World Games

India women's captain Rani Rampal becomes first hockey player to be crowned 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Indian women's team captain Rani Rampal on Thursday became the first-ever hockey player world-wide to win the prestigious 'World Games Athlete of the Year' award.

Indian men's and women's throwball teams script historic wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan at World Games

The women's team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 15-13, 15 -12 in a nail-biting final to clinch the title, while the men posted a 15-13, 15-12 win over Bangladesh in their final match to finish at the top of the podium.

It was the best performance of my career: Aditya Mehta

This is also India's first medal since badminton star Prakash Padukone's bronze in the inaugural edition of the World Games in 1981 and only second for the country in the history of the Games.

Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta target medals at World Games

The World Games are organised and governed by the International World Games Association (IWGA), under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. This year will see the participation of 31 official sports and five invitational sports