Vinesh Phogat, one of India’s most decorated wrestlers, has announced her return to the mat with renewed determination as she sets her sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. After her emotional retirement following a dramatic disqualification at the Paris Games, Phogat says the fire still burns within her — this time, with her son as her greatest source of strength.
Nishad Kumar secured his maiden gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clinching the top spot in the T47 high jump event. After years of finishing second, Nishad overcame Paralympic legend Roderick Townsend and narrowly missed setting a world record at 2.18m.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has released clear and transparent selection criteria for individuals and teams to participate in the Asian Games 2026 and other multi-sports events, ensuring only athletes with a genuine medal-winning chance represent India.
India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the China Masters quarterfinals with a commanding 21-15, 21-15 win over Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in just 41 minutes, improving her head-to-head record to 6-5.
India’s Nupur Sheoran secured a silver medal in the 80+kg category at the World Boxing Championships 2025 held at Liverpool Arena, England. Her remarkable campaign concluded with a narrow 3-2 split decision loss in the final against Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska.
