Creates History

• Smriti Mandhana set a new world record for the highest individual score in a women’s T20I final during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final. • The record-breaking performance occurred during the championship match as reported by India.com. • This achievement establishes a new benchmark for batting excellence in high-stakes international women's cricket tournaments.

• PV Sindhu has made history by becoming the first Indian badminton player to win the Japan Open title. • The victory serves as a major career milestone, setting new records for Indian sports and enhancing the country's presence in international badminton. • This achievement underscores Sindhu's dominance in the sport and provides a significant boost to India's global ranking.

• PV Sindhu has secured a historic victory at the Japan Open, marking a significant return to elite form on the big stage. • Following this performance, Sindhu has climbed nine spots in the world rankings, moving from World Rank 18 back into the top ten at World Rank 9. • The win follows a highly competitive quarterfinal match at the Singapore Open against world number one An Se Young, where Sindhu pushed the top seed to their limits despite a 21-17, 21-14 loss.