Gadecki and Peers win Australian Open mixed Doubles Title
Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers battled back from a set down and defeated compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith 3-6 6-4 10-6 in the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
While it was Gadecki's first mixed doubles title at a Grand Slam, Peers picked up his second having won the 2022 U.S.
India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
India is set to host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country as it takes on the role of the host for its first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad. This further elevates India's stature in the global chess arena, especially considering the country's growing influence in the sport.
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 27, 2025. This tournament is of paramount importance as it features a knockout format with over 200 players from around the world. It also serves as a vital gateway to the Candidates Tournament, offering three qualification spots. These spots are highly coveted as the Candidates Tournament determines who will challenge the reigning World Chess Champion.
Jan 25, 2025
ICC Chairman Jay Shah Elected as New Member of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah was elected as a board member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Advisory Board.
Shah is among the 13 founding members of the new World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, which will be headed by former Sri Lanka captain and MCC president Kumar Sangakkara. Other founding members include former India captain Sourav Ganguly, former South Africa opener Graeme Smith, former Director of England Cricket Andrew Strauss, England women's captain Heather Knight, and JioStar's CEO (Sports) Sanjog Gupta.
P. V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to Lead Indian Team at Badminton Asia Mixed Championship in China
Double Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16. India had clinched a bronze medal in the last edition of the competition in Dubai in 2023.
The national selectors have given importance to the world rankings and current form of the players while selecting the squad that will have H. S. Prannoy and Malvika Bansod as the second men's and women's singles players respectively.
The strong Indian team will also have star doubles players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The women's doubles pairing could be either Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly or Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto.
Jan 24, 2025
Michael Clarke Inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke was the latest inductee to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, becoming the 64th cricketer to be on the list. Clarke, a dashing top-order batter and a handy left-arm orthodox spinner, accepted at the honour at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, almost a decade after playing his final match for Australia in the away Ashes in August 2015.
Pacer Arshdeep Singh became the highest wicket taker for India in the T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep, who now has 97 T20I wickets, reached the milestone during the IND vs ENG 1st T20I in Kolkata.
Arshdeep also took just 61 innings to reach this milestone, while Chahal had taken 80 T20Is for his 96 wickets.
Gujarat to Host 1st Olympic Research Conference
India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics has taken a significant step forward, as officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and experts from diverse fields gather in Gujarat for a pivotal four-day event from January 27 to 30. This meeting, organised in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, focuses on developing strategies and innovative economic models to build sustainable sports infrastructure, essential for positioning India as a strong contender for hosting the prestigious global event.
The high-profile event is set to feature keynote sessions, discussions, and collaborative brainstorming on various critical aspects of hosting the Olympics. The goal is to create a robust roadmap for India's Olympic aspirations while ensuring sustainability, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
Jan 22, 2025
Vaishnavi Sharma Creates History: First Indian to Take Hat Trick in U19 Women's T20 World Cup- Wa...
Vaishnavi Sharma entered her name in history books by becoming the first Indian and third bowler overall in the world to take a hat trick in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Sharma achieved the feat during India's second Group A match against Malaysia, which was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
In her maiden U19 World Cup match, Vaishnavi finished with figures of 5 for 5 in four overs and helped India dismiss Malaysia for 31 runs in 14.3 overs.
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