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Randhir Singh, India’s first Asian Games shooting gold medallist and a veteran sports administrator, passed away at 79 after battling age-related illnesses. A five-time Olympian, he later served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian and Asian sports.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic high jumper Sharad Kumar have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal seeking regularisation of their services as Assistant Directors of Education (Sports) with the Delhi government.

India's Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana secured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The dynamic duo narrowly missed gold, finishing with 483.6 points after a thrilling final against strong Chinese competitors. Their impressive performance saw them climb from third to second place, showcasing consistent high scores throughout the competition.

Indian shooters faced a disappointing start at the Munich World Cup, failing to secure any podium finishes on the opening day. Parth Mane achieved the best individual result, securing 7th place in the men's 10m air rifle final. Unfortunately, no other Indian competitors managed to reach the top-8 in their respective qualification rounds, highlighting a challenging beginning to the tournament.

A national-level para-athlete, Chirag Tyagi, was found shot dead in Ghaziabad. Police have arrested fellow para-athlete Yash Khatik, suspecting a revenge motive. Tyagi had reportedly filed a complaint against Khatik during a document verification, leading to the cancellation of Khatik's eligibility. The accused allegedly confessed to the shooting.

The defeat ended Vinesh's campaign after an eventful day in which she had first secured permission to compete in the 53kg category and then battled her way into the last four.

PV Sindhu stormed into the Singapore Open quarterfinals with a dominant 21-9, 21-12 win over Riko Gunji. She next faces top seed An Se Young. In men’s doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced after a tough three-game battle, while mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also reached the last eight.

Randhir Singh, a celebrated shooter and administrator, has died at 79. He was a pioneer in Indian shooting, winning gold at the 1978 Asian Games. Singh also served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association for over two decades. His contributions shaped sports governance and strengthened India's international presence. Tributes highlight his leadership and dedication to athletes.

In an electrifying showdown at the Singapore Open, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have clinched victory after a two-year hiatus, defeating the formidable world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, who had been on a staggering 34-match winning streak. The Indian pair attributes their hard-earned success to rigorous coaching, resilience through injuries, and navigating personal challenges.

PV Sindhu battled past Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan 25-23, 21-16 to reach the second round of the Indonesia Open and is likely to face world No. 1 An Se-young next. It was otherwise a disappointing day for India, with Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod, Treesa-Gayatri, and Dhruv-Tanisha exiting, while Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun advanced.

Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Esha secured gold and silver respectively in the women's 10m air pistol at the ISSF Munich World Cup. Meanwhile, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar was disqualified from the men's 50m rifle 3 position final due to an equipment failure.

For Chirag, qualifying for Asian Games was not the final destination but only the beginning of a much bigger dream

Esha Singh achieved a remarkable feat at the ISSF Munich World Cup, clinching gold in the women's 25m pistol event with two new world records. Her exceptional performance saw her shoot 43 in the final, surpassing previous senior and junior records. This victory, with a significant margin over the silver medalist, boosts her confidence for upcoming major championships.

A thrilling National Senior Athletics Federation Competition saw Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shatter the pole vault national record, both clearing 5.45m. Murali Sreeshankar and Sarvesh Anil Kushare also secured gold in long jump and high jump respectively, meeting Commonwealth Games standards. Tejas Shirse dominated hurdles, while Ravina triumphed in the 10,000m race walk.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was permitted to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games trials after the WFI reversed its earlier decision. This came after a dramatic weigh-in and intervention by WFI president Sanjay Singh, allowing Phogat to contend for a spot in the prestigious event.