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Breaking Barriers BHARAT CHAVAN

A resident of Mumbai's slum areas, has defied numerous obstacles and carved a remarkable career in rugby. Despite facing daunting challenges such as shouldering the responsibility of his ailing parents, coping with their medical expenses, and supporting a younger brother, Bharat aspires to reach the pinnacle of international competitions

Chasing the DREAMS

Arfa Barkat, a determined individual from Jammu and Kashmir, is breaking societal norms by fearlessly pursuing her passion for rugby. Initially, a player and now a referee, Barkat is dedicated to her dreams and unafraid of the challenges she faces. Opting to become a referee instead of continuing as a player, she aims to gain extensive knowledge that she can utilise for the development of players in her state.

RANKIREDDY, SHETTY CLAIM FIRST-EVER SUPER 1000 TITLE

The Indian pair defeated the reigning World Champion Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh 21-17, 21-18 to create history

Unforgettable Triumph

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team creates history in the Asian Championship; beats four-time champions South Korea to lift the trophy

Never Give Up!!

Ankita Shrivtastav has won three gold medals and three silver medals in the World Transplant Games, after she donated her 74 per cent of liver to her mother

Vantika Agrawal rises to India No. 3

Rising Indian chess player Vantika Agrawal continues to take rapid strides in her career as she achieved a career-high rank of India No. 3 in the women’s section with a total of 2428 rating points.

Dubai to host inaugural Global Chess League

Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, announced Dubai as the venue for the inaugural edition.

Parul, Avinash break National Records

It was a day of new records as Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) athletes Parul Chaudhary and Avinash Sable broke the national records at the Sound Running Track Festival held in Los Angeles late on Saturday night in the women’s and men’s 5000-metre runs, respectively.

Alva grabs his first podium

JK Tyre racing prodigy Ruhaan Alva grabbed his maiden podium in the GB4 single-seater championship with a second-place finish in the series’ second round at England’s iconic Silverstone race circuit.

A PERFECT SHOT

In a remarkable display of determination and skill, 19-year-old archer Prathamesh Jawkar from Buldhana, Maharashtra, secured a historic win against the renowned Dutch player, Mike Schloesse, popularly known as ‘Mr. Perfect.’ Prathamesh’s momentous triumph took place during the finals of the prestigious World Cup Championship held in Shanghai.

A Journey of EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION

Butterfly, founded in 1950 by Hikosuke Tamasu, has become a global leader in table tennis equipment. With a rich history and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Butterfly has played a significant role in shaping the table tennis landscape, both internationally and in India.

Emerging badminton hub

Despite proper facilities and training, the shuttlers from Manipur are doing a great job at the national level, writes Milind Dhamdhere

A Champion Couple!!

For any sportsperson, it is necessary to have a strong support system

Friendship Cup

Another unique initiative by Sportschamp to promote sports and build a sporting community among school kids

THE WINTER DREAMS!!

Ice skater Swarali Deo has been performing impressively at the international level; now aims at the podium finish in the Winer Olympics Games 2026

All set for the BIG LEAGUE

Akashdeep Singh, a son of a farmer in Punjab has qualified for the World Championship along with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; will give his best shot

The poster boy

Shooter Rudrankksh Patil narrates his journey from a summer camp to World Shooting

The Perfect Rhythm !!

Maharashtra's 16-year-old gymnast Sanyukta Kale who was listed among the top players of the world by the international federation has shown promising results recently and the Golden Girl is preparing for major events this year

'WE NEED MORE TRAINING CENTRES'

Indian Lawn Bowl team has won several international gold medals including Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships; to achieve more we need better facilities and coaches

Ultimate Table Tennis is back

The Season 4 to kick off in Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on July 13; Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Manika Batra will be the star attraction

INDIA FINISHES BEST-EVER CAMPAIGN

In 17 years, the Indian pugilists had an outstanding campaign; tops the medal tally among the 63 nations, winning 4 gold medals in the Women's World Boxing Championship

MAHARASHTRA OLYMPIC GAMES

The 12-day competition saw 10,000 athletes fighting for gold and glory in close to 40 sports in eight cities of Maharashtra. Sports Champ brings you some of the interesting stories of athletes

SPORTS GADGETS

Sports technology has made a giant leap in the last few years and has replaced the old-school ways of sporting and maintaining fitness. Sports Champ brings you some smart innovative gadgets to enhance your activities

Spark of paradise !!

Sadia Tariq, the 15 year girl from Srinagar, won the gold medal at the Junior World Wushu Championship held in Moscow

Age has no barrier for Shraddha

At the age of 29, the Krida Prabhodhini gymnast is still enjoying the medal hauls

BEYOND BARRIERS - Manisha Ramdas

A 17-year-old from Chennai has 11 gold and five bronze medals in 2022, including World Championship and is adjudged as 'Best Para Female' by BWF

'Mary Kom has always been my role model'

Young Boxing Champs, Sakshi Chaudhary and Poonam Poonia get support from IOS Sports & Entertainment

My real fight is with myself

Says Maharashtra's Rhythmic Gymnast Sanyukta Kale, who has been included in the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) list of top gymnasts around the world

The first-ever Indian contingent for ISA World Surfing Games

Ajeesh Ali, Sanjay Selvamani, Ramesh Budihal and Sivaraj Babu to debut for India; Olympic Qualifier event for Paris 2024

YOUNG CHAMPION

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