Kumar's journey from a small border town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab to the national podium is a testament to the resilience required in the elite sport. Beginning his path through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2014, Kumar overcame significant financial hurdles and spent years c
The Air Marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch on December 6, 1986. He is an experienced fighter pilot, a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader.
India's ace javelin thrower, two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion Neeraj Chopra's stunning 26-event run of finishing in the top two on the podium came to an end on a heartbreaking note with an 8th-place finish during his world title defence at the World Athletics Championship
The Indian women's hockey team charged through 2025 with a standout silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup, navigating fierce group battles and knockout drama to cement its place among Asia's elite, even as global tests sharpened their edge for the road ahead.
He was awarded the Sarvottam Yudha Sewa Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor earlier this year. He commanded the SWAC at the time when the Indian Air Force launched multiple attacks on Pakistani air bases in the operations between May 6-10, causing heavy damage to them.
Erigaisi continued his fine run in global chess, securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
Fourteen-year-old climbing prodigy Amieyra Khoslla delivered an outstanding performance to win the Gold Medal in the Youth Girls (Under-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship 2025, held in Bengaluru from 26-29 December 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha.
After stunning performances in the league stage, Erigaisi could not managed to replicate the same in the semifinal against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, losing the match. But nonetheless, a bronze medal for India was sealed, as per ESPN.
Rupa Bayor of Arunachal Pradesh capped off her 2025 season on a high by winning a bronze medal at the WT President Cup in Austria, a result that brought both relief and satisfaction after a challenging year on the international circuit.
On Monday, Neeru finished on top with 41 hits in the final, holding off a strong challenge from Delhi's Kirti Gupta, who settled for the silver medal with 40. Neeru's state teammate from Madhya Pradesh, Pragati Dubey completed the podium, claiming the bronze medal with 32 hits, as per a pres
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship, held in Doha, saw a 13-round Swiss system with a 15-minute plus 10-second increment time control. India's Arjun clinched his maiden bronze medal at the event, with a score of 9.5.