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Srikanth storms into QFs; Prannoy bows out of Malaysia Masters

Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced into the quarter-finals of the men's singles event at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil, whereas HS Prannoy bowed out of the competition, as per Olympics.com.

2025-05-23T03:30:34.792084+00:00 IST

Raiza Dhillon clinches silver at ISSF Junior World Cup

India's skeet shooter Raiza Dhillon bagged a silver medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl, Germany, on Thursday, as per Olympics.com.

2025-05-23T02:46:26.217691+00:00 IST

KIBG 2025: Maharashtra’s Diksha Yadav makes golden splash

Maharashtra's Diksha Yadav showed excellent strength and stamina to clinch her second gold medal in the open sea swimming competition of the first Khelo India Beach Games here on Thursday. Diksha had won the 10km race on Wednesday, and she won a close 5km race in the Arabian Sea this morning.

2025-05-22T18:27:46.382301+00:00 IST

Harith withdraws from South African Safari Rally after injury 

Harith encountered a jackal that jumped in front of his bike, and while attempting to brake and manoeuvre around the animal, he crashed, resulting in significant swelling in his right hand

2025-05-22T18:09:30.901190+00:00 IST

Khelo India Beach Games 2025: Jimi Okram completes 25 years

The National Games had just been held in Manipur in 1999. Two and a half decades later, Jimi, 38, stands tall as one of the senior-most players in Sepak Takraw at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games in Diu.

2025-05-22T14:26:30.855065+00:00 IST

BFI announces 19-boxer squad for Thailand Open

The squad, comprising 10 men and nine women, has been selected from the ongoing elite national camp at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, which is underway as the season builds toward key tournaments.

2025-05-22T12:26:34.264274+00:00 IST

Maharashtra’s Diksha Yadav clinches double gold

The 19-year-old from Maharashtra, picked up the yellow metal in both 10km and the 5km events at the Ghoghla Beach, Diu on Thursday morning.

2025-05-22T08:36:21.955279+00:00 IST

Karnataka, Maharashtra clinch gold in 10km open water swimming

Karnataka and Maharashtra clinched top honours as open water swimming event got under way at the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2025, being held in Ghoghla Beach, Diu.

2025-05-21T17:55:30.940349+00:00 IST

Masters champion McIlroy set to star in DP World India C'ship

Indian golf is set to get a major boost as Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation in the $4 million DP World India Championship. He will tee it up in India for the first time in his illustrious career.

2025-05-21T17:42:21.429217+00:00 IST

Hosts Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu lead medal tally

With three gold medals, all from pencak silat, hosts Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu kept their nose ahead of Manipur, Maharashtra and Delhi in the medal standings of the Khelo India Beach Games here on Wednesday.

2025-05-21T16:49:29.150084+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants announce new coaching staff

With the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Player Auction to be held from May 31 to June 1, Gujarat Giants have made strategic changes ahead of the new season, including a new coaching staff, according to a release from Gujarat Giants.

2025-05-21T10:01:57.658361+00:00 IST

Khelo India Beach Games 2025: Golden day for hosts Daman & Diu

Hosts Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu had a golden start on Day 2 of the first Khelo India Beach Games in Diu on Tuesday. The first golds of the Games were decided in pencak silat competition with Daman & Diu, winning two of the first three, according to SAI Media Release.

2025-05-21T10:00:02.399607+00:00 IST

Beach Games new chapter in Khelo India: Senior official

The first-ever edition of the Khelo India Beach Games is underway in Diu, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and sporting spirit to the coastal town. The multi-disciplinary event marks a significant expansion of the Khelo India initiative into beach sports, promoting diverse formats.

2025-05-21T09:24:01.805576+00:00 IST

Gold medallists Kirtana, Prasanna, Thomas describe winning

Kirtana Acharya, Prasanna Bendre and Princess Thomas, who stood at the top podium ranking following their gold medal triumphs in different categories of Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games 2025, described their feelings and laid out their future goals and ambitions.

2025-05-20T20:22:08.751339+00:00 IST

Kidambi Srikanth storms into main round of Malaysia Masters 2025

Former world number 1 and ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the main rounds of the men's singles in the ongoing Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.

2025-05-20T18:01:19.447954+00:00 IST

Manika, Manav, Diya's defeats end India's challenge in singles

India's star paddler Manika Batra crashed out of the World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 after enduring a defeat against the Republic of Korea's Ga-Hyeon Park in her women's round of 64 match in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

2025-05-20T16:51:50.343983+00:00 IST

Golden day for hosts Daman & Diu on Day 1 for pencak silat

Hosts Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had a golden start on Day 2 of the first Khelo India Beach Games in Diu on Tuesday. The first golds of the Games were decided in pencak silat competition, with Daman and Diu winning two of the first three.

2025-05-20T16:41:55.480043+00:00 IST

Delhi High Court Directs MYAS produce complete records of IPA

During proceedings, the GOI sought further time to get their counter-affidavit on record. Instead, the Hon'ble Court directed the GOI to place on record the entire file related to the formation and recognition process of the disputed body.

2025-05-20T08:16:38.515334+00:00 IST

Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium

Delhi CM emphasised that athletes from Delhi should receive all necessary facilities, contrasting this with previous governments' shortcomings.

2025-05-20T07:01:32.187153+00:00 IST

Games organised with aim that players bring glory: Mandaviya

On Monday, the Beach Games, held under the ever-expanding Khelo India umbrella for the first time, were formally declared open by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in a colourful ceremony on the Ghoghla Beach, the venue of the Games in Diu.

2025-05-19T19:53:45.909757+00:00 IST

Khelo India Beach Games reflect transformative power of sports: P

In his message to the Games organisers in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and the Sports Authority of India, PM Modi congratulated and bestowed his wishes, saying that the Beach Games promise to make waves in India's sporting calendar.

2025-05-19T19:50:11.072403+00:00 IST