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Goa to Host 14th Acrobatic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 – India’s First

Tanisha Cardozo

Goa is set to make history as it hosts the 14th Acrobatic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 from October 31 to November 2 at the Peddem Indoor Stadium, Mapusa. For the first time in India, this prestigious international sporting event will bring together the finest acrobatic gymnasts from across Asia, showcasing their artistry, strength, and teamwork over three days of thrilling competition.

The championship will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, alongside senior officials including Shri Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS, Secretary (Sports), Government of Goa; Dr. Ajay R. Gaude, Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Goa and Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa; Ms. Aigul Dukenbayeva, AGU Technical President; Shri Sudhir Mital, President of the Gymnastics Federation of India; and Shri Dr. C. Prabhakar, Vice President, Gymnastics Federation of India, along with top international officials, coaches, and athletes. The event has received support from the Honorable Sports Minister of Goa Shri Ramesh Tawadkar.

The championship promises an electrifying display of balance, coordination, and creativity, with athletes performing complex routines that require precision, power, and artistry. It also provides a platform for cultural exchange and collaboration among the gymnastics community across Asia.

Ms. Aigul Dukenbayeva, AGU Technical President, expressed her excitement, stating that the championships symbolize unity, artistry, and athletic excellence, and praised India and Goa for hosting the event. Shri Sudhir Mital, President of the Gymnastics Federation of India, described the event as a proud milestone that reinforces India’s commitment to nurturing gymnastics talent. Shri Dr. C. Prabhakar highlighted that the championship celebrates discipline, teamwork, and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy for young gymnasts in India.

The 14th Acrobatic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 marks a significant milestone for India in the international gymnastics arena. Goa, with its vibrant sporting culture and world-class infrastructure, is ready to welcome athletes, officials, and fans from across Asia for a truly unforgettable sporting spectacle.

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Himanshi Tokas Creates History: Becomes World No. 1 in Junior Women’s Judo (63kg)

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Indian sports has a new star shining bright! 🥋✨
Himanshi Tokas has created history by reaching the World No. 1 spot in the Junior Women’s 63kg Judo Rankings, making her the first Indian ever to secure the top position in world judo rankings.

This extraordinary feat is not just a personal milestone but also a landmark moment for Indian judo, which has long awaited recognition on the global stage. Himanshi’s consistent performances in international competitions, backed by hard work, grit, and discipline, have propelled her to the top of the rankings.

Her achievement sends a strong message about the rising power of Indian women athletes and inspires the next generation to pursue excellence in sports.

As India celebrates this incredible milestone, all eyes will now be on Himanshi Tokas as she continues her journey to bring further glory to the nation. 🇮🇳🔥

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PV Sindhu Advances to China Masters Quarterfinals with Commanding Victory

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Shenzhen, China – India’s star shuttler and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has sailed into the quarterfinals of the China Masters badminton tournament with a superb straight-game win over Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong.

Sindhu, ranked 14th in the world, took just 41 minutes to defeat the sixth-seeded Thai opponent 21-15, 21-15, improving her head-to-head record against Chochuwong to 6-5.

The Indian shuttler, who had exited early at the Hong Kong Open last week, expressed delight with the victory:
“I am happy with the win and it was very important for me from the beginning to be alert and give my 100 per cent. She is a top player. After winning the first game, I was much more alert in the second game. The points were going equal so it was very important for me to stay close to her as every point counts. I am happy that I am on the winning side and I gave my best.”

Sindhu emphasized that handling court drift—caused by air-conditioning—is crucial in such matches:
“It’s always there, every tournament there is wind, but it is important that you have control. Sometimes it’s very hard to control.”

Working under Indian women’s singles coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, Sindhu said the partnership is showing steady results:
“He is a very good coach. Initially, we knew it would take time. We coordinated and figured out what needed to be done. As a coach, he is giving his best efforts, and as an athlete, it’s my duty also.”

Sindhu will face the winner of the clash between top seed An Se Young (Korea) and Mia Blichfeldt (Denmark) in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, India’s men’s doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded eighth, are set to face Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin later in the day in their round-of-16 encounter.

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