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Australian Paralympic athlete Nicholas Hum passed away on 15 December 2025 at the age of 32. Nicholas Hum was a Paralympic bronze medallist and one of Australia’s most respected long jumpers, with a career spanning over a decade. He made his international debut at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch and competed in three Paralympic Games and five World Para Athletics Championships. He held the Australian long jump T20 record at 7.39 meters and last competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Noida golfer Sukhman Singh won the IGU (Indian Golf Union) 124th Amateur Golf Championship of India, the world’s longest-running amateur matchplay event. He defeated Harman Sachdeva with a commanding 7UP lead after 29 holes of the 36-hole final. Sukhman went all square till the 6th, then 4UP after 12 holes and 2UP after 18 holes, maintaining pressure with strong driving and putting.

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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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Anahat Singh, India’s top-seeded squash player, won the silver medal in the women’s U-19 final at the British Junior Open Squash Championships. The final was held at the University of Birmingham, England. She lost to France’s Lauren Baltayan with scores 9-11, 11-7, 3-11, 9-11. In the semifinals, Anahat had defeated Egypt’s Malika El Karaksy to reach the final.

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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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The National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship was inaugurated in Uttarakhand in January 2026. The event was launched virtually from COER University, Roorkee. The championship focuses on Paralympic powerlifting as a sport of resilience, discipline, courage, and self-confidence. It highlights the abilities and determination of persons with disabilities. The objective is to promote inclusive sports, empower persons with disabilities, and provide national-level competitive exposure.

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Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 title after defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5-4 in a thrilling final at Noida Indoor Stadium. Scores were tied 4-4 after eight bouts; the final women’s 62kg match decided the championship. Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko secured technical superiority to clinch victory for Haryana Thunders.

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India won the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, defeating England by 100 runs in the final held in Harare, Zimbabwe. India batted first, scoring 411/9 in 50 overs, while England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs chasing a target of 412. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years old) starred with 175 runs off 80 balls, laying the foundation for India’s win. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 runs off 51 balls. This is India’s sixth U19 World Cup title and the largest margin of victory by runs in a U19 final.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. Delhi Capitals, batting first, posted 203/4 in 20 overs, the highest first-innings total in a WPL final. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 runs, while Laura Wolvaardt (44) and Chinelle Henry (35 off 15 balls)* powered DC past 200. RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final, scoring 204/4 in 19.4 overs. Captain Smriti Mandhana played a match-winning knock of 87 runs off 41 balls, becoming the tournament’s leading run-scorer.