The IJF World Tour returned to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for a Grand Slam offering LA Olympic qualification points. Koga Wakana, Balabay Aghayev, Abe Uta, and Takeoka Takeshi secured gold medals, with Abe Uta setting a record for most Grand Slam golds by a woman.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, has announced a 12-player squad for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Five players, including midcourter Jamie-Lee Price, will make their Games debut as Australia aims to defend its 2022 gold medal.
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.
Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medallist and renowned coach, dies at 49 due to cardiac complications, leaving behind a legacy in Indian shooting as both athlete and mentor.
Jaspal Rana, a distinguished Indian pistol shooter and coach, passed away at 49 due to cardiac complications. A multiple international event winner and Asian Games gold medallist, Rana also mentored numerous young talents, including Manu Bhaker, and was a recipient of the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Dronacharya Award.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns the death of renowned shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana (49), praising his athletic achievements and dedication to nurturing Indian shooters like Manu Bhaker.
Jaspal Rana, 49, Indian shooting's renowned coach and former Asian Games gold medallist, died after a cardiac issue following his return from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. He was instrumental in shaping top Indian shooters like Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker.
Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana died at 49 due to cardiac complications after falling ill post ISSF World Cup in Munich.
Chung So-young, a 1992 Barcelona Olympics badminton women's doubles gold medalist, has donated 53 items, including medals and souvenirs, to the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Council to support the creation of a Jeonbuk Sports History Memorial Hall.
Athletes express frustration over the delayed announcement of the National Sports Awards 2025-26, attributed by the sports ministry to a "re-evaluation of names" for the Arjuna Awards. The prolonged wait is impacting athlete morale, with traditional award dates no longer fixed.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
Triple Olympic gold medallist Quan Hongchan may miss the Asian Games due to ongoing tibia and ankle injuries, forcing her withdrawal from China's national team trials.
Siobhan Haughey concluded the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour with four golds and four silvers, showcasing strong form ahead of the Asian Games and 2028 Olympics. She won the 200m freestyle in Barcelona and broke a meet record in Canet.
Randhir Singh, 79, Indian shooting legend and former Olympic Council of Asia President, died after age-related health issues, leaving a legacy in sports administration and athletics.
Chinese teenager Yan Ziyi set a new women's javelin Asian record of 71.74m at the Diamond League Xiamen, a day after her 18th birthday. She also broke her own U20 world record and ranks second all-time globally.
Paralympic gold medalist Nikki Ayers is retiring from rowing after a career marked by overcoming injury, discrimination, and balancing elite sport with healthcare work.
The 2026 National Diving Championships concluded its second day with Guangdong athletes securing two gold medals in the women's synchronized 3m springboard and men's 10m platform events. The championships continue with preliminary rounds and finals on May 25th.
Gymnastics gold medalist Yang Hak-seon, who was sponsored by World Vision for 10 years since childhood, has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador. He aims to help children facing difficulties, drawing from his own experiences.
Victoria Pendleton, a decorated British cyclist, details her journey from a shy child to an Olympic champion and now a jockey. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, societal pressures, and personal struggles, finding new confidence in extreme sports and horse racing after her brother's death.
English wines have secured a record number of gold medals at the International Wine Challenge, winning more gold medals per entry than any other country. Experts attribute this remarkable improvement to older vines, longer maturation periods, and a better understanding of vineyard management, with climate change also playing a role.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King, 82, graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a degree in history, over six decades after starting her college education. King, a vocal advocate for gender and pay equality, shared her journey and commitment to inclusion during her commencement speech.
Zheng Qinwen has dropped out of the top 50 for the first time in four years, falling to 53rd in the world rankings. This means the Olympic gold medallist will be unseeded at the French Open and could face top players early on.
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