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Sandip Sanjay Sargar and Sandeep Chaudhary achieved a historic one-two finish in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44 event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Sargar secured the gold medal with a personal best throw of 62.82 m, while Chaudhary earned the silver with a season-best of 62.67 m. Their exceptional performances highlighted India’s growing dominance in para-athletics and showcased the country’s depth of talent in field events. This result not only demonstrated individual excellence but also contributed significantly to India’s overall medal tally, reflecting consistency, determination, and world-class sporting spirit.

The 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025 is being hosted in New Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This marks India’s first time hosting the prestigious global para-sport event, which features over 1,000 athletes from more than 100 nations competing across 186 medal events. The championship, held from September 27 to October 5, 2025, is a major milestone for Indian para sports and serves as a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. New Delhi’s selection underscores India’s growing role in organizing large-scale international sporting events.

Abhishek Sharma created history by achieving the highest-ever rating in the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings with 931 points. His record-breaking performance came after scoring a brilliant half-century against Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup. This milestone surpassed the previous best rating of 919 held by England’s Dawid Malan. In the same update, Varun Chakravarthy retained his position as the top-ranked T20I bowler, while Pakistan’s Saim Ayub became the leading all-rounder, overtaking India’s Hardik Pandya. Abhishek’s achievement highlights his growing stature as one of India’s most dynamic and consistent T20 batsmen.

India won the Asia Cup Final 2025 by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28, 2025. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, India restricted Pakistan to 146 all out, with key contributions from bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav (4/30), Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25). In their chase, India overcame an early loss of three wickets to successfully reach 150/5 in 19.4 overs, thanks to Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69* and Shivam Dube’s 33. This victory highlights India’s strong middle-order performance and strategic bowling under pressure.

India clinched the 7th SAFF U-17 Championship title after defeating Bangladesh 4-1 in a thrilling penalty shootout at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo. This victory marked India’s seventh U-17 title, further cementing its dominance in South Asian football. Under the guidance of coach Bibiano Fernandes, who has now secured his fifth SAFF championship win, the team showcased resilience and skill. Earlier in May 2025, Fernandes also led India to victory in the SAFF U-19 Championship in Arunachal Pradesh. The win highlights the consistent growth of India’s youth football program and its strong presence in regional tournaments.