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The Wimbledon Championships 2025 Winners

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Iga Swiatek, from Poland, won the Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final against Amanda Anisimova with a 6-0, 6-0 victory, securing her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam. This historic win marks a rare “double bagel”. This means winning a match without losing a single game. It is a feat never before seen in a Wimbledon women’s final during the Open Era, and the first time overall since 1911.

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The Italian World No. 1, Jannik Sinner, won his first Wimbledon title to take his overall Grand Slam tally to four. He defeated World no.2 Carlos Alcaraz to win the Wimbledon 2025 men’s single title. Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian man to win Wimbledon in the competition’s 148-year-history.

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Facts About Wimbledon

Wimbledon is one of four major tennis tournaments in the world, called Grand Slams. The other three are: The Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open.

The official title for the competition is ‘The Championships‘, but it is often just referred to as Wimbledon, as that’s where it takes place in south-west London.

The first Championships took place in 1877 at the All England Club in London, where it’s still held today.

Wimbledon is the only major championship to be played on grass, with others using clay or acrylic courts.

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India’s First Butterfly Sanctuary Opens in Kerala

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India has established its very first butterfly sanctuary in Kannur, Kerala. On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. With this, it became India’s first protected forest dedicated entirely to butterflies. The sanctuary covers around 55 square kilometers and is home to over 266 species of butterflies, including several rare and endangered varieties. 

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In addition to butterflies, the sanctuary also supports wildlife such as elephants, leopards, and giant squirrels. Visitors can explore the area through guided tours called the Butterfly Safari Trail, which educates people about butterflies, their habitats, and conservation efforts. The Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary plays a vital role in protecting butterflies and their natural environment, ensuring that these fascinating insects continue to thrive for years to come.

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Maratha Forts Get UNESCO World Heritage List 2025

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Twelve incredible forts built by the Maratha Empire have just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, meaning the whole world now recognizes their special importance. These forts, known as the “Maratha Military Landscapes“, were constructed between the 17th and 19th centuries to protect the kingdom and control important trade routes. Most of these forts are located in Maharashtra, including famous ones like Raigad, Shivneri, and Pratapgad, while one, Gingee Fort, is in Tamil Nadu. These forts are celebrated for their smart designs, strong walls, and clever use of natural features such as hills, islands, and coastlines to make them difficult to attack.

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The great Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used these forts to defend his empire and plan battles. UNESCO announced this honour during its 47th World Heritage Committee session in Paris. This recognition will help bring more attention and care to these forts, which is wonderful news for history lovers and tourists.

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India’s New Sports Policy: Play, Train, Win

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On July 1, 2025, the Indian government approved the National Sports Policy 2025 (“NSP 2025”), also known as Khelo Bharat Niti 2025. The NSP 2025 replaces the earlier policy formulated in 2001. It serves as a guiding framework for developing plans and schemes aimed at improving the country’s sporting ecosystem.

The policy was framed after extensive consultations with NITI Aayog, state governments, national sports federations, athletes, and experts. It lays out a roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse, with a particular focus on the 2036 Olympic Games. The NSP 2025 aims to increase participation in sports nationwide and enhance the performance of Indian athletes on the international stage.

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Key Points of the Policy:

Excellence on the Global Stage: Support India in winning more medals at major international events such as the Olympics.

Sports for Economic Development: Leverage sports to boost the economy by creating jobs and new opportunities.

Sports for Social Development: Make sports accessible to all, ensuring inclusion across diverse social backgrounds.

Sports as a People’s Movement: Encourage widespread participation in sports, fostering a culture of health and fitness throughout the country.

Sports in Education: Integrate sports into school and college curricula to promote physical education.

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Key Features and Initiatives:

Grassroots Development: Focus on rural outreach and improving local-level sports facilities.

League Culture: Support the growth of domestic leagues across multiple sports disciplines.

Private Sector Participation: Promote public-private partnerships and corporate social responsibility investments, particularly in Olympic sports.

Sports Governance Reform: Implement regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability in sports administration.

Infrastructure Development: Build international-standard sports venues across the country.

Talent Pipeline: Establish athlete identification programs and structured coaching systems.

Inclusive Sports Culture: Ensure access to sports for underrepresented groups, including women and tribal communities.

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Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes India’s Longest-Staying Astronaut in Space

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Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian astronaut who made history by spending more time in space than any other Indian before him. He broke a 41-year-old record set by Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut. Shubhanshu Shukla spent 18 eventful days aboard the International Space Station (“ISS”). He was the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma.

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As of July 15, 2025, Shubhanshu Shukla was reported to be returning to Earth. His journey back from the ISS began on July 14. Shubhanshu Shukla was the mission pilot for the Axiom Mission 4, a special spaceflight organized by NASA, SpaceX, and India’s space agency ISRO. During his stay, he conducted important scientific experiments, focusing especially on understanding muscle weakness in space and how to prevent it. He also collaborated with astronauts from other countries, demonstrating how space exploration brings nations together. 

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In his farewell address from the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla spoke about India’s growing journey in space exploration:  “It has been an incredible journey. Even though it is coming to an end, for you and me there is a long way to go. The journey of our human space mission is long and difficult. But if we are determined, even the stars are attainable“. He also referenced India’s first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, famously quoting the 1924 Urdu song “Saare jahan se achcha”, saying, “India looked better than the rest of the world”.

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Fun Facts

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla created history by becoming the 634th astronaut to reach space.

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