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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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain’s National Sports Council has referred LaLiga president Javier Tebas to the sports tribunal over remarks comparing Real Madrid’s communication strategy to Nazi propaganda. Tebas said he was referring to communication techniques, not the club’s ideology or its fans.
Australian umpire Ben Treloar has described his Ranji Trophy experience in India as challenging but enjoyable. As part of a BCCI-Cricket Australia exchange programme, he officiated in Delhi vs Gujarat and will next oversee Mumbai vs Haryana before returning home.
India’s Suvarna Raj won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya. The 44-year-old athlete from Greater Noida recorded a best effort of 15.66 metres, including four throws beyond 15 metres.
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20I in Christchurch, chasing 225 to finish at 230 for six in 19.4 overs. Sanju Samson led the chase with 67 runs as India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Virtual Eye’s Sonic edge-detection technology has been approved for the India-New Zealand cricket series starting in Christchurch on October 22, 2026. The system will join the DRS technology suite following testing and assessment involving the ICC and support from the BCCI.
India’s Anjanaben Bumbadiya won gold in the women’s 400m T47 at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya with a time of 59.97 seconds. Fellow Indian athlete Jayanti Behera claimed silver, while Thailand’s Sasirawan Inthachot took bronze.
Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra highlighted the importance of his short game after winning the DP World India Championship in New Delhi. The 26-year-old also reflected on overcoming personal challenges, his ambitions in golf and his affection for India.
Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj says tennis has undergone a generational change since his retirement in 1993. At the Sportstar Hangout in Chennai, he discussed developments in court surfaces, equipment, playing styles, pay parity and player earnings.
Joe Root needs 1,644 runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s Test record, setting up a fascinating contest between two of their countries’ greatest batters.
Josh Hazlewood claimed six wickets for 49 runs as Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Durban on Tuesday.