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After skipping the Gymnastics National Championships held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar earlier this month due to injury, Pranati Nayak came back strong to win silver in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.

He was drafted into Indian Navy last year

Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar, son of an MTC bus driver, secured a silver medal at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan after a decade of dedication. His father's sacrifices, including night shifts and accompanying him to training, were crucial.

Hours after becoming joint national record holders, both athletes were seen travelling in an e-rickshaw with their poles and equipment loaded alongside them after leaving Birsa Munda Stadium.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic high jumper Sharad Kumar have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal seeking regularisation of their services as Assistant Directors of Education (Sports) with the Delhi government.

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu took a scooty ride in Ranchi to promote fuel saving, while a doctor was defrauded of Rs 33,500 by cybercriminals. Meanwhile, Hudco celebrated its foundation day, and Bokaro Steel Plant contractors opposed a new attendance system, threatening a shutdown.

India's steeplechase star Parul Chaudhary is gearing up for an ambitious Asian Games campaign in Japan, targeting gold and a new national record in the 3,000m steeplechase. Fresh off a strong start at the Shanghai Diamond League, where she narrowly missed her own record, Parul is confident of breaking it and securing podium finishes in both steeplechase and 5,000m events.

A thrilling National Senior Athletics Federation Competition saw Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shatter the pole vault national record, both clearing 5.45m. Murali Sreeshankar and Sarvesh Anil Kushare also secured gold in long jump and high jump respectively, meeting Commonwealth Games standards. Tejas Shirse dominated hurdles, while Ravina triumphed in the 10,000m race walk.

Actor R. Madhavan and his wife relocated to Dubai during the Covid-19 lockdown to ensure their son Vedaant's swimming career continued uninterrupted. This crucial decision proved beneficial, with Vedaant excelling in his sport. Madhavan also expressed his concern about Vedaant remaining grounded amidst early fame and success.

India's archery team for the Asian Games 2026 has seen a major shake-up, dropping experienced Olympians Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das. While they will still compete in World Cup events, the new-look squad will be spearheaded by the emerging talent of Jyothi Vennam, marking a significant shift for the team.

Shivaji Parashuram, after a dramatic disqualification due to dehydration in the 10,000m, bounced back to win the 5,000m and secure his spot at the Asian U23 meet. He attributed his victory to a revised hydration strategy and crucial support from fellow athletes, vowing to focus on recovery for upcoming challenges.

Seventeen-year-old French prospect Moise Kouame stunned former US Open champion Marin Čilić in straight sets at the French Open to become the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles match since 2009. Ranked world No. 318, Kouame continued his rapid rise with a breakthrough victory that immediately established him as one of tennis’ most exciting emerging talents.

India's top athletes converge at Birsa Munda Stadium for the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, eyeing Commonwealth Games and Asian U23 berths. Animesh Kujur and Tejaswin Shankar headline the event, with Kujur aiming for CWG qualification in sprints and Shankar in high jump and decathlon. Women's long jump and discus throw finals also feature prominently.

An awkward livestream moment involving Jake Paul’s fiancée Jutta Leerdam and controversial streamer Braden “Clavicular” Peters has gone viral after Peters mistakenly tried flirting with Leerdam before realising who she was. The incident quickly spread online, adding further attention to Peters’ growing controversy surrounding extreme “looksmaxxing” content and dangerous self-image practices.

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Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese has died aged 36 after suffering a sudden medical emergency while training in Addis Ababa. Melese was preparing for the Ottawa Marathon later this month. She won major races in Houston, Prague, and Shanghai and finished second at the 2015 Boston Marathon. Her personal best of 2:19:33 came at the 2018 Dubai Marathon.

Tensions between coaches and Hockey India (HI) are not new, but on Wednesday former India captain PR Sreejesh publicly criticised the federation over the treatment of Indian coaches after being overlooked for the junior men’s team chief coach role.