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Feb 11, 2026

Asian Shooting Championships 2026: India Secures Silver and Bronze

At the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship held in New Delhi, India won a silver medal in the women’s 50-metre rifle three positions event and a bronze in the same event. Aakriti Dahiya scored 354.2 points for silver, while Anjum Moudgil earned 340.4 points for bronze. The Indian trio of Dahiya, Moudgil and Aashi Chouksey also won silver in the women’s 50-metre rifle three-position team event with a total of 1,756 points. Kazakhstan took gold in the team event. The medals reflect India’s strong performance in rifle disciplines at continental level.

Aakriti Dahiya silver in women’s 50m rifle 3-position
Anjum Moudgil bronze in same event
Team silver with Aakriti, Anjum, Aashi Chouksey
Kazakhstan gold in team event
Strong performance in Asian shooting disciplines

Feb 10, 2026

Manu Bhaker wins silver at Asian Championship in 25m pistol

Manu Bhaker, India's Olympic bronze medallist, won silver in the women’s 25m pistol at the Asian Shooting Championship after a tense shoot-off against Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Trang, who took gold. Regulation play tied at 35-35, triggering a decisive shoot-off in which Trang prevailed. Coaches noted Bhaker’s consistent form and mental strength as she eyes further success at global events later this year. The result underscores growing depth in Asia’s women’s pistol shooting and adds to India’s medal tally at major continental meets.

Bhaker wins silver after shoot-off; Trang gold
Final regulation score 35-35
Event: Asian Shooting Championship
Strong showing for India’s women’s shooting
Indicates rising depth in Asian pistol events

Feb 09, 2026

India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan win gold with world record at Asian Rifle/Pistol Ch...

India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold and set a championship record in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi. The pair scored 505 points in the final, beating Korea’s Kim Woorim and Kwon Eunji (501). Japan’s Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata won bronze with 437.9 points. The previous record of 502.7 was set by Germany’s Hanna Buehlmeyer and Maximilian Ulbrich at the ISSF Grand Prix in Slovenia last month. The victory adds to India’s medal tally in rifle and pistol events this season.

Event: Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, New Delhi
Winners: Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan
Score: 505 in final; runners-up 501
Bronze: Japan pair Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata
Previous record: 502.7 (Germany)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 opens with India hosting fixtures

As the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup unfolds, India is hosting several opening fixtures across major venues, with the tournament running from February to March 2026. Organisers have announced a schedule featuring high‑profile clashes and enhanced security, broadcast reach and fan engagement initiatives. The event presents a platform to showcase India’s cricketing ecosystem, boost sport tourism and foster domestic partnerships. While the final date remains to be confirmed, the competition promises to stimulate local economies and provide thrilling cricket for fans across India and abroad, highlighting India’s leadership in hosting marquee international sports events.

Tournament window: February–March 2026
Host country: India; opening fixtures across multiple venues
Focus: security, broadcast, fan engagement
Economic impact: sport tourism and local business boosts
Outcome: strengthens India’s role in hosting major events

India wins SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship with 4–0 victory

India dominated the SAFF Under‑19 Women’s Championship final in Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal, defeating Bangladesh 4–0. Captain Julan Nongmaithem opened the scoring, with Elizabeth Lakra and Pearl Fernandes adding further goals, and substitute Anwita Raghuraman sealing the win. India’s depth and pace overwhelmed the opponents as they extended undefeated streaks in regional youth football. Coaches commended the team’s discipline, finishing ability and pressing without the ball. The result reinforces India’s strong development pathway for women’s football and underscores the country’s growing influence in South Asia’s junior football scene.

Final: India 4–0 Bangladesh
Venue: Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal
Goals: Nongmaithem, Lakra, Fernandes, Raghuraman
Significance: eighth SAFF U‑19 title for India
Implication: strong regional development in women’s football

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 kicks off with large turnout

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, West Asia’s largest mass-participation multi-sport event for athletes aged 30 and above, officially commenced with a sold‑out opening ceremony at Zayed Sports City Stadium. The 10‑day competition has drawn more than 25,000 competitors from over 92 nationalities, with 13 dedicated para-sports categories. Athletes compete across multiple venues in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, promoting inclusivity and cross‑cultural exchange. Organisers emphasise the event’s role in encouraging active aging, sport participation and regional sports tourism, while offering a platform for athletes of all levels to showcase skills and teamwork.

Event: Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Participation: 25,000+ athletes, 92+ nationalities
Categories: 13 para-sports
Venues: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra
Theme: inclusivity, sport-tourism, healthy ageing

Services claim 8th Santosh Trophy title with win over Kerala

Services defeated Kerala 1–0 after extra time to clinch the 79th Santosh Trophy at Dhakuakhana Stadium in Assam. The decisive goal came in the 109th minute, finished by Abhishek Pawar from a cross by Shubham Rana. Captain Gagandeep Singh marshalled the defence during a sustained Kerala push late in the match. This victory represents Services’ eighth Santosh Trophy title, their first since the 2023–24 season, underscoring a sustained period of regional football development and youth training. Coaches highlighted the players’ discipline and fitness, linking current success to longer-term state‑level football programs.

Final: Services vs Kerala; score 1–0 after extra time
Decisive goal: Abhishek Pawar (109th minute)
Opponent: Kerala; defense led by captain Gagandeep Singh
Title count: Services’ eighth Santosh Trophy
Context: linked to regional youth development programs

Feb 08, 2026

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set across India and Sri Lanka; opening matches feature Pakistan v...

ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, will be staged over 30 days from 7 February to 8 March. A total of 55 matches will be played at eight venues, five in India and three in Sri Lanka. The campaign opener features Pakistan against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will also start on the opening day, facing the United States at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In T20 cricket, teams play 20 overs per side and matches finish in about three to four hours. The format rewards power hitting and momentum shifts within a few overs.

55 matches at eight venues (five in India, three in Sri Lanka).
Tournament dates: 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Opening match: Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo.
India’s campaign begins against the United States at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, led by Suryakumar Yadav.
T20 format specifics: 20 overs per side, roughly 3–4 hours per match.

Para Throwball Federation Cup 2026: Jharkhand women win gold

Jharkhand’s women’s team clinched gold in the Para Throwball National Federation Cup 2026 with a 21-17 victory over hosts Rajasthan in the final at Jhunjhunu. The tournament, held from 3 to 5 February, showcased high-quality competition and tactical discipline. In the men’s category, Andhra Pradesh won the title, Telangana were runners-up, and Haryana took bronze. Jharkhand finished fourth after a closely contested semifinal. The event highlighted para throwball talent and provided a platform for athletes with disabilities to demonstrate skill and teamwork.

Women’s gold: Jharkhand; final score 21-17 vs Rajasthan.
Dates: February 3–5, 2026; venue: Jhunjhunu.
Men’s category: Andhra Pradesh champions; Telangana runners-up; Haryana bronze.
Jharkhand finished fourth; strong semifinal performance.
Event showcases para throwball talent and inclusion.

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.

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