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"I was...": KL Rahul after icy-calm knock during CT 2025 win

It was a memorable night for KL. Trolled endlessly for his 66-run knock in the World Cup 2023 final against Australia that lasted over 100 balls, KL emerged as India's 'ice-man' this time around, finishing matches with his calm, composed knocks. In five matches and four innings, KL scored 140 runs at an average of 140.00 and a strike rate of 97.90, with the best score of 42*.

2025-03-09T18:00:18.343792+00:00 IST

Christian Andersen, Esperanza Barreras dominate Pro Sprints

The International SUP Championship of the India Paddle Festival 2025, the country's only international Stand-Up Paddling event, came to a thrilling conclusion at Sasihithlu Beach, as Denmark's Christian Andersen and Spain's Esperanza Barreras clinched victory in the APP Pro Sprint Finals. The final day was packed with high-intensity races, culminating in the crowning of Antonio Morillo (Men's) and Esperanza Barreras (Women's) as the Overall Champions of the event. Among juniors, local talent Aakash Pujar emerged as the U-18 Overall Champion, while Sekar Patchai delivered a stellar performance, finishing fourth in the overall rankings, according to a release from Surfing Swami Foundation

2025-03-09T16:45:11.851924+00:00 IST

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Army begins title defence

Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer in Gulmarg on Sunday, according to a release from SAI Media & Ministry.

2025-03-09T14:54:57.349891+00:00 IST

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Army, Ladakh set to renew rivalry

The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will commence on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here.

2025-03-08T18:26:37.937651+00:00 IST

Tarun Chugh congratulates Saina Nehwal

On the occasion of International Women's Day, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh interacted with Olympian badminton star Saina Nehwal and extended his heartfelt congratulations to her for her contributions to Indian sports.

2025-03-08T18:07:34.431685+00:00 IST

Ministers, athletes join Mandaviya in unique cycle rally

State sports Ministers, athletes, and administrators joined Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in a special cycle rally at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Saturday to mark International Women's Day.

2025-03-08T17:08:00.692817+00:00 IST

German team prepares for Para Athletics Grand Prix

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 is set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking a significant moment for para-athletics in India. With 20 countries participating and a total of 250 para-athletes, including 145 Indian and 105 international competitors, this event is shaping up to be one of the largest para-athletics competitions hosted in the country, as per a release from PCI.

2025-03-08T15:50:30.781961+00:00 IST

PAG launches first-ever Gujarat Masters with over Rs 5 lakh prize

The Gujarat Masters 2025 is the first step in an exciting journey that promises growth, exposure, and unparalleled opportunities for Indian pickleball players.

2025-03-08T12:38:17.836820+00:00 IST

Vaishali takes over PM Modi's X handle on Women's Day

Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu expressed her delight in handling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media account, X, on Saturday, the occasion of International Women's Day.

2025-03-08T05:25:46.037308+00:00 IST

PKL, Services star Rahul wants to "leave a legacy" in Kabaddi

His journey from a small village in Panipat to becoming a professional Kabaddi player is an inspiring one and woven with passion, something he opened up about in the latest episode of 'Rise of a Star' on the PKL's official YouTube channel.

2025-03-07T15:52:13.621988+00:00 IST

India Paddle Festival 2025 kickstarts with grand opening ceremony

Capt Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Dakshina Kannada, officially launched the International SUP Championship of the India Paddle Festival 2025. The opening ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, Mullai Muhilan MP, IAS. Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada; Abhayachandra Jain, Former Minister, Government of Karnataka; Poornima, President, Haleyangadi Panchayat; Vasanth Bernad, Former President, Haleyangadi Gram Panchayat, Rohith Bhat, Managing Director, WrkWrk and and Sri Tristan Boxford, CEO, Association of PaddleSurf Professionals (APP), as per a press release from Surfing Swami Foundation.

2025-03-07T15:47:01.630079+00:00 IST

We must host the Olympics, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Bhupathi was speaking at the at Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave organised by RevSportz in Kolkata.

2025-03-07T13:45:58.812654+00:00 IST

WTT Star Contender Chennai set for record-breaking main draw

With a formidable foreign lineup led by Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto (World Rank 4) and Hina Hayata (World Rank 5), the stage is set for an electrifying tournament kickoff on March 25. The WTT Star Contender Chennai men's and women's singles main draw will set a 48-player field, while the doubles main draw (men's, women's, and mixed) will follow a 16-pair format. The tournament will feature a prize pool of USD 275,000 and award 600 points to the champions, as per a press release from WTT.

2025-03-07T13:25:57.972589+00:00 IST

Mandaviya chairs 'Chintan Shivir' to strategise for 2028 Olympics

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, was also present on the occasion. The Shivir brought together sports ministers from various States/UTs, senior sports administrators, key government officials, and domain experts to exchange ideas and craft a roadmap for India's emergence as a global sports powerhouse, as per a press release from the ministry.

2025-03-07T13:16:43.713474+00:00 IST

PadelPark to launch India's first-ever professional Padel league

As per a press release from PadelPark, the league will be in collaboration with JSW Sports.

2025-03-07T10:49:44.018564+00:00 IST

"Indian shooters are brilliant, we must keep focus": Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker has been open about how life has changed since her remarkable double-bronze achievement at the Paris Olympics. She longed for a third medal, she understands the value of staying realistic. "I know how difficult it is to finish fourth," Manu told Boria Majumdar at Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave organised by RevSportz in Kolkata. "Indian shooters are brilliant. We are right there at top and we are naturally good at it. We are very sharp mentally. We must just keep focus and keep going at it," Manu added.

2025-03-07T08:25:23.072822+00:00 IST

N Thangaraja pulls ahead into imposing five-shot lead

Sri Lanka's N Thangaraja found his way back to the top of the leaderboard and made his good putting form count as he pulled ahead into an imposing five-shot lead in round three of the INR 1 crore Ahmedabad Open 2025 being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad, as per a release by Ahmedabad Open.

2025-03-07T05:07:23.495710+00:00 IST

Orleans Masters: Ayush Shetty moves to QFs; Kidambi, Prannoy lose

During his match, Shetty defeated Hong Kong's world number 41 shuttler Jason Gunawan in two straight games by 21-17, 21-17, securing his first win against him in three meetings.

2025-03-06T17:28:52.416660+00:00 IST

Top 300 women boxers to clash at 8th Elite National C'ship

Held under the World Boxing and Boxing Federation of India (BFI) competition guidelines, the championship is open to boxers born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2005

2025-03-06T16:44:24.623812+00:00 IST

Vani Kapoor takes one-shot lead in 5th leg of WPGT

Vani Kapoor dropped two late bogeys but maintained focus to get a birdie on the final hole to take sole lead after the first day of the fifth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Classic Golf & Country Club. Vani, the winner of the fourth leg last month, shot 2-under 70 and took a one-shot lead over her good friend Amandeep Drall (71), as per the WGAI press release

2025-03-06T11:18:11.166502+00:00 IST

Indian Open golf tournament set to commence from March 27

The iconic golf tournament has attracted an elite field, with early entries already featuring prominent stars and champions from the 2024 and 2025 schedules. Among the notable names are Jacques Kruyswijk, Johannes Veerman, Julien Guerrier, Angel Hidalgo, Frederic Lacroix, David Ravetto, Ewen Ferguson, and Guido Migliozzi among others, as per a press release from Indian Open.

2025-03-06T10:46:00.243366+00:00 IST