Historic Bronze for India in Roller Skating at World Games 2025
In a momentous achievement for Indian sports, Anandkumar Velkumar secured India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. The 22-year-old from Tamil Nadu clinched third place in the Inline Speed Skating Track ā Men's Sprint 1000m event, clocking an impressive 1:22.482. This historic podium finish significantly contributes to India's best-ever medal haul at the World Games, which now stands at three.
India A Women's Cricket Team Clinches Series Against Australia A
The India A Women's cricket team emerged victorious in their three-match One-Dayer series against Australia A, securing the series 2-1. Although Australia A won the third and final match in Brisbane by nine wickets, powered by an unbeaten 137 from Alyssa Healy, India A had already sealed the series. This performance comes as Australia's Alyssa Healy noted the challenge Indian spinners will pose ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India, emphasizing the need to negotiate their threat.
Khelo India Water Sports Commences in Dal Lake
Jammu & Kashmir is abuzz as it hosts the Khelo India Water Sports 2025 at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. The event, themed "Dal Chu Pyaraan" (Dal, My Beloved), aims to promote water sports in the region and boost eco-tourism. Activities including canoeing, kayaking, and rowing will showcase the state's growing potential in adventure sports.
Asian Shooting Championships: Indian Squad Ready for Challenge
The Indian shooting contingent is gearing up for the Asian Shooting Championships 2025, set to begin on August 18 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and Rudrankksh Patil will lead the Indian challenge. The 164-member Indian squad, including rising star Suruchi Phogat, aims to improve upon last year's third-place finish.
Other Notable Sports Updates
- In football, the highly anticipated Durand Cup 2025 Quarterfinal saw Mohun Bagan SG facing East Bengal.
- Badminton's Devika Sihag clinched her maiden International Challenge title in Malaysia.
- Young tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran is set to make her Junior Grand Slam debut at the US Open 2025.
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo, mascot, and trophy for the 12th Men's Asia Cup Hockey Championship, which Bihar will host.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government's commitment to sports development through the Khelo India policy, expressing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Summer Olympics.