Kashish Malik Becomes the Fearless New Face of Indian Taekwondo After Historic Bronze

India s rise in international taekwondo just found a fearless new face Kashish Malik scripted history at the th Asian Taekwondo Championships in Mongolia by winning a bronze medal in the women s Under- kg Kyorugi category delivering one of the finest performances ever by an Indian athlete at the continental event But her achievement was about far more than a medal For her relentless determination and fighting spirit throughout the tournament Kashish was also honoured with the prestigious Best Fighting Spirit award by World Taekwondo and the Asian Taekwondo Union a recognition reserved for athletes who embody courage resilience and passion on the mat A Historic Moment for Indian TaekwondoThe championship in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia turned into a landmark campaign for India For the first time in history India won more than one medal in a single edition of the Asian Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships a major milestone for a

26 May 2026

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Divya Deshmukh’s Dream Debut: Teen Grandmaster Outsmarts World Champion Ju Wenjun in Norway

At just Divya Deshmukh walked into one of the world s toughest chess arenas and walked out as the player everyone was talking about Making her debut at the prestigious Norway Chess in Oslo the young Grandmaster from Nagpur stunned reigning women s world champion Ju Wenjun by first holding her to a draw in the Classical game and then defeating her in the high-pressure Armageddon tiebreak But it wasn t just her chess brilliance that captured hearts worldwide It was her honesty humour and fearless personality that made her unforgettable on opening day The Confessional Booth Star is BornNorway Chess is famous for its confessional booth a soundproof room where players can briefly step away from the board and speak candidly to live cameras during games And fittingly Divya became the first player of the tournament to enter it Clearly amused and slightly unsure about the concept she whispered

26 May 2026

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Leap of Glory! Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar Soar to Joint National Pole Vault Record

Indian athletics witnessed another unforgettable moment at the Federation Cup in Ranchi as Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar soared into the record books with stunning performances in the men s pole vault final In a rare and dramatic feat both athletes cleared metres at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Morabadi becoming joint holders of the national record Kuldeep entered the competition as the national record holder after clearing m earlier this month But during Sunday s final Dev Meena first surpassed that mark with a leap of m briefly claiming the national record for himself Minutes later Kuldeep responded by clearing m Just when the crowd thought the contest was settled Dev rose to the challenge and matched the same height soon after eventually winning gold on countback while Kuldeep settled for silver Together the training partners pushed Indian pole vaulting into a new era A Rivalry Fuelled by FriendshipThe

25 May 2026

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‘Indians Can’t Sprint?’ Gurvindervir Singh Breaks the Myth, the Record, and the 10.10 Barrier

Indian athletics witnessed a defining moment in Ranchi when Punjab s Gurvindervir Singh stormed into the record books with a sensational -second run in the men s m at the Federation Cup With that blistering performance the -year-old became the first Indian ever to breach the prestigious -second barrier a mark once considered unreachable for Indian sprinters But the timing was not the only thing making headlines Moments after his historic run at the Birsa Munda Stadium Gurvindervir revealed the criticism he had carried with him since childhood People used to tell me there is no future in m Indians cannot run m Choose m Indians do not have the genes for sprinting he said after the race His response to those doubters came not through words but through speed The Race That Had Everyone TalkingThe Federation Cup in Ranchi turned into one of the most thrilling chapters in Indian

25 May 2026

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Prateek Singh Clinches Historic 10th Consecutive National Kudo Gold

Indian Kudo star Prateek Singh has scripted history by winning his th consecutive National Gold Medal at the Kudo National Championship Cup held in Pune from May to Competing against some of the toughest fighters from states across the country Prateek once again proved why he is regarded as one of India s finest martial artists Fighting in the highly competitive Senior - PI category Prateek displayed extraordinary skill stamina and mental strength He fought four intense bouts during the championship and secured two knockout victories on his way to the gold medal With this triumph he officially became a -time National Champion a feat few athletes in Indian combat sports can claim His remarkable consistency over the years reflects not just talent but relentless dedication and discipline Winning once may be difficult but dominating the national stage for a decade is the mark of a true champion The Rise

24 May 2026

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Aravindh Chithambaram Becomes First Indian To Qualify for Esports World Cup Chess Event

Indian chess has added another historic milestone to its rapidly growing legacy Aravindh Chithambaram has become the first Indian player to officially qualify for the chess main event at the Esports World Cup after a sensational triumph at the Road to EWC qualifier during DreamHack Atlanta The -year-old Grandmaster battled through a high-pressure field packed with elite international players rapid-fire games and tense Armageddon tiebreakers to secure one of the most coveted spots in global esports chess His victory not only earned him USD in prize money but also cemented his place among the world s top chess stars set to compete later this year alongside global icons like Magnus Carlsen Chess Meets the Esports ArenaDreamHack Atlanta was far from a traditional chess tournament Held amid roaring esports crowds flashing lights and major gaming titles like Street Fighter TEKKEN and Counter-Strike the chess event unfolded inside one of the world

22 May 2026

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India's Rupa Bayor Clinches Historic Bronze at Asian Taekwondo Championships, Qualifies for 2026 Asian Games

Indian taekwondo athlete Rupa Bayor has once again made the nation proud on the international stage The young martial artist from Arunachal Pradesh clinched a bronze medal at the Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships scripting history for Indian taekwondo With this remarkable achievement Bayor has become the first Indian athlete to win medals in consecutive editions of the prestigious continental championship Her podium finish in the recognised Poomsae Individual years category has also officially secured her qualification for the Asian Games firmly establishing her as one of India s strongest medal hopes in martial arts After her latest victory Bayor expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh her uncle who believed in her dreams coach Abhishek Dubey and Namdev Shirgaonkar President of India Taekwondo for their unwavering support throughout her journey Climbing From World Rank to Asia s No Rupa Bayor s rise in the sport has been nothing

21 May 2026

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Aarav Sarbalia clinches his first IM norm in Munich Signalling Rise of India’s New Chess Star

Indian chess continues to produce extraordinary young talents and the latest sensation making waves across the chess world is Aarav Sarbalia At just years old the FIDE Master has added another remarkable achievement to his growing r sum by securing his first International Master IM norm at the Munich Norm Tournament in Germany Held from May to the prestigious tournament became the perfect stage for Aarav to showcase his maturity fearless play and exceptional calculation skills against seasoned international opponents Scoring an impressive out of Aarav achieved the IM norm with one round still to spare a feat that instantly grabbed the attention of the global chess community Defeating Masters Holding GrandmastersWhat makes Aarav s Munich campaign even more extraordinary is the quality of opposition he faced The youngster defeated FM Johannes Florstedt FM Serdar Murat Yildiz FM Kannan Vaidyanathan But perhaps even more impressive were his composed draws against

20 May 2026

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New Generation Takes Aim: India Unveils Exciting Archery Squad for 2026 Asian Games

Indian archery is entering an exciting new era With a blend of emerging talent proven performers and fearless young stars India has unveiled its squad for the Asian Games in Japan setting the stage for another thrilling campaign on the continental stage The selection trials was held at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Sonipat Haryana The -member squad will represent the nation at the Asian Games beginning September in Aichi-Nagoya Japan Young Archers Ready to Lead India s ChargeOne of the biggest highlights of the squad announcement is the rise of Dhiraj Bommadevara who will lead the men s recurve team at the upcoming Games Dhiraj has steadily emerged as one of India s brightest archery stars impressing fans with his composure consistency and performances on the international circuit Alongside him Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge complete the recurve line-up eager to shine on one of Asia s

19 May 2026

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