India's Kabaddi Team Triumphs Over Pakistan at Asian Youth Games Amidst Tensions
India's Kabaddi team delivered a dominant performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, securing a resounding 81-26 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. This win further solidifies India's top position in the tournament, where Kabaddi has been included for the first time. The Indian team remains undefeated, progressing strongly towards the finals scheduled for October 23rd.
The match gained additional attention due to a pre-game incident where Indian captain Ishant Rathee notably declined to shake hands with his Pakistani counterpart during the toss. This gesture echoes similar actions seen in recent India-Pakistan sporting encounters, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
Lakshya Sen Exits French Open Badminton in First Round
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's campaign at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament concluded prematurely with a straight-game first-round loss. He was defeated by Ireland's Nhat Nguyen with scores of 7-21, 16-21. Despite having beaten Nguyen at the Denmark Open just last week, Sen struggled with unforced errors and inconsistent play in Paris, failing to recover after falling behind early in both games.
India Continues Strong Run in Emerging T20 Asia Cup; Sarfaraz Khan Becomes Father
The Indian cricket team secured another victory in the Emerging T20 Asia Cup in Oman, defeating the UAE by seven wickets. This win ensures India maintains its leading position in Group B of the tournament.
In personal news, Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, fresh off a maiden Test century last week, announced the birth of his baby boy, sharing the news on social media.
Asia Cup Trophy Handover Controversy Persists
The dispute over the Asia Cup trophy remains unresolved. Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistani head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has reportedly refused to release the trophy to India unless a representative from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) collects it from the ACC headquarters in Dubai. The BCCI has rejected this demand, indicating that the matter will likely be escalated and addressed during an upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting.
Upcoming Athletics Championship in Ranchi
Looking ahead, the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Athletics Championship 2025 is scheduled to commence on October 24th in Ranchi, Jharkhand.