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Feb 07, 2026

India win U19 World Cup final in Harare, set new record margin

India clinched the under-19 cricket World Cup title for a sixth time, defeating England by 100 runs in the final held in Harare on 6 February 2026. The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the tone with a stunning 175 off 80 balls, helping India post 411 for 9 in 50 overs. Ayush Mhatre’s side then restricted England, with Caleb Falconer scoring 115 off 67, but they were dismissed short of the target. India progressed through the tournament with a perfect record. The match marked a new world record for the largest margin of victory in a U19 World Cup final. (Sources: Deccan Chronicle; match reports, 6 February 2026.)

India won their 6th U19 World Cup title (record).
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls for India.
India posted 411/9 in 50 overs; England were all out chasing the target.
Caleb Falconer top-scored for England with 115 off 67 balls.
Ayush Mhatre captained India; team finished the tournament with a perfect record.
Final held in Harare on 6 February 2026.

Feb 06, 2026

RCB Women Win WPL 2026 With Historic Chase

In the Women's Premier League 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down 204 to beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in Vadodara. The match featured a record 165‑run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, the highest for any wicket in WPL history. DC had posted 203 for 4, with Jemimah Rodrigues anchoring a 57 and Laura Wolvaardt contributing 44. RCB’s late partnership sealed their second WPL title and extended DC’s run of finals disappointments. The final is regarded as one of the finest in women’s T20 cricket.

Event: WPL 2026 final; RCB vs DC; Vadodara.
Result: RCB won by six wickets; chased 204.
Key partnership: Mandhana–Voll 165 runs for the second wicket.
DC innings: 203/4; notable scores from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt.
Significance: RCB’s second WPL title; DC’s final heartbreak.

Feb 05, 2026

Esha Singh wins gold at Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship

Olympian Esha Singh clinched gold in the women’s 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. The 21-year-old shooter finished with 239.8 points in the final, edging Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei (silver, 235.4) and Yu Ai-Wen (bronze, 217.7). In the Women’s Team event, Esha joined Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh to win gold with a combined 1,726 points. In the men’s event, world champion Samrat Rana earned bronze. The results underline India’s strength in pistol disciplines on the continental stage.

Esha Singh won gold in women’s 10m air pistol (final: 239.8).
Cheng Yen-Ching silver; Yu Ai-Wen bronze in individual event.
Women’s Team gold for Esha, Bhaker, and Suruchi (1,726 total).
Samrat Rana won bronze in men’s 10m event.

Feb 04, 2026

6th Badminton Asia Team Championships begin in Qingdao; India’s teams compete

The 6th Badminton Asia Team Championships commenced in Qingdao, China, with both India’s men’s and women’s teams taking part. India’s women’s squad, defending champions, will compete in Group Y alongside Thailand and Myanmar, while star player PV Sindhu did not participate this year. The men’s team is drawn into Group C with Japan and Singapore. Notable Indian athletes include Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and doubles pair Rankireddy–Shetty, who will lead their respective sides. The tournament runs concurrently with group-stage matches beginning on the opening day.

6th Badminton Asia Team Championships underway in Qingdao.
Women’s team in Group Y; PV Sindhu absent this year.
Men’s team in Group C with Japan and Singapore.
Key players: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Rankireddy–Shetty.
India aims for podium finishes in both sections.

Feb 03, 2026

Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open title with comeback over Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina captured the Australian Open women’s singles title in Melbourne, beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 18 minutes. The 26-year-old Kazakh, known for her composed demeanor, secured her second major crown and first at Melbourne Park after a 2022 Wimbledon triumph. Rybakina recovered after losing the second set and used precise serving and aggressive baseline play to control key moments late in the decider. The victory marked a rare reversal of the 2023 final outcome and underscored Rybakina’s continued ascent among tennis’s elite.

Final lasted 2h18m; score 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Rybakina’s second major title; first Australian Open crown.
Defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Prev. won 2022 Wimbledon; ongoing major contender.

Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano summits Mount Aconcagua in Argentina

Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, part of a 7-summit expedition. Standing at 22,831 feet, Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. The achievement marks another milestone in Yano’s endurance journey and serves as inspiration for regional explorers. Arunachal Governor Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) congratulated Yano and lauded her perseverance and preparation. The ascent highlights ongoing Indian participation in high-altitude expeditions and the expanding profile of Indian climbers on the global stage.

Kabak Yano completes Aconcagua ascent (Western Hemisphere’s highest).
Part of a broader 7-summit expedition.
Governor congratulates the climber.
Showcases rising Indian presence in high-altitude exploration.

Haryana Thunders win Pro Wrestling League 2026 title in dramatic final

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 concluded with the Haryana Thunders clinching the championship after a dramatic final against the Delhi Dangal Warriors at Noida Indoor Stadium. With eight bouts completed, the teams were tied 4-4, and the title ride hinged on the women’s 62 kg clash. Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko produced a patient, masterful performance under pressure, securing a 5-4 victory and the championship for Haryana. The final was one of the most tightly contested in PWL history. Turan Bayramov of Delhi earned Player of the Tournament honors for seven wins in the 57 kg category, while Chandermohan of Punjab Royals topped the tournament in points.

Final was tied 4-4 after eight bouts.
Iryna Koliadenko sealed the win in the women’s 62 kg bout.
Haryana Thunders claimed the PWL 2026 title.
Turan Bayramov was Player of the Tournament (7–0 in 57 kg).
Chandermohan finished as the highest point scorer.

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