From chess titles to hockey gold: How Indian athletes dominated the sports world this week?
Aparna Krishna | Jun 11, 2026, 12:50 IST
From chess supremacy and hockey field victories to Yogasana championship titles and a shooting field takeover, Indian athletes have been making headlines across the sports world. Over the past few days, India has been celebrating multiple wins across different sports, with athletes bringing home gold medals, championship titles, and historic achievements. The last few days have emerged as one of the biggest celebrations of sports in India in 2026.
Image credit : ChatGPT | Indian athletes took India globally, securing medals and championship trophies
During the season of the FIFA World Cup and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Indian athletes are shining in the sports columns. From chess prodigy siblings Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Rameshbabu Vaishali making history to the sweeping success at the New Taipei City Athletics Open, Indian athletes are rewriting sporting supremacy.
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Indians are always so obsessed with cricket, resulting in the ignorance of other sports. Even though athletes from these sports bring glory to India, they are often forgotten. Social media becomes a battleground when it comes to the IPL and FIFA, and hardly anyone is seen discussing other sports. But for the past few days, Indian athletes have been ruling social media with their remarkable winning streaks. Instagram, X, and even WhatsApp are full of people praising athletes who are carrying forward India's sporting legacy.
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Indian chess siblings R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali created headlines after both winning titles at the Asian Continental Chess Championship 2026. Praggnanandhaa clinched the Open title with a dominant performance against some of Asia's strongest players, while Vaishali emerged victorious in the women's category. Their double success marked a historic moment for Indian chess, as the brother-sister duo showcased India's growing dominance in the sport on the international stage.
Blue Tigresses defeat Bangladesh to win the
India's women's football team, popularly known as the Blue Tigresses, defeated Bangladesh to lift the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2026 title. After a long and hard-fought battle, India won with a clear margin over Bangladesh in the final. The win was a significant achievement for the young squad, and it highlighted the steady growth of women's football in the country.
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India delivered a dominant performance at the World Yogasana Championship, winning a total of 114 medals, including 102 gold medals, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. Indian athletes impressed judges with their flexibility, balance, and skills across multiple categories. The medal haul once again underlined India's strength in yogasana and strengthened the country's position as a global leader in the sport.
India's women's relay team delivered a brilliant performance to win gold in the 4x100m relay event at the New Taipei City Athletics Open. The quartet showcased excellent coordination and speed to finish ahead of their rivals and secure the gold medal. The victory highlighted the growing strength of Indian sprinting on the international stage.
Indians are always so obsessed with cricket, resulting in the ignorance of other sports. Even though athletes from these sports bring glory to India, they are often forgotten. Social media becomes a battleground when it comes to the IPL and FIFA, and hardly anyone is seen discussing other sports. But for the past few days, Indian athletes have been ruling social media with their remarkable winning streaks. Instagram, X, and even WhatsApp are full of people praising athletes who are carrying forward India's sporting legacy.
Chess siblings Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali's supremacy
Image credit : Pinterest | Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali celebrate a historic double title win for Indian chess
Indian chess siblings R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali created headlines after both winning titles at the Asian Continental Chess Championship 2026. Praggnanandhaa clinched the Open title with a dominant performance against some of Asia's strongest players, while Vaishali emerged victorious in the women's category. Their double success marked a historic moment for Indian chess, as the brother-sister duo showcased India's growing dominance in the sport on the international stage.
Blue Tigresses defeat Bangladesh to win the SAFF Women's Championship
India shines at the World Yogasana Championship with 114 medals
Image credit : Instagram, yogasanabharatofficial | Indian Yogasana athletes pose 114 medals at the world championship
India delivered a dominant performance at the World Yogasana Championship, winning a total of 114 medals, including 102 gold medals, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. Indian athletes impressed judges with their flexibility, balance, and skills across multiple categories. The medal haul once again underlined India's strength in yogasana and strengthened the country's position as a global leader in the sport.
India's sprint queens conquer relay gold in Taipei
Men's U18 hockey team lifts Asia Cup, women's team wins bronze
Image credit : Instagram, thebetterindia | India's U18 hockey teams celebrate Asia Cup gold and bronze medal success
India's young hockey stars enjoyed a successful campaign at the U18 Hockey Asia Cup. The Men's U18 team won the title after defeating Pakistan in the final and finishing the tournament unbeaten. Meanwhile, the Women's U18 team secured the bronze medal after defeating Kazakhstan in the third-place match. The performances reflected the hard work and strong talent being developed in Indian hockey.
Shaili Singh wins gold in the long jump at the New Taipei City Athletics Open
Three Indian wrestlers secure gold medals
Image credit : Instagram, the betterindia | Indian wrestlers Deepak, Sagar Jaglan, and Dinesh secure gold medals on the international stage
Indian wrestling continued its impressive run as three wrestlers, Deepak, Sagar Jaglan, and Dinesh, won gold medals at an international wrestling tournament. The wrestlers dominated their respective weight categories and showcased India's strength in the sport. Their victories added to the country's medal count and highlighted Indian talent globally.
Nazareth creates MMA history with a record ONE Championship bonus
Indian MMA fighter Zakir Nazareth made history by becoming the first Indian fighter to earn a $100,000 performance bonus in ONE Championship. The landmark achievement came after a standout performance that earned praise from fans and officials alike. His success marked a major milestone for Indian mixed martial arts and showcased the growing influence of Indian fighters in global MMA.Indian shooter Esha Singh secured gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. The young shooter produced a consistent performance in the final to finish ahead of a world-class field. Her gold medal added another major achievement to India's shooting success story.Esha Singh wins gold at the
ISSF World Cup in Germany
The biggest highlight is not that India won in chess or football, but that people are talking more about these niche sports and the athletes are getting more recognition. For years, conversations among Indians about sports started and ended with cricket, but that has changed significantly in recent years. People have started to watch and appreciate other sports as well. This says a lot about the future of sports beyond cricket.
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