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Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar to Lead India as Flag-Bearers at Asian Para Games Closing Ceremony
Double gold medallists Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar will carry India’s flag at the Asian Para Games closing ceremony in Nagoya on October 24, 2026. Agarwal set a world record in the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1 event, while Kumar won two gold medals in jumping events.
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Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master at 11, Breaks 38-Year Record
Eleven-year-old British Indian chess player Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female International Master, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. Her performance at the European Women’s Chess Club Cup has brought international attention to her rapid rise.
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Asian Para Games 2026: India Crosses 100-Medal Mark in Nagoya
India has crossed the 100-medal milestone at the Asian Para Games 2026, winning 25 gold, 32 silver and 43 bronze medals by October 23. With the Games ending on October 24,
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Parvinder Awana Appointed BCCI Junior Selection Committee Chairman
Former India pacer Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairman of the BCCI junior selection committee. After taking 191 wickets in 62 First-Class matches, he moved into coaching, working with Delhi and India age-group teams and BCCI high-performance programmes.
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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: India’s Bowlers Under Pressure Ahead of Christchurch Clash
India’s bowlers face mounting pressure ahead of the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch after an inconsistent performance in the opening match. The visitors need to control runs and take crucial wickets on a batting-friendly surface.
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IND vs NZ T20I Series: Sitanshu Kotak Praises Samson and Abhishek’s Fearless Mindset
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has praised Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their fearless batting and mental control, while backing the team management’s decision to resist social media pressure for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion.
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Pankaj Advani Wins 29th World Title at World Billiards Championship
Indian billiards legend Pankaj Advani has won his 29th career world title at the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham, emerging as the only Indian in the last four and ultimately claiming the championship.
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Asian Para Games 2026: Thulasimathi Murugesan Wins Gold and Two Silver Medals
Thulasimathi Murugesan won gold in women’s doubles with Manasi Joshi at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating China’s Yang Qiuxia and Xiao Zuxian 21-16, 21-13 to finish the day with three medals.
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Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal Devi Wins Second Straight Gold in Compound Archery
India’s Sheetal Devi won her second successive Asian Para Games gold in women’s compound archery, defeating Singapore’s Alim Nur Syahidah 142-139. The 19-year-old now has two gold medals and one silver at the Nagoya Games.
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Champions League: Como Thrash Manchester United 4-1 as Arsenal Hold Bayern
Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como, increasing pressure on Michael Carrick. Arsenal rescued a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich through a late Declan Rice equaliser, while Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1.