Milind smashed his fifth ODI century, scoring an unbeaten 116 off just 84 balls (seven fours and five sixes) at Grand Prairie Stadium, as the USA recorded their highest-ever successful ODI run chase, according to the ICC website. 

Milind Kumar now leads the USA's list of most sixes in men's ODIs with 38 maximums. Monank Patel follows with 34, while Aaron Jones has 32 sixes. Saiteja Mukkamalla has hit 28 sixes, and Steven Taylor has 27.

Kumar and Shubham Ranjane, who remained unbeaten on 57, shared an unbroken 160-run partnership to guide the USA to a successful chase of the UAE's imposing 330/8, reaching the target with seven deliveries to spare. The result marked the second-highest successful run chase in League 2 history.

It was also the USA's highest-ever run chase in ODIs, surpassing their previous best of 294/7 against Nepal in Dallas in 2024.

The win lifted the USA to the top of the League 2 standings as they continue their bid to qualify for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The USA now need just one more victory from their remaining fixtures in the tri-series to secure a first-place finish.

The USA have already secured a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier following their strong League 2 campaign, where they will look to finish among the four teams that earn qualification for next year’s World Cup.

The USA will be hopeful of reaching the 50-over World Cup for the first time if Milind Kumar can maintain his impressive form. The right-hander struck five sixes against the UAE, taking his ODI six-hitting tally past Monank Patel to become the USA’s leading six-hitter in the format.

The Indian men's hockey team received a grand welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday after successfully defending its Asian Games title in Aichi-Nagoya.

"We've come back with the medal and we've qualified directly for LA [Olympics], so I'm just very happy," Harmanpreet told ANI.

India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the men's hockey final to retain the Asian Games gold, completing a clean sweep for the country in the team sports after the women's hockey team also claimed the top prize.

Harmanpreet, who was also part of India's 2022 Asian Games gold-medal winning side, said the team would now use the time before the Los Angeles Olympics to address areas that need improvement.

"We'll make good use of whatever time we have. We'll focus more on the areas where we need to improve, and definitely keep the gold target in mind. We just hope the team shows the same form on a stage like the Olympics and does well," he said.

India's road to the gold included a dramatic 4-3 win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final. Harmanpreet scored twice in that contest before Abhishek struck in the final minute to seal India's place in the title clash.

Veteran midfielder and former skipper Manpreet Singh, who won his third Asian Games gold and is a four-time Olympian, said the team's belief remained intact even when Pakistan fought back from 3-0 down to level the semi-final.

"It was that we should do our best. Keep a lot of control over our emotions, execute our game structure and game plan, and we will definitely win. And this was it, to give our best from start to finish, that's what happened. We played quite well in the first-half. Our first half was quite good. In the second-half we made a small mistake where they equalized and it became 3-3. But even after that, it was about giving our best, playing until the very end. Even if it had went to a shootout, we had a good shootout players. We had full confidence that we will win," he told ANI.

Manpreet said the direct qualification for LA 2028 would allow the team to concentrate on improving itself rather than worrying about qualification.

"This win was quite important because we have already qualified for LA Olympics. So we don't need to think too much about qualification right now. So we can work on ourselves right now, on our fitness and the things where we can improve ourselves so that when we go to LA, there is no area where we haven't worked and everyone will focus on fitness right now," he said.

Midfielder Hardik Singh, meanwhile, said the Asian Games gold was particularly significant after India's disappointing World Cup campaign.

"It feels really good because since last year, our goal was to bring a gold medal at the Asian Games. But I think that somewhere, the World Cup was a bit of a disappointment for us. So that's why this Asian Games gold medal is very special for us," he said.

Hardik also hailed the women's hockey team's achievement after it ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games medal by beating China 1-0 in the final.

"Big congratulations to the girls' team for their achievement which is currently above ours. Because in the 1980S, they won the Gold medal, and now after 40-odd years, they are getting a gold medal and they have beaten a team like China in the final. So, a big congratulations to them," he said.

The women's team secured India's first women's hockey gold at the Asian Games since 1982, with Lalremsiami scoring the decisive goal in the 10th minute. Both Indian hockey teams consequently secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Defender Jarmanpreet Singh said the Asian Games gold was important for the team following the World Cup and welcomed the direct Olympic qualification.

"Feeling quite good because this medal was very important for us. Because after the World Cup, this was our next major event, and it was very important for us to perform well in it," he told ANI.

On the Pakistan semi-final, Jarmanpreet said, "We started the match with the mindset that we have to win this match and come out of it, and we have to stick to all our structural plans, and we kept playing in the same way until the last minute. Somewhere in the middle we lagged, it became 3-3, but even after that our team performed well and fought until the last minute, and the result is in front of us that we won that match 4-3."

Forward Mandeep Singh, meanwhile, said the men's and women's teams making history together made the campaign even more special. Mandeep is married to Udita Duhan, an Indian field hockey player, after the couple tied the knot in March 2025.

"It feels very good and we have won back-to-back medals. We have created history, so it feels really great. This is the first time the men's and women's teams have won a gold together, and it's a matter of great joy," he said.

India's men's hockey gold was its fifth at the Asian Games after previous triumphs in 1966, 1998, 2014 and 2022. The women's gold ended a 44-year wait, with the two victories marking the first time India's men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the same edition of the Asian Games.

With both teams now qualified for LA 2028, the Indian hockey players return from Aichi-Nagoya with their immediate focus shifting towards building on the Asian Games success and preparing for the next Olympic challenge. 

Djokovic, who holds the record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles, has seen his schedule reduced significantly as he manages his workload and continues to compete primarily at the sport's biggest events. His 2026 season has included a run to the Australian Open final, where he beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, while he exited the US Open in the first round and subsequently dropped out of the ATP top 10.

Mirza, who has won six major titles – three in women's doubles and three in mixed doubles, was speaking to ANI on the sidelines of Niva Bupa's 'Walk for Healthy Cities' event in the national capital.

"Novak Djokovic, for me, in numbers, in the way that he plays, the way his body is, the way he is in general, is the best tennis player in men's tennis that there is. He's 39, so age is going to be a factor at some point with recovery, no matter how much of a superhuman you are. And because he's a superhuman, he's still able to be where he is. So, I really do hope he gets that one more Slam. I mean, that's what my heart's saying," Mirza told ANI.

Djokovic has remained competitive against the younger generation, including Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, although the two-time 2026 Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev has also emerged as another player capable of challenging the established order.

"I think Alcaraz and Sinner were the people in the last couple of years who had cracked that code, but also those were the only two people until six, eight months ago. Those were the only two people he was losing to. Then [Alexander] Zverev got the monkey off his back and has won two Slams now from having zero," she said. "Do I think that he'll get it? I don't know," she concluded (laughingly).

Mirza was present at Niva Bupa's 'Walk for Healthy Cities' event in New Delhi for the flag-off ceremony. The initiative, a relaunch of the earlier 'Walk for Health' programme, encourages people to adopt walking as a simple and accessible way to remain active and healthy. It has now been reimagined as part of the broader Healthy Cities movement, linking individual health and physical activity with a collective commitment towards greener and more sustainable urban communities.

Djokovic's 2026 campaign has also seen him reach the Wimbledon semifinals, where he lost to Sinner in straight sets. Zverev, meanwhile, won the French Open and US Open this year to claim the first two Grand Slam titles of his career. (ANI)

The 26-year-old Vivek, who made his senior international debut in 2018, has established himself as an important member of the Indian team due to his composure, versatility and ability to contribute in crucial moments. Over the years, he has been part of several memorable campaigns, including India’s historic Olympic bronze medal-winning performances at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games, as per a Hockey India press release. 

The playmaker was also part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and bronze in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, while he has a silver medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and another from the 2018 Champions Trophy in Breda.

Vivek’s list of honours also includes two gold medals at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, having been part of India’s title-winning campaigns in 2023 and 2024. He also played a key role in India’s victorious 2025 Asia Cup campaign. In recognition of his contribution to Indian hockey, Vivek was conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2021.

To mark the special occasion, Vivek was presented with a commemorative jersey by India’s Chief Coach Craig Fulton, celebrating his achievement of completing 200 senior international appearances.

Congratulating Vivek on his achievement, Hockey India President, Dr Dilip Tirkey, said: “Completing 200 senior international appearances is a remarkable milestone and a testament to Vivek’s consistency, commitment and passion for Indian hockey. I congratulate him on this special achievement and wish him many more memorable moments in the Indian jersey.”

Hockey India’s Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, also praised Vivek on this momentous occasion. “Vivek reaching 200 senior international appearances is a proud moment for Hockey India and Indian hockey. His journey reflects the hard work, discipline and dedication required to sustain excellence at the international level. Vivek has played an important role in some of India’s memorable campaigns, and this milestone is a fitting recognition of his contribution. We congratulate him and wish him continued success in the years ahead," said the Secretary General. (ANI)

Posting on X, the official handle of PMO India hailed Roshibina for her silver, her third successive Asian Games bronze, saying that "her consistency, courage and determination are truly commendable". "Congratulations to Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Sanda 60kg event. This is a noteworthy achievement…winning medals in 3 consecutive Asian Games. Her consistency, courage and determination are truly commendable. Best wishes for all future endeavours: PM @narendramodi," posted PM Modi. 

Congratulating the Indian rowers, the PMO India posted, "A fine performance by Satnam Singh and Salman Khan in the Men’s Double Sculls, earning India a well-deserved Bronze medal. Their composure and coordination stood out. May this achievement inspire them to scale even greater heights in the years ahead: PM @narendramodi"

Roshibina, also a 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games silver medalist, lost both rounds by a 0-5 scoreline, and the Chinese opponent sealed the match 2-0, as per ESPN. Roshibina enjoyed an impressive run in Japan, which included beating 2023 world champion Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy of Vietnam.

On Wednesday, Roshibina defeated Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0 in the semi-final to secure her place in the title clash. This is India's 14th medal at the ongoing event, having already won a gold, adding the sixth silver to the tally. India has also won seven bronze medals so far. 

Coming to rowing, Satnam-Salman clocked a time of 6:13.25, just 3.48 seconds short of China's gold medalists Yi Xudi / Nie Yide and 2.76 seconds behind the silver medalists Mekhrojbek Mamatkulov / Pavel Sorin, as per ESPN. Satnam-Salman maintained the second position at 500m, 1000m and 1500m but fell away towards the end. At one point, they were just half a second behind the Chinese pair. 

In men's singles sculls competitions, Balraj Panwar missed out on a medal, finishing fourth. Balraj managed to stay second at the 500m, 1000m and 1500m marks, but later found himself outdone by Shakhboz Kholmurzaev of Uzbekistan and Tatsuya Sakurama of Japan during the final 500 m stretch, and he lost the medal. 

Balraj maintained a five-second lead over Sakurama ahead of the final stretch but finished eight seconds short of him, clocking a time of 6:54.80, 15 seconds behind the gold medalist Zhiwei Deng of China. (ANI)

मीराबाई ने प्रतियोगिता के दौरान स्नैच में 87 किग्रा और क्लीन एंड जर्क में 111 किग्रा वजन उठाया। दोनों राउंड को मिलाकर उनका कुल स्कोर 198 किग्रा रहा। इस प्रदर्शन के साथ वह दूसरे स्थान पर रहीं और भारत के खाते में सिल्वर मेडल आया।

गोल्ड मेडल नॉर्थ कोरिया की री सोंग-गम ने जीता। उन्होंने कुल 215 किग्रा वजन उठाकर पहला स्थान हासिल किया। खास बात यह है कि एशियन गेम्स में यह री सोंग-गम का लगातार तीसरा गोल्ड मेडल बताया गया है।

1998 के बाद पहली बड़ी कामयाबी

मीराबाई चानू के सिल्वर मेडल का महत्व इसलिए भी बढ़ जाता है क्योंकि एशियन गेम्स में भारतीय वेटलिफ्टिंग को लंबे समय बाद पदक मिला है।

स्रोत के अनुसार, 1951 में एशियन गेम्स में वेटलिफ्टिंग को शामिल किए जाने के बाद भारत ने इस खेल में कुल 15 पदक जीते हैं। इनमें 6 सिल्वर और 9 ब्रॉन्ज मेडल शामिल हैं। भारत अब तक इस स्पर्धा में गोल्ड मेडल हासिल नहीं कर सका है।

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भारत के लिए एशियन गेम्स में वेटलिफ्टिंग का पिछला मेडल कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी ने जीता था। उन्होंने 1998 के बैंकॉक एशियन गेम्स में सिल्वर मेडल अपने नाम किया था। इसके बाद भारतीय वेटलिफ्टिंग को एशियन गेम्स में पदक के लिए लंबा इंतजार करना पड़ा।

ऐसे में मीराबाई का सिल्वर मेडल भारतीय वेटलिफ्टिंग के लिए महत्वपूर्ण वापसी के तौर पर देखा जा रहा है।

2014 से शुरू हुआ था मीराबाई का Asian Games सफर

मीराबाई चानू का एशियन गेम्स सफर 2014 के इंचियोन गेम्स से शुरू हुआ था। उन्होंने उस समय महिलाओं के 48 किग्रा वर्ग में हिस्सा लिया था और प्रतियोगिता में नौवां स्थान हासिल किया था।

इसके बाद चोट के कारण वह 2018 के जकार्ता एशियन गेम्स में हिस्सा नहीं ले सकीं। हालांकि, 2022 के हांगझोऊ एशियन गेम्स में उन्होंने वापसी की और महिलाओं के 49 किग्रा वर्ग में हिस्सा लिया।

हांगझोऊ गेम्स में मीराबाई ने कुल 191 किग्रा वजन उठाया और चौथे स्थान पर रहीं। इस बार उन्होंने पदक हासिल करने में सफलता पाई और अपने एशियन गेम्स अभियान को सिल्वर मेडल के साथ नई उपलब्धि दी।

Asian Games में भारत के पदकों में जुड़ा एक और Silver

2026 एशियन गेम्स में भारत के पदक अभियान में मीराबाई चानू का सिल्वर मेडल भी जुड़ गया है। भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने शूटिंग, क्रिकेट, सॉफ्ट टेनिस, MMA और स्कीट शूटिंग सहित कई स्पर्धाओं में पदक हासिल किए हैं।

महिला क्रिकेट टीम ने गोल्ड मेडल जीता है, जबकि शूटिंग में हिमांशु ढिल्लन, रुद्रांक्ष पाटिल और अन्य भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने सिल्वर और ब्रॉन्ज पदक हासिल किए हैं।

अब मीराबाई चानू का सिल्वर मेडल इस सूची में शामिल हो गया है। 28 साल के अंतराल के बाद भारतीय वेटलिफ्टिंग को एशियन गेम्स में सिल्वर दिलाकर मीराबाई ने अपने नाम एक और महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि दर्ज कर ली है।

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made a historic announcement that the state will be hosting its first-ever major hockey tournament, with Team India defending their titles against top Asian sides in Hockey Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 onwards, with arch-rivals Pakistan set to travel to India for the tournament as well.

In a post on X, CM Mann announced that the tournament will take place from October 27 to November 5, with matches to be played in Jalandhar and Mohali, with the latter hosting the semifinals and final. On November 1, which marks the 'Punjab Day', arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns in a hotly-anticipated clash in Jalandhar. 

Talking to ANI, Bhola Nath said, "It is a matter of great joy. I am really happy and incredibly proud to be fulfilling dreams of players today. I am going to fulfill the dreams of players like captain Harmanpreet and Manpreet, who are among the players to have played the most matches for India. They have played most their matches all over the world, on every kind of pitch, but have not got to play an international tournament on their home soil of Punjab. They used to tell us that they have played everywhere, but have never got a chance to play in front of their people in Punjab."

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"I would like to thank the Chief Minister and the state government for putting together such a massive tournament. They took charge of organizing it, reached out, and I agreed. Today, such a huge tournament is happening at the Jalandhar and Mohali stadiums. It is a really big deal. I would like to request the people here to come out and watch it in as large numbers as possible," he added. 

On being asked about the teams participating, he named, "India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Korea, China, and Japan." Bhola Nath is also excited for the India-Pakistan clash on November 1, saying that a lot of Pakistan players are Punjabis too and the matches between both nations is going to produce a "completely different atmosphere". 

"Most of the players there (in Pakistan) are Punjabis too. When India plays Pakistan, there is a different vibe among both players and the fans. You will get to see the same energy here in Punjab. It is going to be a completely different atmosphere," he added. 

Bhola Nath was appreciative of men's hockey team's consistent performances over last few years, including dominance in Asian-level tournaments and back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in 2021 and 2024 and acknowledged that the performance at the recently-concluded FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, where the team finished seventh, was not as good as expected. He nonetheless stays positive of India's chances of winning the gold at upcoming Asian Games in Japan, starting from September 19 onwards and achieving a direct spot in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

"Sometimes a tournament just goes badly, whether it is due to overconfidence or some other factor. I have been a player too. There are certain days and situations that just aren't in our hands. My fellow players are great; all the players are fantastic. Just look at yesterday's results—our two kids won the Junior Asia Cup Men's and Women's Junior Asia Cup. And right now, you have the Asian Games in Japan. I am really hopeful our athletes will win gold in both the men's and women's events and qualify for the LA 2028 Games," he signed off.  

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mohali and Jalandhar, with matches taking place at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, Mohali, and the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar. Jalandhar will host the opening ceremony as well as all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2. The tournament will then move to Mohali, which will stage the semi-finals on November 4 and the final on November 5, bringing the competition to a grand conclusion.

On the occasion of tournament launch, Hockey India's Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, Director General Cdr RK Srivastava, Executive Board Member RP Singh and Hockey Punjab President Nitin Kohli were also present. The tournament is set to feature some of the continent’s top hockey nations, with India, Pakistan, South Korea, Malaysia, China and Japanlisted among the participating teams. Oman and Bangladesh are the reserve teams.

The Men’s Asian Champions Trophy is one of the premier events on the Asian Hockey Federation calendar and provides a high-quality competitive platform for the continent’s leading teams. The 2026 edition is expected to attract significant attention from hockey fans across India and Asia, while showcasing Punjab’s rich hockey heritage and its contribution to the sport. With the tournament being hosted across two iconic hockey venues, the event will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Punjab’s legendary players and strengthen the state’s position as one of India’s foremost hockey hubs. 

“Punjab has a proud hockey legacy, and we are delighted that Mohali and Jalandhar will host the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026. We sincerely thank and appreciate the Punjab Government’s support,” said Dr Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India. Lastly, India secured the Asian Champions Trophy title in 2024, beating China in the final. It was their fifth title and the tournament was hosted by China in September that year. (ANI)

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the nationwide initiative will create a direct platform for young budding athletes to share their ideas, suggestions and innovative thoughts on the future of India's sports and youth ecosystem. IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, leading medical colleges and universities will be among the educational institutions participating in the programme.

The programme will feature a virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the Prime Minister's address, physical programmes will commence simultaneously across the participating locations.

The programme seeks to strengthen the connection between the aspirations and ground-level experiences of young people and policymaking. Youth participants will engage around four key themes: strengthening the sports ecosystem and expanding grassroots facilities, coaching and opportunities; nurturing talent for the 2036 Olympics through scientific talent identification and athlete development; enhancing youth leadership and participation in governance; and empowering young people with future-ready skills, volunteering and nation-building opportunities.

A major feature of the initiative will be direct interaction between youth having an interest in sports and leading Indian athletes and medal winners. Prominent sportspersons including Deepa Karmakar, Saina Nehwal, Gagan Narang, Sreejesh, Mary Kom, Baichung Bhutia, Gopichand, Anju Bobby George, Karnam Malleswari, Mirabai Chanu and PT Usha, along with prominent cricketers, will engage with youth and share their sporting journeys, challenges, and experiences.

The participation will extend beyond athletes, with Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies, Union Ministers, Ministers of State and State Sports Ministers engaging with young people and seeking their ideas and suggestions on the four identified themes. The initiative will also feature the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Quiz and encourage young participants to register on the MY Bharat Portal, creating an avenue for sustained youth engagement beyond the one-day programme.

"Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath" seeks to reinforce the idea that India's sporting transformation is ultimately powered by its young people. By bringing youth aspirations, sporting experiences and policy perspectives onto a common platform, the initiative aims to give youth a meaningful voice in shaping the future of sports and youth development in the country. (ANI)

एशियन हॉकी फेडरेशन का जूनियर एशिया कप 2026 चीन के मोकी में 30 अगस्त से 13 सितंबर तक आयोजित किया जाएगा। इस महाद्वीपीय टूर्नामेंट के लिए हॉकी इंडिया ने 18 सदस्यीय भारतीय टीम का ऐलान किया है। टीम की कमान डिफेंडर अनमोल एक्का को सौंपी गई है।

गुरसेवक सिंह ने 2024 में बनाई थी अपनी पहचान

गुरसेवक सिंह का चयन भारतीय जूनियर टीम के साथ उनके लगातार बेहतर होते प्रदर्शन का नतीजा है। उन्होंने साल 2024 में राष्ट्रीय जूनियर सेटअप में अपनी पहचान बनाई थी। जून 2024 में उन्हें जूनियर पुरुष राष्ट्रीय कोचिंग कैंप के लिए हॉकी इंडिया के 40 सदस्यीय कोर संभावित खिलाड़ियों के समूह में शामिल किया गया था।

इससे पहले मई 2024 में भारतीय जूनियर टीम के यूरोपीय दौरे के दौरान गुरसेवक को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर के खिलाड़ियों के खिलाफ अनुभव हासिल करने का मौका मिला। उस दौरे पर भारतीय टीम ने बेल्जियम, जर्मनी और डच क्लब टीम ब्रेडसे हॉकी वेरिनिगिंग पुश के खिलाफ मुकाबले खेले थे।

घरेलू स्तर पर रहा प्रभावशाली प्रदर्शन

घरेलू स्तर पर भी गुरसेवक सिंह का प्रदर्शन प्रभावशाली रहा है। वह राउंडग्लास हॉकी अकादमी के लिए लगातार शानदार खेलते रहे हैं और अकादमी की टीमों की कप्तानी भी कर चुके हैं। 2023 में आयोजित हॉकी इंडिया जूनियर एंड सब-जूनियर पुरुष अकादमी चैंपियनशिप के सेमीफाइनल में उन्होंने चार गोल दागकर अपनी प्रतिभा का शानदार प्रदर्शन किया था।

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The road to Asia begins now. 💪🏑<br><br>Meet the 20-member Indian Men&#39;s Junior Team that will represent the nation at the Men&#39;s Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China, from 30 August to 13 September. 🇮🇳<br><br>Go well, boys! Make every moment count and make the nation proud. 💙<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/HockeyIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#HockeyIndia</a>… <a href="https://t.co/KyMWxPb3m4">pic.twitter.com/KyMWxPb3m4</a></p>&mdash; Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) <a href="https://x.com/TheHockeyIndia/status/2085609303990489089?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">August 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

जुलाई 2026 में गुरसेवक सिंह को बेल्जियम दौरे के लिए चुना गया

जुलाई 2026 में भी गुरसेवक को भारतीय जूनियर पुरुष टीम के साथ बेल्जियम दौरे के लिए चुना गया था। 5 से 18 जुलाई तक हुए इस दौरे में भारत ने ऑस्ट्रिया, बेल्जियम, जर्मनी और नीदरलैंड्स के खिलाफ मुकाबले खेले। इस दौरे ने गुरसेवक को अंतरराष्ट्रीय हॉकी में खुद को और बेहतर साबित करने का महत्वपूर्ण अवसर दिया।

अब Junior Asia Cup 2026 में गुरसेवक सिंह के पास एशियाई स्तर पर अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने का एक और बड़ा मौका होगा। टूर्नामेंट में एशिया की शीर्ष जूनियर हॉकी टीमें हिस्सा लेंगी और भारतीय टीम की नजरें मजबूत प्रदर्शन पर होंगी।

लगातार मेहनत और बेहतर प्रदर्शन ने टीम इंडिया तक पहुंचाया

गुरसेवक का भारतीय टीम तक पहुंचने का सफर राउंडग्लास हॉकी अकादमी से शुरू होकर राष्ट्रीय जूनियर सेटअप तक पहुंचा है। लगातार मिले मौकों और बेहतर प्रदर्शन ने उन्हें टीम इंडिया की इस अहम प्रतियोगिता तक पहुंचाया है।

ग्लासगो में जीत के बाद उनकी आंखों से निकले आंसू खुशी, संघर्ष और वापसी की कहानी बयां कर रहे थे। पेरिस ओलंपिक 2024 में महज एक किलो के अंतर से पदक चूकने की निराशा, चोट से उबरने की कठिन प्रक्रिया और नई वेट कैटेगरी में खुद को ढालने की मेहनत का यह सुखद परिणाम था। उनके लिए यह जीत इसलिए भी खास रही क्योंकि इसी शहर में उन्होंने 2014 में अपने अंतरराष्ट्रीय सफर का पहला बड़ा पदक जीता था।

मोदीनगर में तैयार हो रही नई पीढ़ी

ग्लासगो से हजारों किलोमीटर दूर उत्तर प्रदेश के मोदीनगर में लगभग 40 युवा खिलाड़ी टीवी स्क्रीन पर अपनी प्रेरणा को स्वर्ण पदक जीतते हुए देख रही थीं। ये सभी लड़कियां मीराबाई चानू और राष्ट्रीय कोच विजय शर्मा द्वारा शुरू की गई वेटलिफ्टिंग वॉरियर्स अकादमी में प्रशिक्षण ले रही हैं।

मीराबाई का कहना है कि उनका सपना केवल खुद मेडल जीतना नहीं था, बल्कि देश की बेटियों को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर तक पहुंचाने का भी था। इसी सोच के साथ उन्होंने अकादमी की शुरुआत की, जहां फिलहाल 8 से 14 वर्ष की आयु की लड़कियां प्रशिक्षण ले रही हैं।

देशभर की बेटियों को मिल रहा मंच

अकादमी में सिर्फ मणिपुर या पूर्वोत्तर की खिलाड़ी ही नहीं, बल्कि असम, जम्मू-कश्मीर, महाराष्ट्र और देश के अन्य राज्यों की बच्चियां भी प्रशिक्षण ले रही हैं। मीराबाई का मानना है कि प्रतिभा किसी एक राज्य या क्षेत्र तक सीमित नहीं होती, जरूरत केवल सही अवसर और मार्गदर्शन की होती है।

उनके अनुसार, टोक्यो ओलंपिक में पदक जीतने के बाद वेटलिफ्टिंग में लड़कियों की रुचि पहले की तुलना में काफी बढ़ी है। अब अधिक परिवार अपनी बेटियों को इस खेल में आगे बढ़ाने के लिए प्रोत्साहित कर रहे हैं।

बच्चियों में दिखता है अपना बचपन

मीराबाई केवल अकादमी की संस्थापक ही नहीं, बल्कि खुद खिलाड़ियों के साथ अभ्यास भी करती हैं। वह नियमित रूप से बच्चियों को तकनीक सिखाती हैं और अपने अनुभव साझा करती हैं।

उनका कहना है कि जब वह इन खिलाड़ियों को मेहनत करते देखती हैं तो उन्हें अपना शुरुआती संघर्ष याद आता है। यही वजह है कि उन्हें कोचिंग देने से भी उतनी ही खुशी मिलती है जितनी किसी प्रतियोगिता में पदक जीतने से मिलती है।

मीराबाई मानती हैं कि खेल में वर्षों के अनुभव को नई पीढ़ी तक पहुंचाना उनकी सबसे बड़ी जिम्मेदारी है। यही अनुभव भविष्य के खिलाड़ियों को अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंच पर बेहतर प्रदर्शन करने में मदद करेगा।

खिलाड़ियों की मेंटर भी बनीं

ग्लासगो प्रतियोगिता के दौरान अपना इवेंट खत्म होने के बाद भी मीराबाई लगातार भारतीय खिलाड़ियों के साथ बनी रहीं। उन्होंने खिलाड़ियों का उत्साह बढ़ाया, जरूरत पड़ने पर भाषा संबंधी मदद की और कोचिंग स्टाफ के साथ मिलकर उनका मार्गदर्शन किया।

मणिपुर से आने वाले कई खिलाड़ियों के लिए उन्होंने स्थानीय भाषा में संवाद कर आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाया। उनका मानना है कि किसी खिलाड़ी को मानसिक रूप से मजबूत बनाना भी उतना ही जरूरी है जितना तकनीकी प्रशिक्षण देना।

अब एशियन गेम्स पर नजर

अपने करियर में ओलंपिक, विश्व चैंपियनशिप और कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स जैसे बड़े मंचों पर सफलता हासिल कर चुकी मीराबाई चानू का अगला लक्ष्य अब एशियन गेम्स है।

उन्होंने स्वीकार किया कि अभी भी एशियन गेम्स का स्वर्ण पदक उनके करियर में सबसे बड़ी कमी है। यही वजह है कि उनका पूरा फोकस अब इस प्रतियोगिता पर है। इसके बाद भविष्य में वह नई वेट कैटेगरी में भी उतर सकती हैं।

नई पहचान बना रहीं मीराबाई

मीराबाई चानू अब केवल एक सफल खिलाड़ी नहीं, बल्कि भारतीय खेल जगत में नई प्रतिभाओं की मार्गदर्शक बनती जा रही हैं। उनका मानना है कि असली सफलता तब होगी जब उनकी अकादमी से निकली खिलाड़ी भविष्य में देश के लिए ओलंपिक और विश्व स्तर पर पदक जीतें।

ग्लासगो का स्वर्ण पदक उनके करियर का एक और शानदार अध्याय जरूर है, लेकिन उससे भी बड़ा सपना अब उन 40 लड़कियों की आंखों में दिखाई देता है, जिन्हें मीराबाई अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंच तक पहुंचाने के लिए दिन-रात मेहनत कर रही हैं।

Sindhu rediscovered her vintage best to capture her maiden Japan Open title, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women's singles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday.

"Heartiest congratulations to PV Sindhu on her triumph at the Japan Open 2026. She has created history by becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious title. It is a significant milestone in the journey of Indian badminton. Her achievement will inspire young athletes to excel in sports," President Mumru wrote in an X post.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartiest congratulations to PV Sindhu on her triumph at the Japan Open 2026. She has created history by becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious title. It is a significant milestone in the journey of Indian badminton. Her achievement will inspire young athletes to excel…</p>&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/2078828854001684785?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">July 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan hailed Sindhu's Japan Open triumph as a landmark achievement for India, praising her pursuit of excellence and saying her success will inspire future generations of athletes.

"Congratulations to PV Sindhu on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. A truly historic achievement that fills the nation with pride! Your unwavering pursuit of excellence continues to inspire millions of young sportspersons across the country. Wishing you many more glorious milestones," VP Radhakrishnan wrote in an X post.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also lauded Sindhu's historic Japan Open victory, highlighting her achievement as a proud moment for India and an example of excellence for aspiring athletes.

"Kudos to @Pvsindhu1 for scripting history by winning the Japan Open 2026. The first Indian to win this prestigious title, Sindhu has brought immense pride for the nation and has put forth an example of inspiration for our youth to achieve great honors for our motherland," Shah said in an X post.

The victory marked Sindhu's first Super 750 title and ended a title drought of more than two years, while also making her the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious Japan Open. It was her biggest triumph since lifting the BWF World Championships title in 2019.

With the victory in Tokyo, Sindhu not only claimed her maiden Japan Open crown but also sent a strong statement ahead of the major international events later this season.

भारतीय खेल इतिहास के सबसे सफल निशानेबाजों में शामिल जसपाल राणा अब हमारे बीच नहीं रहे। 49 वर्ष की आयु में उनका निधन भारतीय खेल जगत के लिए एक बड़ी क्षति माना जा रहा है। खिलाड़ी, कोच और प्रेरणास्रोत के रूप में उनकी पहचान देश की खेल विरासत का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा रही है। उनके निधन की खबर सामने आते ही खेल जगत, राजनीतिक हस्तियों और लाखों प्रशंसकों ने गहरा शोक व्यक्त किया।

उत्तराखंड के एक खेल-प्रेमी परिवार में जन्मे जसपाल राणा ने बहुत कम उम्र में ही निशानेबाजी की दुनिया में अपनी प्रतिभा का प्रदर्शन करना शुरू कर दिया था। उनके पिता ने उन्हें शुरुआती प्रशिक्षण दिया और जल्द ही उन्होंने राष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिताओं में अपनी पहचान बना ली। किशोरावस्था में ही उन्होंने ऐसे प्रदर्शन किए, जिनसे यह साफ हो गया था कि वह भविष्य में भारत के बड़े खेल सितारों में शामिल होंगे।

अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंच पर जसपाल राणा की पहचान 1990 के दशक में तेजी से बनी। उन्होंने विश्व स्तर की प्रतियोगिताओं में शानदार प्रदर्शन करते हुए भारत को कई महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धियां दिलाईं। विशेष रूप से पिस्टल शूटिंग स्पर्धाओं में उनकी सटीकता और मानसिक मजबूती की खूब सराहना की जाती थी।

कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स में उनका प्रदर्शन भारतीय खेल इतिहास के सबसे यादगार अध्यायों में गिना जाता है। उन्होंने कई संस्करणों में लगातार पदक जीतकर भारत को गौरवान्वित किया। यही वजह है कि उन्हें कॉमनवेल्थ खेलों के सबसे सफल भारतीय खिलाड़ियों में शामिल किया जाता है।

एशियन गेम्स में भी जसपाल राणा ने शानदार प्रदर्शन किया और कई महत्वपूर्ण पदक अपने नाम किए। उनकी उपलब्धियों ने भारत में शूटिंग खेल को नई पहचान दिलाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उस दौर में जब शूटिंग को सीमित लोकप्रियता मिलती थी, राणा ने अपने प्रदर्शन से इस खेल को देशभर में चर्चा का विषय बना दिया।

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• चार अलग-अलग कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स में लगातार पदक जीतने का रिकॉर्ड बनाया
• एशियन गेम्स में कई स्वर्ण और रजत पदक जीतकर भारत का नाम रोशन किया
• अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिताओं में विश्व स्तरीय प्रदर्शन के लिए पहचान बनाई
• भारतीय शूटिंग को वैश्विक स्तर पर नई पहचान दिलाने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया

सम्मान और पुरस्कार

• अर्जुन पुरस्कार (1994)
• पद्मश्री (1997)
• द्रोणाचार्य पुरस्कार (2020)
• कई राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय खेल सम्मान

खिलाड़ी के रूप में सफलता हासिल करने के बाद जसपाल राणा ने कोचिंग को अपना मिशन बना लिया। उन्होंने युवा निशानेबाजों को तैयार करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनकी अकादमी से निकले कई खिलाड़ियों ने राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भारत का प्रतिनिधित्व किया।

ओलंपिक पदक विजेता मनु भाकर समेत कई युवा खिलाड़ियों के करियर को दिशा देने का श्रेय भी उन्हें दिया जाता है। उनकी कोचिंग शैली अनुशासन, तकनीकी दक्षता और मानसिक मजबूती पर आधारित थी। खिलाड़ियों के बीच वह एक कठोर लेकिन प्रेरणादायक कोच के रूप में जाने जाते थे।

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी सहित कई प्रमुख नेताओं और खिलाड़ियों ने उनके निधन पर शोक व्यक्त किया है। सभी ने उन्हें भारतीय खेल जगत का अमूल्य रत्न बताते हुए उनकी उपलब्धियों को याद किया।

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जसपाल राणा का जाना केवल एक खिलाड़ी का निधन नहीं, बल्कि भारतीय शूटिंग के एक स्वर्णिम अध्याय का अंत है। उन्होंने अपने प्रदर्शन, समर्पण और कोचिंग के जरिए जिस विरासत को बनाया, वह आने वाली पीढ़ियों को प्रेरित करती रहेगी। भारतीय खेल इतिहास में उनका नाम हमेशा सम्मान और गर्व के साथ लिया जाएगा।