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Sift’s wins women’s 3P bronze, her second in 2 years in Munich

Sift's second 3P bronze in Munich in as many years came on the back of a gold in the year's first Buenos Aires World Cup in April. In Munich on Thursday, she shot a characteristically strong and consistent qualification round with scores of 197, 199 and 196 each in Kneeling, Prone and the last Standing position respectively, to finish second in a top field

2025-06-13T07:53:34.429438+00:00 IST

Olympic pole vault champion Duplantis rewrites history in Oslo

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Armand "Mondo" Duplantis continued to extend his winning ways in pole vault after taking the top spot at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.

2025-06-13T03:07:26.353252+00:00 IST

Awesome, how you can learn game together:Tomasi Cama on RPL

Named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year and New Zealand Sevens Player of the Year in 2012, Cama brings an elite pedigree to the Delhi Redz setup. The all-time leading points scorer for the All Blacks Sevens (and second in the list of Sevens World Series history for overall points), Cama is now part of a league that is expected to shape the next generation of rugby players in India.

2025-06-12T17:13:06.313688+00:00 IST

Cricketing fraternity mourns loss after Air India plane crash

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

2025-06-12T12:43:49.938013+00:00 IST

TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin honours Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa

A press release from the state government said, "The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin, today (12.06.2025) extended his congratulations to: D. Gukesh, the reigning World Junior Champion and recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, for securing third place in the Norway Chess Tournament, Aravindh Chithambaram, for clinching first place in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament, and Praggnanandhaa, for securing second place in the same tournament."

2025-06-12T09:24:32.535946+00:00 IST

"Sapno ki koi umar nahi hoti...":  WMG 2025 gold medalist

Gauri participated in the event held in Taiwan from May 17 to 30 this year. Gauri got three medals in track cycling, including two golds in Individual Time Trial - 500m-Women-40-plus and Scratch Race - 5km-Women-40-plus and a silver in Individual Pursuit - 2km-Women-40plus events.

2025-06-12T04:12:57.693888+00:00 IST

UTT season 6:  Sreeja Akula’s Jaipur Patriots qualify for semis

With their win, Jaipur Patriots accrued a total of 41 points and climbed to the second spot in the table, three behind leaders Dempo Goa Challengers.

2025-06-12T03:11:56.609464+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker finishes sixth in 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup

Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker secured a sixth-place finish in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, on Wednesday, according to Olympics.com.

2025-06-11T17:31:45.893944+00:00 IST

"Indian players have some serious skills": Tim Walsh

Tim Walsh, head coach of the Mumbai Dreamers, expressed strong belief in the transformative power of the Rugby Premier League (RPL). The former Australian player-turned-head coach, who led the Australian women's rugby sevens team to a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, is confident that the tournament's structure, professionalism, and potential will propel Indian rugby towards greater heights, according to a release from RPL.

2025-06-11T12:21:17.147798+00:00 IST

UTT S6: U Mumba TT eye playoffs, Dabang Delhi TTC chase history

U Mumba TT will have their sights set on a semi-final berth when they take on playoffs-bound Dabang Delhi TTC in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Thursday. There is a lot on the line for Delhi, too, who are aiming to become the first team in history to pass through the league stage unbeaten.

2025-06-11T08:19:27.106241+00:00 IST

SLI is set to be a game-changer for the sport: Elavenil Valarivan

Indian athlete Elavenil Valarivan, who made headlines after securing the bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, expressed delight about the inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI).

2025-06-11T07:44:38.442943+00:00 IST

Elavenil Valarivan settles for bronze in women's 10m air rifle

Two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan opened India's medal account with a bronze in the women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich.

2025-06-11T02:45:22.860839+00:00 IST

Avinash Kumar Lauds Picklebay as a Launchpad for Aspiring Talent

Among the top contenders at the Picklebay India Tour is 24-year-old Avinash Kumar, currently ranked No. 8 in India and 24th in Asia in men's singles (as per the DUPR rankings).

2025-06-10T10:14:57.468325+00:00 IST

Delhi GM Open: Narayanan continues winning streak on Day 3

With over 2,500 participants from more than 20 countries, including 24 Grandmasters, and a record prize pool of Rs1.21 crore, the tournament is a premier stage for chess excellence and talent discovery.

2025-06-09T10:49:30.909000+00:00 IST

Huge opportunity to develop star athletes across globe: Tucker

While the official announcement for the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India has already created a buzz in the country, international athletes are equally excited to witness a new format of the sport emerging from India. Hundreds of talents, including several Olympic medal winners and legends of the sport, have already expressed their interest in the league.

2025-06-09T09:07:17.901454+00:00 IST

AIPA athletes shine at World Pickleball Championship

The prestigious Tier 3 tournament, organised by Pickleball Global, saw over 230 top-tier players from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, and Singapore--compete for top honours, as per a press release from AIPA.

2025-06-09T08:55:41.348241+00:00 IST

Gujarat Sports Minister-led delegation visits London

The delegation also invited West to plan a visit to Gujarat to further deepen the collaboration and engagement between the UK and Gujarat.

2025-06-09T07:28:45.562124+00:00 IST

UTT Season 6: Ahmedabad SG Pipers look to bounce back

Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT, as per UTT.

2025-06-09T07:19:52.196215+00:00 IST

Deepan, Narayanan, Sivuk among leaders after double-round Day 2

Organised under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, the event remains a cornerstone of India's competitive chess calendar and a true celebration of the sport's growing appeal.

2025-06-08T18:10:17.335440+00:00 IST

Anahat Singh shines with double honours at PSA Awards 2024-25

India's top women's squash player, Anahat Singh, had a season to remember as she bagged two major honours at the PSA Awards 2024-25. The 17-year-old was named the Women's Challenger Player of the Season and also shared the Women's Young Player of the Season award along with Egypt's Amina Orfi, according to Olympics.com.

2025-06-08T15:12:51.028419+00:00 IST

Actress Madhurima Tuli honoured as Fit India icon

A sea of 1000 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts created a lively atmosphere at the JLN Stadium here on Sunday morning in the 26th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. Organised in collaboration with Indian Railways as special partners, the event saw the presence of Indian actress Madhurima Tuli, wrestler Anirudh Kumar, and mountaineer Narender Kumar, among the special guests.

2025-06-08T09:37:20.463613+00:00 IST