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Aug 31, 2025

Odisha's Panda Sisters to Represent India at Paris World Badminton Championship

Odisha's pride in badminton scaled new heights as Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda, India's first sibling pair in the sport, represented India at the Paris World Badminton Championship from August 25 to 31. The 29th edition of the tournament washeld at Adidas Arena in Paris, France.
Last year, the Indian pair suffered a defeat in the women's doubles of the Indonesia Open 2024.

Assam Olympic Association Unveils Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award Trophy

The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) unveiled the Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award trophy in Guwahati.
The ceremony was attended by Assam Sports Minister Nandita Gorlosa and star boxer Ankushita Bodo, along with Lakhya Konwar, General Secretary of Assam Olympic Association, among others.
The new award, instituted in honour of Arjun awardee Bhogeswar Baruah, the first Assamese athlete to win a gold medal at the Asian Games (1966, Bangkok), will be presented annually to celebrate sporting excellence and inspire the next generation of athletes.
The Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award will recognise athletes across six categories, with three marquee honours - Best Sportsperson of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports, and Emerging Sportsperson of the Year.

Rajeev Shukla Replaces Roger Binny as BCCI head

Former India pacer and BCCI president Roger Binny reportedly stepped down as head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), India's richest sports association.
Rajeev Shukla, who has been serving as the Vice-President, was appointed as the acting chief until the next elections, which are expected to be held sometime next month.

Aug 30, 2025

Centre Clears India's 2030 CWG Bid

The Union Cabinet approved the submission of India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), marking a significant step in the country's growing ambition to stage major international sporting events. Alongside the bid, the Cabinet also sanctioned the signing of a Host Collaboration Agreement and assured grant-in-aid to the Gujarat government if the bid is accepted.
Ahmedabad has been earmarked as the host city, with officials highlighting its world-class infrastructure, training facilities, and sporting culture. The Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest in the world, has already showcased its capacity to host global events, most notably the the ICC men's World Cup in 2023.

Diamond League Final 2025 Javelin

Neeraj Chopra ended second in the Diamond League final with a best throw of 85.01m. Chopra threw three "no-mark" attempts on the trot in the middle and it was only his final throw of 85.01m that helped him secure second spot ahead of Keshorn Walcott. The winner was Germany's Julian Weber, who threw the javelin over 91 metres.

National Squash Championship: Velavan Senthilkumar & Anahat Singh Clinch Titles

Top seed Anahat Singh completed a hat-trick of titles by winning the women's singles event at the National Squash Championship 2025 in New Delhi.
The 81st edition of India's senior National Squash Championship was held from August 23 to 28.
Anahat Singh, India's highest-ranked women's squash player in the world, defeated second seed Akansha Salunkhe 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-4) in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
In the men's draw, Velavan Senthilkumar reclaimed the title with a hard-fought 3-1 (11-8, 11-9, 4-11, 11) 8 victory over last year's champion Abhay Singh. Senthilkumar had lost to Abhay Singh in the previous final in Mumbai last year.
The 2025 edition, hosted in the capital for the first time in seven years, was contested only in singles.

Aug 29, 2025

Elavenil Valarivan Wins Gold in Asian Shooting Championship

Elavenil Valarivan clinched the gold medal in women's 10m air rifle competition at the Asian Championships.
The silver went to China's Xinlu Peng with a score of 253, while Korea's Eunji Kwon (231.2) took home the bronze.
The 16th Asian Championships (Shooting Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) are taking place from August 16–30, 2025, in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Bihar Hosts 12th Men's Asia Cup at Rajgir Hockey Stadium

Bihar is hosting the 12^th edition of the Men's Asia Cup at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Nalanda district from August 29, culminating with the final on September 7.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the mascot 'Chand' and the 'Trophy' for the Hero Asia Cup 2025.
This men's hockey tournament features top teams from India, China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Korea, Kazakhstan, and Bangladesh.

Amravati Crushers Crowned Champions of Yuva Andhra Championship 2025

The Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, concluded at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium. Amravati Crushers emerged champions after topping the Super 4 stage.
Amravati Crushers sealed the crown by overcoming Kurnool Knights 50-37.

Aug 28, 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin Announces Shocking IPL Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest cricketing minds and legendary off-spinners, officially retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing an end to a decorated domestic T20 career. Having last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2025, the veteran's announcement marks the end of an era. With his exit from both international and IPL circuits, Ashwin now sets his sights on exploring global T20 leagues, an opportunity made possible only after stepping away from Indian cricket.
Ashwin debuted in IPL in 2009 and went on to play 221 matches.
He represented multiple franchises including CSK, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals.

Ajay Devgn Joins ISPL as Ahmedabad Team Owner

Bollywood icon and entrepreneur Ajay Devgn officially joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the proud owner of its newly launched Ahmedabad franchise. This marks another milestone for the ISPL, India's first professional tennis-ball T10 cricket league, as it expands to include eight teams across the country.
Founded in 2024, the ISPL is led by a powerhouse team of visionaries that includes cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar, League Commissioner Suraj Samat, and Minal Amol Kale. The league aims to uncover untapped cricket talent from the streets of India and provide them with a professional platform to shine.

Harmeet Kahlon Wins PGA of Alberta Seniors Golf Championship

Arjuna Awardee golfer Indian Harmeet Kahlon, who is now also a Canadian Professional golfer, won the PGA of Alberta Seniors Golf Championship at McKenzie Meadows Golf Club in Calgary, Canada.
Kahlon achieved the feat by one stroke over Jason Stanier on the last hole.

Aug 27, 2025

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Bindyarani Bags Silver; Koyel Sets New Youth Record

India's Bindyarani Devi, Muthupandi Raja and Sneha Soren dazzled at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad by clinching silver medals. However, the headlines belonged to 17-year-old Koyel Bar, who stole the spotlight by breaking the youth world records.
Koyel Bar left the world stunned with her record-shattering performance in the women's 53kg youth category. She lifted a total of 192kg (85kg + 107kg), setting new youth world records in total and clean and jerk.

Sift Kaur Samra Strikes Gold in Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Event

India's Sift Kaur Samra won the gold medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event, at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
Before extending her dominance in the tournament, she bagged a team gold with Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil.
She tallied 459.2 points to top the standings ahead of the People's Republic of China's Yujie Yang, who finished with 458.8 points.

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup 2025 with 6-1 Win

NorthEast United FC stamped their authority on Indian football by retaining the Durand Cup title with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the 134th edition of the tournament. The final, played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, saw the Highlanders lift the trophy for the second year in a row, becoming the first team in 25 years to successfully defend the title.
The Durand Cup, started in 1888, is Asia's oldest football tournament.
It serves as a pre-season competition for Indian clubs while retaining immense historical prestige.

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