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Jordan Chiles Aims for Third Olympic Appearance at LA28
Gymnast Jordan Chiles announces her comeback for the 2028 Olympics, aiming to compete on home soil in Los Angeles.
Udhayveer Sidhu wins gold at ISSF World Cup in Cairo
India's Udhayveer Sidhu secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol competition at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo on October 11, 2026.
Team Ireland Achieves 37 Medals in One Day at Special Olympics
Team Ireland secured 37 medals in a single day at the Special Olympics World Games, totaling 70 medals overall.
Arpita Mohapatra receives Shakti Samman 2026 for sports
Arpita Mohapatra was honored with the Shakti Samman 2026 for her contributions to inclusive sports in Bhubaneswar.
Telangana Athletes Shine at Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula
Young athletes from Telangana excelled at the Khelo India Youth Games, with notable performances in swimming and other sports.
Nithya Sagi Wins Bronze in 200m Backstroke at Khelo India
Nithya Sagi, 13, won bronze in the 200m backstroke at Khelo India Youth Games, marking her as Telangana's youngest medalist.
Deepika Wins Gold in Table Tennis at Khelo India Para Games
Deepika, a teen from Hyderabad with brittle bone disease, won gold in table tennis at the Khelo India Para Games.
Special Olympics Thailand Women’s Team Wins Award for Inclusion
The Special Olympics Thailand women’s football team received the Most Unified Team Award at the Unified Football World Cup 2026.
IPC trains 250th Local Leader in Para sport development
The IPC has trained its 250th Local Leader in Cambodia, enhancing Para sport initiatives globally.
Curaçao celebrated for three Guinness World Records in sports
Curaçao received three Guinness World Records recognition on October 10, 2026, for notable sports achievements.
Payal Nag, Armless Archer, Wins Gold at Khelo India Para Games
Payal Nag, an armless and legless archer, won gold at the Khelo India Para Games, showcasing her inspiring journey.
Vritti Agarwal Wins Multiple Gold Medals at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana swimmer Vritti Agarwal won gold medals in the 1500m and 800m freestyle events at the Khelo India Youth Games.
Amalia Perez Wins Gold at Mexico 2026 Para Powerlifting Championships
Amalia Perez secured gold in the women's up to 61kg category at the Mexico 2026 Para Powerlifting Championships.
Indian athletes break meet records at National Open Athletics Championships 2026
Kuldeep Kumar and I. Asha Ilango set new records on Day 1 of the championships in New Delhi.
Legacy High School recognized for commitment to inclusion
Legacy High School in Bismarck earns Special Olympics National Banner for promoting inclusion through sports.
Dorset Swimmers Achieve Medal Success at Special Olympics GB
Jake Binns and Sam Craddock from Dorset win multiple medals at the Special Olympics GB in Birmingham, showcasing their talent.
Kumkum Mohod wins first individual recurve gold for India at Asian Games 2026
Kumkum Mohod became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games.
International Tennis Hall of Fame reveals $3 million museum renovations
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has completed $3 million in renovations to enhance its museum experience.
Delhi judo team secures 12 gold medals at Khelo India Youth Games
Delhi achieved a remarkable victory in judo, winning 12 gold medals at the Khelo India Youth Games.
Caitlin Clark achieves record-breaking WNBA season and World Cup gold
Caitlin Clark had a historic 2026 WNBA season and helped Team USA win gold at the World Cup in Berlin.
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics to Be First in Africa
The Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games will be the first Olympic event held in Africa, featuring full gender parity.
Nithya Sagi wins bronze medal at Khelo India Youth Games
Telangana's Nithya Sagi, 13, secured bronze in 200m backstroke at Khelo India Youth Games, marking her state's growing success.
Vritti Agarwal Wins Multiple Golds at Khelo India Youth Games
Vritti Agarwal of Telangana set new records by winning gold medals in both the 1500m and 800m freestyle events.
Special Olympics Thailand wins bronze and unity awards in 2026
Special Olympics Thailand's women's football team wins bronze and unity awards at the Unified Football World Cup in Paris.
12-Year-Old Thai Skateboarder Firas Kirin Petkiree Reaches WST Quarterfinals
Firas Kirin Petkiree, a 12-year-old from Thailand, became the youngest quarter-finalist in World Skateboarding Tour history in 2026.
IPC Trains 250th Local Leader in Cambodia for Para Sport Growth
The IPC trained its 250th Local Leader in Cambodia, enhancing Para sport development globally.
Vritti Agarwal wins gold in 1500m freestyle at Khelo India
Vritti Agarwal sets a new record in the 1500m freestyle at the Khelo India Youth Games, winning gold for Telangana.
India Achieves Historic Wins at Asian Games 2026
India concluded the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals, including 21 golds, marking several historic firsts in various sports.
Osmania University Advances in Khelo India University Games Tennis
Osmania University men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the Khelo India University Games on October 4, 2026.
Bhavani Kedia selected for India's Deaflympics team
Tennis player Bhavani Kedia from Telangana will represent India at the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil in May 2027.
Republic of Korea and Thailand Secure Gold in Sailing at Asian Games
Jeemin Ha and Sophia Montgomery won gold medals in sailing, securing Olympic quotas for their nations.
Olympic Museum Launches Installation for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
A pop-up installation celebrating the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
India's Men's Hockey Team Wins Gold at Asian Games 2026
India's men's hockey team secured gold on October 3, 2026, defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games final.
Kumkum Mohod Wins Gold in Archery at Asian Games 2026
Kumkum Mohod won gold in archery at the Asian Games, making history as the first Indian woman to do so.
Ragala Varun Wins Gold in Weightlifting at Khelo India Games
Ragala Varun secured gold in the 81kg weightlifting category at the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru.
Jaspreet Kaur Breaks National Record in Powerlifting at Para Games
Jaspreet Kaur achieved a national record of 101 kg in powerlifting at the Khelo India Para Games in Delhi.
STAIRS Foundation relaunches School Football League as scouting program
The STAIRS Foundation has relaunched the School Football League as a National Football Scouting Program on October 2, 2026.
Nethra Kumanan secures bronze in women's dinghy at Asian Games
Nethra Kumanan wins bronze in women's dinghy, ending India's 12-year medal drought at the Asian Games.
Neeru Dhanda secures historic individual gold in women's trap shooting at 2026 Asian Games
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda made history on September 29, 2026, by winning the first individual gold medal for an Indian woman in the trap event at the Asian Games.
Sawan Barwal Secures Silver in Asian Games Marathon, Sets Record
Sawan Barwal wins silver in men's marathon at the Asian Games, marking India's first medal in the event since 1982.
Carlos Yulo Secures Two Gold Medals at 2026 Asian Games
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo won gold in both the floor exercise and vault at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
India Women's Kabaddi Team Wins Asian Games Gold Again
India's women's kabaddi team secured gold at the Asian Games, defeating Iran 37-34 in the final on September 26, 2026.
LA Students Collect 22,000 Sports Balls for Recycling
Thirteen students set a Guinness World Record by collecting 22,000 sports balls for recycling in Santa Monica, California.
Indian Athletes Win Multiple Medals at Asian Games 2026
Indian athletes secured several medals, including gold in mixed 10m air pistol, at the Asian Games on September 25, 2026.
Jalisco Hosts 2026 CONADE National Paralympic Games with Over 4,500 Athletes
Jalisco, Mexico, is hosting the 2026 CONADE National Paralympic Games, featuring over 4,500 para-athletes competing at various venues.
Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Woman to Reach 11,000 Runs
Smriti Mandhana set a record as the first woman to score 11,000 international runs during the Asian Games 2026.
Shin Ohashi sets new 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Shin Ohashi broke the men's 200m breaststroke record at the Asian Games, finishing in 2:04.83.
UEFA Grassroots Week 2026 Promotes Inclusive Football Across Europe
UEFA Grassroots Week 2026, from September 23 to 30, showcased initiatives for inclusive football in Europe.
Indian Rowers Win Historic Bronze in Men's Double Sculls
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured bronze in men's double sculls at the Asian Games 2026, marking India's first podium in this event.
Indian Women's Cricket Team Wins Gold at Asian Games
The Indian women's cricket team secured gold by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.