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In a stunning upset at Prague's international chess festival, defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram outsmarted newly crowned world champion D. Gukesh in a thrilling sixth-round match. The victory showcases the incredible depth of talent emerging from India's chess revolution.
India's cricket team just rewrote their own history books, posting their highest-ever T20 World Cup score and keeping their tournament dreams alive. The 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai showed what happens when underdogs refuse to give up.
Shree Charani went from playing cricket on dusty village grounds in Andhra Pradesh to becoming India's second-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Her journey proves that small-town dreams can reach the world stage when belief meets determination.
Paralympic champions from India, Colombia, and Kenya kicked off the 2026 para athletics season in Dubai with stunning performances. India dominated with 16 gold medals as athletes proved their Paris 2024 success was just the beginning.
Two Olympic and world champions just launched India's first state-wide sports league designed to transform how young athletes train and compete. The SAAP League creates a clear pathway from local trials to international excellence for thousands of young competitors.
India's boxing team is on fire at the BOXAM Elite International tournament, with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain leading a perfect 11-win sweep on opening day. From veterans to rising stars, every Indian boxer advanced to the next round in a stunning display of dominance.
India's badminton teams are celebrating early victories at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, with both squads securing their places in the quarterfinals. The men fought through a nail-biting match while the women dominated their opponents.
India's under-17 women's soccer team kicked off their regional tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against host nation Nepal. The young squad is using the competition to prepare for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup later this year.
India's new women's football coach Amelia Valverde says success means more than just winning games. The Costa Rican knows firsthand how qualifying for major tournaments transforms women's sports in a country.
A grandfather, his two sons, and now his grandson have all conquered the brutal 150-kilometer Mumbai-Pune cycling race across six decades. The Pawar family's story shows how one man's passion can echo through generations.
The Kalinga Lancers secured the Hockey India League championship with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Ranchi Royals, bringing home a trophy and Rs 3 Crore to their passionate Bhubaneswar fans. Alexander Hendrickx's two penalty corner goals helped seal a comeback season for Indian hockey.
After years of ups and downs, Bihar's cricket team just crushed their competition to earn back their spot among India's best. A record-breaking victory shows how patience and rebuilding can lead to triumph.
At just 25, Indian cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma became the world's top-ranked T20 batter within a year of his debut. His fearless hitting style has made him the most feared opener in international cricket.
India's cricket team just matched Pakistan's world record by winning their 11th consecutive T20 series, defeating New Zealand 3-0 with a stunning display of power hitting. Young star Abhishek Sharma smashed a 14-ball half-century while the team chased down their target in just 10 overs.
Belgian striker Tom Boon scored three goals to lead Ranchi Royals past Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a thrilling Hockey India League semifinal. The victory sets up a championship showdown with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on Monday.
Ranchi Royals captain Tom Boon celebrated turning 36 by scoring three goals to lead his team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hyderabad Toofans. The birthday win sends the Royals to the Hockey India League final on Republic Day.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli hit his 54th One Day International century during an intense match against New Zealand in Indore, becoming the top century scorer against the Kiwis. The 37-year-old reached his milestone in just 91 balls, showcasing the skill and determination that has made him one of cricket's greatest batters.