India’s mixed doubles duo Diya Chitale and Manush Shah put on a stellar performance at the WTT Star Contender Brazil 2025, finishing as runners-up after a closely fought final. The pair lost 2-3 to Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto and Satoshi Aida in a gripping championship match.
Making history at just 18, Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to enter the final of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. In a stunning semi-final win over former World Champion Mariya Muzychuk, Divya displayed fearless tactical play and earned her place among the global elite.
With exactly three years left until the LA 2028 Olympic Games, now is the moment for India to move beyond token celebrations and take real steps to support athletes across all sports. From infrastructure to funding and public awareness, it’s time to invest in a future where sporting excellence is truly inclusive.
