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India’s first ever World University Squash C‘ships Gold medalist

India’s first ever World University Squash C‘ships Gold medalist

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Suraj Kumar Chand has emerged as one of Indian squash’s most consistent performers over the past year and is set to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games. The 25-year-old Mumbaikar scripted history on Thursday by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the FISU World University Squash Championship. Competing on home soil in Mumbai, he defeated Hungary’s Benedek Takacs 3-2 (5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 6-11, 11-4) in the men’s singles final to achieve the historic feat. Early years Suraj Kumar Chand started playing squash at the age of 11 under coach Lakshman Joshi at the Jindal Squash Academy. His father has been associated with the JSW Group for nearly three decades, making his introduction to the sport a natural one. During his school days, he competed in several inter-school tournaments and won gold at the National School Games Squash Championship. What started as a hobby gradually turned into a professional career. Representing India at the Asian Championships gave him both pride and responsibility, motivating him to push himself further in the sport. …

Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat bags a gold medal

Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat bags a gold medal

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Olympic Bronze Medalist Aman Sehrawat delivered a commanding performance to clinch the gold medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle category at the Budapest Ranking Series 2026 on Wednesday. Continuing his impressive form on the global circuit, Aman Sehrawat outclassed Georgia’s Roberti Dingashvili with a decisive 13-3 victory in the championship bout. The 22-year-old freestyle wrestler showed complete dominance, winning three of the four bouts on technical superiority en route to the gold medal. In the 61kg freestyle category, Deepak scripted an outstanding comeback from 0-8 down to edge out Azerbaijan’s Nuraddin Novruzov 9-8 in the bronze medal bout. Vishal Kaliramana added another medal for India, winning 8-2 against Kazakh wrestler Ossumzhan Dastanbek in the 65 kg bronze medal bout. Meanwhile, his compatriot Mohit Kumar lost his bronze medal bout in the same category, going down 2-12 to Kazakhstan’s Nachyn Kuular. The contingent will look to build on this momentum on Thursday as action resumes in the remaining men’s freestyle weight categories, 79kg, 92kg, 97kg, and 125kg. Additionally, India’s women’s wrestling campaign will also kick off …

Sairat Director Nagraj Manjule Promises A Power-Packed Tribute To India’s First Individual Olympic Medalist!

Sairat Director Nagraj Manjule Promises A Power-Packed Tribute To India’s First Individual Olympic Medalist!

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Khashaba Teaser ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Nagraj Manjule’s highly anticipated sports biopic pays tribute to Independent India’s first individual Olympic medal winner. Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions today set the stage for one of the most significant cinematic events in Indian cinema by unveiling the teaser and announcing the worldwide theatrical release of Nagraj Majule’s Khashaba.  This highly anticipated Marathi biographical sports drama chronicles the extraordinary story of wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, Independent India’s very first individual Olympic medal winner.  The teaser, which first premiered in cinemas to an overwhelming audience response, is now live digitally. It offers a spectacular, high-octane glimpse into the world of traditional wrestling mud pits (akharas), beautifully capturing the film’s epic scale, raw emotional depth, and energy. Khashaba Plot Set against the backdrop of a newly independent nation, the biopic tells the gripping story of an unsung wrestling icon from Maharashtra who overcame staggering odds to secure a historic bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Poised to become the largest sports drama ever mounted in regional cinema, …

Taare Zameen Par’s Yohaan left Bollywood, is now a gold medalist dentist and pilot in the UK | Bollywood News

Taare Zameen Par’s Yohaan left Bollywood, is now a gold medalist dentist and pilot in the UK | Bollywood News

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When Taare Zameen Par hit theatres in 2007, it wasn’t just another Bollywood release. The Aamir Khan directorial became a cultural phenomenon, sparking important conversations about parenting, the education system, and the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities. More importantly, it introduced audiences to two memorable young actors — Darsheel Safary and Sachet Engineer. While Darsheel continues to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry, Sachet seemingly vanished from the spotlight after the film’s success. Nearly two decades later, fans who remember him as Ishaan Awasthi’s loving elder brother might be surprised to learn that he is now a successful dentist based in the UK — and a licensed pilot in the making. Yohaan aka Sachet is now a dentist Sachet Engineer, who played Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par, portrayed the ideal elder sibling. Academically bright, skilled at table tennis, and fiercely protective of his younger brother, Yohaan was everything Ishaan wasn’t. While Ishaan struggled with letters and numbers, Yohaan excelled in the classroom. Interestingly, life seems to have imitated art for Sachet. …

‘My body is telling me to stop’: Why 2-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been forced into sudden retirement at 32 | Badminton News

‘My body is telling me to stop’: Why 2-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been forced into sudden retirement at 32 | Badminton News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 11:51 AM IST Two-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement from badminton after a persistent back injury. The 32-year-old Axelsen said that he did not want to retire but was being forced to make the decision after nerve pain prevented him from doing even basic training on court. “It’s not because I want to retire, it’s simply because I’m not able to do the training required. But it is very tough for me not to be able to say stop or have one last dance. But that’s just how my story is, I guess,” Axelsen said on The Average Not Average Podcast where he announced his retirement. Axelsen also spoke at length with Badminton Europe, where he detailed his injury and rehab timeline. “As most people know, I have been struggling with my back for quite some time. After I had surgery in April last year and went through a long rehabilitation process, I unfortunately had a setback in October. Since those tournaments, …

A 40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma becomes the oldest Olympic speedskating gold medalist

A 40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma becomes the oldest Olympic speedskating gold medalist

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MILAN — Jorrit Bergsma spread his arms wide down the backstretch of speedskating’s mass start event at the Milan Cortina Games. He blew kisses to the loud Dutch fans shouting in their orange outfits and wearing their mullet wigs to match his hairstyle. He even applauded right back at them. A 40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma becomes the oldest Olympic speedskating gold medalist Bergsma was so far ahead of everyone else Saturday that he was able to really enjoy and celebrate becoming, at 40, by far the oldest long track speedskating gold medalist in Olympic history. “Unbelievable. Unbelievable,” Bergsma said later, his medal hanging from his neck. “I’m a 40-year-old guy. … It is crazy. This one was really unexpected.” The oldest previous Olympic champion in long track was Ireen Wust, who was 35 when she won the 1,500 meters for Netherlands at the 2022 Beijing Games. The record for oldest man had stood for nearly a century: It belonged to Clas Thunberg, who was 34 when he won the 1,500 for Finland at the 1928 St. …

Paralympic medalist archer Rakesh Kumar pleads for justice

Paralympic medalist archer Rakesh Kumar pleads for justice

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When a World No. 1 para archer is forced to appeal to the media and the government over a missed job opportunity, it raises uncomfortable questions about a nation that dreams of becoming a global sporting powerhouse. A week ago, the Jammu & Kashmir government released a list of 222 selected candidates to fill vacancies from 2014 to 2022 under the Meritorious Sportspersons in accordance with the 2022 rules. But, one obvious name that was overlooked was that of para archer Rakesh Kumar, the current world no 1 para archer and Paralympic bronze medalist from the 2024 Paris Paralympics. “The advertisement came out in 2022, and I applied for it. The state government released a list of 222 people, which includes 5 Gazetted and 217 non-gazetted posts. But my name is not there. My only question is on what basis I was not included?” the 41-year-old questioned during an exclusive conversation with The Bridge on Thursday. “I am an Olympic medallist from J&K. I am an Arjuna awardee. Even then, if I am being ignored, …

Amid Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video, another Dean Chase-Marcos controversy SHAKE Philippines; what are these about?

Amid Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video, another Dean Chase-Marcos controversy SHAKE Philippines; what are these about?

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Amid Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video, another Dean Chase-Marcos controversy SHAKE Philippines; what are these about? Two major digital controversies are being discussed simultaneously on social media in the Philippines these days. Read on to know about them. Two major digital controversies are being discussed simultaneously on social media in the Philippines these days. On the one hand, a phishing scam in the name of a gold medalist viral video is targeting people; on the other hand, the allegations made by vlogger Dean Chase about the country’s President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Arnetta-Marcos have heated the political atmosphere. The government and cybersecurity experts have advised people to be vigilant and not to blindly click on any viral link. Officials say these cases are an example of digital misinformation and cybercrime. What is the Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video controversy? Several posts are being shared on Facebook and Telegram with the name Pinay Gold Medalist Viral Video. The posts use the name and photos of Filipino influencer …

Sajan Prakash pips Olympic medalist to take 200m butterfly gold

Sajan Prakash pips Olympic medalist to take 200m butterfly gold

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India’s ace swimmer Sajan Prakash and Advait Page finished on the podium in their respective events at the Dubai Open Swimming Championships in Dubai on Saturday. Sajan beat Olympic medalist and World Record holder Daiya Seto of Japan to win the men’s 200m butterfly gold with a time of 1:59.61. His personal best of 1:56.38s set in 2021 remains the national record. Sajan is being trained by Arjuna Awardee and Asian Games medalist turned coach Sandeep Sejwal. Meanwhile, Advait Page won a bronze in the men’s 1500m Freestyle. In the 400m Freestyle, Sajan clocked 4:02.94s and Advait clocked 4:09.77s to finish seventh and ninth, respectively. Olympic medalist James Guy won the gold with 3:49.27s In the girls 16 and above’s 400m Freestyle, Jahnabi Kashyap clocked 4:36.83s to finish tenth overall. The gold was won by Lojine Hamed of ALS with a time of 4:18.14s. Mannata Mishra clocked 35.07s in 50m Breast Stroke Girls 16 and above to finish 14th overall. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Tejaswin Shankar beats Olympic medalist Shelby Mcewen at his home to clinch high jump title

Tejaswin Shankar beats Olympic medalist Shelby Mcewen at his home to clinch high jump title

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Tejaswin Shankar defeated the Paris Olympic Silver medalist Shelby Mcewen to clinch the World Athletics Bronze Meet, DeLoss Dodds Invitational, in Manhattan, Kansas (USA) on Friday. Shankar had a brilliant outing, clearing all the marks in the first attempt till 2.26m, to edge past home favourite Shelby, who settled for second at 2.22m after failing his all three attempts at 2.26m. This was Shankar’s best attempt since February 2023, when he clinched another indoor High Jump title in Boston, with the same mark of 2.26m. He tried to improve his own high jump national record of 2.29m, but failed to convert his three attempts at 2.30m, after confirming his gold medal at the event. This was the first tournament of the year in high jump for the multiple national record holder, who will be happy with this brilliant start, chasing a qualification of World Indoor C’ships. This will also be a good confidence booster for the Asian Games medalist, ahead of the important Asian Indoor Championships in Tianjin, China, next week. On the other hand, …