Sports Bulletin September 25: Asian Games Shooting Gold, Seema Kumari's Historic Bronze; Goa Set For IPL 2027 Auction

New Delhi, Sep 25: India's Asian Games campaign got off to a golden start in shooting as Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh clinched the 10m air pistol mixed team title. Their impressive 484.6-point score secured India's second gold of the Games while also setting new Games and Asian records.

The momentum continued on the athletics track, where Seema Kumari ended India's 16-year wait for a women's 10,000m medal with a historic bronze. Her 32:50.05 finish also marked India's first athletics medal of these Games.

Meanwhile, off the field, the BCCI confirmed Goa as the venue for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, bringing the event back to India after three overseas editions.

Here is your daily wrap from the world of sports in the Sports Bulletin for September 25.

India Wins First Shooting Medal In Asian Games

India captured its second gold medal at the Asian Games as shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

The pair scored 484.6 points in the final to set new Games and Asian records, defeating South Korea (478.0) and Iran (415.8). Leading right from the opening series, the duo held off South Korea's late surge to comfortably secure victory by 6.6 points.

Muthoot Fincorp New Sponsor Of Indian Cricket

Muthoot Fincorp has been named the new title sponsor for Indian cricket's home season through March 31, 2028, taking over from IDFC First Bank. Acquired at a base price of ₹4.85 crore per match, the deal covers roughly 35 home international fixtures, including 10 Tests, 12 ODIs, and 13 T20Is, alongside domestic matches. The partnership officially begins with India's upcoming ODI series against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

BCCI Announces Goa As Auction Venue For IPL 2027

The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2027 mini-auction will return to India after three consecutive overseas editions. Finalized by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia and IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, the single-day auction is scheduled to take place in Goa around December 15-16, 2026. The venue was chosen to resolve franchise logistical concerns and accommodate large team delegations with 100+ room five-star hotels during India's busy winter season.

Jurgen Klopp's Germany Tenure Begins With A Draw

Jurgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández kicked off their respective international managerial tenures as Germany and the Netherlands played out a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League opener. Both legendary coaches faced high expectations in their competitive debuts for their national teams. Following the match, Xavi expressed pride in his Oranje squad, arguing that the Netherlands outplayed the Germans despite sharing the spoils in an intense, evenly contested clash.

India Win Silver In Mixed Relay

Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj expressed deep gratitude after giving her 100% to help India secure a silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay at the Asian Games. Expressing immense pride in representing the nation, Vithya credited the support of her team and coaches for placing their trust in her anchor leg performance. The squad's seamless effort delivered a standout silver-medal finish on the track.

East Bengal Secure 3-1 Victory In IFA Shield Opener

East Bengal FC began their 126th IFA Shield campaign with a 3-1 comeback win over Calcutta Customs Club at the muddy East Bengal Ground. Playing with a reserve-heavy squad, East Bengal fell behind in the 12th minute after Riki Gharami's solo effort. Rohit Kumar equalised before half-time, while Rohit Danu put the hosts ahead after the break. Akash Hembram sealed the victory late, completing a memorable comeback for the Red-and-Gold side.

Seema Pulls Off Bronze In Women's 10000m

Indian distance runner Seema Kumari made history by securing a bronze medal in the women's 10,000m event at the Asian Games, ending India's 16-year wait for a podium finish in this discipline.

The 25-year-old athlete from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, clocked 32:50.05 to finish third behind Bahrain's Winfred Yavi and Japan's Nozomi Tanaka. Her landmark performance delivered India's first athletics medal of the Games and marked only the third time an Indian woman has medaled in the event.