Australia’s Arianna Titmuss, one of the world’s most successful swimmers, has surprised everyone by retiring from swimming at the age of just 25. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Titmus announced this by sharing a video on Instagram on Thursday. He said that now some things in his life have become more important than swimming.

Why did you decide to retire?

Titmus said in his statement, “I have always been very interested in swimming. It has been my dream and passion since childhood, but now when I spent some time away from this sport, I realized that there are many more things in life, which are more important to me now.” This statement of his has made the fans emotional.

History was created in Paris Olympics

Ariarn Titmus had performed brilliantly in the Paris Olympics 2024 last year. She won the gold medal in 400 meter freestyle by defeating America’s legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky and Canada’s Summer McIntosh. The special thing was that he also created a new world record in this event.

Ariarn Titmus’s golden career ended

Titmus has a total of 33 international medals in his name. These include 4 Olympic gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. Apart from this, he also won four world titles. She not only lived up to her country’s expectations but also set a new benchmark in women’s swimming at the international level.

Now preparing for a new beginning outside the game

Although Arianna Titmus’ coaches and fans were hoping that she would return for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it now looks like she has chosen a new path. He also said that this decision was not easy, but he is excited about this new chapter of his life.

Commonwealth Games: Commonwealth Games 2030 will be organized in India and this is a big occasion of pride for the country. According to the information, Ahmedabad is going to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Its official announcement is expected in November. This will be confirmed at the General Assembly of the Commonwealth Games Federation in Glasgow on 26 November, which is now being considered a mere formality.

This will be the second time that India will host the Commonwealth Games. Earlier in 2010, these games were organized brilliantly in Delhi, which proved India’s hosting capability to the whole world. These games to be held in Ahmedabad will provide a big opportunity to the young players of the country and the sports infrastructure will take new heights.

India’s top medal winner, Jaspal Rana is at the forefront

The player who has won the most medals for India in the Commonwealth Games is Jaspal Rana. This veteran shooting player has won a total of 15 medals, which include 9 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze. Rana gave India a new identity in shooting in the 1990s and early 2000s. His consistency and performance strengthened Indian shooting at the international level.

Sharat Kamal, king of table tennis

After Jaspal Rana, the second name that comes is that of table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal. He has won 13 medals so far – 7 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze. Sharath Kamal is one of the most trusted names of Indian table tennis, who has hoisted the country’s flag continuously from 2006 Melbourne to 2022 Birmingham.

Anjali Bhagwat’s charm among women

Shooter Anjali Bhagwat’s name comes at the top as India’s most successful female player. He has won 10 medals, out of which he has won gold medal 6 times, silver medal 3 times and bronze medal once.

After him, shooter Vijay Kumar has won 8 medals in Commonwealth, while Sanjeev Rajput has won 7 medals, which include 3 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medal.

India’s Commonwealth journey so far

India’s Commonwealth Games history has been illustrious. The country has won 564 medals so far – 203 gold, 190 silver and 171 bronze. India is the third most successful country in the Commonwealth Games after Australia (2596 medals) and England (2322 medals).

Mohsin Naqvi, head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is once again in the headlines, but this time not for any cricket achievement, but for a strange reason. After the Trophy ‘Drama’ held during the Asia Cup 2025 final, he will now be awarded the “Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal” in Pakistan.

Yes, the same Naqvi, who was clearly refused to take the trophy after the finals of India, is now being described as a symbol of ‘courage and principle’ in Pakistan.

Why is getting a gold medal?

According to the report of The Independent, this decision has been taken by Sindh and Karachi Basketball Association President Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal. Jamal said that Mohsin Naqvi will “raise national pride” and he would be given this gold medal for this ‘valor’. According to him, Naqvi “retained the pride of Pakistan on both political and sports fronts”.

what really happened?

There was a dispute during the trophy presentation ceremony after India’s victory in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. According to reports, the Indian players had already decided that if they hand over the Mohsin Naqvi trophy, they will not take it. When Naqvi reached the stage, the Indian captain and the players stood distance from the trophy.
On this, Naqvi wrote on the ‘Trophy’ and later on X (Twitter), “If India wants a trophy, you can go from ACC office.”

Now Pakistan is celebrating ‘proud’ at ‘insulting’

This incident was criticized worldwide. From cricket fans to former players described it as “against sportsmanship”, but Naqvi is being introduced as a “strong leader” and “protector of the country’s reputation” in Pakistan. According to media reports, some political and sports organizations in Pakistan have praised Naqvi and described him as a ‘national hero’.

Naqvi said, “I did nothing wrong”

Even after the BCCI’s objection, Mohsin Naqvi is adamant on her statement. He said, “I neither made any mistake nor will I apologize to anyone.” Now, considering this insistence and controversy as an ‘bold step’ in Pakistan, this gold medal is being given to them.