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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.

The inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 is being held in Chennai. This marks the first edition of the tournament, organized by the Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit, and includes participation from veteran men’s and women’s teams across India. Specifically, men in the 40+ age group and women over 35 are competing in this 10-day event. The choice of Chennai as the host city underscores its importance in the Indian hockey landscape and reflects the city's growing role in supporting national-level sporting events.

Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah finished as runners-up in the men’s doubles final at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, held in North Macedonia. They were defeated by the South Korean duo of Jonghoon Lim and Junsung Oh. This final marked a significant achievement for the Indian pair, as it was their first appearance in a contender-level final together. Their performance highlights the growing competitiveness of Indian table tennis on the international stage and underscores their potential as a promising partnership in future international tournaments.