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Chess Star Vaishali Rameshbabu Creates History with Back-to-Back Grand Swiss Wins

September 16, 2025 Mitali k

Vaishali Rameshbabu is making Indian chess history! The 24-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai successfully defended her FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title in 2025, securing a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. The Junior Age has all the details on her victories, milestones, and what makes her one of India’s brightest young sports stars.

Vaishali Rameshbabu Creates History By Winning Double Grand Swiss Champion:

Vaishali Rameshbabu has written a dazzling new chapter in Indian chess. The 24-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai has successfully defended her FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title in 2025, becoming only the second woman ever to win the event twice in a row. Her victory also confirmed her place in the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, where she will battle for a shot at the world championship crown.

In the final round on the Isle of Man, Vaishali held former world champion Tan Zhongyi of China to a steady draw, finishing with 8.5 points out of 11. That was enough to edge ahead of her closest rivals and lift the trophy once again. Last year, she had stunned the chess world by winning the Grand Swiss for the first time, and now she has proved it was no one-off.

Chess Star Vaishali Rameshbabu Creates History with Back-to-Back Grand Swiss Wins — Wikipedia

Vaishali’s journey has been extraordinary. She first grabbed attention as a youngster when she beat Magnus Carlsen in a simul at age 12. She went on to win two World Youth titles, became a Woman Grandmaster in 2018, and finally crossed the 2500 rating barrier in 2023 to earn her Grandmaster title. Alongside her younger brother Praggnanandhaa, she has made history as part of the first-ever brother-sister GM duo.

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Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma Strike Double Gold in Skating

September 16, 2025 Mitali k

India has two brand-new heroes on wheels! Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma both clinched gold medals in speed skating, making it a landmark moment for Indian sports. Their stunning performances brought cheers across the country and gave young skaters fresh dreams to chase. The Junior Age has all the details on how these champs raced their way to glory.

Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma Bag Two Golds For India in Speed Skating, All Details Below:

Anandkumar Velkumar’s Golden Glide In Speed Skating

Anandkumar Velkumar, aged 22, etched his name in history by winning India’s first-ever gold at the Speed Skating World Championships in the senior men’s 1000 m sprint. His victory lap was timed at 1:24.924, leaving his rivals trailing in the final lap. Just a day earlier, Anandkumar had already made headlines by becoming the first Indian to clinch a senior Worlds medal with a bronze in the 500 m sprint, clocking 43.072 seconds.

Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma Strike Double Gold in Skating — World Skate Official

Krish Sharma’s Sprint to Glory

Racing in the junior men’s 1000 m sprint, Krish executed a perfectly timed move with two laps to go, powering ahead and building a lead that his rivals could not close. He held his nerve right till the finish line, securing gold for India in style. The silver medal went to Lu Dengbo of China, while Gabriel Reyes of Chile settled for bronze. Krish’s determined sprint not only earned him the top spot on the podium but also underlined the rising strength of India’s younger generation in the global speed skating scene.

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England Make History as the First Full Member Nation to Cross 300 in T20I

September 13, 2025 Mitali k

England have stormed into cricket history by smashing past 300 runs in a men’s T20 International. They are the first Full Member nation to achieve this jaw-dropping milestone. The record left fans stunned and statisticians scrambling. And The Junior Age has all the details!

Know All About How England Became the Third Team Ever to Hit 300 in T20I:

In a high-scoring clash, England’s batting line-up exploded with power, precision, and fearless hitting. Every boundary seemed to send shockwaves across the stadium. By the time their 20 overs were up, England had racked up a jaw-dropping total that pushed them into the record books.

This was not an easy day at the crease. Before this, only two smaller cricket teams (called Associate nations) had ever scored more than 300 runs in a T20 game. But England is the first Full Member team to do it! Full Member teams are the top cricket teams recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to smash through this milestone.

Why Is It Such a Big Deal That England Became the Third Team Ever to Hit 300?

Scoring 300 in a T20I is no small feat. Think about it: in a 20-over game, each team gets just 120 balls to face. To score 300, the batting side needs to average at least 15 runs every over. That means constant sixes, fours, quick running, and almost no dull moments.

For perspective, even a score of 180 or 200 in T20 cricket is considered massive. Crossing 300 is like running a marathon at sprinting speed, almost unthinkable until now.

England Make History as the First Full Member Nation to Cross 300 in T20I — ESPN

Who Played The Key Roles In Smashing This Record?

Leading the charge was Phil Salt, who hammered an unbeaten 141 off just 60 balls, including a flurry of fours and sixes. He was well supported by captain Jos Buttler (83 runs in just 30 balls), Jacob Bethel (26), and Harry Brook himself (41 runs with no out).

Know What Records Were Broken Along the Way

This historic knock did not just make England the first Full Member team to cross 300 in a T20I. It also brought several mini-records:

One of the highest team totals in T20 history.
Multiple batsmen reaching explosive half-centuries.
A flurry of sixes that set new benchmarks for power hitting.

Cricket statisticians had a busy day noting down each milestone, as history was being made ball after ball.

Also read, Shubman Gill Writes History: Shatters Long-Standing Indian Cricket Records.

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Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan Elected As India’s 15th Vice-President

September 10, 2025 Mitali k

India has a brand-new Vice-President! The Members of Parliament (MPs) voted and chose Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as the country’s 15th Vice-President. The Junior Age has all the details for you.

Know All The Details About India’s 15th Vice President – Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan:

On 9 September 2025, C. P. Radhakrishnan, seasoned BJP veteran and Maharashtra’s Governor, clinched victory as India’s 15th Vice-President. Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was declared the winner shortly after the voting concluded in the vice presidential elections. The NDA-backed nominee received 452 votes, while Sudershan Reddy got 300 votes. His landslide win, amid whispers of cross-voting and high turnout, marks a major constitutional win for the NDA.

All About The Voting Numbers

When it came to voting numbers, out of 781 Members of Parliament, 767 turned up to vote, which was around 98% turnout. When the ballots were counted, C.P. Radhakrishnan won by a landslide of 452 votes, while his opposition, Sudershan Reddy’s votes received 300. Fifteen votes were invalid, but they did not change the story. The margin of votes was around 152.

Usually, Vice-Presidential polls do not hog headlines. However, this one did as it came early after former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned for health reasons.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan Elected As India’s 15th Vice-President

After winning, India’s 15th Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan called his win ‘a win of nationalistic ideology’. He reminded everyone that democracy isn’t about one side alone. Ruling and opposition, he said, are like two sides of the same coin. His vision? To see India developed by 2047, when the country turns 100.

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India Set New Records At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

September 8, 2025 Mitali k

India’s weightlifters set the stage ablaze at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, hosted at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from 24 to 30 August. The event turned into a true pan-Commonwealth spectacle, drawing around 290 athletes from nearly 30 countries. Competing on home soil, Team India not only clinched the top spot on the leaderboard but also produced record-breaking performances that made the entire country proud. The Junior Age has all the details here!

Know all about India’s Stellar Performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025:

When & Where Was Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 Held

The championship marked the 30th edition overall and the 25th senior edition of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. Ahmedabad turned into a hub of power, grit, and glory, with lifters from across the Commonwealth nations battling it out.

Medal Wins in Senior Category

India’s senior squad brought home 13 medals: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.

Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) dazzled the crowd with gold and a 193 kg total, smashing three Commonwealth records.
Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) lifted his way to gold.
Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) won gold with a 335 kg total.
Other medals came from Soumya Dalvi, Sneha Soren, Bindyarani Devi, Nirupama Devi, Mehak Sharma, Dilbag Singh, Harjinder Kaur, Lovepreet Singh, and Vanshita Verma.

Also read, Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Championships

Medal Wins in Junior & Youth Categories

The juniors and youth lifters carried the momentum forward, sweeping trophies across boys and girls. India claimed 27 medals, including several record-breaking feats.

Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) struck gold with 348 kg, setting a junior Commonwealth record.
Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) lifted 192 kg, a Youth World Record, earning the Best Lifter trophy.

Other gold winners included:

Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg)
Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg)
Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg)
Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg)
Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg)
Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg)
Mina Santa (W 58 kg)
Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg)

By the end of the championship, the Indian contingent had amassed a total of 40 medals, including 27 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze, ensuring a clean sweep of the overall top position.

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

Full List of Indian Participants

Senior Medalists:

Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) – Gold
Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) – Gold
Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) – Gold
Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Silver
Sneha Soren (W 53 kg) – Silver
Bindyarani Devi (W 58 kg) – Silver
Nirupama Devi (W 63 kg) – Silver
Mehak Sharma (W 86+ kg) – Silver
Dilbag Singh (M 94 kg) – Silver
Harjinder Kaur (W 69 kg) – Bronze
Lovepreet Singh (M 110+ kg) – Bronze
Vanshita Verma (W 86 kg) – Bronze

Junior & Youth Medalists:

Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) – Gold, Junior Record
Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) -Gold, Youth World Record + Best Lifter
Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg) – Gold
Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg) – Gold
Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg) – Gold
Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg) – Gold
Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg) – Gold
Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg) – Gold
Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Gold (Junior)
Mina Santa (W 58 kg) – Gold
Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg) – Gold

The victory marks another big step for India’s rising women footballers, proving the country’s youth talent is ready to shine on bigger stages.

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Author: Mitali k