junior national championships

Three teenage boxers from Chandigarh have earned spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian U-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent. Ranveer (65kg), Gurseerat Kaur (80+kg), and Ishika (60kg) will represent the nation, showcasing Chandigarh's growing boxing talent on the international stage.

Manipur judoka Inunganbi Takhellambam, overcoming arduous journeys and early setbacks, achieved a historic bronze at the Asian Judo Championships. This marks a significant milestone after years of dedication, with her sights now set on the Commonwealth and Asian Games. Her journey highlights resilience and the pursuit of excellence in Indian sports.

Eighteen-year-old Shahnavaz Khan shattered the junior national long jump record with an 8.23m leap, surpassing Murali Sreeshankar's mark. His coach highlights a significant mental transformation alongside physical development. Khan aims to qualify for the Asian Games and has the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as his ultimate goal, driven by intense dedication.

A 13-year-old student, Rueisha Kharsel, tragically died after being struck by a hockey ball during a school training session in Guirim. The incident occurred on the last day of school before summer vacations. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared brought dead, and an unnatural death case has been registered.

British sprinter CJ Ujah, a sub-10-second 100m runner and 2017 World Championship relay gold medalist, faced a significant setback after a doping violation at the Tokyo Olympics. Following a 22-month ban for a non-intentional violation linked to supplements, Ujah has returned to competition and is working to rebuild his athletic career.

After finishing his exhortations before the NHL Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson confirmed Norway-born Swedish prospect Ivar Stenberg in the latest NFL trade rumors to have been highly touted. Swedish prospect Ivar Stenberg has been in plenty of news regarding trades around the NFL before Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson singled him out as being an absolutely admired prospect. Stenberg is another leading pick of the draft, along with Gavin McKenna.

Bhubaneswar gears up to host the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships from April 25 to May 3, featuring over 600 gymnasts. This crucial event will shape selections for major international competitions like the Asian Championships and Asian Games. All eyes are on star gymnast Pranati Nayak as she aims for a strong comeback.

Odisha's Tapan Mohanty clinched the Senior Men's Artistic Gymnastics all-around title at the National Championship in Bhubaneswar with a commanding 73.433 score. Haryana's Yogeshwar Singh and Shreyas Choudhari secured silver and bronze respectively. The host state also advanced to the Senior MAG Team Championship Final, showcasing impressive gymnastics prowess.

The Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a three-member Indian team to compete in the prestigious Queen Sirikit Cup next month at the Sentul Highlands Golf Club in Bogor, Indonesia.

Daily wage earner's son is part of the junior Indian team to take part in Asian MTB meet

District-level teams from across Tamil Nadu will participate in the event, which is being organized with the approval of Hockey India.