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Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian to reach the prestigious 2800 Elo rating in classical chess, joining Viswanathan Anand in this elite category. Ranked world number four, Arjun is the 16th player in history to achieve this milestone, as recognized by FIDE. Hailing from Warangal, Telangana, the 21-year-old made remarkable contributions at the Chess Olympiad, winning both individual and team gold medals for India.

Max Verstappen secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Although he finished 5th in the race, his performance placed him ahead of rival Lando Norris, who finished 6th, ensuring his championship victory. George Russell won the race, with Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz completing the podium. Verstappen's accomplishments have placed him among legends like Schumacher, Hamilton, and Vettel as a four-time F1 champion.

Eight-year-old Divith Reddy from Hyderabad, India, triumphed in the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship, securing the gold medal with 9/11 points. Despite setbacks during the tournament, Divith showcased resilience, winning his last five matches against highly rated-players. His victory on tie-break scores over compatriot Sattwik Swain highlights India’s emerging talent and growing dominance in junior chess globally.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest player to be signed in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore in the 2025 auction. Vaibhav has already shown his impressive skills, scoring a 58-ball century in a Youth Test against Australia U-19 and debuting in Ranji for Bihar at just 12 years old.

Anders Antonsen of Denmark made history by becoming the first Danish player to win the men’s singles title at the China Masters 2024. He defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in straight games (21-15, 21-13) during the final in Shenzhen, China. This victory marked Antonsen’s fourth BWF Tour title of 2024 and solidified his position as the leader in the Race to Finals rankings. Christie, while losing the final, ensured his qualification for the BWF Tour Finals in Huangzhou.