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Gabby Thomas wins 100m at Rovereto ahead of World Championship
Gabby Thomas won the 100m race in 11.01 seconds at the Palio Città della Quercia in Rovereto, Italy, on September 8, 2026.
Jordan Hermann Achieves Record-Equalling ODI Century for South Africa
Jordan Hermann scored 150 runs on his ODI debut against Namibia on September 9, 2026, equalling a historic record.
Chinar Women’s Premier League launches for Kashmir and Ladakh cricketers
The Chinar Women’s Premier League provides competitive opportunities for female cricketers.
Zheng Qinwen Reaches US Open Quarterfinals with Comeback Win
Zheng Qinwen's comeback win over Iga Swiatek advances her to the US Open quarterfinals on September 8, 2026.
Laura Goodkind transitions to adaptive climbing after injury
Paralympic athlete Laura Goodkind finds success in adaptive climbing following a shoulder injury that limited her sports.
Ja'Kobe Tharp secures Diamond League title in Brussels
Ja'Kobe Tharp wins the men's 110m hurdles at the Diamond League in Brussels, marking a milestone in his athletic career.
PM Shri KV IMA Wins SP Sinha Memorial Football Championship
PM Shri Central School IMA claimed victory in the 2026 SP Sinha Memorial Football Championship in Dehradun, India.
2026 Diamond League Final crowns 32 champions in Brussels
The 2026 Diamond League season concluded with 32 champions crowned in Brussels, showcasing elite athletics talent.
Alexandra Eala advances to US Open third round for the first time
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reached the US Open third round for the first time after defeating Oleksandra Oliynykova.
Emma Wiggs and Curtis McGrath Win 13th World Titles in Paracanoe
Emma Wiggs and Curtis McGrath each secured their 13th world titles at the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poland.
Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Quarterfinals After Injury Comeback
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the US Open quarterfinals, showcasing his recovery from a wrist injury.
India Sends 503-Athlete Contingent to Asian Games 2026
India's Sports Ministry approves a 503-member contingent for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, covering 36 disciplines.
Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Match at US Open After Injury
Carlos Alcaraz secures a victory at the US Open, marking his return after a lengthy wrist injury recovery.
Alexandra Eala Advances to Third Round at US Open 2026
Alexandra Eala makes history by reaching the US Open third round for the first time in her career.
91-year-old Dale Sanders becomes oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, known as 'Grey Beard,' completed the Appalachian Trail, setting a record as the oldest hiker at 91 years old.
Caitlin Clark Sets Record for Assists in World Cup Debut
Caitlin Clark achieved a record 10 assists in her FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup debut for Team USA.
Smriti Mandhana Scores 124 Runs, Sets Records in Asia Cup
Smriti Mandhana scored 124 runs, leading India to victory in the Women's T20 Asia Cup against Hong Kong China on September 3, 2026.
Special Olympics Bharat Wins Silver at Unified Football World Cup 2026
Special Olympics Bharat secured silver in the Unified Football World Cup 2026, marking a significant achievement for the team.
India's Special Olympics Football Team Wins Bronze at Gothia Cup 2026
India's Special Olympics football team secured bronze at the Gothia Cup 2026, marking their third consecutive podium finish.
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women's Cricket
Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone by scoring 124 runs against Hong Kong, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.
Chamari Athapaththu Achieves Historic Hat-Trick in Asia Cup
Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu made history with a hat-trick and seven wickets in a 75-run victory against Indonesia in the Asia Cup.
Payal Nag, Armless Archer, Competes at Khelo India Para Games
Payal Nag, an archer born without hands and feet, competed at the Khelo India Para Games in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Teen Deepika Wins Gold in Table Tennis at Para Games
Deepika, a teenager from Hyderabad, won gold in table tennis at the Khelo India Para Games, showcasing her talent after just one year of competition.
Jaspreet Kaur Sets National Record in Para Powerlifting at Khelo India Games
Jaspreet Kaur from Punjab achieved a new national record in para powerlifting, lifting 101 kg at the Khelo India Para Games in Delhi.
Paralympic Athletes Shine at 2026 Canoe Championships
At the 2026 Canoe Championships, athletes Emma Wiggs and Curtis McGrath each secured their 13th world titles.
VI World Nomad Games Launch in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The VI World Nomad Games commenced in Bishkek, showcasing traditional sports and cultural heritage of nomadic peoples.
Special Olympics Partners for Inclusive Medical Fitness Programs
Special Olympics announced a partnership with the Medical Fitness Association to enhance fitness for people with intellectual disabilities.
Cricketer Sam Bodoano Completes 62-Mile Run for Record Attempt
Sam Bodoano ran 62 miles dressed in cricket whites to attempt a Guinness World Record on September 1, 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player to Score Duleep Trophy Fifty
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 92, breaking a 57-year-old record during the Duleep Trophy semifinal in Bengaluru.
Germany Wins FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
Germany defeated Spain 1-0 to retain the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup title on August 30, 2026, in Wavre, Belgium.
Thailand Women’s Volleyball Team Qualifies for Olympics
Thailand's women’s volleyball team won the AVC Championship on August 30, 2026, marking their first Olympic qualification.
Khelo India Scheme Reports Significant Growth in Sports Development
Khelo India Scheme has approved 349 projects, supporting grassroots sports in India.
Argentina Claims 2026 Hockey World Cup Title in Thrilling Shootout
Argentina's women's hockey team won the 2026 Hockey World Cup on August 29, 2026, defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
India Celebrates National Sports Day 2026 with Nationwide Activities
India's National Sports Day 2026, from August 28 to 30, promotes fitness and sports participation among youth.
ECB honors grassroots cricket leaders and volunteers at awards
The ECB celebrated individuals and organizations enhancing recreational cricket at the Impact of Cricket Awards on August 28, 2026.
Cornwall Super 9s win national disability cricket title
The Cornwall Super 9s team became national champions by defeating Middlesex in the final.
USA wheelchair rugby team wins world title after 16 years
The USA wheelchair rugby team claimed their first world title since 2010 by defeating Australia 57-51 in São Paulo.
Armand Duplantis Wins Pole Vault at Zurich Diamond League
Armand Duplantis cleared 6.25m to win at the Zurich Diamond League, edging out Emmanouil Karalis on August 27, 2026.
Alison Dos Santos Sets New 400m Hurdles World Record
Alison Dos Santos broke the men's 400m hurdles world record with a time of 45.80 seconds in Zurich.
Masai Russell Breaks Women's 100m Hurdles World Record
Masai Russell sets a new women's 100m hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League with a time of 12.09 seconds.
Over 5,000 Indian colleges participate in Khelo India Samvaad
Khelo India Samvaad engaged over 5,000 colleges on National Sports Day, focusing on sports and youth integration.
PM Modi commends para-athletes for inspiring change in India
Prime Minister Modi praised para-athletes for their ability to inspire families and communities during the Khelo India Dialogue.
Bhumij Chowdhary Achieves Perfect School Attendance for 15 Years
Bhumij Chowdhary from Jodhpur maintained perfect attendance throughout his 15-year academic journey from Nursery to Class XII.
Young Cricketer Anetej Sunkara Sets Maiden Overs Record
Anetej Reyansh Sunkara, a 14-year-old cricketer, bowled five maiden overs in a match, showcasing his exceptional talent.
Rishabh Pant Sets Record as India's Top Run-Scorer Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni to become India's leading run-scorer as a wicketkeeper in away Tests, achieving 2,501 runs.
South African Sport Awards Celebrate Athletic Excellence and Community Heroes
The 19th South African Sport Awards recognize top athletes and community contributions in a celebration of national pride.
Serena and Venus Williams to Compete in 2026 US Open Doubles
The Williams sisters will reunite for the 2026 US Open women's doubles after a hiatus from Grand Slam events.
Special Olympics GB National Summer Games Launch in West Midlands
The Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games have commenced in the West Midlands, featuring 1,200 athletes across 15 sports.
Nigeria and Morocco Claim Beach Volleyball Titles in Egypt
On August 23, 2026, Nigeria's Esther Onyinye Mbah and Pamela Miyoum Bawa won the women's title, while Morocco's Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti took the men's title at the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, both securing spots for the LA28 Olympics.
Morocco and Nigeria Qualify for LA28 at African Beach Volleyball Championships
At the CAVB African Beach Volleyball Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, held on August 23, 2026, Morocco and Nigeria achieved significant milestones. Morocco's Zouheir Elgraoui and Soufiane El Gharouti won the men's title, while Nigeria's Esther Onyinye Mbah and Pamela Miyoum Bawa claim