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Anish clinches gold for India at Asian Roller-Skating C'ships

The event witnessed participation from elite athletes from across Asia competing in disciplines such as inline freestyle, speed skating, rink hockey, artistic skating, and skateboarding, as per a press release.

2025-07-31T16:31:26.497810+00:00 IST

Macau Open: Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag make it to quarterfinals

Lakshya was battling the world number 48, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo of Indonesia, and won the match lasting an hour and seven minutes by 21-14, 14-21, 21-17, as per Olympics.com.

2025-07-31T16:24:10.040645+00:00 IST

"Pro Kabaddi League has brought..": Ex Asian Games medalist

The Asian Games medalist, now a JioStar expert ahead of the PKL season 12, spoke during a media interaction featuring team coaches BC Ramesh (Bengaluru Bulls), Manpreet Singh (Haryana Steelers).

2025-07-31T14:47:30.415810+00:00 IST

Indian Shooting team's high-performance manager speaks on SLI

Speaking on the sidelines of the Indian national camp in Dehradun in July, the former India shooter and pistol coach said that technology and animation can play a major differentiator during the league to present the sport in a new avatar.

2025-07-31T13:48:50.998398+00:00 IST

Telugu Titans face Tamil Thalaivas in PKL Season 12 opener

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to return for its 12th season - starting on August 29, promising fans an electrifying kabaddi experience across four cities. The 2025 campaign will see the 12 teams battle for ultimate glory across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi, according to a release from PKL.

2025-07-31T07:02:36.872562+00:00 IST

S8UL’s Nihal Sarin advances to quarter-finals

Following a brilliant comeback run, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has qualified for the Chess playoffs at the ongoing Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to a release from S8UL.

2025-07-31T06:54:19.374080+00:00 IST

Divya Deshmukh returns home after winning FIDE World Cup

Divya Deshmukh, winner of the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, expressed her happiness for the people gathered to welcome her at the Nagpur Airport and gave credit for her victory to her first coach, Rahul Joshi, her Family and sister.

2025-07-30T17:27:39.933498+00:00 IST

WPL announces its 6 teams ahead of a power-packed third edition

With the countdown to the World Padel League Season 3 underway, the league has unveiled its six-team roster, featuring new teams and dynamic owners, according to a release from World Padel League.

2025-07-30T15:59:03.443283+00:00 IST

Macau Open: HS Prannoy continues poor form, Lakshya in pre QFs

Prannoy, who faced a loss to Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien-chen by 21-18, 15-21, 8-21 in the round of 16 at the China Open, lost to Yohanes Saut Marcellyno of Indonesia by 21-18, 15-21, 16-21 in a match that lasted an hour and 11 minutes.

2025-07-30T15:22:12.426597+00:00 IST

CFI-Manav Rachna Univ. sign MoU to empower cycling, sports edu.

The MoU was signed during a special ceremony held at the Manav Rachna International University campus in Faridabad.

2025-07-30T13:07:02.843976+00:00 IST

Forty Indian Boxers set to represent the country

India's boxing contingent of 40 promising youngsters is ready to make its mark at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships, which kicks off on July 30 in Bangkok, Thailand. Spanning until August 12, the tournament will bring together 396 boxers from 26 nations, making it one of the premier stages for emerging talent across the continent, as per a release from BAI.

2025-07-30T10:56:01.609472+00:00 IST

Satwik-Chirag and Priya-Shruti advance at Macau Open 2025

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra, registered strong wins to progress at the Macau Open 2025, a BWF Super 300 tournament, at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on Tuesday.

2025-07-29T16:34:54.933990+00:00 IST

Kho Kho secures spot in major national sports calendars

This significant development marks a growing trend among government and semi-government organisations to embrace Kho Kho as a mainstream sport, thereby expanding its presence across major sporting calendars of various government, non-government and autonomous bodies. With Kho Kho being included in the AIESCB's sports calendar, players now have increased avenues for stable careers through employment quotas in sports, providing further motivation for aspiring athletes to take up the game professionally. Kho Kho is already part of the sporting calendars of the Services Sports Control Board and the Railways Sports Promotion Board

2025-07-29T14:01:09.192114+00:00 IST

Harith Noah finishes fifth at Baja Aragón 2025

India's Harith Noah, representing the Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team, delivered a gritty and determined performance to finish 5th overall in the 450cc category of the FIM Bajas World Cup at Baja Aragon 2025.

2025-07-29T09:11:06.005720+00:00 IST

Sachin congratulates Divya for winning FIDE Chess World Cup

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday lauded chess grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy following their successful campaign in the recently concluded FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.

2025-07-29T08:21:03.914682+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on becoming 'Grandmaster'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on not only winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup but also becoming a Grandmaster, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

2025-07-29T08:06:48.338085+00:00 IST

S8UL’s Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports World Cup 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 following a spectacular performance in the Chess Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ). He was one of only four players and the sole Indian to secure his spot at the global tournament through the LCQ, which completes the 16-player roster for the EWC group stage kicking off July 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to a release from S8UL Esports.

2025-07-29T07:17:52.792275+00:00 IST

Parliament lauds Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Hampy triumphs in Chess

"I would like to inform you that India's Divya Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia. She is the first Indian woman to win this competition. Along with this, she has also become India's fourth women's chess grandmaster. Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final by defeating her Indian partner, Koneru Humpy. We are happy that both of them are still playing in the final. This is a great news for India, " Om Birla said in his opening remarks.

2025-07-29T06:59:10.088217+00:00 IST

Indian Open Athletics: Tajinderpal Toor clinches Shot Put title

Two-time Olympian Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the shot put title at the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 here on Monday.

2025-07-29T04:55:32.503074+00:00 IST

Gadkari lauds Divya Deshmukh

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

2025-07-28T17:56:56.368105+00:00 IST

Chess fraternity hails Divya Deshmukh

Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan applauded Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup. She defeated Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.

2025-07-28T17:52:04.260893+00:00 IST