Cricket: India Women Enter World Cup Semifinals, Men Face Australia in Final ODI
The Indian Women's Cricket team has advanced to the semifinals of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after a convincing 53-run victory over New Zealand. The win was spearheaded by stellar centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, who laid a strong foundation for India's massive total.
Meanwhile, the Indian Men's Cricket team is currently playing the third and final One Day International (ODI) against Australia in Sydney today. Australia has already sealed the series with a 2-0 lead. All eyes are on star batter Virat Kohli, with discussions around his form in the series.
Kabaddi: Double Gold for India at Asian Youth Games 2025
India showcased its prowess in Kabaddi by securing double gold medals at the Asian Youth Games 2025 held in Bahrain. Both the Under-18 boys' and girls' teams remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The girls' team achieved a dominant 75-21 victory over Iran in the final, marking the largest winning margin in a Youth Games kabaddi final since 2013, with Neha Patel scoring 28 points. The boys' team also triumphed over Iran in a tense final, winning 35-32. This clean sweep reaffirms India's position as a powerhouse in youth kabaddi.
Football: Super Cup 2025 Kicks Off
The Super Cup 2025, a crucial tournament for Indian football clubs, commenced today in Goa. Serving as a season opener, the competition offers vital match time and a pathway for clubs to qualify for AFC competitions. Sixteen teams, including 12 from the Indian Super League (ISL) and four from the I-League, are participating, divided into four groups.
Athletics: India Dominates South Asian Athletics Championships Opening Day
Indian athletes had a strong start at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, dominating the opening day by clinching five gold medals. Notable gold medalists include Prince Kumar in the men's 5000m, Samardeep Singh Gill in men's shot put, Yogita in women's shot put, Sanjana Singh in women's 5000m, and the Indian mixed 4x400m relay team.
Honor: Neeraj Chopra Conferred Lieutenant Colonel Rank
Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.