Rewind 2025: Champions, Records and Resurgence, India’s Sports Triumphs in 2025

Indian sport in 2025 signifies a story of progress, pride and possibility. From women’s cricket winning the world title and Men’s team to winning Champions Trophy to Neeraj Chopra crossing the 90 metre mark from para athletes excelling on home soil to traditional sports like kho kho regaining global attention the year showcased India’s growing sporting depth. Across stadiums, tracks and grassroots arenas Indian athletes displayed talent, resilience and ambition, making 2025 a landmark year in the nation’s sports history.

Here is The Full List of Achievements In 2025

Women Lead the Way in Cricket

• Indian women’s cricket reached an historic high in 2025. After years of near misses, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team clinched their maiden World Cup title.
• The semi final against Australia was tense, showcasing tactical brilliance and composure under pressure.
• The final against South Africa saw exceptional batting and disciplined bowling, reflecting the team’s growing consistency on big stages.
• The win sparked nationwide celebrations and inspired a new generation of female cricketers.
• Analysts believe it could lead to greater funding, better infrastructure, and enhanced domestic leagues.
• The victory is considered a turning point for women’s sports in India.

Men’s Cricket: Triumphs and Turbulence

The Indian men’s cricket teams had contrasting fortunes in 2025.

ODI Team

• Clinched the ICC Champions Trophy of 2025 while defeating New Zealand in Dubai.
• Key performances came from established stars and emerging talents.

T20 Team:

• Won the Asia Cup, beating Pakistan.
• The triumph highlighted tactical improvements in fast bowling and power-hitting.

Football Shows Gradual Progress

Indian football quietly strengthened its foundations in 2025,

• U-17 Men’s Team: Qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026, showing promise at the youth level.
• Senior Women’s Team: Secured direct qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, signaling growing competitiveness.
• Women’s U-20 Team: Qualified for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years, proving long-term development programs are yielding results.

The improvements reflect steady growth in grassroots training, academies, and professional support.

Neeraj Chopra Breaks the 90 Metre Barrier

• Neeraj Chopra achieved a major milestone by crossing the 90 metre mark (90.23m) at the Doha Diamond League.
• This personal best ended years of speculation about whether he could breach the barrier.
• He also hosted the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, winning gold before 14,000 fans.
• Chopra’s achievements boosted athletics’ visibility, inspiring young athletes and attracting sponsors to track and field events in India.

Para Sports: India on the Global Stage

2025 was monumental for Indian para sports,

• India hosted its first World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
• Athletes collected 22 medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze), finishing 10th overall.
• Hosting and performing strongly boosted India’s reputation as a destination for international events, supporting ambitions for the 2036 Olympics and the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
• Para athletes performances highlighted resilience, determination, and professional training programs that have grown steadily in the country.

Chess: India’s Golden Run

India’s chess scene continued to rise in 2025,

• Divya Deshmukh (19 years old) defeated Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian FIDE Women’s World Cup final.
• The victory marked India’s first title in this tournament and earned Divya her Grandmaster norm.
• India now has a strong presence in international chess, continuing the legacy of Viswanathan Anand and Koneru Humpy.

Boxing: Global Success

Indian boxing achieved historic results in 2025,

• Jaismine Lamboria: Gold in women’s 57 kg at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.
• Nupur: Silver in the +80 kg division.
• This campaign made 2025 one of India’s strongest years in world boxing, highlighting skill development and disciplined training.

Badminton: Revival and Record-Breaking Feats

Badminton in India showed resurgence,

• Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open Super 500, bouncing back from earlier setbacks.
• Para-badminton players won 27 medals at the Asian Para-Badminton Championships, including 4 golds. India’s best performance to date.
• The year highlighted both elite talent and inclusive growth in para-sports.

Hockey: Mixed Fortunes

Hockey was a year of contrasts,

• Men’s Team: Won the Asia Cup, ending an eight-year wait, and qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
• Junior Teams: Men reached semi-finals in the FIH Junior World Cup; women exited early despite two group wins.

The performance highlighted strength at senior men’s level, but gaps remain in women’s hockey development.

Ice Hockey: Women’s Bronze in Asia Cup

The women’s ice hockey team made headlines with a bronze medal at the 2025 Asia Cup in UAE.

• Faced challenges including lack of infrastructure, training on frozen lakes, and skepticism.
• The podium finish became a symbol of perseverance, inspiring girls in remote areas like Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

Sprinting: Animesh Kujur Breaks Records

Animesh Kujur emerged as India’s fastest sprinter,

• Broke the national 100m record and qualified for the World Athletics Championships.
• His rise reflected better grassroots programs, coaching, and scientific training methods, raising global expectations for Indian sprinting.

Kho Kho: Global Recognition

India dominated the Kho Kho World Cup 2025,

• Both men’s and women’s teams won gold.
• The performance showcased lightning-fast reflexes, strategic teamwork, and athletic skill.
• The victories revived global interest in this traditional Indian sport, linking heritage with modern competitive success.

Blind Cricket: Inclusion Milestone

The inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind ended with India unbeaten,

• The team displayed fearless batting, disciplined bowling, and strong fielding.
• Their victory reinforced the importance of inclusion and recognition for athletes with disabilities, inspiring wider participation.