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Feb 02, 2026

Indian Navy Hosts Second Half-Marathon in Delhi with Over 13,500 Participants

The Indian Navy organized its second half-marathon in New Delhi, drawing more than 13,500 participants. Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the event’s link to the Fit India Movement and the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. The race promoted fitness and youth engagement, with participants from diverse backgrounds running through the capital’s landmarks. Organisers noted strong volunteer support and community involvement, underscoring the military’s role in promoting healthy lifestyles beyond defense duties.

Event: Indian Navy half-marathon in New Delhi.
Participants: over 13,500 people.
Theme: Fit India Movement; Viksit Bharat 2047.
Impact: youth engagement and promotion of fitness.

Carlos Alcaraz Wins Australian Open 2026, Completes Career Grand Slam

On 1 February 2026, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men's singles final to complete his career Grand Slam. At age 22, Alcaraz became the youngest man to achieve this milestone, surpassing previous records. Djokovic took the opening set 6-2, but Alcaraz rebounded to win 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, showcasing aggressive baseline play and endurance. The victory marks a historic chapter in tennis and signals the rise of a new era in the sport, with Alcaraz adding a landmark title to his growing collection of major championships.

Winner: Carlos Alcaraz; finalist: Novak Djokovic.
Date: 1 February 2026; score: 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Significance: career Grand Slam at age 22; youngest to do so.
Impact: marks shift in tennis leadership and generation change.

Devika Sihag Wins Maiden BWF Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag, a 20-year-old Indian shuttler from Haryana, won her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters in Bangkok. She defeated Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei in the women’s singles final, who retired with a hamstring injury while leading 21-8, 6-3. The victory marks a milestone in Sihag’s career and signals rising strength for Indian women on the international circuit. Her performance adds momentum to the growing success of Indian players in international badminton and could boost funding and development programs at the national level.

Player: Devika Sihag; age 20; from Haryana.
Title: maiden BWF Super 300 at Thailand Masters.
Final: opponent Goh Jin Wei retired due to injury; score 21-8, 6-3 when halted.
Significance: indicates rising strength of Indian women in badminton.

Feb 01, 2026

Mertens and Zhang win Australian Open 2026 women's doubles

Belgium's Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai of China captured the Australian Open 2026 women's doubles title, defeating Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia in the final. The fourth-seeded pair won in straight sets, 7-6(7-4), 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena. The victory marks their first Grand Slam doubles title together, achieved in just their seventh tournament as a team. Mertens, currently ranked world No. 6 in doubles, is poised to reclaim the No. 1 doubles ranking with this result, while Zhang remains among the sport's top doubles players.

Winners: Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai.
Final opponents: Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic.
Score: 7-6(7-4), 6-4.
Significance: first Grand Slam doubles title as a team; potential No. 1 ranking for Mertens.
Event: Australian Open 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Australian Open 2026: Gadecki, Peers retain mixed doubles crown after 37 years

Hometown wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers successfully defended their Australian Open mixed doubles title, becoming the first pair in 37 years to retain the crown. The Australian duo defeated France's Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard in a thrilling final at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, winning 4–6, 6–3, 10–8.

Gadecki and Peers became the first pair in 37 years to retain the AO mixed doubles title.
Entered the tournament as hometown wildcards.
Beat France's Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard in the final.
Final score: 4–6, 6–3, 10–8.
Match played at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

Jan 29, 2026

Agra approves international indoor sports stadium project

Agra Development Authority gave in-principle approval for an international indoor sports stadium, citing Agra’s global tourism profile and rising local sports talent. The 151st ADA board meeting reviewed receipts and expenditures and discussed further projects including the Agra Inner Ring Road, a logistics park, and cultural venues. Officials highlighted the potential for sports talent development, tourism growth, and improved urban infrastructure. The project would require integrated planning, policy backing, and private participation to realize the stadium’s international standard infrastructure.

ADA approves international indoor stadium for Agra
Aligned with Agra’s tourism growth and sports talent
Board discussed finances and other infrastructure projects
Potential for private participation and policy backing
Aims to boost sports development and tourism

Two-year-old Jude Owens clinches two snooker world records

A Manchester-based toddler, Jude Owens, has earned two Guinness World Records for snooker trick shots. On 12 October last year, at age two years and 302 days, he achieved a pool bank shot and a double pot, becoming the youngest person to perform both. His father noticed the talent at home, and snooker soon became the child’s favorite pastime. The records place Jude among the youngest multiple record holders in Guinness history. The story has excited family and snooker communities who celebrate early talent and perseverance.

Toddler Jude Owens set two snooker records
Age: two years and 302 days (as of 12 Oct last year)
First: pool bank shot; second: double pot
Recognized as youngest to achieve both tricks
Parents and snooker community celebrate achievement

Jan 27, 2026

Indonesia Masters 2026: Malaysia wins three titles in Jakarta

Malaysian shuttlers produced a historic treble at the Indonesia Masters 2026 in Jakarta. Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei won the mixed doubles, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin took the men’s doubles, and Pearly Tan–Thinaah won the women’s doubles, completing a three-title haul for Malaysia. Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan captured the men’s singles, while Chen Yu Fei of China won the women’s singles. The three titles marked a landmark achievement for Malaysia, reflecting strong form early in the 2026 season and heightening expectations for future World Tour events.

Malaysia completes historic three-title sweep at Indonesia Masters 2026
Mixed doubles: Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei; Men’s doubles: Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin
Women’s doubles: Pearly Tan–Thinaah; Men’s singles: Alwi Farhan
China’s Chen Yu Fei wins women’s singles

Kalinga Lancers win Hockey India League final 3–2 at Bhubaneswar

Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3–2 to lift the Hockey India League title at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar. After pressure in the closing stages, Lancers held their nerve as Alexander Hendrickx and Dilpreet Singh supplied decisive goals. Hendrickx struck twice (4th and 27th minutes) with Dilpreet’s 25th-minute effort sealing the win. Ranchi Royals pulled back goals through Araijeet Singh Hundal (9’) and captain Tom Boon (59’), but could not complete a comeback. The final delivered a high-quality contest in front of a home crowd, underscoring India’s growing prominence in domestic hockey.

Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3–2
Venue: Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
Hendrickx scored twice; Dilpreet Singh scored one
Ranchi Royals netted through Hundal and Boon
High-quality, competitive final in front of home fans

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