Historic Bronze for Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team
India's Men's Junior Hockey Team clinched a historic bronze medal at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai. The team achieved this feat with a remarkable 4-2 comeback victory against Argentina in the bronze medal match, after trailing 0-2. This marks India's first-ever bronze medal at the Junior World Cup and their first medal in the tournament since winning gold in 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations, highlighting the team's spirited performance as an inspiration for young athletes nationwide.
India Shines with Five Medals at Asian Equestrian Championships
Indian riders showcased an outstanding performance at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand, securing a total of five medals. This impressive haul included a historic individual gold medal in Eventing won by Ashish Limaye. The Indian team, comprising Ashish Limaye, Shashank Singh Kataria, and Shashank Kanmuri, also earned a silver medal in the team Eventing category. Further success came in Dressage, where Shruti Vora bagged three silver medals in individual dressage, intermediate freestyle–I, and team dressage alongside Divyakriti Singh and Gaurav Pundir.
Vinesh Phogat Announces Return to Wrestling, Eyes LA28 Olympics
In a significant development for Indian wrestling, three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat has announced her return to competitive wrestling, with her sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Phogat had previously announced her retirement after being disqualified from the 50kg category Paris Olympics finals due to being slightly overweight. Her comeback, nearly 15 months after her retirement, has been met with enthusiasm, as she aims to pursue an elusive Olympic medal.
Antim Panghal Claims Gold at National Wrestling Championships
Olympian and two-time world championship medallist Antim Panghal secured a gold medal in the women's 55kg category at the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championship. This victory marks a strong performance for Panghal, who recently moved up from the 53kg weight division. The championships also saw other notable performances, with Manisha (57kg) and Nisha Dahiya (68kg) also clinching gold medals in their respective categories.
R Praggnanandhaa Qualifies for 2026 Candidates Tournament
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has secured a spot in the prestigious 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025. Praggnanandhaa's consistent performance throughout the year-long series of tournaments earned him the qualification, making him the only male player to qualify via the FIDE Circuit path. He will now compete for the right to challenge the reigning World Chess Champion.
Indian Para-Athletes Excel at Youth Asian Para Games 2025
Indian para-athletes made a strong impression at the Youth Asian Para Games 2025 in Dubai, securing a significant number of medals. Among the notable performances, Baby Sahana Ravi won a gold medal in the Class SF-9 (U-23) category of para table tennis, while Vishwa Vijay Tambe earned a silver medal in the Class SM-10 category of para table tennis. Abdul Quadir Indori also contributed with two gold medals in swimming events (50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke). The Indian contingent, comprising 99 athletes, is competing across eight disciplines, demonstrating the growing talent in para-sports.
Chandigarh University Dominates Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University created history by winning the 5th Edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 for the second consecutive year. Topping the medal tally with an impressive 42 gold medals, 14 silver, and 11 bronze, Chandigarh University became the first institution to retain the overall championship for two years in a row. The university's athletes showcased exceptional talent across various sports, including a dominant performance in Canoeing and Kayaking, which made its debut at KIUG.