Historically, India and Pakistan were hockey superpowers, combining for 11 Olympic gold medals. Singh has reignited discussions about the current state of the rivalry between the two nations in the sport.
Competing against athletes from 10 countries, India's contingent showcased their talent, finishing with an impressive medal haul of one gold and three silver medals.
Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh praised the Indian contingent for their outing at the World Boxing campaign in Liverpool, which concluded with a total of four medals, including two gold medals, with Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda crowned as the world champions.
At the Kalaignar Karunanidhi District Sports Complex, a modern air-conditioned gymnasium for men and women, built at a cost of ₹20 lakhs, was launched by District Collector Aruna in the presence of Ministers Raghupathi and Meyyanathan. Pudukottai MLA Muthuraja and several others were present
Her journey from battling cerebral palsy to becoming one of the country's brightest stars in para-athletics stands as a beacon of determination and excellence. Born with cerebral palsy, Preeti has defied all odds with her relentless spirit and dedication. With personal bests of 14.21 seconds
Senior skater Anandkumar Velkumar led the charge with a sensational performance, becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Championships in the senior men's 1,000 m sprint, clocking a time of 1:24.924. He followed up with another gold in the men's marathon event, and also se
Under the Scheme, tennis player Ankita Raina, an Arjuna Award recipient with multiple international gold medals, received over Rs 2.19 crore between 2017 and 2024. Swimmer Mana Patel received Rs 67,50,798 during the same period. Mana Patel is the first woman from Gujarat to participate in th
Singh, who made her senior international debut earlier this year, accumulated 4162 points to achieve the No. 1 ranking in the 10m air pistol category. She recently won two bronze medals in 10m air pistol mixed and women's team events at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, continuing her re
The stage is set for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, the biggest para athletics event ever hosted by India. With more than 2,500 athletes from over 100 nations expected to compete, the Championships will showcase world-class talent and celebrate the spirit of para s
Antim defeated two-time European champion Jonna Malmgren of Sweden 9-1 and made herself a part of the Indian wrestling history books, becoming the only Indian after Vinesh Phogat to have multiple World Championships medals, as per Olympics.com.
India's countdown to hosting one of the most spectacular sporting events in its history picked up breathtaking momentum as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) unveiled the stunning medals for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
India's boxing contingent concluded their campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool with a total of four medals, including two golds, with Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda crowned as the world champions.