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Jul 21, 2025

Japan Open 2025

China's Shi Yuqi claimed the men's singles title in the BWF Japan Open badminton championship, while Olympic champion An Se-young of South Korea secured the women's singles crown in a dominant display, emerging on top in the USD 950,000 prize money event played at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

India Creates History at FIDE Women's World Cup

In a landmark moment for Indian chess, four Indian women entered the quarter-finals of the FIDE Women's World Cup, being held in Batumi, Georgia, for the very first time. With only eight players left in the competition, India remarkably accounts for half of the remaining field.
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, one of India's most experienced campaigners, remained rock solid throughout her match against Switzerland's Alexandra Kosteniuk.
Facing China's top seed Zhu Jiner, Divya Deshmukh stunned the favourite with a confident and fearless display, securing her spot in the last eight.
Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli edged out the Russian player. Grandmaster R Vaishali's journey to the quarters was the most dramatic of the lot.
The tournament concludes on July 25, 2025.

India ends Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025 with 10 Medals

The Indian contingent finished with 10 medals - three gold, three silver and four bronze medals at the Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025 wrestling tournament in the Budapest wrestling ranking series.
The Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial in Budapest was the fourth and final wrestling ranking series of the year.

Longer Jumper Murali Sreeshankar Wins at Portugal Athletics Meet

India's long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level meet, with a best jump of 7.75m. Poland's Piotr Tarkowski and Australia's Chris Mitrevski finished second and third, respectively.

Kho Kho Expands Global Presence with Debut in Singapore

In a step toward globalising one of India's oldest indigenous sports, Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore, marking an iconic day for the sport in the country.
An exhibition match was played between the Kho Kho Association of Singapore and the Kho Kho Association of Malaysia.
The landmark event was organised by the Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) in association with the Kho Kho Association of Singapore (KKAS) at Jurong West Secondary School, Singapore.

Jul 20, 2025

Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025: India Wrestlers Antim, Harshita Strike Gold

Olympian Antim Panghal and Harshita clinched gold medals following their remarkable victories in their respective weight categories at the Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025 wrestling tournament in Budapest.
Antim overwhelmed Russia's Natalia Malysheva with a 7-4 victory in the 53Kg final. Her emphatic triumph marked her second gold of the year after her success at the Ulaanbaatar Open in May.
Harshita in the 72kg category conquered four-time Asian champion Zhamila Bakbergenova of Kazakhstan in the final round.

Sujeet Kalkal Strikes Gold at Budapest Wrestling Ranking Series

Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal clinched the gold medal in the 65kg men's freestyle category at the Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025 wrestling tournament in Budapest, Hungary.
In the final of the 65kg men's freestyle category, Sujeet defeated four-time European medallist Ali Rahimzade of Azerbaijan 5-1.

Jul 19, 2025

World Pickleball League Announces Jio World Garden as Official Venue for Season 2

The World Pickleball League (WPBL) announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, set to take place in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026.
With six competing teams, marquee players, celebrity franchise owners, and India's fastest-growing sport at its core, World Pickleball League Season 2 will be the first-ever franchise sports league to be held at Jio World Garden, affirming its rising stature and ambition to deliver a premium, fan-first experience.

New Swimming Benchmarks Set by Srihari Nataraj and B. Benediction Rohit

India marked a significant milestone at the 32^nd edition of FISU World University Games 2025, held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, as swimmers Srihari Nataraj and B. Benediction Rohit achieved record-breaking performances in their respective events. These achievements highlight India's growing presence in international swimming competitions and contribute to the country's expanding sports excellence profile.
Srihari Nataraj broke his own Best Indian Performance in the men's 200m freestyle by clocking 1:48.22, surpassing his earlier mark of 1:48.66. Similarly, Benediction Rohit created history by becoming the first Indian male swimmer to complete 50m butterfly in under 24 seconds, registering a time of 23.96 seconds in the semi-finals.
The FISU World University Games 2025 conclude on July 27, 2025.

Bihar Wins U18 Boys' Title at Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025

Bihar's rugby team clinched the U18 Boys' title at the 10th Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025, held in Dehradun, with a narrow 17–15 victory over defending champions Odisha. With this win, Bihar completed a double title sweep, having also won the Girls' U18 championship earlier.
The Junior National Rugby 7s Championship is India's premier youth rugby tournament and a critical stage for identifying future national-level talent.

Narayan Singh Deo Appointed Interim Chairperson of ISSF Panel

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced the appointment of its president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, as the Interim Chairperson of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Technological Innovations.
The appointment marks an important milestone for India's growing influence in international shooting sport governance.

Jul 18, 2025

World Championship of Legends 2025 Season

The second edition of the World Championship of Legends began with a high-octane clash between England Champions and Pakistan Champions at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
The tournament features six teams, England, Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa, Australia and India, and is being held from July 18 to August 2 across four venues in the United Kingdom.
The league stage of the competition comprises 15 matches, with each team playing the other once. Following the completion of the league stage, the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals. The final is scheduled for August 2.

Chennai Open Returns after 3 Years - Highest ranking tennis event in India

The Government in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) announced the return of the Chennai Open International Women's Tennis Championships - a WTA 250 event, and the highest-ranking tennis event in India. Making the announcement, Indian tennis legend and TNTA President Vijay Amritraj said that the high-profile sporting event will be held in the state, coinciding with the Centenary year of the TNTA. The event is will be held at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai between October 27 and November 2, 2025.

Jul 17, 2025

Indian Golf Premier League Onboards Yuvraj Singh as Co-owner and Brand Ambassador

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced the onboarding of Indian cricket legend and golf enthusiast Yuvraj Singh as a co-owner and brand ambassador.
To achieve its mission of strengthening the foundation of the sport in India, IGPL also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Golf Union (IGU)--the official governing body for men's amateur golf in India. The landmark agreement underscores their joint commitment to nurturing emerging talent and building a sustainable pathway for India's Olympic golf aspirations.

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