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Ranjith on Neeraj Chopra sponsoring him to attend the NC Classic

Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast from Coimbatore, was left stunned and overwhelmed after Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra responded to his request for financial assistance to attend the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru.

2025-07-05T09:17:06.507666+00:00 IST

Srikanth defeats World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen

Srikanth, on the comeback trail after a challenging injury phase, sealed a straight-game victory 21-18, 21-9 in a commanding display of experience and resilience, wrapping up the victory in just 43 minutes.

2025-07-05T08:46:27.566314+00:00 IST

Ultimate Kho Kho appoints Dhiraj Parasher as CEO

Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK), India's first professional Kho Kho league, today announced the appointment of Dhiraj Parasher as its new Chief Executive Officer, a pivotal leadership move as the league prepares to welcome international players for the first time in its most ambitious edition yet, with Season 3 kicking off on November 29, according to a release from UKK.

2025-07-05T06:34:38.500108+00:00 IST

Pravasi Sports gains momentum amid India’s 2036 Olympics push

As India intensifies its global push for the 2036 Olympics, the concept of Pravasi Sports, spearheaded by the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), is emerging as a powerful tool to unify the Indian diaspora, according to a release from HIPSA.

2025-07-05T06:00:37.762842+00:00 IST

Alcaraz fights past Struff to extend winning streak to 21 matches

Carlos Alcaraz didn't have it all easy on Friday at Wimbledon, but once again, he found a way to win. The Spaniard extended his winning streak to 21 matches after beating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in four sets, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, as per the official website of ATP Tour.

2025-07-05T04:16:48.820105+00:00 IST

Kerala shines bright as hosts and champions

The city of Thrissur witnessed five days of electric energy, grit, and power as it hosted the 2025 PAFI National ArmWrestling Championship from June 28 to July 2. Organised by the Kerala ArmWrestling Association under the auspices of the People's ArmWrestling Federation India (PAFI), the national championship brought together top ArmWrestling talent across various categories from all over India. With packed audiences, intense matchups, and rising new stars, the event further cemented India's growing love for the sport, as per a release from Pro Panja League.

2025-07-05T02:46:19.305397+00:00 IST

D Gukesh leads with 14 points in Grand Chess Tour

Gukesh finished at the top of the chart with 14 points, followed by Jan-Krzysztof Duda with 11 points, and Magnus Carlsen is third with 10 points.

2025-07-04T22:08:07.338757+00:00 IST

Shooting League of India will be competitive, inspiring: Maricic

Talking about the competition and the opportunity, Croatia's Miran Maricic said, "I am truly honoured to be invited to register for the Shooting League in India. It's a fantastic competition that brings together some of the best athletes in the sport, all competing at one venue."

2025-07-04T18:27:42.363911+00:00 IST

Nupur storms into final, Abhinash Jamwal secures semi-final spot

India's medal count at the World Boxing Cup in Kazakhstan 2025 continued to grow as Nupur (80+kg) advanced to the final, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured his place in the semifinals on Friday.

2025-07-04T17:15:40.859352+00:00 IST

Khadse, highlights Esports’ potential at BMPS 2025

The Minister's visit to the inauguration of the three-day tournament, running from July 4 to 6 and featuring 16 of India's top BGMI professional teams competing for a ₹4 crore prize pool, underscores the Government of India's growing recognition for esports as a mainstream sporting discipline.

2025-07-04T14:05:13.263732+00:00 IST

'Excited for Neeraj Chopra Classic, good athletes have come'

Scheduled for July 5, 2025, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the event marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics.

2025-07-04T13:46:13.751272+00:00 IST

Akash Shinde ready to chase glory with Bengaluru Bulls

But now, the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 champion, who was bought by Bengaluru Bulls for INR 53.10 lakh during the PKL 12 Player Auction, is ready to lead a young team towards glory.

2025-07-04T13:35:24.087441+00:00 IST

India's ace Javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj

India's ace Javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on the competition named after himNeeraj Chopra (NC) Classic 2025 tournament, where he said that he has worked really hard for this, and "all this is written in one's destiny".

2025-07-04T11:59:05.475808+00:00 IST

Srikanth, Valishetty, and Subramanian advance to Canada Open QFs

Three Indian shuttlers produced dominant displays to move into the quarterfinals at the ongoing Canada Open 2025, with Kidambi Srikanth, Shriyanshi Valishetty, and S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian all registering straight-game wins in their respective Round of 16 clashes.

2025-07-04T10:20:42.134429+00:00 IST

RWA to lead 30th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle with 50,000-plus participants on July 6

Started by Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, the 'FIT India Sundays on Cycle' movement has been organised in thousands of locations across the country with the participation of more than 50,000 individuals every week.

2025-07-04T09:46:41.643390+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra thanks Karnataka govt for support to NC Classic

Double Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra lavished praise on the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports for its continuous support towards the Neeraj Chopra Classic -- an iconic moment for Indian athletics, and the country's first-ever international marquee javelin competition.

2025-07-04T04:27:05.293640+00:00 IST

CM Dhami highlights Uttarakhand's rising status in sports sector

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underscored Uttarakhand's rising stature in the sports sector on completion of four years of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state on Friday.

2025-07-04T03:03:27.481631+00:00 IST

Gukesh stuns Carlsen yet again, forces Norwegian to resign

Reigning world champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen yet again at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025, in Zagreb, extending his win streak to five on Thursday.

2025-07-03T21:43:43.010748+00:00 IST

Suma Shirur honoured with SJAM Lifetime Achievement Award

The ceremony took place at the prestigious Bombay Gymkhana on the occasion of World Sports Journalists Day on Wednesday. Sharing the honour with her were long-time compatriots and fellow icons of Indian shooting, Deepali Deshpande and Anjali Bhagwat, as per a press release from SJAM.

2025-07-03T17:09:35.615084+00:00 IST

Hitesh, Sakshi add to India's medal tally at World Boxing Cup

Hitesh, a gold medalist from the Brazil leg earlier this year, delivered a dominant 5:0 win over Kazakhstan's Almaz Orozbekov in the men's 70kg quarterfinal, ensuring another medal to his name. In the women's 54kg category, Sakshi put on a composed display to beat Brazil's Tatiana Regina de Jesus Chagas via unanimous decision.

2025-07-03T14:35:31.175849+00:00 IST

Skeet shooters set to take aim at Lonato Shotgun World Cup

A six-member Indian men's and women's skeet shooting squad will take first aim, as the international season's fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage, gets set to be held at one of the sport's traditional amphitheaters, the Trap Concaverde in Lonato, Italy. While the Skeet squad have already arrived in the Italian town, a further six members of the Trap team are expected to arrive on July 05, 2025.

2025-07-03T13:38:17.509867+00:00 IST