Indian Archers Clinch Historic Gold at Asian Championships
In a momentous achievement, the Indian men's recurve archery team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trio of Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das, and Rahul stunned heavyweights South Korea in a thrilling shoot-off, ending an 18-year wait for the gold in this category. The team rallied from a 2-4 deficit to script a dramatic 5-4 victory. This victory marks India's first Asian Championship men's team gold since 2007. India's overall medal tally at the championships also saw success in compound archery, with women's and mixed teams winning gold, and the men's team securing silver.
Bumrah Shines as India Dominates Day 1 of Test Against South Africa
The first Test match between India and South Africa commenced at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with India asserting dominance on Day 1, November 14, 2025. Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance, claiming 5 wickets to help bowl out South Africa for 159 runs. At stumps on Day 1, India had scored 37/1 in their first innings. India is set to resume its first innings today, November 15.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Explosive Century in Asia Cup Rising Stars
Young Indian A cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines with an extraordinary batting display in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. On November 14, 2025, in Doha, the 14-year-old scored a sensational 144 runs off just 42 balls, including a blistering 32-ball century, against the UAE in India A's campaign opener. His innings, laced with 11 fours and 15 sixes, propelled India A to a massive total of 297 for 4 in 20 overs, leading to a comfortable 148-run victory.
India Sends Largest-Ever Contingent to Deaflympics 2025
India is set to participate in the Deaflympics 2025 in Japan, which began today, November 15, with its largest-ever contingent of 73 members. Olympian Diksha Dagar, the reigning women's golf champion, will lead the Indian squad. Indian athletes will compete across 11 sports, including athletics, badminton, golf, judo, karate, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, wrestling, and tennis. The event will conclude on November 26.
First-Ever Tribal Sports Conclave Concludes in Ladakh
The inaugural Tribal Sports Conclave in Ladakh concluded on November 14, 2025, at the SAI Centre Kargil and KGBV Chiktan. Organized by the Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh, with support from the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the conclave aimed to identify and nurture tribal sporting talent. Over 200 tribal athletes participated in Taekwondo, Boxing, and Kho-Kho competitions, showcasing emerging talent from the region.
FICCI TURF 2025 and India Sports Awards Announced
Looking ahead, the 15th Global Sports Summit - 'FICCI TURF 2025' and 'India Sports Awards 2025' are scheduled to be held on November 21 in New Delhi. The event, themed "Indian Sports - Forging the Path to Global Excellence," will serve as a platform for global leaders, policymakers, athletes, and industry professionals, with Australia participating as the Partner Country.