Sports News - August 29, 2025

PV Sindhu Cruises into BWF World Championship Quarterfinals India’s two-time world championship silver medallist PV Sindhu defeated World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi of China in straight games (21-18, 21-17) to secure her place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris. Sindhu’s aggressive net play and precise smashes proved decisive against her higher-ranked opponent.

Hamish Kerr Claims Diamond League Title in Zurich New Zealand’s Olympic champion high jumper Hamish Kerr continued his stellar form a fortnight before the World Championships, clearing 2.37 m to win the men’s high jump at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Kerr’s victory marks a seasonal best and underscores his status as a gold-medal favourite in Japan this autumn.

Neeraj Chopra Takes Silver at IAAF Meeting Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra added a silver medal to his 2025 season tally at the Lausanne Diamond League. Chopra’s best throw of 89.45 m earned him second place behind Germany’s Julian Weber, who set an event record with a mark of 91.02 m.

Rajat Patidar’s Century Powers Central Zone in Duleep Trophy In India’s premier domestic red-ball competition, Karnataka batter Rajat Patidar smashed an unbeaten 132 for Central Zone against North Eastern Zone in the Duleep Trophy. Patidar’s innings featured 17 fours and 4 sixes, guiding his side to 317 all out by stumps on day two at Delhi.

Grimsby Town Upset Manchester United in Carabao Cup Shootout EFL League Two side Grimsby Town shocked Premier League giants Manchester United in a dramatic Carabao Cup second-round shootout, winning 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time. United’s penalty miss by new signing Benjamin Sesko proved pivotal as Grimsby secured their first win over the Red Devils since 1939.

Daniil Medvedev Fined at US Open World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev was fined $42,500 for racquet abuse during his opening-round loss at the US Open in Flushing Meadows. The Russian’s outburst in the third set drew a code violation and subsequent fine, overshadowing his 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 defeat to American qualifier Brandon Norrie.

India-Pakistan Hockey Pro League Fixture Confirmed The International Hockey Federation confirmed that arch-rivals India and Pakistan will meet on October 10 in New Delhi as part of the 2025-26 Pro League. The fixture will be the first official international hockey meeting between the neighbours since India’s Olympic triumph in Tokyo.

Praggnanandhaa Earns Spot at Grand Chess Tour Final Teenage Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Poland’s Radosław Wojtaszek in rapid tiebreaks to claim his place in the Grand Chess Tour Final in São Paulo. At 18, Praggnanandhaa becomes the youngest qualifier for the prestigious year-end championship.

Under-Lights Cricket Returns to Pulwama For the first time since 2015, a floodlit cricket tournament kicked off in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The regional T20 competition features eight local franchises and is seen as a milestone in using sport to foster community engagement in a region long affected by militancy.

Sources: PV Sindhu vs. Wang Zhiyi result Hamish Kerr’s Diamond League victory Neeraj Chopra silver performance