164 Riders, 35 Countries, One Historic Race: Pune Grand Tour 2026 Begins!

Pune woke up to history on Monday morning as the city officially welcomed the world of elite cycling With the start of the Pune Grand Tour India has firmly announced its arrival on the global professional cycling map The five-day multi-stage race is not just another sporting event it is a statement of ambition scale and belief Riders from across continents lined up at Goodluck Chowk for the opening prologue marking the beginning of a journey that blends high-speed competition with the cultural and geographical richness of Maharashtra nbsp The Pune Grand Tour is being held over five days from January to January The event began on Monday January with a short -kilometre prologue at Goodluck Chowk in Pune which set the early general classification standings The race then moves into four full stages across the Pune district and the Western Ghats combining flat sections rolling terrain and challenging climbs

19 Jan 2026

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The Night a Father Became a Teammate : Nabi, Eisakhil Script History as First Father-Son Duo in BPL

Every man dreams at least once of having his father beside him at the most important moment of his professional life Few are fortunate enough to experience it Fewer still get to live it under stadium lights with thousands watching and history waiting to be written On a Sunday evening in Sylhet that rare dream unfolded when Hassan Eisakhil walked out to bat alongside his father Mohammad Nabi in the Bangladesh Premier League It was not just a cricketing first it was a moment shaped by love respect discipline and years of quiet preparation Unlike the often openly expressive bond between fathers and daughters the father son relationship is usually built differently It carries warmth but also distance Love exists alongside fear admiration alongside silence and guidance alongside expectation That complex relationship found its most beautiful expression when Nabi and Eisakhil shared the same crease in a top-tier T league

18 Jan 2026

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Rahil Pillarisetty Seals National Title with Stunning Last-Corner Win at MIC

Some victories are loud Others are meaningful Rahil Pillarisetty s triumph at the Madras International Circuit was both On a tense Sunday afternoon under pressure that only champions truly understand Pillarisetty delivered a performance that will be remembered as one of the finest comebacks in Indian motorcycle racing Eight years after his last national title Rahil was back where he belonged at the very top The Pro-Stock cc Open race did not merely crown a champion It told a story of belief resilience and perfect timing With a sensational last-corner overtake Rahil beat his fiercest rival Sarthak Chavan of Petronas TVS Racing in a heart-stopping finish sealing an unassailable championship lead and putting an emphatic full stop to a season of dominance The Final Showdown at Madras International CircuitThe fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship concluded at the iconic Madras International Circuit

14 Jan 2026

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World Record Alert : At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Captain to Score a Youth ODI Century, Sets World-Record Opening Stand

On a memorable Wednesday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni Indian youth cricket witnessed a moment that will be spoken about for years to come Vaibhav Suryavanshi India U captain and still in his early teens delivered a performance that went far beyond numbers on a scoreboard His brilliant combined with a world-record -run opening partnership with Aaron George powered India to a commanding win over South Africa U and completed a dominant clean sweep of the Youth ODI series The Youngest Captain to Touch Three FiguresVaibhav Suryavanshi s century was historic in every sense At the age of just years and months he became the youngest captain in Youth ODI history to score a hundred In an era where young players are often fast-tracked this achievement still stands apart because of the responsibility he carried Leading the team opening the innings and setting the tone of the match Suryavanshi showed

8 Jan 2026

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Ishaan Madesh Roars Back Into Title Fight With MRF Formula 2000 Win at MIC

At just Ishaan Madesh is racing not only against seasoned rivals but also against expectations that come with being one of India s most decorated young karting champions In early January during Round of the MRF Formula Championship at the Madras International Circuit MIC the Karnataka youngster once again proved why he is seen as the future of Indian single-seater racing With a commanding race win Madesh tightened the championship battle and ensured the fight for the title will go down to the wire The win at MIC was not merely another trophy for his cabinet It was a statement of intent Against a fiercely competitive field led by championship frontrunner Arjun Chheda Madesh delivered under pressure showing maturity well beyond his years As the National Racing Championship heads into its final round the duel between the two teenagers has become one of the most compelling storylines of the season

7 Jan 2026

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Chennai Takes Centre Stage as International Youth Sailing Action Unfolds

Chennai is once again ready to feel the rhythm of wind and waves as the SDAT th India International Youth Sailing Championship IIR gets underway from January to at the historic Chennai Port India s longest-running international youth sailing regatta returns with renewed scale and significance bringing together sailors from countries all under the age of in a celebration of skill endurance and global sporting camaraderie Over the years the championship has evolved into more than just a competition It has become a proving ground for young sailors dreaming of Olympic waters and a symbol of India s growing stature in international sailing A Truly International Youth ShowcaseThe edition will see sailors compete across five elite youth classes er Boys amp Girls Skiff ILCA Boys amp Girls Dinghy Optimist Boys amp Girls and iQFOIL Youth Windsurfing Boys amp Girls These categories represent the most competitive pathways in world sailing offering

6 Jan 2026

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Deepti Sharma Breaks World Record as India Whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0

Indian women s cricket ended the year on a historic high as Deepti Sharma created a new world record during India s commanding - T I series whitewash against Sri Lanka In the fifth and final match at the Greenfield nbsp International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram the Indian all-rounder became the highest wicket-taker in the history of women s T International cricket claiming her nd wicket and surpassing Australia s Megan Schutt The landmark achievement came in a series that reflected India s growing dominance in the shortest format and underlined the depth belief and maturity of Harmanpreet Kaur s side as they head into a crucial phase of international and franchise cricket The Record-Breaking MomentDeepti Sharma reached the historic milestone by dismissing Sri Lanka batter Nilakshika Silva in the th over of the visitors chase Though it was her only wicket of the match it was one that carried immense

31 Dec 2025

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Surya Charishma Tamiri Clinches Women’s Singles Crown at Senior Nationals

Surya Charishma Tamiri a -year-old badminton prodigy from Vijayawada etched her name in Indian badminton history by claiming the Women s Singles crown at the th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada Facing a closely contested final against Tanvi Patri Charishma demonstrated resilience and strategic mastery After dropping the first game she staged a remarkable comeback to win The victory not only marked a significant milestone in her senior national career but also affirmed her arrival on the national stage signaling the emergence of a new talent capable of competing at the highest levels Early Beginnings and Family SupportCharishma s journey into badminton began at a young age influenced by her father Naveen Babu Tamiri a goldsmith by profession He recognized her energy and potential early on and enrolled her in a fitness program while she was in UKG Growing up Charishma accompanied her father to local badminton courts

30 Dec 2025

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Timeless Legends : Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy Lead India’s World Rapid Charge

Indian chess witnessed a landmark moment on the global stage at the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha as two of its finest players Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy stood on the podium in their respective sections Their bronze medals were not just personal achievements but symbols of India s growing strength and depth in international chess From the emergence of a fearless young star to the sustained brilliance of a seasoned champion the tournament reflected the beautiful continuity of Indian chess across generations Arjun Erigaisi s Breakthrough MomentFor Arjun Erigaisi the World Rapid Championship marked a defining chapter in his career Finishing with an impressive points from rounds the Indian grandmaster secured the bronze medal in the Open section after a crucial final-round victory over Aleksandr Shimanov His podium finish was decided on superior tie-breaks as the margins were very fine at the very top of the competition What

29 Dec 2025

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