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In a historic breakthrough for Indian badminton, PV Sindhu etched her name into the record books by winning the 2025 BWF World Badminton Championships held in Tokyo, Japan, claiming India’s first-ever gold medal at the prestigious event. Sindhu’s thrilling 21-19, 18-21, 21-16 victory over world number two An Se-young of South Korea captivated badminton fans worldwide and marked a significant milestone in her illustrious career. This victory adds to Sindhu’s already remarkable legacy, which includes two Olympic medals, multiple Super Series titles, and a silver at the 2019 World Championships.…

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The Indian women’s hockey team sealed their spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2025 held in Chennai, in front of a roaring home crowd. This hard-fought victory, India’s third Asian Champions Trophy title, came after a tense final against South Korea, where India triumphed 2-1 in extra time, showcasing resilience, skill, and tactical brilliance. Led by captain Rani Rampal, who scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute, the team overcame early nerves to dominate possession and outmaneuver their opponents. Goalkeeper Savita Punia was…

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India’s rising chess star, Ramesh Kumar, stunned the global chess fraternity by clinching the World Junior Chess Championship 2025 title held in Athens, Greece. At just 18 years old, Kumar’s strategic brilliance and calm demeanor throughout the grueling two-week tournament earned him the crown, adding another jewel to India’s rapidly growing legacy in the sport. Ramesh, who hails from Chennai, a city famously known as the “Chess Capital of India,” outplayed some of the world’s best junior players, including reigning champions from Russia, China, and the USA. His final-round win…

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In a breathtaking display of speed, coordination, and national spirit, the Indian women’s 4x400m relay team clinched gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, while breaking the long-standing Asian record with a stunning time of 3:25.86 minutes. This victory marks a resurgence of India’s prowess in track and field events and is being celebrated as one of the most electrifying moments of the tournament. The team, composed of Priya Mohan, Aishwarya Mishra, Rupal Chaudhary, and Subha Venkatesan, stunned favorites Bahrain and Kazakhstan, who were forced to settle…

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The Indian men’s kabaddi team reclaimed its supremacy at the 2025 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, clinching a record-extending 8th gold medal in a dramatic and hard-fought final against arch-rivals Iran, with a nail-biting scoreline of 34–31. The victory was not just a display of skill but a testament to India’s enduring dominance and legacy in the sport they introduced to the global stage. With this win, India avenged their controversial loss to Iran in the 2018 semifinals and reinforced their identity as the true powerhouse of kabaddi. The team…

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India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, etched their names into history by winning the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championship 2025, becoming the first Indian men’s doubles team ever to win the coveted title. The duo defeated the Chinese world number one pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in straight sets 21–17, 21–19 in an electrifying final at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. The All England title, often called the “Wimbledon of Badminton,” is one of the oldest and most revered tournaments in the sport. Satwik…

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India’s under-20 men’s football team made history by lifting the SAFF U-20 Championship trophy for the first time in 2025, defeating Bangladesh 2–1 in a dramatic final played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The victory not only gave India its maiden title in this age group but also showcased a new generation of footballers ready to take the national game to greater heights. The final was attended by over 30,000 fans, including senior Indian team players and scouts from top Indian Super League (ISL) and foreign clubs. The…

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India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra once again made the nation proud by successfully defending his Olympic gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new Olympic record with a mammoth throw of 90.71 meters. With this, Chopra became the first Indian track and field athlete to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in Indian sports history. The final at Stade de France was a showcase of elite competition. Chopra started strong with an opening throw of…

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In a moment that will be etched in Indian sporting history, the Indian women’s cricket team lifted their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup title in 2025, defeating five-time champions Australia by 7 runs in a pulsating final held at Newlands, Cape Town. The victory marks a historic breakthrough for Indian women’s cricket and has sparked a nationwide wave of celebration, admiration, and hope for gender parity in sports. Chasing India’s total of 156/6, the Australian side—renowned for their resilience—were restricted to 149/8 thanks to a spirited bowling display led by…

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In one of the most iconic moments in Indian sports history, the Indian men’s hockey team lifted the 2025 Hockey World Cup trophy, defeating the defending champions Netherlands 3-2 in a nail-biting final held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. With this victory, India has ended its 48-year-long wait for a World Cup title since its last triumph in 1975, rekindling national pride and redefining the sport’s legacy in the country. The final, played before a packed crowd of over 15,000 fans and millions watching worldwide, was a gripping contest…

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