India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster Raahul VS wins the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025, securing his final Grandmaster norm. Read key facts, history, FAQs, and exam-focused takeaways. India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster: Raahul VS Triumphs at ASEAN Championship Achievement & Announcement In a spectacular achievement for Indian chess, Raahul VS has become India’s 91st chess Grandmaster (GM)…
National Sports Policy 2025 brings transformative reforms under Khelo Bharat Niti to prepare India for global sporting success. Learn about its 5 pillars, NEP alignment, and civil service exam relevance. 🏅 Union Cabinet Clears New National Sports Policy to Boost India’s Sporting Ecosystem Vision for a Sporting Revolution On July 1, 2025, the Union Cabinet,…
Chirag Chikkara Leads India to Gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships Introduction to the Achievement Chirag Chikkara has emerged as a significant figure in Indian wrestling by leading the country to gold at the U23 World Wrestling Championships held in the 74 kg category. This achievement not only marks a personal milestone for Chikkara but…
India Awarded Hosting Rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 India has been awarded the hosting rights for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in 2025. This prestigious event will bring together the best junior shooters from around the globe, marking a significant milestone for the country in the realm of competitive…
Malaysia’s Iconic Shah Alam Stadium Demolished Amid Safety Concerns The Shah Alam Stadium, a landmark of Malaysian sports, has been officially demolished due to escalating safety concerns. This decision comes after years of neglect and a lack of maintenance that had rendered the stadium unsafe for public use. The stadium, inaugurated in 1994, was not…
Nita Ambani Unanimously Re-Elected as IOC Member for Paris Olympics 2024 Nita Ambani’s Re-Election as IOC Member Nita Ambani, renowned philanthropist and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has been unanimously re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Paris Olympics 2024. This prestigious position highlights her significant contributions to sports and her…
Harendra Singh Appointed as Coach of Indian Women’s Hockey Team Until 2028 Olympics In a significant development for Indian women’s hockey, Harendra Singh has been appointed as the coach of the national team until the 2028 Olympics. This decision comes as a strategic move to bolster the team’s performance and enhance its prospects on the…
Inaugural National Women’s Hockey League: Raising the Bar for Women’s Sports in India Women’s hockey in India reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), marking a watershed moment in the landscape of Indian sports. Spearheaded by the Indian Women’s Hockey Federation (IWHF), this league promises to revolutionize the…
Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Programme Launched In a significant move aimed at nurturing budding athletes across the nation, the Government of India has launched the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, seeks to identify and support talented youngsters from various regions…
Khelo India Rising Talent Identification Kirti Programme Launched The government has launched the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification Kirti (KIRTi) program aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level. The KIRTi program is designed to recognize and support young athletes with exceptional potential across various sporting disciplines. It seeks to provide them…
