Jhandu Kumar, a 29-year-old para powerlifter from Bihar, wins bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, overcoming a polio-affected childhood and humble beginnings as an e-rickshaw driver to become India’s first medallist in this edition of the Games.
Indian para-swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, national record holder in Men's S7 100m backstroke, was disqualified from the upcoming Commonwealth Games due to his "Review-2025" classification status not meeting eligibility rules. Despite qualifying on merit, the 20-year-old's status required reassessment before 2027, leading to his ineligibility.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is investing $22 million in a new water roller coaster, 'Cannonball!', set to be the tallest and fastest in the US. Opening in May 2027, the ride features a 75-foot drop and 45 mph speeds, designed by Mack Rides.
Sarvesh Kushare, after becoming the first Indian to clear 2.30m in high jump, sets his next target on winning gold at the Asian Games and breaking the 2.35m barrier.
Sarvesh Kushare broke the Indian high jump record with 2.31m, and Ancy Sojan set a new women's long jump record with 6.88m, surpassing Anju Bobby George's 22-year mark, at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.
Ancy Sojan (25) sets new national record in women's long jump (6.88m) at National Inter-State Athletics Championships, surpassing Anju Bobby George's 22-year record (6.83m). Sarvesh Kushare also breaks men's high jump record (2.31m).
Police authorities in Paris have requested the cancellation of Sunday's Diamond League track and field meeting and other public events, including a music festival and Pride march, citing a historic heat wave and mounting pressure on emergency services. Organizers hope to stage an adapted event despite the unprecedented conditions.
Indian Navy sprinter Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian to break the 10.10-second barrier in the men’s 100m, clocking a national record of 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. Overcoming past health and financial struggles, he now targets a sub-10 second run and upcoming major games, crediting improved training and mindset.
Eighteen-year-old Anushka Yadav shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a 67.02m throw at the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar, becoming the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics. She broke the record twice in the competition.
Jaël Bestué achieved 11.07 seconds in the 100m at the Doha Diamond League, close to Sandra Myers' 35-year-old Spanish record. Asier Martínez was second in the 110m hurdles, and Dani Arce took third in the 3000m steeplechase. Davisleydi Velazco set a world-leading triple jump mark.
Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record of 14.96, improving on his previous Diamond League performance.
Hong Kong hurdler Vera Lui Lai-yiu, still registered with World Athletics as representing Hong Kong, competed for Monaco at the European Small States Athletics Championships, winning the 100m hurdles and setting a Monaco national record, sparking debate in Hong Kong.
82-year-old Ding Ming breaks national 80m hurdles record in 80-84 age group at 2026 China Masters Athletics Championships with 16.73 seconds, attributing success to relaxed mindset and passion for fitness.
Madhya Pradesh athletes Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar broke the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi, clearing 5.45m. Despite their achievement, they were seen travelling by e-rickshaw with their equipment, drawing criticism online.
Gurindervir Singh shattered the Indian 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the sprinter's historic achievement on social media.
Gurindervir Singh set a new 100m national record with 10.09 seconds in Ranchi, qualifying for the Commonwealth and Asian Games. His family and Punjab CM celebrated the historic achievement, making him the first Indian to break the 10.10-second barrier.
Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shattered the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clearing 5.45m. Meena won gold on countback. Both athletes met the Commonwealth Games qualification standard.
Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m with a 10.09-second run. Vishal TK became the first Indian to run the 400m under 45 seconds (44.98s). Tejaswin Shankar also broke the 8000-point mark in decathlon.
Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh shattered the men's 100m national record twice within minutes at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. Kujur's 10.15s secured the record and a 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifying mark.
Iran secretly executed four men, including two Kurdish political activists and two Iraqi nationals, without notifying their families. Amnesty International reported Iran carried out the most executions globally in 2025.
Taylor Swift's "1989" album has been selected for induction into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, marking a career milestone. Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" will also be inducted. The news comes as Swift prepares for her wedding to Travis Kelce.
Baranica Elangovan set a new Indian pole vault national record of 4.23m at the Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, bettering her own mark of 4.22m from March. The Tamil Nadu athlete, who has already cleared the 4.10m Asian Games qualification mark three times this year, attempted 4.30m but failed. Meanwhile, India's 4x100m mixed relay team broke the national record at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana.
Australian men's 4x100m relay team equalled the national record with 37.87 seconds to finish third in their heat and reach the final at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. The quartet of Lachlan Kennedy, Joshua Azzopardi, Christopher Ius and Rohan Browning also secured Australia's spot at the 2027 World Championships in Beijing. Two other Australian records fell on day one, with the men's 4x400m team clocking 2:57.30 and the mixed 4x400m team running 3:12.20.
Pole-vaulter Kuldeep Kumar set a new national record of 5.41m at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, representing Madhya Pradesh. The 21-year-old from Prayagraj bettered Dev Kumar Meena's previous mark of 5.40m, achieved at the World University Games last year. Kuldeep hopes his achievement will bring visibility to pole vault in India and prevent future incidents like the one in January when he and Meena were briefly detained at Panvel railway station after ticket examiners objected to their poles being called 'steel pipes'.
