhana also became the first Indian woman to reach 11,000 runs in international cricket. This victory gave India its first Asian Games gold in women’s cricket, highlighting the team’s growth on the global stage.

Final venue: Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Japan.
India score: 216/3 in 20 overs; Sri Lanka: 69 all out in 15.4 overs.
Top scorer: Smriti Mandhana (79).
Not out: Richa Ghosh (49*).
Mandhana milestone: 11,000 international runs.
Significance: India’s first Asian Games gold in women’s cricket.

Sep 23, 2026

Shafali Verma sets calendar year T20I record

Indian cricketer Shafali Verma set a calendar year record for the most runs in Women's Twenty20 Internationals during September 2026. She finished the year with 863 runs in 24 T20Is, becoming the highest run-scorer in a single year. Verma achieved the milestone while India contested the Asian Games gold-medal match against Sri Lanka at a stadium named Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. Her performance drew attention from fans and selectors, highlighting India’s depth in women's cricket. Verma credited teammates and coaches for support and emphasized continuing her fitness and training to sustain form.

Verma became calendar year top-scorer in Women's T20Is.
Total 863 runs in 24 matches in 2026 season.
Achieved during Asian Games gold-medal match versus Sri Lanka.
Performance underscored depth in India's women's cricket.
She thanked teammates and coaches; stressed fitness.

Mark Wood retires from international cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket in September 2026, concluding an 11-year career with England. The 36-year-old pacer ended his run after dealing with recurring knee injuries. Wood played 38 Test matches and took 119 wickets, while also appearing in 70 ODIs and 38 Twenty20 Internationals. He was known for his pace and endurance in challenging conditions and contributed in white-ball formats as part of England’s bowling plans. His retirement leaves England to groom new fast bowlers to maintain pace depth at both home and overseas venues.

Wood announced retirement in September 2026.
Age 36; knee injuries cited as a major factor.
Test: 38 matches, 119 wickets; ODIs: 70; T20Is: 38.
Known for expressed pace and travel-friendly bowling.
England to seek replacements in the fast bowling stock.

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