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Raksha Khadse inaugurates 38th National Under-11 Championship

The 38th National Under-11 Chess Championship was inaugurated with grandeur today at the picturesque Anubhooti Mandap in Jain Hills, Jalgaon. This prestigious tournament, crucial for identifying and nurturing nascent talent, was declared open by the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse

2025-08-02T15:35:47.632443+00:00 IST

Sagar, Harsh register dominant wins to advance

Sagar was clearly the better boxer in all three rounds against Bhutan's Tashi Yoezer, while Harsh played a tactically smart bout to beat China's Jiabao Yuan in yet another mixed day for the Indian contingent.

2025-08-02T15:28:24.776338+00:00 IST

CJI BR Gavai felicitates Divya Deshmukh

Divya became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks.

2025-08-02T14:01:01.975935+00:00 IST

Diksha Dagar tied-28th at Women’s Open

Diksha Dagar (71-73) is even par for 36 holes and Tied-28th going into the final two rounds. Diksha is the only Indian in the field this year

2025-08-02T13:47:20.357903+00:00 IST

ARC Stasya Pandya qualifies for Jr Nat'l Equestrian C'ship

ARC rider Stasya Pandya recently competed at the Regional Equestrian League, where she qualified for the Junior Nationals. The event was hosted at the Embassy International Riding School in Bangalore. It was evaluated by a panel of experienced and certified equestrian judges, ensuring a fair and professional assessment of all participants

2025-08-02T10:32:33.662969+00:00 IST

Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli bow out in semis

India's campaign at the Macau Open 2025 came to an end on Saturday after Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli suffered defeats in their respective semi-final matches at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-02T09:18:40.170897+00:00 IST

Telangana Govt. along with Anil Kumble signs MoU

The Government of Telangana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with former Indian cricketer and TENVIC founder Anil Kumble to create a structured framework combining academics, sports science, and sports talent identification.

2025-08-02T09:09:45.916464+00:00 IST

Vedika lies 2nd in US Kids World C'ship as Ojaswini is 9th

Vedika with a bogey-free 3-under 33 was tied-second with five others and was one shot behind the leader, Audrey Zhang of the US. At the same time, Ojaswini Saraswat, a former medallist at the US Kids World Championship, was Tied-ninth in Girls 12 after a card of 2-under at Pinehurst No. 5. Ojaswini was runner-up in Girls 11 a year ago and is looking at going one better

2025-08-02T07:20:57.518257+00:00 IST

India Women's Wrestling team shows dominance in Under-17

The Indian Women's Wrestling Team has secured a total of 6 medals--2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze, bringing glory to the nation, according to a release from the Wrestling Federation of India.

2025-08-02T00:08:50.656793+00:00 IST

Suraj reviews World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze preparation

"Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully," the minister said during the review, according to an official press release.

2025-08-01T22:14:51.892039+00:00 IST

This tournament has been biggest test of resilience: Divya

Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch that title.

2025-08-01T20:02:23.244085+00:00 IST

Mandaviya felicitates Divya for her success in Chess World Cup

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 medalists, Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy, in New Delhi today

2025-08-01T18:27:38.587680+00:00 IST

Macau Open: Lakshya, Tharun in semis, Satwik-Chirag crash out

Tharun's continued his dream run during the BWF Super 300 tournament, beating Hu Zhe'an of China, the current junior world champion in his quarterfinal match at the Macao East Asian Games Dome

2025-08-01T17:06:43.689681+00:00 IST

WTT Contender Lagos 2025: Poymantee Baisya continues fine form

The competition was held from July 22 to 26 in Lagos, Nigeria.

2025-08-01T14:39:21.030692+00:00 IST

Rahane, Pujara do not make it to West Zone team for Duleep Trophy

The competition, to be held from August 28 to September 15, will mark the start of the Indian domestic season 2025-26.

2025-08-01T14:15:17.605849+00:00 IST

U19 Asian Boxing Championships: Suman Kumari wins on mixed day 1

The U19 Asian Boxing Championships provides India's rising stars a platform to showcase their skills and determination against some of Asia's toughest opponents.

2025-08-01T13:59:51.784013+00:00 IST

ISRL crosses season 2 dates with fan parks, motorsport festivals

After a record-breaking debut season with 30,000-plus live spectators across three rounds and over 11.50 Mn broadcast and digital viewers, ISRL is back to deliver a bigger, bolder, and more immersive experience for motorsport enthusiasts across the country.

2025-08-01T13:08:45.309446+00:00 IST

Indian boxers begin their campaign at Asian Boxing Championip

India's junior boxing team kicks off its campaign today at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, with four young athletes representing the country on the opening day. As the tournament unfolds, these rising stars are set to showcase their grit and determination against some of Asia's toughest opponents.

2025-08-01T07:21:06.148175+00:00 IST

Telangana to launch India’s most ambitious Sports Policy 2025

Home to sporting icons like Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal, and Sania Mirza, Telangana is set to take a giant leap in Indian sport with the launch of its path-breaking Sports Policy 2025 -- the most ambitious initiative of its kind in the country.

2025-08-01T05:39:47.186080+00:00 IST

"Hope it's a stepping stone for me": Divya on FIDE Women's WC win

India's FIDE Women's Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh expressed happiness at her title win, expressing hope that it will be a stepping stone to more achievements in the future.

2025-07-31T18:11:40.555711+00:00 IST

SRFI launches Squash Tour 2025-26

The tour was launched in partnership with HCL, which, since 2016, has supported Indian squash across all levels, introducing structured training programs, coaching and referee development, and grassroots initiatives.

2025-07-31T18:08:36.060427+00:00 IST