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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.
Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi just became the youngest woman ever to win the World Squash Championship at 18 years old. She defeated defending champion Nour El Sherbini in an epic 106-minute battle that came down to the final points.
Three-time world champion Geoffrey Kamworor and former world record holder Ababel Yeshaneh headline the 19th Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on February 14. Both legends are returning to the race where they previously made history.
Two Indian boxers just pulled off massive upsets at the World Boxing Cup, defeating a Paris Olympics medalist and a reigning world champion to guarantee India six medals. Their victories mark another milestone in India's dominant run on the international boxing stage.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal just climbed to the top of the world rankings in men's freestyle 65kg, surpassing an Olympic champion and a World Champion. The 23-year-old remains undefeated this season with a perfect record that's turning heads across the wrestling world.
A tiny island nation with fewer people than most African cities just pushed defending World Cup champions Argentina to the brink. Their secret wasn't luck—it was decades of patient planning.
Paralympic athletes shattered five world records at the season's opening World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, with emerging stars challenging established champions. Nearly 300 athletes from 51 nations competed in an event that showcased the future of para shooting sports.
Children across Wales can design the jerseys that defending world champions will wear at the 2025 Deaf Rugby World Cup in Tokyo. Two young winners will see their artwork come to life on the international stage.
Children across Wales can design the jerseys that defending world champions will wear at the Deaf Rugby World Cup in Tokyo. The winning designs will be produced as official kits for both the men's and women's teams.
Jana Shelfer placed dead last in her first adaptive waterskiing competition after barely making it out of the water. Fourteen months later, she broke a world record and took home four gold medals at the 2025 World Championships.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Spain's World Cup winners returned home to a hero's welcome as two million fans flooded Madrid's streets in red and gold. The celebration marked the nation's second world title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in dramatic fashion.
Javokhir Sindarov just became the youngest challenger to face for the World Chess Championship, winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament with a record-breaking unbeaten streak. The 20-year-old from Uzbekistan will compete for his country's second-ever world title later this year.
Spain's national soccer team returned home to a hero's welcome in Madrid after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final. A million fans lined the streets to celebrate the country's second World Cup title in 16 years.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
A 15-year-old from Chile just made gaming history by becoming the youngest ever Esports World Cup champion. Jaime 'Craime' Bustos took home the Street Fighter 6 title and $250,000 in prize money.
French Paralympic champion Emeline Pierre headlines a massive swimming competition on home soil, joined by 194 athletes from 39 countries. The event marks another milestone in France's growing role as a Para swimming powerhouse.
The world's top judoka gathered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where champions claimed their first qualification points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Five thrilling finals showcased the sport's rising stars and seasoned veterans competing at the highest level.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Benjamin Hance just shattered the men's T54 wheelchair 100m world record at the Australian Open, proving his Paris Paralympic gold was just the beginning. The Australian sprinter clocked an incredible 13.67 seconds, knocking 0.04 seconds off his previous record.
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