Boxing: India Gears Up for Record World Cup Medal Haul
India is on the cusp of its most successful outing ever at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, with an impressive 15 boxers—eight women and seven men—advancing to the finals. Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen showcased her dominance by securing a spot in the 51kg final with a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan's Gulsevar Ganieva. Jaismine Lamboria also eased into the 57kg final. On the men's side, Pawan Bartwal (55kg) delivered a notable performance, defeating Brazil's World Cup gold medallist Altynbek Nursultan 5-0, while Jadumani Singh and Narender Berwal (90+kg) are also among the finalists, highlighting the growing depth in Indian men's boxing.
Cricket: Shubman Gill's Fitness in Focus; Ganguly on Batting Order
Team India captain Shubman Gill arrived in Guwahati ahead of the second Test against South Africa, showing positive signs of recovery from a neck injury by appearing without his neck brace. Despite this progress, his participation in the match, scheduled to begin on November 22, remains uncertain, with team management expected to make a late decision. Gill sustained the injury during the first Test in Kolkata, which India lost by 30 runs.
In other cricket news, former India captain Sourav Ganguly weighed in on Washington Sundar's role in the Test team, expressing doubts about his suitability for the No. 3 batting position. Ganguly emphasized the need for specialist batters in the top five, particularly for challenging overseas conditions.
Deaflympics 2025: India Claims Shooting Gold and Bronze
Indian shooters brought home glory from the 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo, securing gold and bronze medals. The duo of Abhinav Deshwal and Pranjali Prashant Dhumal clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed event, triumphing over Chinese Taipei with a 16-6 score.
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026. India is set to kick off its campaign against the USA. The tournament will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Exits FIDE World Cup
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi's impressive run at the FIDE World Cup concluded in the quarterfinals, marking the end of India's campaign in the tournament. Meanwhile, former world champion Viswanathan Anand's participation in the Jerusalem Masters 2025 has garnered significant attention, boosting the profile of Israeli chess.