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Hockey India has announced a nine-day national coaching camp for the Indian women’s team from April 1 to 9 as preparations begin for the FIH Nations Cup, the Women’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands, and the 2026 Asian Games.

Mirabai Chanu is focused on winning her first Asian Games medal after years of near misses and injuries. The Olympic silver medallist is adjusting weight categories and building form after a strong national performance ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Mission Olympic Cell has approved Rs 1.70 crore support for taekwondo and karate athletes, including Rodali Barua, Rupa Bayor, Bhuvneshwari Jadhav and Alisha, for international competitions and training ahead of Asian Games 2026. Other athletes like Neeraj Chopra also benefit

The Allen World Junior 10K Run at Gachibowli Stadium saw over 2000 students from 180 schools participate. Flagged off by Agasara Nandini, the event awarded Rs 3 lakh in prize money across categories, promoting equal opportunities in sports

Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and Haryana’s Sagar advanced with contrasting wins on the opening day of the Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lalrambuat of Mizoram also won by unanimous decision in the bantamweight category

V Jyothi Surekha won bronze in the women’s individual compound event at the Taipei Archery Open 2025, defeating Korea’s So Chaewon 149-143. The Vijayawada-based archer has already won 26 World Cup medals, including 11 gold, in her career

Seventeen-year-old Pavani of Telangana won bronze in the R4 10m air rifle standing mixed SH2 category at the World Ability Sports Games in Thailand. She became the youngest medallist and is now preparing for the Asian Games and Paralympics 2028

India won nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals, securing podium finishes in all 20 categories. Ajay Singh hailed the achievement as historic, with Nikhat Zareen and Preeti among the gold medallists

Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh failed to win a medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Championships. Bhaker dropped to seventh after a poor shot, while Singh finished sixth. India earned team silver

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

Mohsin Ali Kand, a 17-year-old from Srinagar, won gold in the 1000m kayaking event at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, overcoming financial struggles and rowing a shikara to support his training

Amitabh Bachchan met India’s Women’s Ice Hockey team on Kaun Banega Crorepati and celebrated their bronze medal win at the Asian Games. The superstar praised their perseverance, calling it the “most honoured moment” of his week.

Sania Mirza and former Indian hockey stars mourned the passing of Dr Vece Paes, ex-Olympian and father of Leander Paes, recalling his dedication to athlete welfare and sports medicine

India's top shooters have begun training at a preparatory camp in Delhi ahead of the 16th Asian Shooting Championships, with a record 182-member squad representing the nation across disciplines

Asian gold medallist Agasara Nandini has been appointed as Sports Advisor to TGSWREIS, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure and nurture talent, after rising through its coaching system since 2019

Syed Nayeemuddin, former India football captain, calls for recognition of football greats at major events like the Durand Cup, criticizing the lack of acknowledgment for their contributions to the sport

India's skeet and trap shooters gear up for the final ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, with Olympians and Asian Games medallists leading the charge ahead of the World Championships

Despite Telangana's new Sports Policy boosting athlete rewards, coaches remain neglected with no recruitment, benefits, or pensions. A representation has been submitted to the Sports Minister, seeking long-overdue reforms

India led global celebrations of International Kho Kho Day with a rally at Jantar Mantar and events across states, highlighting Kho Kho’s evolution into an internationally played and recognised sport

The Hyderabad football community paid rich tributes to D M K Afzal and Syed Mahmood Ali. The remembrance meet highlighted Afzal’s role in India’s 1962 Asian Games win and his legacy as a mentor, guided by coach S A Rahim.