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India secured the bronze medal in the Sultan of Johor Cup Junior Hockey tournament held in Malaysia. After a 2-2 draw in regular play against New Zealand, India triumphed in a tense 3-2 shootout. Goalkeeper Bikramjit Singh played a pivotal role, making three crucial saves, while Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha scored during the shootout, leading India to victory in this prestigious junior hockey event.

Akanksha Salunkhe secured a significant victory in the 2eme Open International Feminin de Couzeix/Limoges squash tournament held in France, claiming her first PSA World Tour title of the year. She demonstrated impressive skills, defeating Malaysia's Yasshmita Jadish Kumar in the final. This win marked a highlight in Salunkhe's squash career, following her semi-final appearance at the ACE Challenger Tour 12k earlier in the year. Salunkhe's success on the international stage contributes to India's growing presence in the squash world.

Indian table tennis players Yashaswini Ghorpade and Krittwika Roy won the women’s doubles title at the WTT Feeder Cagliari 2024, held in Italy. The duo emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the South Korean team of Yoo Siwoo and Kim Haeun in the final match. Earlier, they secured their spot in the final by defeating the German fourth seeds Sophia Klee and Franziska Schreiner. This win marks a significant achievement for the Indian team in international table tennis.

Abhishek Dhaka made a notable achievement by securing a bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 held in Tirana, Albania. He demonstrated impressive skills, defeating Ukraine's Mykyta Abramov 3-0 in the bronze medal match. Abhishek shared the bronze with Ebrahim Mahdi Khari, while Bashir Magomedov from Azerbaijan took the gold and Ruslan Asif Abdullayev secured the silver. This victory highlights Abhishek's potential in the wrestling arena.

The Indian men's football team has achieved a notable improvement in the FIFA rankings, climbing to the 125th position globally. This advancement is attributed to their 1-1 draw against Vietnam in a recent international friendly. With 1133.78 points, India also secured the 22nd rank in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) standings. Although the team is still seeking its first win under new coach Manolo Marquez, this rise in rankings demonstrates their resilience and potential for growth. The global football landscape sees Argentina leading the top spot, followed closely by France, Spain, England, and Brazil.