Squash

Veteran Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa showcased her prowess by advancing to the semifinals of the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4. Chinappa, a former world No. 10, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Egyptian second seed Nardine Garas in a thrilling five-game quarterfinal match held at the Indian Squash Academy on Wednesday. She is set to face fellow Indian Tanvi Khanna in the semifinals. In other results, Velavan Senthilkumar and reigning women's National champion Anahat Singh, both top seeds, secured straight-games victories in their respective matches.

Hockey

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey team commenced their FIH Junior World Cup campaign with an emphatic 13-0 win over Namibia in Santiago. However, they later faced a challenging match against Germany, where they went down 1-3. This result means their hopes for quarterfinal qualification will depend on their performance against Ireland and a superior goal difference. Meanwhile, the Indian Junior Men's Hockey team also demonstrated strong form, thrashing Switzerland 5-0 to secure a spot in the FIH Junior World Cup Quarterfinals. Furthermore, the Indian men's hockey team has qualified for the semifinals of the Asian Hockey Championship.

Badminton

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu has successfully reached the quarterfinals of the Global Badminton Tour, continuing her consistent performance on the international stage.

Archery

In a significant recognition for the sport, the Archery Premier League was honored with the 'Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year' award at the India Sports Awards 2025.

Football

The India men's team has successfully qualified for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, marking an important milestone for youth football in the country.

Chess

In a remarkable achievement, Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, a 3-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, has been recognized as the youngest rated chess player in history.