Top 20 Sports News — India & World
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Here are the major India and international sports stories making headlines today, with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games dominating India’s sporting agenda.
🇮🇳 India Sports News
1. Roshibina Devi wins Asian Games silver in wushu
India’s Roshibina Devi Naorem won silver in the women’s 60kg Sanda event at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She lost 0-2 to China’s Zhang Xiaoyu in the final, securing her third consecutive Asian Games medal.
2. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan win rowing bronze
Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan claimed bronze in the men’s double sculls at Aichi-Nagoya. Their medal added to India’s growing tally on Day 6 of the Games.
3. India wins historic mixed skeet bronze
Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal won bronze in the mixed skeet team event, giving India another shooting medal at the Asian Games. It was India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the mixed skeet team event.
4. India defeats South Korea 8-2 in men’s hockey
The Indian men’s hockey team continued its Asian Games campaign with an emphatic 8-2 victory over South Korea. Dilpreet Singh was among India’s standout performers as the team maintained its strong run.
5. Vivek Sagar Prasad reaches 200 international appearances
Indian midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad reached the milestone of 200 senior international appearances for the men’s hockey team during India’s match against South Korea. Hockey India congratulated the midfielder on the achievement.
6. Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani reach Asian Games squash quarter-finals
Indian squash players Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced to the men’s singles quarter-finals in Nagoya. Their progress keeps India’s medal hopes alive in the discipline.
7. Indian badminton stars face packed Asian Games schedule
Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty, Satwik-Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are among the Indian badminton players facing important matches on Thursday. Sindhu’s route includes a potential meeting with Chen Yufei, while Lakshya is scheduled to face Loh Kean Yew.
8. India reaches 14-medal mark at Asian Games
India’s medal tally reached 14 medals — one gold, five silver and seven bronze according to the latest Indian Express tally on Thursday. India’s medals have come across cricket, shooting, weightlifting, badminton, soft tennis, rowing, wushu and MMA.
9. India prepares for men’s cricket campaign
The Indian men’s cricket team held an indoor net session in preparation for its Asian Games campaign. The men’s cricket competition begins later in the Games, with several leading players expected to feature.
10. Gautam Gambhir stresses Hardik Pandya’s comeback preparation
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has emphasised that Hardik Pandya should not rush his return to ODI cricket. Gambhir said the all-rounder needs sufficient game time before making his comeback.
11. Gambhir discusses India’s batting transition
Gambhir has also spoken about India’s developing Test batting lineup, pointing to performances by Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel as signs of progress as the team seeks greater stability.
12. Pune wins bid to host 2032 UCI Road World Championships
Pune has won the bid to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, marking the first time the global cycling championships will be staged in India. The decision was announced at the UCI Congress in Montréal.
13. T20 Mumbai League adds ninth franchise
The Mumbai Cricket Association has awarded the ninth T20 Mumbai League franchise to Aspect Sports, which will represent Navi Mumbai. The operating rights were awarded for ₹106.88 crore.
14. Delhi Half Marathon names Shaunae Miller-Uibo as ambassador
Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been named International Event Ambassador for the 2026 Delhi Half Marathon. The Bahamian sprinter will support the event as it prepares for its latest edition.
🌍 World Sports News
15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend begins
Formula 1 heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the championship entering another important phase. Lewis Hamilton has also discussed the uncertainty surrounding the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi amid regional security concerns.
16. Hamilton backs scheduled Middle East F1 races
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he hopes Formula 1 can still race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. He said he enjoys racing in the region while leaving the final decision on safety to F1 officials.
17. FIFA governance debate continues
Several national football associations, including those from Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Wales, have questioned FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposed governance reforms. The debate follows opposition to a previously proposed sale of a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights.
18. England’s football squad hit by injuries
Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Tino Livramento and Kobbie Mainoo have withdrawn from England’s squad because of injuries. England’s upcoming Nations League programme includes matches against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia.
19. Ronaldo targets 1,000 career goals
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to pursue the landmark of 1,000 career goals as Portugal begin a new international cycle. The veteran forward has described reaching the milestone as a potential final “icing on the cake” for his career.
20. England return to top of men’s T20 rankings
England recently reclaimed the No. 1 position in the men’s T20 international rankings after completing a 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 62 helped England win the third match by eight wickets, while Harry Brook was named Player of the Series.
