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Indian Grandmasters Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh achieved remarkable success by winning two gold medals each at the 2025 European Chess Club Cup. Gukesh represented Team Super Chess, while Divya played for Cercle d’échecs de Monte-Carlo, which triumphed in the Women’s Team Championship. Their performances demonstrated exceptional strategic skill, consistency, and composure against top international players. Alongside them, Nihal Sarin also secured an individual gold, contributing to India’s strong presence in global chess and highlighting the nation’s growing dominance in both men’s and women’s categories on the world stage.

Max Verstappen clinched victory at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, marking his third win in four races and reigniting the Formula 1 title battle. Driving for Red Bull, Verstappen dominated from pole position, building a significant lead and showcasing his trademark consistency. The win also included success in the sprint race, reinforcing his late-season momentum. With this triumph, Verstappen now sits just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri and 26 behind Lando Norris, keeping his hopes alive for a record fifth consecutive drivers’ championship. His commanding performance in Austin highlighted his skill, resilience, and championship-caliber precision.

Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone in his cricketing career by surpassing Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with a total of 11,249 runs. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are ahead of him on the list. Rohit reached this feat during his 73-run knock against Australia, displaying composure and skill throughout his innings. Known for his consistency and ability to adapt, Rohit’s career highlights include 32 ODI centuries, 59 fifties, and the record for the highest individual ODI score of 264 runs against Sri Lanka.

The 42nd IndianOil SERVO Surjit Hockey Tournament is taking place in Jalandhar at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium. This prestigious tournament, conducted in a league-cum-knockout format, spans 10 days and features 12 competitive teams, including IndianOil Mumbai, Indian Navy Mumbai, and RCF Kapurthala. Played under floodlights, the event not only highlights the sporting culture of Jalandhar but also provides a platform for emerging and seasoned hockey players to showcase their skills. Known for its strong hockey heritage, Jalandhar continues to be a significant hub for field hockey tournaments and talent development in India.

Morocco achieved a historic milestone by winning the Under-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final. This victory marked Morocco’s first-ever World Cup title at any level and made them the first African nation since Ghana in 2009 to lift the U-20 trophy. Yassir Zabiri played a crucial role in the triumph, scoring both goals in the first half and leading Morocco to an unforgettable victory that will be remembered as a defining moment in African football history.