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Sanjay Takale gears up for Thailand Rally Raid Championship

Takale, one of India's most accomplished and internationally recognised rally drivers, will compete in the T1 class--the premier category of cross-country rallying. Notably, he will be the only Indian participant in the T1 class, reaffirming his position as a trailblazer for Indian motorsport on the global stage, as per a press release.

2025-05-30T17:07:21.631295+00:00 IST

Bengal Warriorz looking forward to Season 12 with new acquisition

With the PKL Player Auction for Season 12 around the corner, the Bengal Warriorz, one of the founding franchises of the tournament, are preparing to bolster their squad with important acquisitions for the upcoming season. The PKL Player Auction is scheduled for May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai.

2025-05-30T16:42:30.684495+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad gears up for UTT Season 6 opener

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 will begin on May 31 and feature top Indian and international stars in action. The opening day will see Dabang Delhi TTC face Jaipur Patriots, followed by Dempo Goa Challengers taking on debutants Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

2025-05-30T16:41:51.032001+00:00 IST

Asian Athletics C'ships 2025: Gulveer, Parul set new record

One of the gold medals came in distance track race through star distance runner and Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medalists, Gulveer Singh. The 26-year-old Army runner sprinted home to add 5,000m gold to his kitty to become the first Indian in the 26th Asian Championships to win two gold medals. He won the 10,000m gold on the opening day, as per a press release from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

2025-05-30T16:26:01.082950+00:00 IST

Satwik, Chirag bamboozle World No.1 pair to book semi-final berth

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semi-finals after defying the odds and trouncing the world No. 1 Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin on Friday in the Singapore Badminton Open 2025.

2025-05-30T15:35:05.640338+00:00 IST

25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to be commemorated

A landmark 25th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, termed Tiranga Rally, is set for Sunday, across the nation. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead this special edition in the national capital, scheduled at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium.

2025-05-30T15:14:50.121642+00:00 IST

Weather conditions play spoilsport on inaugural day of IOS

The three-day premier surfing competition is the second stop of the National Surfing Championship Series 2025. It is being organised by Surfing Swami Foundation and hosted by Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India. Earlier this week, due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, the organising committee took the precautionary decision to shift the event venue from Sasihithlu Beach to Tannirbhavi Eco Beach. However, the weather remained unfavorable, with persistent heavy rainfall thwarting any competitive activity on day one, even at the revised location, as per a press release.

2025-05-30T12:37:28.000975+00:00 IST

ESFI unveils Team India jersey for BRICS Esports C'ships

A striking design element is the bold Sindoor red stripe running down the centre of the jersey, inspired by the traditional mark of Sindoor worn by married Indian women. Much like the Sindoor represents strength, sacrifice, and continuity in Indian culture, the stripe symbolises India's deep-rooted resilience and unwavering spirit. The backdrop of the jersey features camouflage patterns--a visual nod to the uniforms of our Armed Forces, representing vigilance, discipline, and selfless service. Together, these elements form a jersey that is more than just a kit--it is a tribute to tradition, a salute to our soldiers, and a symbol of the warrior mindset both on the battlefield and in the esports arena., as per a press release from ESFI.

2025-05-30T12:30:43.534073+00:00 IST

APGC Jr. C'ship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys’ team event

Delhi amateur Ranveer Mitroo finished sixth individually after carding two-over 73 in rainy conditions; Saanvi Somu posted a two-over 74 to end the APGC Junior Championship in 10th place

2025-05-30T08:25:30.355111+00:00 IST

Norway Chess 2025: Magnus Carlsen is back, and leads after round

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen showed his class with an instructive victory in the endgame against Indian No. 2 Arjun Erigaisi. The Norwegian superstar, who had lost two Armageddon games in the last two rounds, made a strong statement with this win on home turf, according to a release from Norway Chess.

2025-05-30T04:45:23.948964+00:00 IST

APGC Junior: India jump to T-2 spot in boys’ team competition

Riding on Ranveer's good show, India jumped to the tied second spot in the boys team competition at one-under 283

2025-05-29T17:34:22.008812+00:00 IST

Asian Athletics C'ships: Indian medal tally moves to 14

At Gumi on Thursday, Sable and Jyothi secured the gold medal in the men's 3000 m steeplechase and women's 100 m hurdle events, respectively, while the Indian women's team also defended their 4x400m relay title, as per Olympics.com.

2025-05-29T17:23:08.685862+00:00 IST

Aim is to build strong, confident team for PKL 12: GG coach

With the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction set for May 31 and June 1, Gujarat Giants' newly appointed head coach, Jaivir Singh, is eagerly looking forward to his maiden campaign, bringing fresh energy and vision to the team.

2025-05-29T16:05:17.892717+00:00 IST

Naman, Anshul down Uzbek heavyweights to storm into finals

Naman overcame Juraboev Elyorbek 4:1, while Anshul edged past Rustamov Abdurakhmon 3:2 in two tightly contested bouts. Both Indians started on the back foot, but responded with greater control and sharper execution in the second round.

2025-05-29T15:31:22.489706+00:00 IST

SLI will give exposure to sport all around world: Kusale

Paris Olympics Bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale believes the tournament will help in further popularising the sport in India, especially after the contingent's success at the 2024 Summer Games.

2025-05-29T14:55:34.614772+00:00 IST

Vani shares lead with Amandeep, Vidhatri in 7th leg of WPGT

Vani Kapoor, who has not finished below the second place on the domestic WPGT in the last five starts, has also won the fourth, fifth and sixth legs of the Tour

2025-05-29T14:45:36.648924+00:00 IST

Singapore Badminton Open 2025: Sindhu, Prannoy ousted

India's star shuttlers PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy were overwhelmed in their respective contests and crashed out of the second round of the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 on Thursday.

2025-05-29T14:13:51.395427+00:00 IST

Pranav, Mukesh among others to win medals at Junior World Cup

Indian athletes shone brightly at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, winning a total of 11 medals- three gold, four silver and four bronze medals. A 57-member Indian contingent was sent to the tournament, which was held in Suhl, Germany, from 19-27 May, of which eight athletes trained at the Gun for Glory academy, run by Gagan Narang Sports Foundation.

2025-05-29T13:10:53.374653+00:00 IST

Three-day Indian Open of Surfing from May 30 at Mangalore

Organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation and hosted by the Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), this year's edition continues to serve as a pivotal leg in the National Championship series, drawing India's finest surfing talent for three days of high-stakes competition and valuable ranking points, as per a press release.

2025-05-29T11:37:49.000916+00:00 IST

Satwiksairaj-Chirag move to quarterfinals of Singapore Open

'Sat-Chi', as they are known popularly, defeated the world number eight pair of Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in a remarkable match which saw them come back from being down 19-21 in the first game to win the next two closely contested games by 21-16, 21-19.

2025-05-29T11:20:03.351958+00:00 IST

Humpy Koneru registers win in round 3 of Norway Chess 2025

The Norway Chess Women's tournament again saw action with a decisive win for the Indian star Humpy Koneru against Sarasadat Khademalsharieh. Humpy Koneru managed to obtain a better position out of the opening. With excellent play, she kept adding pressure until she gained the advantage. This proved enough to secure the win.

2025-05-29T08:27:25.454819+00:00 IST