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PadelPark India hosts the Asia Pacific Padel Tour in India

PadelPark, India's leading padel company, is proud to announce it has partnered with the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) for the first-ever Indian edition of the prestigious tournament. As the number one padel tour in the Asia Pacific region, the APPT's arrival in India marks a historic milestone in the sport's growth within the country. The much-anticipated tournament will take place at PadelPark Bandra at Stanislaus, Mumbai, from 4th to 6th April 2025, setting the stage for an electrifying showcase of top-tier international and Indian padel talent, according to a release from PadelPark India.

2025-03-20T19:19:14.564479+00:00 IST

Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC President

Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history.

2025-03-20T18:26:03.080395+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya declars 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open

Mandaviya expressed confidence that the Games would provide para-athletes with a platform to showcase their talent and bring glory to themselves and the country.

2025-03-20T17:25:44.130693+00:00 IST

Para Swimming Team gears up for the Para Swimming World Series

A 27-member Indian contingent, comprising 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 Para Swimming World Series, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.

2025-03-20T17:19:13.695105+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya declares 2nd Khelo India Para Games open

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, declared the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi on Thursday. More than 1300 para-athletes will take part in six sports disciplines in this eight-day-long

2025-03-20T16:08:11.579815+00:00 IST

Players laud experience at India International Soft Tennis C'ship

The second India International Soft Tennis Championship and the first South Asian Soft Tennis Championship is underway at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida

2025-03-19T17:32:11.840853+00:00 IST

"Boxers must never be deprived of national competition"

With the National Boxing Championships set to take place in Greater Noida from March 21 to 27, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh has urged state administrators to ensure that their boxers get the opportunity to compete, regardless of any internal politics or disputes.

2025-03-19T17:14:16.291879+00:00 IST

Sumit Antil, Devendra Jhajharia tell athletes to take advantage

Two of India's most celebrated Paralympians - Sumit Antil and Devendra Jhajharia - welcomed 1300-plus athletes to the Khelo India Para Games, the second edition of which begins at the Capital on Thursday. The Games will be played across three venues - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, IG Stadium and the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range - till March 27, according to SAI Media.

2025-03-19T16:50:56.864794+00:00 IST

PGTI NEXGEN Kapurthala: Wasim Khan leads rd-1 after shooting 66

Wasim Khan landed his shots within five feet on three occasions for birdies. He also made a great recovery from the trees to extract a birdie on the 16th. His longest birdie conversion of the day was a 12-footer on the 12th

2025-03-19T15:27:15.454867+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates NDTL Annual Conference-2025

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference-2025 on the theme "Anti-Doping Science: Innovations and Challenges", bringing together key stakeholders from the sports and scientific communities in New Delhi on Wednesday. The conference was attended by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary (Sports), Shri Kunal, Joint Secretary (Sports), and Prof. P. L. Sahu, Director, NDTL, as per a release from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-03-19T13:05:10.086821+00:00 IST

Abhishek Kaushik on Pakistan and Bangladesh teams' visa denial

The tournament is held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, from March 17 to 22, 2025. These prestigious tournaments have drawn around 150 athletes from 12 countries, including Iran, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, the Czech Republic, Hungry, and India.

2025-03-19T11:01:51.606924+00:00 IST

Gayatri, Treesa storm into second round of Swiss Open 2025

India's women's doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly advanced into the second round of the ongoing Swiss Open 2025 badminton tournament in Basel, Switzerland on Tuesday.

2025-03-19T10:29:59.368793+00:00 IST

Sukant Kadam rises in world rankings after stellar performance

India's para-badminton star Sukant Kadam has climbed to World No. 2 in the SL4 category in the latest BWF Para-Badminton World Rankings, following a string of impressive performances at the recently concluded Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025.

2025-03-19T07:28:00.435440+00:00 IST

Adani and PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship

The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of 'Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025', in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India, as per the Adani media release.

2025-03-19T07:13:50.631399+00:00 IST

DSC’s Table Tennis Tournament kicks off with top performance

The Dream Sports Championship U15 Table Tennis Tournament kicked off on March 17, and Day 1 was filled with impressive displays of skill and technique, according to the Dream Sports Foundation press release.

2025-03-19T06:46:55.610146+00:00 IST

Stasya, Jaden and Yashaan bag gold at Mumbai Horse Show 2025

The Amateur Riders' Club (ARC) concludes the Mumbai Horse Show 2025 (MHS 2025) at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai. Stasya Pandya, Jaden Dsouza and Yashaan Khambata emerged as top performers in Show Jumping and Dressage in the Equestrian, as per the Amateur Riders' Club press release.

2025-03-19T06:27:17.339108+00:00 IST

BFI President suspends Secretary General, Treasurer

In a significant development, the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Ajay Singh, has suspended Secretary General Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Treasurer Digvijay Singh following an independent investigation into financial mismanagement.

2025-03-18T18:36:44.406696+00:00 IST

Khelo India Para Games 2025 anthem, mascot and logo launched

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 anthem at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex on Tuesday. The second edition of the para games will be held at three venues in the capital from March 20-27, according to a release from KIPG.

2025-03-18T17:42:25.415373+00:00 IST

PCI and Ottobock India launch Running Clinic for adaptive athlete

The eagerly anticipated three-day event which began on March 17 is dedicated to empowering athletes with limited mobility. Under the expert guidance of Paralympic gold medalist Heinrich Popow and with access to state-of-the-art prosthetic solutions, participants will be prepared to pursue sport - either as part of daily routine or as a professional athlete, according to a release from PCI/Ottobock.

2025-03-18T17:11:22.568182+00:00 IST

Yuva Mumba, Palani Tuskers, Warriorz K.C register wins

Yuva Mumba, Palani Tuskers, Warriorz K.C won their respective matches on Day 13 of the ongoing Yuva All Stars Championship in Haridwar on Tuesday. Chandigarh Chargers and Sonipat Spartans played out a tie when they faced each other in the opening match of the day, as per a release from Yuva All Stars Championship.

2025-03-18T17:06:07.174564+00:00 IST

"Khelo India Para Games is lifting standards":Harvinder Singh

The second edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) is set to begin from Thursday (March 20) and the 2024 Paralympics gold-medal winning archer Harvinder Singh can't be more excited. The 34-year-old archer believes KIPG has brought international standards of competition and has become a prominent platform for youngsters to showcase their talent, according to a release from KIPG.

2025-03-18T12:01:37.076347+00:00 IST