French Open Badminton: Unnati Hooda advances to pre-quarters; Ayush Shetty makes early exit

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:29 PM

Paris, Oct 22 (IANS) Rising Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda continued her impressive run on the international circuit, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Cesson-Sevigne on Wednesday. The 18-year-old displayed grit and composure as she came from behind to defeat Malaysia’s Letshanaa Karupathevan 11-21, 21-13, 21-16 in her opening women’s singles round.

Golf: Udayan Mane among men and Vani Kapoor to make IGPL debut in Jaipur

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:54 PM

Jaipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympian Udayan Mane and Vani Kapoor, who has the best record on the domestic Tour among all active Indian women professionals, will make their debut at the IGPL Tour in Jaipur this week. The Tour will visit the Pink City for the IGPL Invitational Jaipur this week after stops in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens Noida, and Pune.

Abhinav Bindra named torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22.