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Published on 28 Sep 2026

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National Sports Day is observed on 29 August to honour Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, with the 2026 theme “Tribute, Play and Move” linked to the Fit India Movement.
World Sanskrit Day is celebrated on 28 August 2026 (Shravana Purnima) to promote Sanskrit’s contributions to literature, philosophy, science and linguistics.
Seventeen-year-old Apoorv Kamble won the FIDE Rapid Chess Championship in Bengaluru with 8.5/9 points ahead of the Global Chess League Season 4.
World Lake Day is observed on 27 August to highlight the importance of lakes for freshwater, biodiversity and climate regulation and the threats they face.
India men’s hockey finished 8th at FIH World Cup after 4-3 shootout loss to Belgium following 3-3 draw; Harmanpreet scored twice.
The ICC has withdrawn Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the first Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 due to concerns over the autonomy of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team after a 20-year career with 207 appearances, 125 goals and major titles including the 2022 World Cup.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a half-century in Duleep Trophy history with 92 off 81 balls for East Zone.
India will host Stage 3 of the 2026 World Archery Para Series for the first time at Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad from 5–9 September 2026 with over 100 athletes from about 20 nations.
ICC named India as host of the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy to be held from 14–28 February 2027 after removing Sri Lanka due to governance issues.

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