All 6 Sports updates published in May 2026, grouped into 3 subtopics. Each one carries the exam-relevant facts and its GK Bytes; open an update for the complete note with static GK.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, chasing 161 in 18 overs. Virat Kohli (75* off 42) was Player of the Match as RCB claimed back-to-back titles.
Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets, earning the Purple Cap.
The 15-year-old topped the run charts with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30 - the highest ever among Orange Cap winners - ahead of Shubman Gill (732) and Sai Sudharsan (722).
South Korea beat defending champions China 3-1 at Horsens, Denmark, for their third Uber Cup title in women's team badminton.
China defended the Thomas Cup, beating France 3-1 at Horsens, Denmark, retaining the premier men's team badminton title.
The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry released draft amendments proposing up to 5 years' imprisonment and Rs 2 lakh fine for trafficking prohibited substances, with up to 10 years for offences involving minors.