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JAN – JULY 2025

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India Wins 11 Medals at World Boxing Cup 2025

 Event Details: Held on July 6, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

 India's Medal Tally: Total of 11 medals – 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze.
 Best-Ever Performance: India’s highest medal count in World Boxing Cup history.
 Gold Medal Winners:
o Sakshi (54kg) – Defeated Yosline Perez (USA) by unanimous decision.
o Jaismine (57kg) – Beat Jucielen Cequeira Romeu (Brazil) by 4:1 score.
o Nupur (80+kg) – Won against Yeldana Talipova (Kazakhstan) with a 5:0 score.
 Earlier Round: India had won 6 medals in the first leg held in Brazil.
 Significance: Marks a major achievement for Indian women’s boxing and highlights the ris-
ing global presence of Indian boxers.
 Praise from BFI: Boxing Federation of India lauded the performance, attributing success to
athletes’ dedication and coaching support.

Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League 2025

 Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League on June 21, 2025, with a massive 88.16m
throw on his very first attempt.
 Significance: This was his first Diamond League win since 2023, marking a major come-
back on the global stage.
 Top Competitors: Beat Julian Weber (87.88m) and Luiz Da Silva (86.62m) in a tight con-
test.
 Event Highlights: Chopra’s opening throw secured the win; his best throw outpaced all six
rounds.
 Impact: Strengthens his position ahead of the Zurich Diamond League Final and boosts In-
dia’s medal hopes for the World Championships and 2026 Olympics.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 800 Club Goals at Age 40

 800 Club Goals Milestone

On May 26, 2025, Ronaldo scored his 800th career club goal during Al-Nassr’s 3–2 Saudi Pro League
loss to Al-Fateh—becoming the first player ever to reach this figure in club football
 Club-Wise Goal Breakdown
His club career goals tally: Sporting CP (5), Manchester United (145), Real Madrid (450), Juventus
(101), and Al-Nassr (99
 Top Scorer in Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo clinched his second consecutive Saudi Golden Boot, netting 25 goals this season—his consis-
tency at age 40 is remarkable
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

 Tournament Dates & Hosts: The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is scheduled from Sep-
tember 30 to November 2, 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
 Opening Match: The tournament will commence with India vs Sri Lanka on September 30
at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
 India vs Pakistan Clash: A highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan is sche-
duled for October 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
 Round-Robin Format: The tournament will feature eight teams playing in a round-robin
format, with each team facing every other team once.
 Knockout Stages: The semi-finals are set for October 29 and 30, with the final on Novem-
ber 2, to be held in either Bengaluru or Colombo, depending on Pakistan's qualification.

Hockey India Masters Cup 2025

 Tournament Dates & Hosts: The inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 was held from
June 18 to June 27, 2025, in Chennai, organized by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu.
 Venue: Matches took place at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, a renowned ve-
nue with a seating capacity of 8,670.
 Age Categories: The tournament featured men aged 40+ and women aged 35+, providing a
platform for veteran players to showcase their skills.
 Format: The competition followed a league-cum-knockout format, with teams divided into
pools for group matches leading to semifinals and finalsChampions: In the men's category,
Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu clinched the title, while Hockey Association of Odisha
emerged as champions in the women's category

IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore Clinch Maiden Title

 Date & Venue: June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

 Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs.
 RCB's Innings: 190/9 in 20 overs; Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 runs.
 PBKS's Response: 184/7 in 20 overs; Shashank Singh's 61* off 30 balls was notable.
 Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (RCB) for his 2/17 and 12 dot balls.
 Significance: RCB secured their first-ever IPL title after 18 seasons.
 orange cup : S.Sudharsan
 purple cap : Prasidh Krishna

Notable IPL Records (2008–2025)

 Most Titles: Mumbai Indians & Chennai Super Kings – 5 titles each.
 Most Recent Champion: Royal Challengers Bangalore (2025).
 First-Time Winners: RCB secured their maiden title in 2025.
 Finalist Appearances: CSK and MI have each reached the final 10 times.
T20 World Cup Winners (2007–2024)
Year Host(s) Winner Runner-up Final Venue Winning Cap-
tain
2007 South Africa India Pakistan Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg MS Dhoni
2009 England Pakistan Sri Lanka Lord's, London Younis Khan
2010 West Indies England Australia Kensington Oval, Bridgetown Paul Colling-
wood
2012 Sri Lanka West In- Sri Lanka R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Daren Sammy
dies
2014 Bangladesh Sri Lanka India Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka Lasith Malinga
2016 India West In- England Eden Gardens, Kolkata Daren Sammy
dies
2021 UAE/Oman Australia New Zea- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Aaron Finch
land
2022 Australia England Pakistan Melbourne Cricket Ground, Mel- Jos Buttler
bourne
2024 USA/West In- India South Africa Kensington Oval, Bridgetown Rohit Sharma
dies

ICC World Test Championship Winners (2019–2025)

1. 2019–2021: New Zealand

 Final Result: Defeated India by 8 wickets at Rose Bowl, Southampton.

 Key Player: Kyle Jamieson, named Player of the Match.
 Captain: Kane Williamson.
 Significance: Marked New Zealand's first ICC World Test Championship title.

2. 2021–2023: Australia

 Final Result: Won against India by 209 runs at The Oval, London.
 Key Player: Travis Head, who scored a crucial century.
 Captain: Pat Cummins.
 Significance: Australia's first World Test Championship title.

3. 2023–2025: South Africa

 Final Result: Clinched victory over Australia by 5 wickets at Lord’s, London.

 Key Player: Aiden Markram, who scored a match-winning 136 runs.
 Captain: Temba Bavuma.
 Significance: South Africa's first ICC title since 1998, ending a 27-year wait for an ICC trophy.

WTC Format & Key Stats

  Tournament Structure: Each cycle consists of a league stage followed by a final.
 Points System: Win = 12 points, Tie = 6 points each, Draw = 4 points each, Loss = 0 points.
 Participating Teams: 9 full-member ICC nations.
 Match Format: 5-day Test matches.
 Notable Records: South Africa's 282-run chase in the 2025 final is the highest successful run-
chase at Lord’s in Test history.

South Africa's Historic 2025 Victory

 Final Match Details:

o Date: June 11–15, 2025.
o Venue: Lord’s, London.
o Result: South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets.
o Key Performers: Aiden Markram (136 runs), Wiaan Mulder (264 runs in a Test match
earlier in the year).
o Significance: This victory marked South Africa's first ICC World Test Championship
title and ended a 27-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Looking Ahead: WTC 2025–2027 Cycle

 Start Date: June 2025.

 End Date: June 2027.
 Final Venue: Lord’s, London.
 Format: Each team plays 6 series (3 home, 3 away), with 2–5 Tests per series.
 Points System: Same as previous cycles.
 Participating Teams: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies.

D Gukesh Defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025

 Milestone Achievement – This was Gukesh’s first classical win over Carlsen and only the
second Indian to do so at Norway Chess, after Praggnanandhaa.
 Historic Victory – 19-year-old Gukesh handed Carlsen his first classical loss of the event in Round 6.
Carlsen blundered under time pressure with 52…Ne2+, allowing Gukesh to turn the game around.

Mahendra Gurjar’s Record-Breaking Para Athletics Performance in Switzerland

1. World Record Throw: Gurjar launched a javelin to 61.17 m in the F42 category at the Nottwil Grand
Prix on 26 May 2025, resetting the world record.
2. Previous Record Surpassed: His throw eclipsed the earlier mark of 59.19 m, which had stood since
2022.
3. Throw Sequence: He opened with 56.11 m and 55.51 m, followed by the record-breaking third
throw, and then additional attempts of 58.54 m, 57.25 m, and 58.07 m.
4. Gold in Mixed Event: Competing alongside F40, F57, F63, and F64 athletes, Gurjar claimed gold in
F42, demonstrating dominance among varied classifications.
5. Double Gold Haul: Earlier in the same meet, he won the long jump T42 with a leap of 5.59 m, mark-
ing his debut in the event and earning Asia's top rank in T42.
Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Second Queen’s Club Title

 Event & Date: Alcaraz won the Queen’s Club title on June 23, 2025, defeating Jiri Lehecka
7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in the final.
 Second Queen’s Title: This marks his 2nd Queen’s Club win, the first being in 2023.
 Wimbledon Readiness: The win extends his 18-match grass-court streak, boosting confi-
dence ahead of his Wimbledon title defense starting June 30, 2025.
 2025 Season Highlights: 5 titles won this year, including Indian Wells and Madrid; only
loss since April was to Holger Rune.
 Player Profile: At age 22, Alcaraz is a five-time Grand Slam champion, known for his ex-
plosive game and mental toughness.

Neeraj Chopra Wins Ostrava Golden Spike 2025

 Victory & Performance: Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 javelin title
with a best throw of 85.29m on June 25, 2025.
 Back-to-Back Wins: This was his second title in 6 days, following his Paris Diamond
League win.
 Throw Breakdown: Best throw came in third round; other valid throws: 83.45m, 82.17m,
81.01m.
 Top Competitors: Beat strong opponents like Douw Smit (84.12m) and Anderson Peters
(83.63m).
 Season Highlights: This was his fifth outing in 2025, showing consistent 85m+ throws.
 Coach & Venue Link: Victory was special as the event director is his coach, Jan Železný, a ja-
velin legend.

India Launches Logo and Mascot for 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

 Launch Date: Logo and mascot ‘Viraaj’ unveiled on June 20, 2025, marking 100 days to the
event.

 Event Schedule: To be held from September 27 to October 5, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru

Stadium, New Delhi.
 Mascot Description: Viraaj is a young elephant with a blade prosthesis, symbolizing
strength and inclusivity.
 Historic First: India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time.
 Participation & Events: Over 100 countries expected; 186 medal events planned.
 Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed as the Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup
2025

 It set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24.
 The tournament will feature over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries,
competing across 25 games with a record-breaking prize pool of $70 million. Ronaldo's in-
volvement aims to bridge traditional sports and esports, bringing global attention to the
event and inspiring the next generation .
Priyanka Goswami Wins Gold at Austrian Race Walking Championships

 Priyanka Goswami clinched her first win of the season by securing gold in the women’s 10km
race walk at the Austrian Race Walking Championships in Innsbruck.
 She completed the race in 47 minutes and 54 seconds, overcoming a one-minute penalty and
recent illness.
 Goswami holds the national record in the 20km race walk with a time of 1:28:45.
 These performances highlight India's growing strength in race walking on the international
stage.

MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

 MS Dhoni, former Indian cricket captain, was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on June 9,
2025, becoming the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honor.
 He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball tournaments: the 2007 T20
World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy
 Over his 16-year international career, Dhoni played 538 matches, scoring 17,266 runs and ef-
fecting 829 dismissals across formats
 The induction ceremony took place at London's Abbey Road Studios, celebrating Dhoni's con-
tributions to cricket.
 Dhoni expressed his gratitude, stating it was an honor to be remembered alongside cricketing
legends.

Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Historic Comeback Victory at 2025 French Open Final

2025 French Open Men's Singles Final1;

 Final Score: Alcaraz 4–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(10–2)

 Duration: 5 hours, 29 minutes (longest French Open final in history)
 Key Moment: Alcaraz saved three championship points in the fourth set
 Significance: First Grand Slam final between two players born in the 2000s
 Historical Context: Alcaraz becomes the third youngest man to win five Grand Slam titles,
joining Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal .

Portugal Crowned Nations League Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win

 Portugal secured their second UEFA Nations League title by defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty
shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time.
 Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's second goal in the 61st minute, marking his 138th inter-
national goal, before being substituted due to injury.
  Spain took the lead twice with goals from Martín Zubimendi (21') and Mikel Oyarzabal (45'),
while Portugal equalized through Nuno Mendes (26') and Ronaldo.
 In the penalty shootout, Diogo Costa saved Álvaro Morata's attempt, and Rúben Neves con-
verted the winning penalty for Portugal. This victory makes Portugal the first team to win the
Nations League twice, having previously won in 2019.

Muhammad Waseem (UAE) – ICC Men’s Player of the Month

 Role: Captain & Top-order Batter

 Key Performances:
o 169 runs in 5 ODIs at an average of 33.80
o 145 runs in 3 T20Is at a strike rate of 166.66
o Player of the Series in T20I series vs. Bangladesh
 Historic Win: Led UAE to their first-ever T20I series win against a full-member nation
 Previous Award: Also won in April 2024

Magnus Carlsen Clinches Seventh Norway Chess Title After Dramatic Finale

 Champion: Magnus Carlsen (Norway)

 Final Score: 16 points
 Second Place: Fabiano Caruana (USA) – 15.5 points
 Third Place: D. Gukesh (India) – 14.5 points
 Final Round Outcome: Carlsen drew against Arjun Erigaisi, while Gukesh lost to Caruana,
securing Carlsen's title
 Tournament Format: 6-player double-round robin with classical games and Armageddon
tiebreakers
 Date & Venue: May 26 – June 6, 2025, Stavanger, Norway
 Significance: Carlsen's seventh Norway Chess title cements his dominance in the tournament
 Gukesh's Near Miss: Gukesh's loss in the final round cost him the title, despite a strong per-
formance throughout the event.

Thunder Win First NBA Title in Oklahoma City

 Historic Victory: On June 22, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA title
since relocating from Seattle, beating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7.
 Finals MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 29 points and 12 assists, earn-
ing Finals MVP honors.
 Key Performers: Jalen Williams (20 pts) and Chet Holmgren (18 pts, 8 reb) played crucial
roles.
 Turning Point: A dominant third quarter (34–20) swing gave the Thunder control of the
game.
 Franchise Milestone: This is the franchise’s second NBA title (first was in 1979 as Seattle
SuperSonics) and Oklahoma City’s first major pro sports championship.
Gukesh Wins Rapid Chess Title in Zagreb

 Rapid Title Winner: D Gukesh won the rapid section of the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz
2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on July 4, 2025.
 Top Score: Scored 14 out of 18 points, leading ahead of Duda (11 pts) and Carlsen (10
pts).
 Notable Wins: Finished with a crucial win over Wesley So; remained unbeaten on the final
day.
 Tournament Status: Gukesh leads as the event moves into the blitz stage starting July 5.

Mexico Wins 10th Gold Cup Title

 Final Match: Mexico beat the USA 2-1 at NRG Stadium, Houston.
 Goal Scorers: Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez scored for Mexico.
 Historic Achievement: Mexico secured their 10th Gold Cup title – the most by any nation.
 Significance: Victory boosts Mexico’s momentum ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

India Creates History with First Test Win at Edgbaston

 Historic Win: India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston on July 6, 2025 — their
first-ever Test win at the venue.
 Record Margin: This is India’s biggest away Test victory in terms of runs.
 Star Performer: Akash Deep took a 10-wicket haul, playing a crucial role in the win.
 Series Status: The win helped India level the series after losing the first Test.

Virat Kohli’s Retirement from Test Cricket: A Glorious Career in Numbers

Virat Kohli, one of the finest cricketers of his generation, has retired from Test cricket, marking the
end of an illustrious era in the sport

Test Centuries: Kohli scored a total of 30 Test centuries, showcasing his ability to perform consis-
tently in both challenging home and overseas conditions.

 Highest Score: His highest score in Test cricket is 254* against South Africa in 2019 at Pune,
a standout performance that defined his dominance in the format.
 Total Runs: Over 123 Test matches, Kohli amassed 9230 runs at an average of 46.85, making
him India's fourth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
 Double Centuries: Kohli scored 7 double centuries in Test cricket, the most by any Indian
captain and among the highest in cricket history.

FIFA Announces Host Cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

 Host Country: Brazil

 Dates: June 24 – July 25, 2027
 Teams: 32
 Cities: 8, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife
 Key Stadium: Estádio do Maracanã (final venue TBD)
  Significance: Aims to boost global women’s football, with legacy venues from the 2014 Men’s
World Cup.

ECB Implements Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Cricket Following Supreme Court
Ruling

 Policy Update: Transgender women are now banned from all levels of women’s cricket in
England and Wales.
 Implemented By: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
 Based On: April 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling
 Previous Policy: Partial inclusion allowed based on puberty stage
 Alternate Options: Transgender players can compete in open or mixed-gender formats
 Similar Bans: Other sports, including football, netball, athletics, cycling, swimming, and pool,
have similar bans.

Liverpool Crowned 2024–25 Premier League Champions

 Liverpool FC secured their 20th Premier League title, tying Manchester United for the most
league championships in English football history.

 Champion Club: Liverpool FC

 Title Count: 20 (Equal with Manchester United)
 Head Coach: Arne Slot (First Season)
 Top Scorer: Mohamed Salah (28 goals)

Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

 Retirement Announcement: On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from
Test cricket, ending his decade-long career in the format.
 Career Overview:
o Test Debut: Made his debut in 2013, scoring centuries in his first two Tests.
o Middle-Order Struggles: Faced inconsistencies and frequent injuries early in his ca-
reer.
o Transformation as Opener: Promoted to opener in 2019, where he found great suc-
cess, particularly in home conditions.
o Captaincy: Took over as Test captain in 2022 after Virat Kohli, leading India through
notable wins but also suffering losses.

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics

 Event: Sudirman Cup 2025 Final

 Winner: China (14th title)
 Runner-up: South Korea
 Host City: Xiamen, China
 Star Performer: An Seyoung (South Korea), who maintained a 25-match winning streak dur-
ing the tournament
PM Modi Inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar

 Event: Khelo India Youth Games 2025

 Dates: May 4 – 15, 2025
 Participants: Over 10,000, with more than 6,000 athletes
 Host Cities: Patna, Rajgir, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Begusarai, New Delhi
 Khelo India Centres: 38 centres established across Bihar’s districts

MMA Debuts and Cricket Retained for Asian Games 2026 - Summary

 Event Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026

 Location: Aichi and Nagoya, Japan
 Sports Included: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Cricket
 MMA Medal Events: Six medal events in MMA
 Cricket’s History: Return for the fourth time since 2010
 Cricket Format: T20 format for both men and women

India Shines at Archery World Cup 2025

 Event: Archery World Cup Stage 2 – Shanghai

 Medals Won: 7 (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze)
 Star Performers: Deepika Kumari, Parth Salunkhe, Madhura D.
 Significance: Reinforces India’s position as a strong contender in global archery
 Strongest Events: Compound Team and Individual Events

India Tops Medal Tally at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025

 India emerged as the overall champion at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, held at Jawa-
harlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
 Total medals won: 134 (45 Gold, 40 Silver, 49 Bronze) – a historic achievement for India in para-
sports.
 This was India's first international para-athletics event, now scheduled to be held annually till
2028.

Key Indian Medalists:

 Men’s 200m T35: Vinay (Silver), Abhishek Babasaheb Jadhav (Bronze)
 Men’s Shot Put F11–F20: Sagar (Gold), Janka Singh (Silver), Balaji Rajendran (Bronze)
 Men’s 5000m T11–T12: Sharath (Gold), Saurabh (Silver), Ankur (Bronze)
 Women’s Discus Throw F56–F57: Fatima (Gold), Suman Bala (Silver), Asha Jalandar (Bronze)
 Women’s 200m T35–T38: Preethi Pal (Bronze)
 Women’s Long Jump: Bhavani Munniyandi (Bronze), Bhuvi Agarwal (Bronze)

Mumbai Indians Win WPL 2025

 MI defeats Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in the WPL 2025 Final.

 Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
  Player of the Series: Nat Sciver-Brunt

Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 Highlights

 Held in New Delhi; 1,300 athletes participated across 3 venues.

 Haryana topped the medal tally: 104 medals (34 Gold)
 18 national records broken
 Top Para Powerlifters: Jaspreet Kaur, Manish Kumar, Seema Rani, Jhandu Kumar

India Shines at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

 Total: 33 Medals (8 Gold, 18 Silver, 7 Bronze) in Turin, Italy

 Top sports:
o Snowshoeing & Alpine Skiing – 10 medals each
o Snowboarding – 6, Short Track Speed Skating – 4

Asian Wrestling Championships 2025

 Sunil Kumar: Bronze in 87kg Greco-Roman (India’s 1st medal)

 Nitesh: Bronze in 97kg Greco-Roman


B. Sumeeth Reddy Retires from Badminton

 Retires after over a decade of international career.

 Now focusing on coaching.

Kerala Blasters Appoint David Catala as Head Coach

 Spanish coach brings European managerial experience.

 Contract valid till 2026.

Vijayveer Sidhu, Suruchi Singh Strike Gold as India Tops Medal Tally at ISSF World Cup

 Paris Olympian Vijayveer Sidhu secured India’s fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup 2025
in Buenos Aires, triumphing in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event.
 In a tense, low-scoring final held in blustery conditions, Sidhu shot 29 hits, edging past Italy’s
Riccardo Mazzetti, who finished with 28. Chinese teenager Yang Yuhao bagged the bronze af-
ter a shoot-off win.
 With this, India’s medal tally at the Buenos Aires World Cup stands at six, including four
golds.
Virat Kohli Sets an IPL Record for 1000 Boundaries, Redefining Cricketing Greatness

 Virat Kohli, the talismanic batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has once again rede-
fined cricketing excellence in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
 In the 2025 season, Kohli etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player
ever to register a combined total of 1000 boundaries (fours and sixes) in IPL history.
 This historic milestone was achieved during the match between RCB and Delhi Capitals (DC)
at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
 Despite his stellar individual performance, RCB fell short as they suffered a defeat against a
dominant DC side spearheaded by KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.

Sourav Kothari Clinches 2025 IBSF World Billiards Championship

 India’s Sourav Kothari displayed vintage billiards and stellar composure to win the 2025 IBSF
World Billiards Championship in Carlow, Ireland, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani 725–
480 in an all-Indian final.
 This marks Kothari’s second world title in the timed format, emphasizing both precision and
endurance.

Saurabh Chaudhary Clinches Bronze in ISSF World Cup 2025

 Saurabh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old shooter from Uttar Pradesh, made a remarkable comeback
to the Indian shooting team by winning a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF
World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru.
 Competing in a star-studded final with Olympic champions, Chaudhary demonstrated his re-
silience in a low-scoring, tightly contested match.
 This was his first individual World Cup medal in over two years, marking a strong return to
international form.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant Clinches Historic ISL Title with 2-1 Victory over Bengaluru FC

 Mohun Bagan Super Giant made history by securing the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL)
title with a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kol-
kata.
 This victory marked several milestones: it was the first time an ISL final was won at home,
and Mohun Bagan became the first team to achieve a season double, winning both the ISL title
and the ISL League Shield.

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Appointed as Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of Indian

Weightlifting Federation
  Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, India’s celebrated Olympic silver medallist, has been appointed as
the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF).
 This significant appointment brings competitive experience and a strong advocacy role for
athlete welfare and representation in sports administration.
 Chanu is committed to amplifying the voices of weightlifters, ensuring their well-being, and
supporting their focus on achieving sporting excellence.

India Secures 2nd Position in ISSF World Cup 2025 (First Leg)

 India delivered a strong performance at the first ISSF World Cup 2025 (Rifle, Pistol, and Shot-
gun events), finishing second overall behind China.
 The event, held ahead of the Paris Olympics, showcased India’s shooting strength and depth.
 Overall, Medal Tally – India: Gold: 4, Silver: 2, Bronze: 2
 Total: 8 Medals

Carlos Alcaraz Wins Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025

 Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025,
claiming his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title with a strong comeback against Lorenzo Musetti of
Italy.
 After dropping the first set, Alcaraz dominated the remaining two, benefiting from Musetti’s
leg injury in the decider.

Oscar Piastri Dominates Bahrain GP, Securing McLaren’s Historic Victory

 McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the Bahrain International

Circuit, clinching his second win of the 2025 Formula One season.
 Starting from pole position, Piastri led the race even after a safety car interruption, reinforc-
ing his championship contention alongside teammate Lando Norris.
 With this victory, Piastri became the first repeat winner of the season and secured McLaren’s
first-ever win at the home track of their Bahraini owners.

ICC Forms Task Force for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

 In a landmark move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched a task force to sup-
port displaced Afghan women cricketers.

Mohamed Salah Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Liverpool

  Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation regarding his future by
signing a two-year contract extension at Anfield.
 The Premier League leaders announced the deal, keeping Salah at the club until at least 2027.

India’s Recurve Men’s Archery Team Clinches Silver at World Cup Stage 1

 India’s recurve men’s archery team—comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das, and Ta-
rundeep Rai—opened the 2025 season with a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 1
held in Auburndale, Florida.
 Although the team was seeded as the world number two, they fell short in the final, losing 1-5
to the third-seeded Chinese team.

India’s Dominance at 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025

 India delivered a historic performance by securing 83 gold medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana
Sport Championship 2025.
 The event was held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi, and
concluded.

Manush Shah & Diya Chitale Create History at WTT Contender Tunis 2025

 Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won the Mixed Doubles title at the 2025 WTT Contender Tu-
nis, becoming only the second Indian pair to do so at a WTT Contender event.
 Their victory comes after Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s win at the 2021 WTT
Contender Budapest.

14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century

 Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a prodigious talent at just 14 years and 32 days old, made a huge im-
pact in the IPL 2025.
 In a match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT), he became the youngest
player to score a fifty and then went on to score a century off just 35 balls—the second-fastest
century in IPL history.

South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 Postponed Due to Visa Delays

 The South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025, set to be held at Birsa Munda
Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been postponed for the second time.
  Originally slated for October 4–6, 2024, then moved to May 3–5, 2025, the event has been de-
ferred again—now tentatively to the second or third week of June 2025—pending visa clear-
ance for Pakistani athletes.

India Finishes Third at International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Peru

 India’s shooting squad delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in
Lima, Peru.
 With a total of seven medals—two gold, four silver, and one bronze—India finished third in
the overall medal tally, behind China and the United States.

Sayani Das: First Indian Woman to Conquer the North Channel in 13h 22m

 At 26 years old, Bengal’s open-water swimmer Sayani Das made history on August 30, 2025,
by becoming the first Indian woman to swim the North Channel—a 38 km cold-water stretch
between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, and Portpatrick, Scotland—in 13 hours 22 minutes.

Neeraj Chopra Clinches Gold with 84.52 m at NWU Potch Invitational

 Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, opened his 2025 season in
style by winning the gold medal at the NWU Potch Invitational in South Africa with an im-
pressive 84.52 m throw.

Rohit Sharma Named Official Face of T20 Mumbai League Season 3

 The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed Rohit Sharma, India’s World Cup–
winning captain and Mumbai icon, as the official face of Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League,
which returns after a six-year hiatus.

Chinese Grand Prix 2024

 Oscar Piastri (McLaren) wins race.

 Ferrari faces disqualifications, including Lewis Hamilton.
 Lando Norris leads the championship.

Kirsty Coventry Becomes IOC President

 First female & African IOC President in 130 years.

 7-time Olympic medallist in swimming for Zimbabwe.
Japan Qualifies First for 2026 FIFA World Cup

 Beat Bahrain 2–0.

 8th consecutive World Cup appearance since 1998.

Doping Ban: Archana Jadhav (Long-Distance Runner)

 Banned for 4 years due to Oxandrolone use.

 Suspension effective January 7, 2025.

Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper: Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey Clinch Titles

 Held at Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai (March 24–28, 2025).

 Anahat Singh wins her 11th PSA title; top-ranked Indian woman squash player.
 Kareem El Torkey (Egypt) defeats India’s Abhay Singh in men’s final.
 Featured a $53,500 prize pool—India’s first PSA Copper-level event.

Eugenio Chacarra Wins Maiden DP World Tour Title at Hero Indian Open

 Clinches title at the 58th Hero Indian Open.

 Secures DPWT status till 2027 and enhances PGA Tour qualification prospects.
 Overcame a rough start to win by 4 strokes (Total: 284).
 Top Indians: Bhullar, Ahlawat, Chouhan (Tied 17th).

Rajnigandha Achievers Win Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025

 Defeated Jindal Panther in final held in New Delhi.

 Winning team: Dino Dhankhar, Shamsheer Ali, Abhimanyu Pathak, Daniel Otamendi.
 3 teams participated, including Cavalry Royal Enfield.
 Honors legacy of Shri Aditya Vikram Birla.

Aryna Sabalenka Wins 2025 Miami Open Women’s Singles

 Defeats Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in final.

 Wins title without dropping a set.
 Pegula struggles to hold serve; Sabalenka dominates with 31 winners.

Oh Jun-Sung & Miwa Harimoto Win WTT Star Contender Titles

 Oh Jun-Sung (Korea) defeats Thibault Poret in 7-game final.

  Miwa Harimoto (Japan) defeats Honoka Hashimoto.
 Indian Manav Thakkar reaches semi-final—first Indian to do so in WTT history.

Francesco Bagnaia Wins MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas

 Claims victory after Marc Marquez crashes on lap 9.

 Ducati secures 20th consecutive win.
 Alex Marquez finishes second, now leads championship.

India Bags 10 Medals at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025

 Held in Amman, Jordan.

 India finishes with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze.
 Highlights India’s freestyle wrestling depth and emerging talent.

Hitesh Wins India’s First Gold at World Boxing Cup 2025

 Held in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil.

 Hitesh wins gold in 70 kg category as opponent withdraws due to injury.
 India earns 6 medals in their debut at the tournament.

Rudrankksh Patil Wins Gold at ISSF World Cup 2025 (Buenos Aires)

 Wins men’s 10m air rifle with score of 252.9.

 India’s second gold at ISSF after Cairo 2023.
 Other Indian performers: Arjun Babuta (7th), Kiran Jadhav, Divyansh Panwar, Hriday Hazarika.

Max Verstappen Wins Japanese GP – Red Bull’s Farewell with Honda in Japan

 Marks Verstappen’s first win of 2025, fourth consecutive overall.

 Red Bull's final race with Honda in Japan.
 Podium: Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri.

Jessica Pegula Wins 2025 Charleston Open

 Defeats Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5 in final.

 Pegula’s second title of 2025 (after ATX Open in Austin).

Vidarbha Wins 3rd Ranji Trophy Title

  Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title in the 2024–25 season.
 Defeated Kerala in the final based on first-innings lead.
 Match held at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
 Vidarbha posted 379 runs; Kerala managed 342 in reply.
 Akshay Wadkar led the team to victory.

England to Host Kabaddi World Cup 2025 – First Outside Asia

 Organized by World Kabaddi, not IKF.

 Second edition; first was held in Malaysia (2019).
 India vs Italy in opening match in Wolverhampton.

Jasprit Bumrah Becomes Skechers Brand Ambassador

 Bumrah partners with Skechers for cricket performance footwear.

 Featured in marketing campaigns and performance product promotions.

Indian Runner Archana Jadhav Banned for Doping

 Banned for four years by World Athletics AIU for Oxandrolone use.
 Sample collected during Pune Half-Marathon in Dec 2024.
 Previous notable performance: 4th in Delhi Half Marathon (1:20:21).

Hockey Jharkhand Wins First Senior Women National Championship

 Defeated Hockey Haryana in penalty shootout (4-3) after 1-1 draw.

 First national title for Hockey Jharkhand.
 Previous champions: Hockey Haryana (2024), Indian Railways (most titles – 8).

India Masters Win Inaugural International Masters League 2025

 Defeated West Indies Masters by 6 wickets in the final at SVNS Stadium.

 Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 runs).
 Prize Distribution:
o India Masters: ₹1 crore
o West Indies Masters: ₹50 lakh
o Top Individual Prizes: Sangakkara (Most Fours), Watson (Most Sixes)

India Wins 33 Medals at Special Olympics Winter Games 2025

 Held in Turin, Italy — first hosted by Italy after 8 years.

 Total Medals: 8 Gold, 18 Silver, 7 Bronze.
 Top sports: Snowshoeing and Alpine Skiing (10 medals each).

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 – Indian Army Emerges Champion Again
  The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 was successfully held in two phases:
o Phase 1: January 23–27 in Leh, Ladakh
o Phase 2: March 9–12 in Jammu & Kashmir
 Venues included: NDS Sports Complex, Guphuk Pond, Kangdoori Phase 1, and Golf Course Club.
 Over 400 athletes from 19 teams (states, UTs, and institutions) participated across various winter
sports disciplines:
o Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Ski Mountaineering, and Snow-
boarding
 The Indian Army retained its champion status, winning:
o 7 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals.
 Top individual performers:
o Nayana Sri Talluri (Speed Skating, Telangana)
o Aanchal Thakur (Alpine Skiing, Himachal Pradesh)

India Wins Third ICC Champions Trophy Title

 India defeated New Zealand in the final, chasing 252 runs and finishing at 252/6.
 Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma.
 Player of the Tournament: Rachin Ravindra (263 runs).
 Marks India’s third ICC Champions Trophy title

Pranav Venkatesh Wins World Junior Chess Championship 2025

 Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh (18) clinches title in Petrovac, Montenegro.

 Finished with 9/11 points (7 wins, 4 draws).
 Unbeaten in a field of 157 participants.
 Final round draw against Lavrencic Matic secured the championship.

Commonwealth Games Federation Rebrands as Commonwealth Sport

 Announced on March 10, 2025 (Commonwealth Day).

 Rebranding focuses on global identity and inclusive sports development.
 Legal name remains Commonwealth Games Federation.

Australia vs England to Play Historic 150th Anniversary Test in 2027

 Day-night Test match scheduled from March 11–15, 2027 at the MCG.
 Celebrates 150 years since the first-ever Test match.

Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman; ACC Undergoes Leadership Reshuffle

 Jay Shah elected unopposed as ICC Chairman in December 2024.

 Officially assumed office on December 1, 2024.
 Stepped down after three consecutive terms as ACC President.
 Triggered a leadership reshuffle in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC

Sunil Chhetri Reverses Retirement at Age 40

  Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri returns to international football after retirement in June 2024.
 Recalled by coach Manolo Marquez for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
 Previously retired after a World Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
 Continues as India’s all-time leading goal scorer

Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals

 Australian cricketing legend Steve Smith has retired from ODIs.

 Ended a remarkable career with 170 matches and 5800 runs.
 Key contributor to Australia’s ODI success, including two World Cup wins.
 Transitioned from a leg-spinning all-rounder to a dependable middle-order batter.
 Continues to play Test and T20 formats for Australia.

Brandon Holt Wins Bengaluru Open 2025 ATP Challenger

 American Brandon Holt won the ATP 125 Challenger title at the Bengaluru Open 2025.
 Beat Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki in the final.
 Prize pool: $200,000; played on hard courts at KSLTA Tennis Stadium.
 Final ATP Challenger tournament in India following Chennai, Delhi, and Maharashtra Opens.

Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan Wins Cannes International Open 2025

 Pa Iniyan claimed victory at the Cannes International Open 2025 in France.

 Defeated V Pranesh in the final round; scored 7.5 points.
 Runner-up: Aradhya Garg (7 points), Third: Kazybek Noderbek (7 points, on tiebreak).
 Iniyan remained undefeated with 6 wins and 3 draws.
 Gained 12 Elo points, raising his rating to 2579.

Jay Shah Honored with Icon of Excellence Award – FILA 2025

 ICC Chairman Jay Shah received the Icon of Excellence Award at Forbes India Leadership Awards
2025.
 Youngest ICC Chairman in history at 36 years old.
 Recognized for efforts in globalizing cricket, enhancing financial stability, and promoting competitive-
ness.

38th National Games 2025 Concludes in Haldwani, Uttarakhand

 Host State: Uttarakhand

 Duration: January 28 – February 14, 2025
 Theme: ‘Green Games’ (Focus on sustainability)
 Top Performers: Services Sports Control Board (1st), Maharashtra (2nd), and Haryana
(3rd).
 Athlete Participation: 10,000+ athletes from 37 teams
  Sports Disciplines: 35 sports and 4 demonstration events
 Main Venues: Dehradun, Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Haldwani
 Eco-friendly Initiatives: E-waste medals, tree plantations for medalists, bamboo fiber water
bottles, wheat fiber coffee mugs
 Cultural Highlights: Opening performances by Jubin Nautiyal, Pawan Deep Rajan
 Inauguration: PM Narendra Modi in Dehradun
 Key Message: Linked to ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ vision
 Future Impact: Strengthened India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics, positioned Uttarakhand as a
sports hub

Meghalaya to Host 2027 National Games

 Event: 39th National Games 2027

 Host State: Meghalaya
 Announcement By: IOA President PT Usha
 Meghalaya CM’s Reaction: “Huge honor” for the state
 IOA Flag Handover: Closing ceremony of the 38th Games in Uttarakhand
 Scheduled Date: February/March 2027

Pankaj Advani Wins 2025 Asian Snooker Championship

 Event: 2025 Asian Snooker Championship

 Location: Doha, Qatar
 Men’s Winner: Pankaj Advani (India)
 Runner-Up: Amir Sarkosh (Iran)
 Women’s Winner: Narantuya Bayarsaikhan (Mongolia)
 Men’s Under-21 Winner: Shaheen Sabzi (Iran)
 Governing Body: Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS)
 ACBS President: Mohamed Salem Al-Nuaimi
 Headquarters: Doha, Qatar

Virat Kohli Breaks Tendulkar’s Record for Fastest 14,000 Runs in ODIs

 Milestone Achieved: Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs

 Innings Taken: 287
 Surpassed Players:
o Sachin Tendulkar (350 innings)
o Kumar Sangakkara (378 innings)
 Total ODI Centuries: 51 (Most in ODI history)
 Most Catches for India (ODIs): 158

Manu Bhaker Wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) 2024

 Award Name: BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) 2024

 Organizer: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
  Selection Process: Expert panel nominations + Public voting
 Other Nominees: Aditi Ashok (Golf), Avani Lekhara (Para-Shooting), Smriti Mandhana
(Cricket), Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling)

BCCI Awards 2025 winners list:

Award Name Category Winner
Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award – Men Sachin Tendulkar
Men
Polly Umrigar Award – Best International Cricketer Men Jasprit Bumrah
– Men
Best International Cricketer – Women Women Smriti Mandhana
Best International Debut – Men Men Sarfaraz Khan
Best International Debut – Women Women Asha Sobhana
BCCI Special Award - Ravichandran Ashwin
Highest Run-Getter in ODIs – Women Women Smriti Mandhana
Highest Wicket-Taker in ODIs – Women Women Deepti Sharma
Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket - Akshay Totre
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Run-Getter in U-19 Kavya Teotia
U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy
M.A. Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Wicket-Taker U-19 Vishnu Bhardwaj
in U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer Senior Domestic Priya Mishra
Senior Domestic
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Best Woman Cricketer Junior Domestic Ishwari Awasare
Junior Domestic
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Highest Wicket-Taker U-16 Hemchudeshan Jega-
in U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy nathan
Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy – Highest Run-Getter in U-16 Lakshya Raichandani
U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy
MA Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Wicket-Taker U-23 (Plate Neizekho Rupreo
in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy (Plate Group) Group)
MA Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Run-Getter in U-23 (Plate Hem Chetri
U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy (Plate Group) Group)
MA Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Wicket-Taker U-23 (Elite P Vidyuth
in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy (Elite Group) Group)
MA Chidambaram Trophy – Highest Run-Getter in U-23 (Elite Aneesh KV
U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy (Elite Group) Group)
Madhavrao Scindia Award – Highest Wicket-Taker Ranji Trophy Mohit Jangra
in Ranji Trophy (Plate Group) (Plate Group)
Madhavrao Scindia Award – Highest Wicket-Taker Ranji Trophy Tanay Thyagarajan
in Ranji Trophy (Elite Group) (Elite Group)
Madhavrao Scindia Award – Highest Run-Getter in Ranji Trophy Agni Chopra
Ranji Trophy (Plate Group) (Plate Group)
Madhavrao Scindia Award – Highest Run-Getter in Ranji Trophy Ricky Bhui
Ranji Trophy (Elite Group) (Elite Group)
Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in Domestic Li- Shashank Singh
Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions mited-Overs (Chhattisgarh)
Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in Ranji Trophy Tanush Kotian
Ranji Trophy
Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments - Mumbai

India U19 Women's Cricket Team Clinches Second Consecutive ICC U19 Women’s T20 World
Cup Title
 Event: ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final
 Date: February 2, 2025
 Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 Player of the Tournament: Gongadi Trisha, with 309 runs and 9 wickets throughout the tournament.
 Result: India won by 9 wickets

Australia Clinches ICC Women’s Championship Trophy

 Champion: Australia
 Title Won: 3rd consecutive ICC Women’s Championship Trophy
 Venue: Melbourne
 Captain: Alyssa Healy
 Trophy Presented By: Mike Baird, Cricket Australia Chair & ICC Director
 Points: Australia secured 39 points from 24 matches

Indonesia Defeats China to Win First Asia Mixed Team Title

 Tournament: Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championship 2024

 Winners: Indonesia (First title)
 Final Score: Indonesia 3 – China 1
 Venue: Conson Sports Centre, Qingdao, China
 Decisive Match: Men’s Doubles: Muhammad Shohibul Fikri & Daniel Marthin (INA) defeated
Chen Xujun & Huang Di (CHN) 21-15, 21-9
 Bronze Medalists: Japan & Thailand
 Defending Champion (2023): China (Defeated South Korea 3-1)

India Clinches Double Gold at Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025

 India made history by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the first-ever Kho Kho
World Cup 2025, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
 The Indian teams triumphed over Nepal with commanding victories: the men’s team won 54-36, and
the women’s team dominated 78-40.
 Captain Priyanka Ingle led the Indian women’s team with exceptional strategy and synchronization.
Wankhede Stadium Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Indian Cricket

 Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium marked its 50th anniversary with a star-studded celebration,
featuring Indian cricket legends like Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar.
 The stadium, which has witnessed some of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history,
was honored for its contribution to the game.
 Recent Success: In 2024, Rohit Sharma returned to celebrate another ICC World Cup victory in front
of a packed Wankhede crowd after India’s T20 triumph in Barbados.

India Open Super 750 Badminton Tournament 2025: Axelsen and An Se-young Claim Singles
Titles
Men’s Singles Final: Viktor Axelsen’s Dominance

 Winner: Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)

 Score: 21-16, 21-8 (41 minutes)
 Opponent: Lee Cheuk Yiu (Hong Kong)
 Axelsen secured his third India Open title (previously winning in 2017 and 2019).

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek Named ITF 2024 World Champions
Iga Swiatek’s Achievements

 Women’s Singles Award: Swiatek won the award, narrowly edging out Aryna Sabalenka.
 Grand Slam Success: Swiatek claimed the French Open and four WTA 1000 titles.
 Olympic Glory: She secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games.
 Billie Jean King Cup: Swiatek helped Poland reach the semifinals of the prestigious competition.

India Set to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025

 India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: The tournament, a major chess event, is scheduled to
take place from October 31 to November 27, 2025.
 Importance of the Tournament:
o The top three players from the World Cup will secure spots in the prestigious Candidates
Chess Tournament, where they will compete for the opportunity to challenge World Cham-
pion D. Gukesh.
o This tournament serves as a crucial qualifier for the Candidates Tournament, which deter-
mines the next challenger for the World Chess Championship.

India Clinches PD Champions Trophy 2025 with Dominant Win Over England

 The Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team achieved a landmark victory by winning the PD
Champions Trophy 2025, defeating England by 79 runs in the final.
 The match was held at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, Katunayake, near Colombo.

Arshdeep Singh Becomes India’s Leading Wicket-Taker in T20Is

 Arshdeep Singh became India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 internationals, surpassing Yuzvendra
Chahal’s record of 96 wickets.
  The left-arm pacer reached this milestone in his 61st T20I match during the first T20I against Eng-
land in Kolkata.

India Advances Its Bid for 2036 Olympics with Groundbreaking Conference in Gujarat

 India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics took a major leap forward with a four-day Olympic Research
Conference in Gujarat.
 The conference, organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and supported by the Union
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, focuses on developing sustainable sports infrastructure and
strategic plans to ensure India’s readiness for hosting the prestigious global event.

Michael Clarke was Inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

 Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket
Hall of Fame, becoming its 64th member.

Bengaluru Open 2025 Upgraded to ATP 125 Category

 Bengaluru Open 2025, an important event on the ATP Challenger Tour, has been upgraded to the
ATP 125 category.
 Prize Money: Increased to USD 200,000, with the winner earning USD 28,400 and 125 ATP points.
 The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, hosts the tour-
nament.

Jasprit Bumrah: Winning ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

 Jasprit Bumrah had an exceptional year in 2024, cementing his position as one of the greatest fast
bowlers in Test cricket.
 His performances were pivotal in India’s success across both home and away series, earning him the
prestigious ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.

Smriti Mandhana: ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024

 Smriti Mandhana had an extraordinary year in One Day International (ODI) cricket in 2024, solidify-
ing her position as one of the greatest players in women’s cricket.
 Her achievements earned her the prestigious title of ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024.

Azmatullah Omarzai: ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024

  Azmatullah Omarzai, Afghanistan’s dynamic all-rounder, had an outstanding 2024 in ODI cricket,
further establishing himself as one of the top performers in the game.
 His remarkable performances earned him the prestigious title of ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the
Year 2024.

Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam Wins 9th Johor International Open Chess
Tournament

 Iniyan Panneerselvam, the talented 22-year-old Grandmaster from Erode, Tamil Nadu, claimed vic-
tory at the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament held in Malaysia.

Jay Shah Joins New MCC Advisory Board to Shape the Future of Global Cricket

 Jay Shah, the current ICC Chair and former Secretary of the BCCI, has been named one of the 13
founding members of the newly formed World Cricket Connects advisory board.

New Zealand’s Melie Kerr: Winner of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

 Melie Kerr, the dynamic all-rounder from New Zealand, secured the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
(ICC Women’s Player of the Year 2024).

Jannik Sinner Clinches Third Grand Slam Title at Australian Open 2025

 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4),
6-3 in the men’s singles final.
 With this victory, Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian player to win three Grand Slam
titles.

Odisha Warriors Clinch Historic Inaugural Women’s Hockey India League Title

 Odisha Warriors secured the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) title with a 2-1 victory
over Soorma Hockey Club in the final.
 The match took place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Stadium, Ranchi.

Ladakh Tops Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Leh

 The first phase of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 concluded with Ladakh emerging as
the top performer in Leh.
Australia Clinches ICC Women’s Championship Trophy for Third Consecutive Time

 Australia won the ICC Women’s Championship for the third consecutive time, reaffirming its su-
premacy in women’s cricket.

Logo and Mascot Unveiled for 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025

 The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were un-
veiled, reflecting the spirit of para-athletes.

Dinesh Karthik Becomes India's Top Wicket-Keeper Run-Scorer in T20s

 Dinesh Karthik surpassed MS Dhoni to become the highest run-scorer among Indian wicket-
keepers in T20 cricket.

Steve Smith Achieves Monumental Milestone: 10,000 Runs in Test Cricket

 Steve Smith became the 15th player in history and the fourth Australian to score 10,000 runs in
Test cricket.

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale Crowned National Table Tennis Champions

 Manush Shah and Diya Chitale claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles at the 2025 Senior
National Table Tennis Championships, held in Surat.

67th National Shooting Championship: Adarsh Singh Secures Gold in Standard Pistol

 Adarsh Singh won the Gold in the Men’s 25-metre Standard Pistol event.
 He finished with a seven-point margin over Udhayveer Sidhu, Omkar Singh, and Olympian
Gurpreet Singh.

Kiran Jadhav Shines at the 15th Lakshya Cup

 Kiran Jadhav won the Gold in the 10m air rifle event.
 He scored 251.7 points, marking his first gold medal after consistently making finals since
2018.

Luke Littler Becomes Youngest World Darts Champion

  At the age of 17, Luke Littler defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to become the youngest World
Darts Champion.

Kaamya Karthikeyan: The Youngest Female to Scale the Seven Summits

 Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest female to scale the Seven Summits at 17.
 She conquered the highest peaks on each continent, including Mount Everest.

Controversy Surrounds Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi's Shared World Blitz Championship

Title

 Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the World Blitz Championship title.
 The decision sparked debate and criticism, with a leaked video raising concerns over match-
fixing.

Hemanth Muddappa: India's "Drag King" Secures Triple Crown

 Hemanth Muddappa achieved the Triple Crown in the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian
National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship.
 He became India's most decorated motorsport athlete with 15 National titles.

R Vaishali Clinches Bronze at World Blitz Championship

 R Vaishali secured Bronze at the World Blitz Championship.

 Her performance solidified her place among the world’s top chess players.

Sabalenka Triumphs in Brisbane, Prepares for Australian Open Defense

 Aryna Sabalenka won the Brisbane title, defeating Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
 This win boosted her confidence for defending her Australian Open title.

ICC Explores Two-Tier Test Cricket System with Big Three Collaboration

 The ICC is evaluating a two-tier Test cricket system in collaboration with the BCCI, ECB, and
CA.
  Key figures like Jay Shah and Mike Baird are involved in the discussions.

Kho Kho World Cup 2025: First-Ever International Tournament

 The Kho Kho World Cup will take place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
 The men’s and women’s events will have separate trophies and mascots.

Younis Khan Appointed Mentor of Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team

 Younis Khan was appointed as the mentor for Afghanistan’s men's cricket team for the ICC
Champions Trophy 2025.

Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket

 Martin Guptill, a prominent New Zealand cricketer, announced his retirement from interna-
tional cricket.

Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 Increases Prize Money Substantially

 Hockey India raised the prize money for the ongoing Hockey India League to new heights.
 The winner now receives ₹3 crore, with the runner-up getting ₹2 crore.

Pratik Waikar: Leading India to the Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

 Pratik Waikar will captain the Indian men's team at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.

Mo Farah Named International Event Ambassador for Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025

 Legendary athlete Mo Farah was named the International Event Ambassador for the 2025 Ta-
ta Mumbai Marathon.

England Hockey Introduces Policy Restricting Transgender Women from Female Category

 England Hockey announced a new policy excluding transgender women from competing in
the female category.
 A new Open Category was introduced for transgender and non-binary players.
The 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship

 The SSCB retained their title at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship.
 Several boxers from SSCB, including Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar, secured Gold medals.

Sitanshu Kotak Added as Batting Coach to India Team Ahead of England White Ball Tour

 Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach for India’s limited-overs series against
England.

ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 Announced

 Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for his stellar performance in
India's tour of Australia.

Novak Djokovic Breaks Record for Most Grand Slam Matches Played

 Novak Djokovic set a new record for the most Grand Slam matches played with 430 matches.

Australian Open 2025 Winners:

 Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner won the 2025 Australian Open.

 Women’s Singles: Madison Keys won the 2025 Australian Open.
 Women’s Doubles: Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed the 2025 Australian
Open title.
 Men’s Doubles: Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten won the 2025 Australian Open.
 Mixed Doubles: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers won the Mixed Doubles event at the 2025
Australian Open.
MCQ

Q How many total medals did India win at the World Boxing Cup 2025 held in Kazakhstan?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
Answer: C) 11

Q What was Neeraj Chopra's winning throw distance at the Paris Diamond League 2025?
A) 85.92 m
B) 88.16 m
C) 86.75 m
D) 87.88 m
Answer: B) 88.16 m

Q Which club did Cristiano Ronaldo score his 800th club goal for?
A) Real Madrid
B) Manchester United
C) Juventus
D) Al-Nassr
Answer: D) Al-Nassr

QWho are the co-hosts of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?
A) India and Pakistan
B) India and Bangladesh
C) India and Sri Lanka
D) India and England
Answer: ✅C) India and Sri Lanka

Q How many Test centuries did Virat Kohli score during his career?

A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
D) 40

Answer: B) 30
Q Which city is NOT one of the host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil?

A) Rio de Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Recife
D) Brasília

Answer: D) Brasília

Q In the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, Vidarbha won their third title by defeating which team in the final?

A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer:
A) Kerala

Q In the 2024-25 Premier League season, which player was the top scorer for Liverpool?

A) Sadio Mané
B) Diogo Jota
C) Mohamed Salah
D) Roberto Firmino

Answer: C) Mohamed Salah

Q In the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, India defeated which team to win their third title?

A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa

Answer:
C) New Zealand

Q Which state will host the 39th National Games in 2027?

A) Goa
 B) Kerala

C) Meghalaya

D) Maharashtra

Answer: C) Meghalaya

Q Who won the ICC Women’s Championship Trophy in 2025?

A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. South Africa

Ans B Australia

Q Which country won the women's category in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
A) Nepal
B) Pakistan
C) India
D) Sri Lanka

Ans C India

Q What was the theme of the 38th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand?

A) Unity in Sports

B) Green Games

C) Sports for All

D) Play for Change

Answer: B) Green Game