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Kerala clinched their maiden Senior National Men's Handball Championship title with a thrilling 34-31 victory over Chandigarh in Changanassery. This historic win marked a significant milestone for the team, following their semi-final triumph against Services with a score of 23-21. Notable contributions included Devendar being named the 'Best Player of the Championship' and Rahul earning the 'Best Goalkeeper' award. The event showcased Kerala's growing prominence in Indian handball and its ability to deliver under high-pressure situations.

The Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is scheduled to take place at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. The league will be held in two phases, with the first phase running from December 28 to January 18, and the second phase starting on January 19. The semifinals and finals will take place on January 31 and February 1, 2025, respectively.

Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka represented Rajasthan and won the Skeet Mixed Team Title at the National Shooting Championship in New Delhi. They narrowly defeated the Uttar Pradesh team with a score of 44-43. Their performance secured the gold medal for Rajasthan, showcasing their skill and teamwork in a highly competitive event.

The Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships took place in Doha, Qatar, where Indian weightlifter Parv Chaudhary secured two bronze medals in the 96 kg category. His achievements included a bronze in the clean and jerk and another in the total lift, with a combined weight of 303 kilograms. India’s overall performance at the event resulted in a medal tally of 12, including 3 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze medals.

The 86th edition of the Senior National Badminton Championships was held in Bengaluru. M Raghu (Karnataka) secured the Men's Singles title, while Devika Sihag (Haryana) triumphed in the Women's Singles category. The event also featured winners in Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, showcasing exceptional talent across various categories.