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World motorsport body FIA has given a strong endorsement for Indian racer Atiqa Mir's special talent, saying rising stars like the 11-year-old are redefining the future of the sport.

The 4% horizontal reservation will apply to direct recruitment to Group C non-gazetted posts under the Ladakh administration. International and national-level athletes, Khelo India medallists and other eligible sportspersons will be covered.

Indian Olympic Association CEO Raghuram Iyer on Wednesday said a massive nationwide hunt will be undertaken to identify and nurture athletes from a young age.

Bill Rasmussen, a former local news sports director who turned his interest in the emerging satellite television business into the launch of a global sports media giant ESPN, has passed away after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday decided against bestowing the coveted Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on any athlete for the year 2025, while unveiling a significantly pruned list of 17 Arjuna Award recipients

Yoga Federation of India (YFI) General Secretary Abhinav Joshi has questioned the recognition process for the National Sports Federation (NSF), saying that the federation is still not fully convinced that the process will be completely fair and transparent.

As India marks 80 years of independence, its sporting story has changed. The era of relying on a single sport for global recognition has given way to world-class excellence across multiple disciplines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and to ensure that the country has a strong presence in the mega event, a nationwide talent hunt would be launched.

Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra and badminton great Pullela Gopichand on Thursday launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence, an initiative aimed at strengthening India's coaching landscape and sports ecosystem.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has congratulated young karate player Jaanmoni Konwar for winning a gold medal at the National Games, saying the achievement reflects the sporting talent present across Upper Assam

Mrs. Namrata Adani, Advisory Board Member, ISSO, and Founding Director and Promoter of Adani International School, Ahmedabad, is leading ISSO's mission to build a future-ready school sports ecosystem in India.

A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.

Driving as a wildcard in only her second ever FIA event, the Indian with Kashmiri roots battled hard with drivers as old as 14 despite being among the youngest on the grid.

India clinched the bronze medal in the men's quadrant event at the King's Cup Sepak Takraw Championship in Thailand.

Five-year-old Fateh Singh Gill from Punjab is India's youngest MMA prodigy, winning gold in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the country's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in New Delhi on Sunday.

The nodal body under the Sports Ministry that is responsible for conducting national camps, overseeing selection, and monitoring the training and competition calendar of athletes, is celebrating the "more than expected" medal count of 39, which includes 13 gold and 17 silver medals.

"I am here today to let the world know that I am retired," Lesnar said at the show.