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Maharashtra, Haryana, Services advance in dominant fashion

The knockout stages of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships kicked off with four compelling Round of 16 clashes at Cuttack's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, setting up two mouth-watering quarter-final encounters, as per a release from Senior National Kabaddi Championships.

2025-02-22T15:20:18.674451+00:00 IST

InBL Pro U25: Chennai Heat dominate Mumbai Titans with 86-69 win

The Chennai Heat delivered a commanding performance, overpowering the Mumbai Titans 86-69 at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium in the InBL Pro U25 league on Friday.

2025-02-21T17:18:14.286669+00:00 IST

49-member contingent to represent India at Special Olympics

The Indian contingent, comprising 49 members, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, to be held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15. The contingent includes 30 athletes and 19 support staff, who will be participating across six sports disciplines - Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Floorball, Short-Track Speed Skating, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing.

2025-02-21T11:29:10.050278+00:00 IST

"This League will play crucial role in getting new talent": Lamar

The InBL Pro U25 2025 has made headlines, courtesy of some thrilling encounters during the tournament so far. Former Atlanta Hawks player Lamar Patterson, a part of the Mumbai Titans in the league, put his weight behind the league and added it will play an important role in unearthing new talent. "The league is fantastic. It will help the players get the right kind of exposure. It's obviously the first year, so it's got a long way to go. The owners and organisers have been doing a great job with limited resources and making sure the players are taken care of. The league is on the right track," Patterson said, as quoted from a release by InBL. Obviously, you want to see it grow. It's a great platform for the Indian basketball players to showcase their talent," he noted.

2025-02-21T09:14:48.216549+00:00 IST

OCA expands Esports Program for 2026 Asian Games

India's prospects for a stronger Esports presence at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have received a significant boost, with the Olympic Council of Asia announcing an expanded lineup of 11 Esports titles for the event, as per the OCA press release.

2025-02-21T08:30:39.637073+00:00 IST

71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships: PKL stars shine

The opening day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships witnessed commanding performances across multiple pools, as Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars showcased their prowess at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, as per a release from Senior National Kabaddi Championships.

2025-02-21T08:15:19.422845+00:00 IST

Asian Cup 2025 table tennis: Sharath, Harmeet get crucial wins

Veteran Sharath Kamal, competing in men's Group 3, bounced back from his loss on the opening day with a dominant 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-7) win over Yemen's Ebrahim Gubran

2025-02-20T17:57:47.948971+00:00 IST

Haryana reigns supreme at Paralympic Athletics Championship

Haryana has emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals.

2025-02-20T15:46:58.528936+00:00 IST

Paralympic Athletics: Jeevanji wins gold in women's 400m T20

The National Paralympic Athletics Championship, organized by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association, witnessed stellar performances as India's top para-athletes showcased their talent.

2025-02-19T17:05:48.556753+00:00 IST

Gopichand, Ajinkya Rahane to flag off New Delhi Marathon

The event is recognized by World Athletics as well. The marathon will be flagged off from the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by Padma Shri Pullela Gopi Chand and cricket star Ajinkya Rahane, as per a press release from New Delhi Marathon organisers.

2025-02-19T12:57:10.944053+00:00 IST

GNSPF supports and partners with Indian Sports Photography Awards

India's Olympic-medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang's non-profit organisation, Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF), is joining hands with the prestigious Indian Sports Photography Awards, as per a press release from the GNSPF.

2025-02-19T09:59:23.682469+00:00 IST

Chennai reinforces global sports hub status with WTT star

The partnership between Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) continues to redefine Indian table tennis and is set to enhance it further by bringing world-class international competition to Chennai for the first time with WTT Star Contender, as per a release from WTT.

2025-02-19T09:31:38.651163+00:00 IST

Formula 1 delivers incredible 75th anniversary celebration

Formula 1 made history at The O2 in London tonight with its first-ever season launch event, bringing together all 10 teams, 20 drivers, and Team Principals for an unforgettable night of motorsport and entertainment, as per F1 press release.

2025-02-19T08:08:39.859639+00:00 IST

Hitaashee, Vani and Amandeep for Leg 3 of Women’s Pro Golf Tour

Hitaashee Bakshi, winner of the Order of Merit on the Women's Pro Golf Tour last year, makes her first appearance in the new season on the home circuit as she tees up in the third leg of the Tour at the Poona Club Golf Course, as per a WPGT press release.

2025-02-19T03:26:05.320547+00:00 IST

Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2025 set to begin on February 18

The TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and Glade One Golf Resort & Club will be jointly staging the Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2025 at the Glade One Golf Resort & Club in Ahmedabad from February 18 to 21.

2025-02-18T17:33:14.297275+00:00 IST

Russia, Greece, India join hands to expand Modern Pythian Games

In a significant step towards global cultural collaboration, representatives from the International Delphic Committee (Russia), Ecumenical Delphic Union (Greece), and International Pythian Council (India) have come together to strengthen the Modern Pythian Games.

2025-02-18T15:47:46.618854+00:00 IST

J-K: Winter games postponed due to inadequate snowfall

The Khelo India Winter Games, set to be held in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, have been postponed due to inadequate snowfall, disappointing athletes and spectators alike. Rauf Tramboo, President of the Winter Games Association of J&K, expressed his dismay over the situation, emphasizing the impact on all stakeholders involved.

2025-02-18T03:41:23.398500+00:00 IST

"Nothing serious...": Manu Bhaker speaks on elbow issues

Bhaker was speaking on the sidelines of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award on Monday, which she won. Days back, Manu made a return to the sport after a memorable two-medal Paris Olympics campaign in the National Selection Trials, where she secured third spot in the 25m Pistol competition.

2025-02-17T18:35:32.092663+00:00 IST

Union Min Mandaviya, ex-cricketer RP Singh attend Maha Kumbh

After taking a holy dip at Mahakumbh, Mandaviya said that taking a holy dip at Maha Kumbh is a matter of faith and devotion for all and there is a lot of crowd still expected with some days to go. He also responded back to criticism on the state government regarding various arrangements at the event.

2025-02-17T12:47:16.413656+00:00 IST

23rd National Para Athletics Championships commence in Chennai

The championship has drawn an impressive 1,476 para-athletes from across India, competing in 155 events under 30 teams, making it one of the largest para-athletics gatherings in the country. The event is being conducted smoothly with the efforts of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), led by Devendra Jhajharia, and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association (TNPSA), headed by Chandrasekar Rajan.

2025-02-17T12:21:43.566517+00:00 IST