Current Affairs - Sports

The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025 took place from 6 to 18 November 2025 in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The event, organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), featured 720 shooters from 70 National Olympic Committees competing in individual and team rifle and pistol events. India performed strongly, finishing third in the medal tally with 13 medals. Hosting the championship in Egypt highlighted the country’s role in facilitating major international shooting competitions and provided a platform for record-breaking performances by shooters from around the world. Egypt’s selection as the host also emphasised its infrastructure and capability in global sports events.

The Indian shooting team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Deaflympics, securing a total of 16 medals—7 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze. These achievements took place in Tokyo, where the athletes competed over ten days of intense events. The results highlighted India's growing strength in Deaflympics shooting disciplines, with standout performers like Mahit Sandhu contributing multiple medals. This medal haul also represented significant progress compared to the previous edition in Brazil, underlining improved preparation, better training systems, and the rising prominence of Indian shooters on the global stage.

India’s women’s kabaddi team won the 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This victory marked India’s second consecutive World Cup title, reinforcing its dominance in international women’s kabaddi. The team combined disciplined defence, calculated raids, and effective coaching strategies to maintain control throughout the match. Key contributions came from captain Ritu Negi, vice-captain Pushpa Rana, and standout raider Sanju Devi, whose performance in the final earned widespread recognition. The triumph reflects India’s consistent preparation, tactical execution, and emergence as a global powerhouse in women’s kabaddi.

Anahat Singh secured the women’s title at the Indian Open squash tournament after a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Joshna Chinappa in the final. At just 17 years old, she is India’s top-ranked women’s squash player and entered the tournament as the top seed, demonstrating her rising stature in the sport. Her journey to the title included a challenging semi-final win against Irish third seed Hannah Craig. The final match highlighted her determination, skill, and composure under pressure, establishing her as one of the most promising young athletes in Indian squash.

Lakshya Sen emerged victorious at the 2025 Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney, defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games, 21-15, 21-11. This marked his first title of the year and his third career Super 500 win. Ranked World No. 14, Sen dominated the final with tactical precision and composure, closing the match in just 38 minutes. His journey to the title included challenging quarterfinal and semifinal matches, but he maintained focus and capitalised on his opponent’s errors in the final. This victory boosts his ranking, enhances morale, and sets a strong foundation for upcoming international tournaments.