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India topped the medal table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 – New Delhi leg held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. India won 208 medals – 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze in the three-day competition. Russia finished second with 35 medals, while Bosnia and Herzegovina placed third with three medals. The event featured 257 athletes from eight countries and served as preparation for the 2026 World Para Athletics Championships and the 2028 Summer Paralympics.

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The first Khelo India Tribal Games have started in Chhattisgarh and were inaugurated in Raipur by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The Games will now be held annually in Chhattisgarh to promote tribal sports talent. It aims to identify tribal athletes and provide training for international competitions. The initiative strengthens sports inclusion and grassroots talent development in tribal communities.

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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.

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The Khelo India Tribal Games concluded in Chhattisgarh, with the closing ceremony attended by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, highlighting the promotion of tribal sports talent. Renowned athletes Mary Kom and Bhaichung Bhutia participated as special guests, encouraging young players. In the overall medal tally, Karnataka emerged as the champion with 23 gold medals, followed by Odisha (second) and Jharkhand (third). The host state Chhattisgarh finished ninth with 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals. A total of about 3,800 athletes from 30 States and Union Territories participated, reflecting wide national representation.

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To Lam was unanimously elected President of Vietnam for a five-year term, while continuing as Communist Party chief. This consolidates power, departing from Vietnam’s tradition of collective leadership and resembling Xi Jinping-style centralisation. He prioritised peace, stability, and economic growth with improved livelihoods. His rise follows an anti-corruption drive as head of the Ministry of Public Security.

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Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026, Spain. They set a new world record with a combined score of 487.7, also marking a junior world record. The previous record was held by Uzbekistan shooters. In the final, they defeated China (silver) and Hungary (bronze). International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) governs the event.

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Payal Nag, an 18-year-old from Odisha, became the world’s first limbless (quadruple amputee) archery champion. She lost all four limbs in an electrocution accident at age eight but rebuilt her life through determination. She developed a unique technique using a custom prosthetic arm, shoulder, and mouth to shoot arrows. She won gold at the World Para Archery Series Final 2026 in Bangkok, defeating Sheetal Devi. Her achievement symbolizes resilience, innovation, and excellence in para sports.

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In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in the final. With this victory, Jannik Sinner reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking for the first time since November last year. The match was played at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, on Court Rainier III in Monaco.

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R Vaishali became the first Indian woman to win the Women’s Candidates Tournament (2026). She secured the title by defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round, finishing with 8.5/14 points. Vaishali will now challenge Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship. Her victory marks a historic milestone for Indian chess, following Gukesh Dommaraju’s earlier success in the Open Candidates.

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Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement from professional badminton on 15 April 2026 due to recurring back injuries. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist (2020, 2024) and among the greatest players in badminton history. Axelsen became only the second player after Lin Dan to successfully defend an Olympic title. His career highlights include World Championship titles (2017, 2022) and All England titles (2020, 2022).