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Oct 25, 2025

India Re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of COP10 Bureau

India actively participated in the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held in October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. The meeting marked the 20th anniversary of the Convention, which is the only legally binding international instrument committed to promoting integrity and eliminating doping in sport globally.
The Indian delegation, comprising Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), and Anant Kumar, Director General, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), engaged with delegates from over 190 States Parties, alongside representatives of the African Union, International Olympic Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and other international organisations.
During the proceedings, India was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) for the term 2025–2027. Azerbaijan was elected Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau. Brazil, Zambia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also elected as Vice-Chairs for their respective regional groups.
India also extended in-kind support to the proceedings of the COP10 Session by facilitating provision of Interactive Boards displaying the journey of the Anti-Doping Convention.

Oct 24, 2025

India Unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 Logo and Anthem

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 at a cultural ceremony in Panaji, Goa. This milestone not only brings global chess back to India after 23 years, but also sets the stage for an event that merges sport, culture, and national pride.
The newly launched logo encapsulates Goa's vibrant cultural identity and the strategic depth of chess through three trapezoidal panels,
Green panel: White palm tree over blue waves representing Goa's coastal beauty
Red panel: White checkerboard pattern symbolizing chess
Yellow panel: A stylized sun with curved rays denoting Goa's warmth and festive spirit
Complementing the visual identity is the anthem, titled 'It's Your Move', voiced by legendary singer Daler Mehndi.

Oct 23, 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025

The 11th iteration of the official FIDE Chess World Cup is set to take place in India's coastal city of Goa from October 30 to November 7, 2025. A record number of 24 Indians will participate in the biennial event, which offers Candidates' spots.
The tournament top seed is Indian chess sensation and reigning World Champion, D. Gukesh.
The FIDE World Cup 2025 will feature 206 players competing in a head-to-head, two-game knockout format over eight rounds. Each round spans three days: two classical games (between two players) on the first two days, followed by tie-breaks on the third day, if necessary.

Oct 22, 2025

India's Tanvi Sharma settles for silver at Badminton World Junior Championships

Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma's quest for gold at the BWF World Junior Championships ended as she lost to Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the women's singles final.
Tanvi became the third Indian female shuttler to reach the tournament final, following former world No.1 Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. She lost 7-15 12-15 to the second-seeded Thai player.
Tanvi secured India's first silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 17 years. Previously, only Saina had won gold in 2008 and silver in 2006, while Aparna claimed silver in 1996.

Morocco Stuns Argentina to Win Historic U-20 World Cup

Morocco made history by defeating Argentina 2-0 in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup final in Chile, capturing the nation's first World Cup title at any level. The North African nation capped off a phenomenal tournament run with a commanding victory over one of football's traditional powerhouses. This win not only marks Morocco's emergence as a global football force but also positions them as a key player in youth development on the world stage, becoming the first African team since Ghana in 2009 to win the U-20 World Cup.
The hero of the night was Yassir Zabiri, a rising talent currently playing for FC Famalicão in Portugal's Primeira Liga. Zabiri scored both goals in the first half, delivering a performance that stunned a heavily favoured Argentine side.

Verstappen Wins US Grand Prix, F1 Title Race Heats Up

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2025 delivered high drama and shifting championship dynamics as Max Verstappen stormed to his third win in four races, tightening the gap in a now fierce three-way title battle. McLaren's Lando Norris finished second, cutting his teammate Oscar Piastri's lead in the standings and setting up a thrilling final stretch with five Grand Prix and two sprint races remaining.

Oct 20, 2025

India's Kiran Navgire Scores Fastest Century in women's T20 Cricket

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy.
Navgire, who has played six T20 matches for India, broke Sophie Devine's previous record of a 36-ball century set four years ago.

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