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Vritti Agarwal Sets Record at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana swimmer Vritti Agarwal won gold in the girls 1500m freestyle, breaking the previous record at the Khelo India Youth Games.
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games flame travels across Senegal
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games flame tour features hundreds of torchbearers and thousands of spectators across Senegal.
Paul Seixas wins Tour de Lombardie, youngest victor since WWII
Paul Seixas, at 20 years old, won the 2026 Tour de Lombardie on 10 October in Como, Italy.
Mason Crane Returns to England's Cricket Squad After Nine Years
Mason Crane is recalled to England's squad for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, marking his return to international cricket.
Mason Crane Returns to England ODI Squad After Nine Years
Mason Crane, 29, is named in England's ODI squad for a tri-series in Pakistan, marking his first international selection since 2018.
South Korea Inaugurates First National Sports Museum in Seoul
South Korea's first national sports museum opened on October 15, 2026, featuring 70,000 artifacts.
World Fair Play Awards honor sportsmanship at Olympic Museum
Six individuals received World Fair Play Awards for exceptional sportsmanship and integrity at the Olympic Museum in Switzerland.
Catherine Debrunner sets new wheelchair marathon world record
Catherine Debrunner broke the women's wheelchair marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon on October 11, 2026, finishing in 1:33:16.
Ritu Mondal Wins Double Gold at World Yogasana Championships
Ritu Mondal, daughter of a mason, wins two gold medals at the World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad.
Wushu Coaching Centre wins eight gold medals at women’s league
Wushu Coaching Centre topped the medal tally at the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Wushu League in Guwahati, winning eight gold medals.
Shafali Verma Receives ICC Women's Player of the Month Award
Shafali Verma has been named ICC Women's Player of the Month for September 2026, marking her second win of the award.
Telangana Athletes Achieve Success at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana's young athletes excelled at the Khelo India Youth Games, winning multiple medals in swimming events.
Variety Disability Sports Awards 2026 Recognize Para Athletes
The Variety Disability Sports Awards 2026 honored athletes for their achievements in disability sports in London.
Hyderabad Teen Deepika Wins Gold in Khelo India Para Games
Deepika, a teen with brittle bone disease, won gold in table tennis at the Khelo India Para Games, showcasing her rapid ascent in para sports.
Maharashtra Wins Khelo India Youth Games with 256 Medals
Maharashtra won the Khelo India Youth Games, securing 256 medals, including 78 golds, in Guwahati on October 2026.
Special Olympics Games in Tarragona Conclude with Success
The 13th Special Olympics Games in Tarragona saw over 1,600 athletes compete from 61 clubs across Europe.
Refugee Para Athletes Achieve Success in 2026 Competitions
Six refugee Para athletes secure international medals, highlighting their resilience and talent in sports.
Amalia Perez Wins Gold at Mexico 2026 Para Powerlifting Championships
Amalia Perez, 53, returned to competition to win gold in the women's up to 61kg category at the Mexico 2026 championships.
Vritti Agarwal Wins Gold and Breaks Record at Khelo India Games
Telangana swimmer Vritti Agarwal won gold in the girls' 1500m freestyle at Khelo India Youth Games, setting a new record.
Catherine Debrunner breaks women's wheelchair marathon record in Chicago
Catherine Debrunner set a new women's wheelchair marathon record of 1:33:16 at the Chicago Marathon on October 11, 2026.
Jordan Chiles Aims for Third Olympic Appearance at LA28
Gymnast Jordan Chiles announces her comeback for the 2028 Olympics, aiming to compete on home soil in Los Angeles.
Udhayveer Sidhu wins gold at ISSF World Cup in Cairo
India's Udhayveer Sidhu secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol competition at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo on October 11, 2026.
Team Ireland Achieves 37 Medals in One Day at Special Olympics
Team Ireland secured 37 medals in a single day at the Special Olympics World Games, totaling 70 medals overall.
Arpita Mohapatra receives Shakti Samman 2026 for sports
Arpita Mohapatra was honored with the Shakti Samman 2026 for her contributions to inclusive sports in Bhubaneswar.
Telangana Athletes Shine at Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula
Young athletes from Telangana excelled at the Khelo India Youth Games, with notable performances in swimming and other sports.
Nithya Sagi Wins Bronze in 200m Backstroke at Khelo India
Nithya Sagi, 13, won bronze in the 200m backstroke at Khelo India Youth Games, marking her as Telangana's youngest medalist.
Deepika Wins Gold in Table Tennis at Khelo India Para Games
Deepika, a teen from Hyderabad with brittle bone disease, won gold in table tennis at the Khelo India Para Games.
Special Olympics Thailand Women’s Team Wins Award for Inclusion
The Special Olympics Thailand women’s football team received the Most Unified Team Award at the Unified Football World Cup 2026.
IPC trains 250th Local Leader in Para sport development
The IPC has trained its 250th Local Leader in Cambodia, enhancing Para sport initiatives globally.
Curaçao celebrated for three Guinness World Records in sports
Curaçao received three Guinness World Records recognition on October 10, 2026, for notable sports achievements.
Payal Nag, Armless Archer, Wins Gold at Khelo India Para Games
Payal Nag, an armless and legless archer, won gold at the Khelo India Para Games, showcasing her inspiring journey.
Vritti Agarwal Wins Multiple Gold Medals at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana swimmer Vritti Agarwal won gold medals in the 1500m and 800m freestyle events at the Khelo India Youth Games.
Amalia Perez Wins Gold at Mexico 2026 Para Powerlifting Championships
Amalia Perez secured gold in the women's up to 61kg category at the Mexico 2026 Para Powerlifting Championships.
Indian athletes break meet records at National Open Athletics Championships 2026
Kuldeep Kumar and I. Asha Ilango set new records on Day 1 of the championships in New Delhi.
Legacy High School recognized for commitment to inclusion
Legacy High School in Bismarck earns Special Olympics National Banner for promoting inclusion through sports.
Dorset Swimmers Achieve Medal Success at Special Olympics GB
Jake Binns and Sam Craddock from Dorset win multiple medals at the Special Olympics GB in Birmingham, showcasing their talent.
Kumkum Mohod wins first individual recurve gold for India at Asian Games 2026
Kumkum Mohod became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games.
International Tennis Hall of Fame reveals $3 million museum renovations
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has completed $3 million in renovations to enhance its museum experience.
Delhi judo team secures 12 gold medals at Khelo India Youth Games
Delhi achieved a remarkable victory in judo, winning 12 gold medals at the Khelo India Youth Games.
Caitlin Clark achieves record-breaking WNBA season and World Cup gold
Caitlin Clark had a historic 2026 WNBA season and helped Team USA win gold at the World Cup in Berlin.
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics to Be First in Africa
The Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games will be the first Olympic event held in Africa, featuring full gender parity.
Nithya Sagi wins bronze medal at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana's Nithya Sagi, 13, secured bronze in 200m backstroke at Khelo India Youth Games, marking her state's growing success.
Vritti Agarwal Wins Multiple Golds at Khelo India Youth Games
Vritti Agarwal of Telangana set new records by winning gold medals in both the 1500m and 800m freestyle events.
Special Olympics Thailand wins bronze and unity awards in 2026
Special Olympics Thailand's women's football team wins bronze and unity awards at the Unified Football World Cup in Paris.
12-Year-Old Thai Skateboarder Firas Kirin Petkiree Reaches WST Quarterfinals
Firas Kirin Petkiree, a 12-year-old from Thailand, became the youngest quarter-finalist in World Skateboarding Tour history in 2026.
IPC Trains 250th Local Leader in Cambodia for Para Sport Growth
The IPC trained its 250th Local Leader in Cambodia, enhancing Para sport development globally.
Vritti Agarwal wins gold in 1500m freestyle at Khelo India
Vritti Agarwal sets a new record in the 1500m freestyle at the Khelo India Youth Games, winning gold for Telangana.
India Achieves Historic Wins at Asian Games 2026
India concluded the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals, including 21 golds, marking several historic firsts in various sports.
Osmania University Advances in Khelo India University Games Tennis
Osmania University men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the Khelo India University Games on October 4, 2026.
Bhavani Kedia selected for India's Deaflympics team
Tennis player Bhavani Kedia from Telangana will represent India at the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil in May 2027.