Sports Current Affairs

Sports Current Affairs 2026–27 covers major tournaments, championships, records, rankings, awards, athletes, and sports-related developments important for competitive exams.
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Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, 6 November 2026, in an emotional video message on Instagram. Aged 36, he ends a...

November 7, 2026

Tanvi Patri Becomes First Indian Woman to Reach Youth Olympics Semifinals

On 4 November 2026, 15-year-old Tanvi Patri of Odisha became the first Indian woman to reach the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Her...

November 5, 2026

Formula One Champion Alan Jones Dies at 80

Australian Formula One champion Alan Jones died on 5 November 2026, aged 80, after a short illness. His family announced his death, and his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, released...

November 5, 2026

Harmanpreet Singh Scores 250th International Goal

Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh scored his 250th international goal on November 5, 2026, during the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 semifinal against South Korea at the...

November 5, 2026

Manu Bhaker to Contest ISSF Athletes Committee Elections

India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was nominated on November 3, 2026, for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee elections for the 2026–2030 term. She is...

November 4, 2026

Jeet Jhabakh Wins FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship

Hyderabad racer Jeet Jhabakh won the 2026 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title on November 3, 2026, in his debut international season. He became the first driver in...

November 4, 2026

India Wins Men’s 50m Pistol Team Gold at ISSF Worlds

India won the men’s 50m pistol team gold at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, on 3 November 2026. The Indian team comprised Saurabh Chaudhary, Ravinder Singh...

November 4, 2026

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu Wins India's First Youth Olympic Wushu Medal

On 3 November 2026, 15-year-old Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu of Manipur won bronze in the women's Changquan combined event at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, securing India's...

November 4, 2026

AFC Delays 2027 Asian Cup to December

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on 3 November 2026 that the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia would be postponed. The tournament’s original dates, 7 January to...

November 4, 2026

India Tops Medal Tally at Tammer Boxing Tournament 2026

India topped the medal tally at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament 2026, held in Tampere, Finland, from October 30 to November 1. The 14-member Indian contingent won...

November 3, 2026

Prema Rawat Sets Women’s T20 Fastest-Fifty Record

Prema Rawat set a record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket on 2 November 2026, scoring 50 not out from 14 balls for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad...

November 3, 2026

Dhinidhi Desinghu Wins Historic Youth Olympics Swimming Bronze

On 2 November 2026, 16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu won bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. She became the first Indian swimmer...

November 3, 2026