Indian Athletes Shine in Boxing, Hockey, and Badminton; Football Faces Crucial Qualifiers

November 30, 2025

Indian non-cricket sports saw a flurry of significant achievements and developments in the last 24 hours. Nikhat Zareen clinched her fifth World Boxing Gold, while the Men's Junior Hockey team showcased dominant performances at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. In Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth and the women's doubles pair advanced to the finals of the Syed Modi International, and PV Sindhu reached the finals of a World Badminton Tour Super 750 event. Indian football had a mixed day with the U-17 team facing a critical qualifier, and the national team's FIFA ranking dropping. The Equestrian team also secured a silver medal at the Asian Championships.