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Wushu player Aparna Dahiya won a gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category at the 11th Sanda World Cup. She defeated reigning world champion Thi Phuong Nga Ngo in the final. This marked India’s first gold medal at the tournament held in Macau. Wushu has two main competitive branches — Taolu and Sanda. Taolu combines martial arts and gymnastics, while Sanda is a combat sport involving punching, kicking, throwing, and wrestling techniques.

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Elina Svitolina won the women’s singles title at the Italian Open 2026 by defeating Coco Gauff. Svitolina defeated Gauff 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 in the final. During the tournament, she also defeated top-ranked players Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek.

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Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 35-year-old all-rounder will now explore franchise and professional cricket opportunities in overseas leagues. Vijay Shankar represented India national cricket team in 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is. He was part of India’s squad in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and became known as the “3D cricketer.”

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by winning the men’s doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026. They became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win the Singapore Open title. The Indian duo defeated Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final match. They won the match in 73 minutes with a scoreline of 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 after making a comeback. It was also India’s second BWF World Tour title of 2026 and boosted the country’s position in international badminton.

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R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title. He secured the title in Oslo with a final-round victory over Vincent Keymer. Praggnanandhaa finished with 18 points to clinch the championship. The 20-year-old Chennai Grandmaster achieved a feat that had eluded Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh. During the tournament, he recorded two classical wins over Magnus Carlsen.

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South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 was won by India after defeating Bangladesh 3–1 in the final. The final was played in Madgaon. India won the title for a record sixth time and lifted the trophy after a gap of seven years. Goals for India were scored by Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida, and Linda Kom. Bangladesh’s goal was scored by Ritu Porna Chakma.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at Estadio Azteca, Mexico, marking the start of football’s biggest tournament. The opening match features Mexico vs South Africa in Group A. This is the largest FIFA World Cup in history, expanded from 32 to 48 teams. A record 104 matches will be played: 72 group-stage matches and 32 knockout matches. The tournament is jointly hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico. Only 8 nations have won the FIFA World Cup so far: Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain, Argentina, England, France, and Uruguay.

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Recently, Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil lost 2–1 to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Neymar retired as Brazil’s all-time leading international goal scorer, ending a distinguished international career. The defeat marked Brazil’s earliest FIFA World Cup exit since 1990.

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Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000 m at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He became the first Indian to win a medal in the 10,000 m at the Commonwealth Games. He is from Uttar Pradesh. He won double gold (5,000 m & 10,000 m) at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships. His national record in 10,000 m is 27:00.22.

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Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on 30 July 2026. He made his international debut in 2011, while his last match for India was the second Test against the West Indies in July 2023. Rahane was known for his calm temperament, solid technique, and outstanding performances in overseas Test matches. In his international career, he played 85 Tests, scoring 5,077 runs with 12 centuries at an average of 38.46. He also represented India in 90 ODIs (2,962 runs) and 20 T20Is (375 runs).