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SPORTS - November 2021

Nov 2021

Apr 10, 2026

ITBP to host 25th All India Water Sports Cluster in Uttarakhand

The 25th All India Police Water Sports Cluster Championship will be held at Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand, beginning today and continuing until 12 April. Organised under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the national event will see over 440 athletes from 19 police teams across India compete in 52 events, including canoeing, rowing and kayaking. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is slated to inaugurate the competition. Officials say all arrangements are complete. The championship aims to showcase sporting talent and also promote Tehri district as a tourism destination, potentially boosting local economy and hospitality demand during the event.

Event: 25th All India Police Water Sports Cluster Championship at Tehri Lake
Dates: Today to 12 April; inauguration by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
Participants: 440+ athletes from 19 police teams; 52 events

Apr 09, 2026

Blanka Vlašić named World 10K Bengaluru 2026 International Event Ambassador

Croatian athletics great Blanka Vlašić has been named International Event Ambassador for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, scheduled for 26 April 2026. The former high jump star, Olympic silver medallist (Beijing 2008) and bronze medallist (Rio 2016), joins the event to boost global attention and participation. Vlašić, renowned for a 2.08 metre personal best set in 2009, expressed pride in supporting a race that unites thousands of runners. Organisers hope her involvement inspires competitive spirit and broad media coverage. Bengaluru's World 10K has grown into a flagship Indian athletics event, drawing elite athletes and mass participation from across the country.

Blanka Vlašić appointed International Event Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026.
Event scheduled for 26 April 2026 in Bengaluru.
Vlašić is an Olympic silver and bronze medallist in high jump.
Her presence expected to boost global attention and participation.
Event is a major platform for Indian athletics.

Apr 08, 2026

Palak and Mukesh win ISSF World Cup Gold in Granada

India opened its ISSF World Cup campaign in Granada, Spain with a historic gold in the 10 metre air pistol mixed team event. Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli secured the top podium with a world junior record score of 487.7. They had earlier finished second in qualification with 581-17x, trailing the Chinese duo who led with 586-23x. In the final, Palak scored 243.0 and Mukesh 244.7 to clinch gold, while China took silver and Hungary bronze. The performance marks a strong start for India in the event, highlighting rising form in pistol shooting and junior record performance.

ISSF World Cup Granada: India gold in 10m air pistol mixed team
Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli world junior record 487.7
Qualification: 581-17x, second place behind China
Final score: Palak 243.0, Mukesh 244.7
China silver; Hungary bronze
Indicates rising form in Indian pistol shooting

Payal Nag becomes world’s first quadruple amputee archery champion

Payal Nag, 18, from Odisha, has become the world’s first quadruple amputee to win an international archery gold medal. Competing at the World Para Archery Series Final in Bangkok, she defeated reigning world champion Sheetal Devi in the final with a score of 139-136. Nag also led qualification rounds with a tally of 581-17x, underscoring her precision and composure. Born to a daily wage labourer, her life changed after an electrocution accident at age eight. Her breakthrough story has inspired many in India and around the world, highlighting resilience, adaptive sport access, and the potential of para-athletes to redefine records.

18-year-old Payal Nag from Odisha
Wins world’s first quadruple amputee international archery gold
Defeats Sheetal Devi 139-136 in Bangkok final
Qualification score: 581-17x
Background: electrocution accident at age eight
Symbolizes resilience and progress in para sports

Apr 07, 2026

Divya Singh cycles to Everest Base Camp in 14 days

A young adventurer from Uttar Pradesh, Divya Singh, has completed a 14-day cycling expedition to Everest Base Camp. Beginning in Kathmandu, she rode for 10 to 12 hours daily, tackling steep climbs and high-altitude terrain. The journey demanded stamina, careful pacing, and meticulous planning to manage thin air, cold conditions, and rugged paths. Her achievement has drawn national attention and sparked conversations about women’s participation in endurance sports. Divya’s trip is seen as a breakthrough for Indian women in adventure sports, encouraging others to pursue challenging goals while highlighting perseverance and the importance of safety and training in extreme environments.

14-day cycling journey to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu.
Daily rides of 10–12 hours through high-altitude terrain.
Highlights women’s participation in endurance sports.
Emphasizes planning, safety, and training for extreme environments.
Seen as a breakthrough for Indian women in adventure sports.

Murali Sreeshankar wins men's long jump at Indian Athletics Series 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 held at the Kanteerava Stadium. He achieved a best mark of 8.15 metres, the standout jump of the competition and his first strong performance of the season. The victory comes after a knee surgery in 2024 that caused him to miss the Paris Olympic Games and affected his form at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Sreeshankar had previously recorded 8.13 metres last season. The 8.15-metre jump signals improving endurance and marks his return to top form as the season progresses. The performance stood out as the highest leap among finalists.

Winning jump: 8.15 metres at the Indian Athletics Series 2026.
Recovery from knee surgery in 2024; missed Paris Olympics 2024.
Previous best last season: 8.13 metres.
Event held at Kanteerava Stadium.
Indicates improving form for the season.

Apr 06, 2026

7th National Sub-Junior Boxing Championship begins in Nagpur

The 7th National Sub-Junior (Under-17) Boxing Championship began in Nagpur, inaugurating a week-long national event. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari opened the championship, drawing about 600 young boxers (roughly 350 boys and 250 girls). Support comes from around 180 coaches and 70 officials across 13 weight categories. The tournament provides a platform to identify and nurture future boxing talent, offering exposure to competition at the national level. Organisers emphasise grassroots participation, women's involvement, and pathways to elite levels of sport, reflecting India's expanding youth boxing ecosystem.

7th National Sub-Junior Boxing Championship opened in Nagpur.
About 600 participants: 350 boys, 250 girls.
Inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Participants across 13 weight categories; 180 coaches, 70 officials.
Focus on talent development and grassroots growth.

India tops global track and field doping suspensions, AIU report finds

India has the highest number of track and field athletes suspended for doping violations, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The AIU operates as an independent body established by World Athletics to monitor doping, enforce bans, and promote fair play in global athletics. In the latest AIU report, 148 Indian track and field athletes were declared ineligible, the most by any country. Kenya is second in the list, and Russia ranks third with 66 suspended athletes. The figures trigger concern about the integrity of Indian athletics and underscore calls for stronger governance, better testing, and transparency at national levels. The AIU notes its responsibilities include investigations, enforcement of bans, and ongoing monitoring of athletes and their support staff.

AIU is an independent body under World Athletics.
India: 148 suspended athletes (highest globally).
Kenya second; Russia third with 66 suspensions.
Raises concerns about integrity of Indian athletics.
AIU handles investigations, bans, and monitoring of staff.

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