Current Affairs - Sports

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival is set to take place in Srinagar, specifically on the iconic Dal Lake. This event marks a significant step in promoting water sports in India and is expected to attract over 400 athletes from across 36 States and Union Territories. The festival will include five water sports—kayaking and canoeing, rowing, water skiing, shikara race, and dragon boat—making it a landmark event in Indian aquatic sports. Srinagar, with its scenic lake and cultural heritage, has been chosen as the ideal venue to host this large-scale sports initiative.

The Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 was hosted in Thailand, where Indian athletes achieved their best-ever performance by securing a total of 27 medals. These included four gold, ten silver, and thirteen bronze medals across various categories. The remarkable performance highlights the growing strength and competitiveness of Indian para-shuttlers on the international stage. Thailand served as the host nation for this prestigious event, bringing together top para-badminton talent from across Asia and providing a significant platform for athletes to showcase their skills.

At the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, India achieved a remarkable performance by topping the team rankings in men’s freestyle and securing the women's freestyle team title. Indian women wrestlers delivered a dominant performance, winning medals in all 10 categories, including four gold and five silver. This historic feat highlights India's growing strength in wrestling on the continental stage and demonstrates the country’s investment in nurturing young talent for international success. The dual triumph in both men's and women's categories underlines a significant milestone for Indian wrestling.

India is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships for the first time, marking a historic moment in the country’s sporting landscape. The event will be held from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. To celebrate the 100-day countdown, India launched the event’s official logo and mascot, Viraaj a young elephant with a blade prosthesis representing strength, resilience, and inclusion. Over 100 nations are expected to participate in this 12th edition, which includes 186 medal events. The Paralympic Committee of India is overseeing all preparations, emphasizing world-class facilities and inclusive sports promotion.

The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will be hosted by India for the first time, with the event set to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The Paralympic Committee of India unveiled both the logo and the mascot, named Viraaj—a young elephant with a blade prosthesis—to mark the 100-day countdown to the 12th edition of the global event. This makes India the fourth Asian country to host the championships, signifying a major milestone in the country’s commitment to supporting para-athletes and promoting inclusivity in sports.