Games 2025

=>Neeraj Chopta repeated himself at Paris: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra has won the Paris Diamond League title thanks to his first throw of 88.16 metres.

=>South Africa grabs World Test Championship 2025: by defeating the all-powerful Australia side. It is SA's 2nd ICC trophy; he has won the same in 1998.

=>French Open 2025:

Men's title won by Carlos Alkarez(Spain &

Women's Title by Coco Gauff.

=>India won the 1st ever Bronze in Ice Hockey: Marking a historic achievement for Indian women's ice hockey, the national team secured its first-ever bronze medal at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup, held from May 31 to June 6 in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. Of the 20-member squad, 19 players hailed from Ladakh and one from Himachal Pradesh.

=>Indian chess sensation Vaishali in Norway Chess Championship: Vaishali Rameshbabu won a bronze; she defeated a former world champion.

=>IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put end to an 18-year long wait as they defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday, lifting the trophy for the first time in history.

=>D. Gukesh beats former world champion Carlson: In the 6th round of the Norway Chess 2025, World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh defeated former World Champion Magnus Carlsen, bringing the score between them in the tournament to 1-1. Taking advantage of his opponent's mistake in the game in which he fell behind, Gukesh managed to beat Carlsen for the first time in a classical contest.

=>ISSF Junior World Cup 2025: India finished its campaign at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl, Germany, by topping the medal tally, leaving China behind. India's junior shooters bagged 11 medals—three golds, four silvers, and four bronzes—compared to China's four medals.

The ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol /Shotgun 2025 was organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) at Suhl. Germany from 19-27 May 2025.

638 shooters from 59 countries participated in the Junior World Cup at Suhl. India sent the largest contingent of 57 shooters for the World Cup.

Shooter’s from Russia and Belarus competed under the AIN (Individual Neutral Athlete) Flag as ISSF has banned the Russian and the Belarusian Shooting Federation due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Belarus' support for Russia.

=>26th Asian Athletics championship 2025: Indian athletes won 24 medals - eight gold, 10 silver and six bronze - and finished second in the medal table. China topped the standings. Over 60 Indian athletes competed at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 31.

=>Kush Maini creates history in F2 sprint race at Monaco: Kush Maini made history over the weekend by pulling off a spectacular victory in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 24-year-old, who stormed to victory after starting from pole position, thus became the first Indian driver to collect a win at the iconic street circuit in Monte Carlo, located along the picturesque French Riviera.

=>SAFF U-19 championship 2025: India won the title defeating Bangladesh. India U19s showed nerves of steel to outlast Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties to successfully defend its SAFF U19 Championship crown

=>Khelo India games 2025: The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 is set to be held in Bihar for the first time from May 4 to May 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the state. The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna.

Key Highlights

Event: Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
Dates: May 4 to May 15, 2025
Inauguration: By Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna
Host State: Bihar (hosting for the first time)

=>Koneru Hampy wins FIDE Women's Grand Prix Chess Title:

=>India is with no. 1 ranking at World Junior Badminton Championship: Indian badminton history has witnessed a remarkable milestone as Bhargav Ram and Vishwa Tej ascended to the No. 1 spot in the BWF World Rankings for Boys’ Doubles. This achievement not only cements their place in the annals of the sport but also marks a transformative moment for Indian junior badminton, inspiring countless young athletes.

=>Neeraj gets Gold with the start of new season: Neeraj Chopra begins 2025 season with gold medal, wins invitational event in South Africa.

=>India at World boxing cup: Hitesh Gulia First Indian Boxer to Win Gold at the World Boxing Cup.

India finished with 6 medals: 1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.

In a historic achievement at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Brazil, Hitesh Gulia made history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal.

=>Sift Kaur Samra Wins India's First Gold At ISSF Shooting World Cu: Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to win her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions final.

=>Anahat Singh is no. 1 Indian Squash Player: Anahat Singh climbed to a career-best world No. 68 in the latest PSA World Rankings released on Monday and overtook Akanksha Salunkhe to become India’s top women’s squash player.

The 17-year-old Indian squash prodigy surged 14 places after winning the SRFI Indian Tour 2025 in Chennai last week, where she defeated Salunkhe in the final.

=>India got both men's & women's Titles at Kabbadi World Cup: India achieved a historic double victory at the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, winning both the men's and women's titles in Wolverhampton, UK. The women's team dominated England with a score of 57-34, while the men's team secured a narrow 44-41 win over the hosts.

=>Special Olympics 2025: were held at Turin, Italy. India delivered a stellar performance at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, by securing a total of 33 medals.

Aspects	Details
Why in News?	India won 33 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
Total Medals Won	8 Gold, 18 Silver, 7 Bronze (Total: 33)
Medals on Final Day	India secured 12 more medals on the last day of the event.
Top Performances	– Snowshoeing: 10 medals, including silver by Vasu Tiwari, Shalini Chauhan, and Tanya. – Alpine Skiing: 10 medals, with silver medals won by Radha Devi, Nirmala Devi, and Abhishek Kumar. – Cross Country Skiing: Bronze by Akriti in the 100m Classical Technique event. – Floorball: Women’s Traditional Team secured a bronze medal.
Final Medal Tally by Sport	– Snowshoeing – 10 medals – Alpine Skiing – 10 medals – Snowboarding – 6 medals – Short Track Speed Skating – 4 medals – Cross Country Skiing – 2 medals – Floorball – 1 medal

=>Women Premier League 2025: Women's Premier League final, another heartbreak for Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians won WPL title again by defeating DC in the final by 8 runs.

=> International Masters League 2025: The International Masters League is a tournament that reunites cricketing masters and icons. The stage is set for a grand celebration of cricket, featuring six teams of masters - India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

India won the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title, defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets on Sunday. Led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, India Masters delivered a complete performance in front of nearly 50,000 fans in Raipur.
India won the title by defeating west Indies in final.

=>ICC Champion Trophy 2025: India won the title by defeating New Zealand in the final.

=>Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025: The Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025 held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran. India won the title by defeating Iran. India won it for the record 5 times.

=>Ranji Trophy 2025: Vidarbha Become Ranji Trophy Champions Despite Draw vs Kerala In Final. Vidarbha become Ranji Trophy champions after drawing final vs Kerala. Vidarbha take title by virtue of first innings lead.

=>ICC women U19 world cup: India vs South Africa Highlights U19 Women's T20 World Cup Final: After the bowling restricted South Africa with incredible control and accuracy, Trisha G and company made easy work of the chase to seal a second consecutive World Cup for India.

=>ICC player of the year 2024: It was double delight for India at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards 2024 as Jasprit Bumrah was crowned the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year, with compatriot Smriti Mandhana sealing her second ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year.

=>Australian Open 2025: a Grand Slam level tennis tournament being held at Melbourne Park from 12–26 January 2025. It was the 113th edition of the Australian Open, the 57th in the Open Era,

Jannik Sinner wins 2025 edition, becomes 11th man to retain title

and.. American tennis player Madison Keys won her first ever Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday. The win was a huge victory for Keys, who was ranked No. 19 seed going into the final match. She defeated Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, who was hoping to win the tournament for the third year in a row.

=>PD Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian Physical Disability (PD) cricket team has achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching the PD Champions Trophy 2025, defeating England by 79 runs in a thrilling final at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, Katunayake near Colombo.

=>We, the Indians Kho-Khoed the best: India emerged as the inaugural champions in both men’s and women’s events. The Indian men's kho kho team beat Nepal 54-36 in the final while the women’s team won 78-40 against the same opponents.

=>British Junior (U 17) title: India's rising squash star Anahat Singh won the U-17 title in the British Junior Open with a fighting win over Egypt's Malika El Karaksy here. The 16-year-old Indian, seeded first,

=>Kho Kho cup masket unveiled: The Federation also introduced ‘Tejas’ and ‘Tara,’ gazelle mascots for the tournament. Representing speed, agility, and teamwork, the mascots are dressed in blue and orange sporting attire with traditional Indian motifs, reflecting the sport's heritage.

The event will have two trophies – a blue trophy for the men's championship and a green trophy for the women's event. These trophies have a modern design, reflecting the essence of the sport, with crystal detailing and golden figures.

=>Vaishali in Women’s World Blitz Championship 2024: India’s R. Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women’s section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country’s chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy’s title-winning show in the rapid event