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Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 35. He represented New Zealand in 28 Tests, 21 One Day Internationals, and 20 Twenty20 Internationals during his 12-year international career. Bracewell finished his international career with 120 wickets and 915 runs across formats for the Black Caps. He played a decisive role in New Zealand’s memorable Test victory over Australia in Hobart in 2011, their last Test win against Australia.

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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi lost the semifinal to Uzbek player Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the World Blitz Championship in Doha. He secured the bronze medal in the tournament. Defending champion Magnus Carlsen reached the final after defeating Fabiano Caruana 3-1 in the other semifinal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arjun Erigaisi for his bronze medal in the Blitz Championship and his recent FIDE Rapid Chess Championship bronze.

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Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, debuted in the junior S125 category (age 12–14) after moving up from the mini category (age 8–12). She became the first Indian to secure a top-five finish globally on debut in round seven of the International Association of Karting Manufacturers (IAME) UAE Karting Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Atiqa finished 5th out of 35 drivers in a male-dominated grid, missing the podium by only 0.4 seconds. She is also the first female in IAME UAE Championship history to register a top-five finish.

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The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games officially began on 5th January 2026 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu. More than 2,100 athletes are participating across eight different sports in the event. The games are being organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations. The event will be held from 5th to 10th January 2026. There are six medal sports: Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Beach Sepak Takraw, Beach Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, and Open Water Swimming. Two events, Mallakhamb and Tug of War, are included as non-medal events.

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The 69th National School Games started in Punjab on 6th January at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The games feature young athletes from across India, competing in Judo (Under-14 boys & girls), Taekwondo (Under-14 girls), and Gatka (Under-19 boys & girls). Teams from various States and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, and North East regions, are participating. Around 1,000 sports persons are taking part in the event. The Games will conclude on 11th January 2026.

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched a four-day Sports Sciences Workshop for combat sports coaches at its Sports Science Division in New Delhi to improve scientific coaching methods. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the apex national sports body of India established by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It was established in 1984 to continue the legacy of the Ninth Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982. SAI is a registered society fully funded by the Government of India. Its main objectives are promoting sports and achieving excellence at national and international levels.

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Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai reunited at the Australian Open to win the women’s doubles tennis title. The Belgian–Chinese pair defeated Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6(4), 6-4. This was their ninth Grand Slam doubles title together in just their seventh event as a pair. Mertens now has six Grand Slam titles, including three Australian Opens, while Zhang has three. Mertens secured her 40th week as World Number One in doubles. In mixed doubles, Olivia Gadecki and John Peers defended the Australian Open title, ending a 37-year gap.

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The Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships 2026 started on 2 February at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi. The event will last two weeks with elite athletes from across Asia. Events cover 10m, 25m, and 50m rifle and pistol disciplines. Seventeen countries are participating in the championship.

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Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag won her first Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters in Bangkok. She was leading 21-8, 6-3 in the women’s singles final when Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired due to a hamstring injury. Devika Sihag is 20 years old and hails from Haryana. Goh Jin Wei, world No. 68, is a two-time former World Junior Champion. This victory marks the biggest title of Devika Sihag’s career.

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Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open men’s singles tennis title 2026, completing his career Grand Slam. He defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final at Rod Laver Arena. This is Alcaraz’s first Australian Open win at the age of 22. Novak Djokovic, 38, was aiming for a record 25th major and to become the oldest man in the Open era to win a Grand Slam. Djokovic was defeated in the Australian Open final for the first time in his 11 appearances.