Diana Pundole has made history as the first Indian woman to win the national car racing championship. The Pune native clinched the title in the saloon category of the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024, held in Chennai. Pundole’s journey began eight years ago when she, then a teacher, was invited to compete in a national talent hunt among 200 women. After rigorous trials, she emerged as one of the top contenders. On Sunday, Pundole, a mother of two, secured the championship in a race featuring both men and women. Her victory, achieved on her birthday weekend, breaks gender barriers and sets a new milestone for women in Indian motorsports.

Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is expected to become the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Current ICC Chairman Greg Barclay will step down at the end of his term in November 2024. Barclay announced his resignation during a video conference with ICC directors, including Cricket Australia’s chairman Mike Baird, after Shah indicated he had the support needed to succeed him. This transition occurs amidst a $3 billion media rights dispute between the ICC and broadcaster Star. Barclay has served as ICC chair since November 2020, with re-election in 2022.

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history as the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in the same Olympics, is taking the internet by storm with her latest video. Following her success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event, Bhaker was seen dancing to "Kala Chashma" at a felicitation ceremony. The video, featuring Bhaker dancing with school children, has gone viral. Earlier, she met PM Narendra Modi, showcasing her medals and discussing her achievements.

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on August 14. CAS released a 24-page verdict, explaining that Vinesh was disqualified for exceeding the 50 kg weight limit before the final. Despite her arguments about hydration, menstrual cycle, and travel time affecting her weight, CAS ruled that the rules were clear with no tolerance for exceeding the weight limit. The court rejected her plea for a joint silver medal, stating there was no basis to alter the rules. Vinesh has returned to India, uncertain about her future in wrestling.

Vinesh Phogat returned to her village, Balali, after the Paris Olympics and received a grand welcome from her supporters. Despite her disqualification at the Olympics, Vinesh expressed a strong desire to train young women wrestlers from her village to achieve greater success than she did. She urged the community to support these future athletes and vowed to share her knowledge with them. Though uncertain about her future in wrestling, Vinesh emphasized her commitment to fighting for justice and empowering women in her village.

In Balali, Haryana, Vinesh Phogat's return from the Paris Olympics was met with a heartwarming celebration. Villagers, including a 10-year-old boy named Anshaj Kumar, guarded 750 kilograms of desi ghee laddoos prepared for the occasion. Despite missing an Olympic medal, Phogat was showered with love, donations, and gifts, including a pagdi and a sword. Villagers expressed pride in their "chhori" with emotional tributes, highlighting her bravery and achievements. The celebration continued late into the night, with residents of all ages honoring Phogat as their hero.

Fans of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal united outside Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday to protest the rape and murder of a thirty-one-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. Despite the Durand Cup match between the two teams being canceled due to the situation, fans gathered in large numbers, holding club flags and demanding justice. The Bidhan Nagar police lathicharged the protesters and detained several as they tried to disperse the crowd. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey criticized the situation, stating, "Law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal."

The highly anticipated Durand Cup Kolkata Derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, scheduled for August 18, has been canceled due to security concerns. The Kolkata Police informed the Durand Cup committee that they could not provide adequate security for the match because of ongoing citywide protests over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. As a result, both teams have been awarded one point each, with East Bengal and Mohun Bagan qualifying for the knockout stage. Ticket holders will be refunded within two days. The remaining matches may be shifted to Jamshedpur.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to New Delhi on Saturday, receiving a warm welcome after her controversial disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat, who was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by just 100 grams, was greeted with admiration and support from fans and fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik. Bajrang Punia lauded Phogat's return, calling it "a victory for every daughter of the country." Despite her appeal for a silver medal being dismissed, Phogat's resilient spirit and the nation's support highlighted her significant role in Indian wrestling.

The cancellation of the Kolkata Derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan has sparked anger within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition parties. Some TMC leaders believe the decision sends a "wrong message" to the public, while others support it due to the city's tense situation. The BJP and CPM criticized the move, accusing the government of being scared of potential protests related to the recent RG Kar incident. Fans and political leaders are also discussing organizing separate protests on Sunday, intensifying the political and social tension in Kolkata.