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India sweep 10m air pistol mixed team event at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, clinch top-two podium finishes
Indian shooters Rashmika Sahgal and Kapil clinched gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi, beating compatriots Vanshika Chaudhary and Antony Jonathan Gavin.

'There is no competition': Hardik Singh says India-Pakistan hockey rivalry is dead as he mocks Haris Rauf’s fighter jet gesture
Indian hockey star Hardik Singh mocked Haris Rauf’s fighter jet gesture, saying there is no rivalry left with Pakistan in hockey as well. His comments come days after Suryakumar Yadav made a similar remark about rivalry with them in cricket amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions.

World Para Athletics Championships 2025: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal and other top Indians to watch out for
The 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships gets underway from Saturday, 27 September, and will conclude on 5 October. And with India having registered double-digit medal hauls in the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics, they will be eyeing a top-five finish on home soil, with the upcoming event taking place in New Delhi.

'All my hard work is dedicated to that': Arjuna Award winner Simran Sharma eyes gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
Indian para-athlete Simran Sharma recently shared her inspiring journey from early struggles to winning international medals ahead of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. As she prepares for the mega event, her main goal now is to win a gold medal for India.

Odisha to host 2025 Asian Table Tennis Team Championships; heavyweights China among 22 nations in action
The tournament will take place at the Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium from 11 to 15 October and will feature nearly 500 participants including players and support staff from 22 countries such as India, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, etc.

Why Mohun Bagan's trip to Iran for AFC Champions League match is in jeopardy
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s AFC Champions League 2 campaign is once again facing uncertainty as the club has expressed concerns over their travel to Iran for their Sepahan SC clash on September 30. The situation has sparked debate over the possible sanctions and how it could jeopardise Indian football's future participation in AFC events.

Why Israel could be banned from European football next week
UEFA is facing pressure to suspend Israel from European football and the governing body may hold an emergency vote next week to decide on the matter. Here's everything to know about the issue and how it will impact Israel's chances of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

'I know he wants to win that 25th Slam': Bjorn Borg’s bold statement on Novak Djokovic reignites the GOAT debate
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg recently shared his thoughts on Novak Djokovic and his attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title. Borg also gave his opinion on the GOAT debate involving Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.

World-class Mondo tracks and rich cultural show set the tone for India’s historic World Para Athletics Championships 2025
India’s first-ever World Para Athletics Championships 2025 began in Delhi, unveiling the country’s first world-class Mondo track, vibrant cultural performances, and soaring sporting ambitions.

Who is Atiqa Mir? Meet the Indian racing prodigy who nearly secured a historic podium in COFTA Karting Series
Atiqa Mir produced the best result by an Indian driver in the history of the Champions of the Future Academy karting series after finishing fourth in Slovakia over the weekend, which is also the highest finish by a female driver in the mini category this season.

Novak Djokovic’s return to tennis confirmed after cryptic comments post US Open elimination
Novak Djokovic has finally confirmed his return to competitive tennis next month after dropping cryptic comments following his US Open 2025 elimination.

D Gukesh returns to Global Chess League as Magnus Carlsen pulls out
The third season of the Global Chess League will take place in India and witness a return of the world champion D Gukesh.

Arne Slot slams Hugo Ekitike as Liverpool striker earns 'stupid' red card, risks losing spot to Isak
Liverpool Arne Slot was furious with Hugo Ekitike after his 'stupid' red card but it can also harm him in a bigger way as Alexander Isak is waiting to take his spot in the team.

World Para Athletics Championship: Delhi Police, NDRF conduct mock drills at JLN Stadium for safety arrangements
Delhi authorities conducted mock drills and safety preparations ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championship.

Christian Horner officially leaves Red Bull after 20 years with £80 million settlement
Former Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has left the team after 20 years, reportedly receiving an £80 million settlement. Laurent Mekies has replaced him.

Explained: Why Real Madrid skipped Ballon d’Or award ceremony again?
Real Madrid skipped the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris for the second year in a row. Here’s why the Spanish giants boycotted the awards again.

'It was God’s plan': History-making Indian para-badminton player Palak Kohli on the moment that changed her life forever
From being singled out at the school for her disability to qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics at the age of just 18, Palak Kohli is an inspiration. She spoke to Firstpost on her journey, obstacles she faced, her achievements and the support from coach Gaurav Khanna.

Why Roger Federer feels tennis courts are helping Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Tennis legend Roger Federer has made a massive claim, saying most of the tennis courts are helping Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The Swiss great wants to see some changes.

Likely dates for Argentina football team vs Australia match in Kerala revealed
Lionel Messi's Argentina football team is expected to play a match against Australia in Kochi, Kerala, by the end of this year. The dates for the same have been revealed.

Why Man Utd risk Premier League investigation after Maguire caught breaking rule vs Chelsea
Manchester United player Harry Maguire has been caught breaking a rule in viral social media clips, which could invite a Premier League investigation.

Why PSG coach Luis Enrique, winner of the Johan Cruyff Trophy, missed the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique did not attend the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony where he was named the men's Coach of the Year and won the Johan Cruyff Trophy.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Rankings: Dembele wins, Salah finishes fourth — complete men’s and women’s standings
The full rankings of the Ballon d'Or 2025 have been released. Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati won the men's and women's Ballon d'Or 2025 respectively.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Dembele pips Yamal as PSG dominate ceremony; Bonmati emulates Barca icon Messi
Besides Ousmane Dembele becoming the latest recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, his club Paris Saint-Germain was named the 'Men's Club of the Year' after an extraordinary season with Luis Enrique bagging the Johan Cruyff Trophy for the best manager.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Highlights: Dembele, Bonmati win Ballon d'Or; PSG named Men's Club of the Year
Ballon d’Or 2025 Highlights: PSG's Ousmane Dembele pips Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or while Barca star Aitana Bonmati wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third consecutive time. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain are named the Men's Club of the Year, with manager Luis Enrique winning the Johan Cruyff Trophy. Follow our live blog for more updates.

After beating world champion D Gukesh in FIDE Grand Swiss, Turkish GM Ediz Gurel gets hero's welcome back home
Ediz Gurel, who had briefly become the youngest Turkish Grandmaster ever last year, made heads turn at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan's Samarkand by defeating reigning world champion D Gukesh in the seventh round.

Inspired by cricketers, Pakistan U-17 footballers attempt to troll Indian players with 'tea', ‘fighter jet’ celebrations
The Pakistan U-17 football team celebrated scoring goals against India with controversial "fighter jet" and "tea" gestures during their SAFF U-17 Championship match in Colombo on Monday, which began with players from both teams high-fiving one another.

Athletics legend Usain Bolt to visit India next month for exhibition football match
Former sprinter Usain Bolt is considered the greatest athlete of all time as he won eight gold medals at the Olympics.

Andy Murray finally opens up on Emma Raducanu relationship after Wimbledon 2024 mixed doubles controversy
British tennis great Andy Murray missed out on a dream Wimbledon farewell after Emma Raducanu pulled out of the mixed doubles match in 2024.

Ballon d’Or 2025: Where to watch the live stream, how voting works, nominees and more
Ballon d’or 2025 award ceremony will take place on 22 September in Paris. Here’s a look at how to watch the Ballon d’or 2025 ceremony live in india, the voting process, the award favourites, and whether PSG will boycott the event.

Why Marcus Rashford was punished and benched by Barcelona against Getafe
England forward Marcus Rashford was forced to start Barcelona's match against Getafe from bench as manager Hansi Flick took a disciplinary action against him.