Boxing: Nikhat Zareen Claims Fifth World Gold
India's star boxer, Nikhat Zareen, continued her impressive run by securing her fifth World Boxing Gold medal in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup Finals. This remarkable achievement further solidifies her position as a dominant force in international boxing.
Hockey: Junior Team Dominates World Cup, Senior Team Advances
The Indian Men's Junior Hockey team delivered powerful performances at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. They registered a commanding 17-0 triumph over Oman in their Pool B clash, following an earlier 7-0 victory against Chile in their opener. Dilraj Singh led the scoring against Oman with four goals. Additionally, the Indian men's hockey team advanced to the semifinals of the Hockey Champions Trophy 2025 after defeating Germany in a thrilling match, highlighting strong defense and coordinated attack.
Badminton: Finals Berth for Srikanth and Women's Doubles, Sindhu in Super 750 Final
Indian shuttlers are making their mark at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships. Kidambi Srikanth and the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are set to compete in their respective summit clashes today (November 30, 2025). Tanvi Sharma also reached the semifinals of the same tournament. In another significant development, star shuttler PV Sindhu reached the finals of a World Badminton Tour Super 750 tournament after a spectacular semifinal victory.
Football: U-17 Qualifiers and National Team Rankings
The Indian U-17 football team faced a setback, losing 2-0 to Lebanon in the Group D AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers on Friday. India, with four points from three matches, now needs a crucial victory against Iran in their final encounter on Sunday to progress to the 16-team tournament in Saudi Arabia in 2026. Meanwhile, the senior men's national football team's FIFA ranking has slumped to 142, prompting head coach Khalid Jamil to emphasize the imperative resumption of the Indian Super League (ISL) season to provide competitive matches for players and improve the national team's standing. In high-profile news, Lionel Messi has officially added Hyderabad to his 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' itinerary.
Equestrian: Silver at Asian Championships
The Indian dressage team showcased an exceptional performance at the Asian Equestrian Championship 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, clinching the silver medal in the team finals.
Tennis: Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha Qualifies for Australian Open
Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha has qualified for the men's doubles main draw of the Australian Open 2026. His outstanding performance also earned him a reward of Rs 1,00,000 from the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA).