India's Sporting Arena Buzzes with Victories and Major Events
The past 24 hours have been eventful for Indian sports, featuring a mix of international triumphs and the launch of significant domestic competitions. Athletes across various disciplines have brought laurels to the nation, while major events are poised to foster budding talent.
Cricket Highlights
The Indian women's blind cricket team made history by winning the inaugural T20 World Cup for the blind. They remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held in Colombo.
In Test cricket, the second match against South Africa in Guwahati saw the Proteas take a commanding position on Day 2. South Africa posted a formidable total of 489 runs in their first innings. Senuran Muthusamy scored a century, and Marco Jansen contributed a rapid 93 runs, hitting a record seven sixes, the most by a visiting batter in a single Test innings in India. India ended Day 2 trailing by 480 runs.
Looking ahead, KL Rahul has been appointed captain of the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, as Shubman Gill is sidelined due to a neck injury.
Hockey Success
The Indian men's hockey team commenced their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Korea. Mohammed Raheel scored the decisive goal in the 15th minute, securing a strong start for India in the tournament.
Badminton and Shooting Achievements
Badminton star Lakshya Sen clinched his first title of the year by winning the Australian Open (Super 500) men's singles title.
In shooting, Abhinav Deshwal earned a gold medal in the 25m pistol event at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, adding another international accolade to India's tally.
Khelo India University Games Begin
The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 is set to begin in Rajasthan today, November 24, and will run until December 5. This flagship event of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host approximately 5000 athletes from over 230 universities, competing across 24 disciplines in seven cities across Rajasthan. This marks the first time Rajasthan is hosting the KIUG, aiming to nurture future global champions.