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India emerged as the overall champion at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 held in New Delhi, topping the medal tally with a total of 94 medals, including 51 gold, 23 silver, and 20 bronze. On the final day of the championship, Indian shooters added 6 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals, further strengthening their dominant position in the continent. The overall performance highlighted India’s dominance in both individual and team events, with shooters excelling in precision, consistency, and competitive endurance across multiple disciplines.

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Norway skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his ninth gold medal in cross country skiing at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. He set a new Winter Games record with this achievement. The 29 year old secured his fourth gold medal of the 2026 Games. He anchored Norway team in the men 4 into 7.5 kilometre relay event. Earlier he was sharing the record with three retired Norwegian athletes. With this win, he became the most successful cross country skier in Winter Olympics history.

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In tennis, Stefanos Sakellaridis won the Delhi Open 2026 men’s singles title. He defeated Oliver Crawford in the final with a 7-5, 5-6, 7-6 score. The 21-year-old secured his maiden Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour singles title. He won the deciding tie-break 8-6 on his second match point. In doubles, Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski won the title. They defeated Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro in the final.

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Ladakh conducted its first 21-km trail run at Pangong Tso, held at 13,862 feet in sub-zero temperature, and it was recorded in Guinness World Records as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon. Pangong Tso is an endorheic, landlocked lake located in eastern Ladakh and extends into China’s Tibet region. The name means “high grassland lake” in Tibetan. It lies at about 4,350 meters and is one of the world’s highest brackish water lakes. The lake changes colours from blue to red and green.

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The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 is held in New Delhi from 11–13 March 2026. It is a major international para-sports event bringing together about more than 250 athletes from different countries. Athletes from India, Russia, Nepal, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Egypt are participating. India has the largest contingent with about 219 athletes competing in multiple classifications. The event will feature high-level track and field competitions, promoting global participation in para athletics.

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Morocco national football team have been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after the Confederation of African Football overturned the original final result. The decision followed a ruling that stripped Senegal of the title, granting Morocco a 3-0 administrative victory after Senegal walked off the pitch in protest during the final. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the final match following a review of a walk-off protest by Senegal’s players, which occurred in stoppage time. Morocco were crowned champions, winning their first major tournament title on home soil, while Senegal was officially listed as forfeiting the final.

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Anahat Singh won the Women’s Singles title at the Indian Open Squash in Mumbai, retaining her crown. She defeated second seed Egyptian player Hana Moataz 3-1 in the final, dropping only one game in the entire tournament. Abhay Singh won the Men’s Singles title at the same event, defeating fellow Indian Veer Chotrani 3-0 in just 32 minutes. Abhay displayed complete control and superior shot-making to claim a convincing victory in the all-Indian men’s final.

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Kipa Mero won the Gold Medal in Women’s Javelin Throw F12 Category at the 24th National Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She broke her own National Record, demonstrating dedication, resilience, and sporting excellence. Techi Meta won the Silver Medal in the Women’s 400 metre T13 Category at the same championships.

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The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 has started at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, marking a new phase for athletics in India. The two-day event has 278 participants, including 97 women, in senior and under-20 categories. The aim is to strengthen India’s indoor athletics calendar and provide early-season competition.

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Spain’s Carolina Marín has retired from professional badminton in March 2026 due to recurring knee injuries. She is regarded as one of the greatest badminton players, and is the only non-Asian woman to win Olympic gold in singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Marín achieved several historic milestones: First woman to win three World Championships (2014, 2015, 2018), World No. 1 for a record 66 weeks and Seven-time European champion. Overall, her legacy remains significant as she broke Asia’s dominance in badminton and inspired players globally.