Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) won the Australian Open 2026 womens singles title on 31 January 2026. She defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka with 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the final. January 31, 2026 Read More
Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic became the first player to achieve 400 match wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The Serbian star secured this monumental milestone with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round at the Australian Open on 24 January 2026. January 24, 2026 Read More
PV Sindhu PV Sindhu created badminton history on 22 January 2026 by becoming the first Indian shuttler to achieve 500 career wins in womens singles. January 22, 2026 Read More
Saina Nehwal Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive sport after being out of action for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition. She is one of the greatest Indian badminton players to ever grace the court. January 19, 2026 Read More
Vidarbha Vidarbha won their first Vijay Hazare Trophy title on 18 January 2026. January 18, 2026 Read More
Aaryan Varshney Aaryan Varshney (21 years) became the 92nd Indian to earn the title of chess Grandmaster January 17, 2026 Read More
National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. January 13, 2026 Read More
Sjoerd Marijne Sjoerd Marijne was re-appointed as the chief coach of the Indian womens hockey team. This announcement was made by Hockey India on 2 January 2026. The Dutchman had led Indian women to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. January 2, 2026 Read More
