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Raksha Khadse applauds World Cup-winning kho kho teams

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, met and congratulated both the men's and women's kho kho teams, who recently won the World Cup, here on Friday. The Minister applauded the dominating manner in which both the teams clinched the glittering World Cup trophies.

2025-01-24T12:30:05.211999+00:00 IST

Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis opens up on Paris 2024 comeback

Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. In the conversation, she also expressed her feelings about being conferred with the Arjuna Award this year for her achievements at both national and international levels.

2025-01-24T08:19:57.220104+00:00 IST

Rakul, Jackky join as co-owners of Hyderabad Superstars in WPL

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani have joined hands with KLO Sports as co-owners of the Hyderabad Superstars in the upcoming World Pickleball League starting in Mumbai from Saturday.

2025-01-24T05:34:28.970651+00:00 IST

National fencing champion Taniksha opens up on journey in sport

Taniksha, who secured gold in the 35th Senior National Fencing Championship earlier in January, spoke to ANI about her medal win, her journey in the sport, support from various quarters and future goals.

2025-01-23T17:19:04.973551+00:00 IST

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen ousted in round of 16

India's challenge in the Indonesia Masters 2025 ended after Lakshya Sen faltered in the second round on Thursday.

2025-01-23T15:58:23.816641+00:00 IST

Skipper Priyanka Ingle calls winning Kho Kho WC "proud moment"

The India captain, also discussed that Kho Kho wasn't recognised properly, but this World Cup has brought it to the global level, which she called a "very proud moment" for everyone.

2025-01-22T20:29:13.052043+00:00 IST

Indonesia Masters: PV Sindhu eliminated; Lakshya Sen reaches R2

Sindhu, the 12th ranked shuttler in the world, lost to world number 32 Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam 22-20, 21-12 within 37 minutes.

2025-01-22T18:27:30.022679+00:00 IST

We have been working hard for many years: Pratik Waikar

New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): Indian Men's Kho Kho Team skipper Pratik Waikar shared his thoughts as his team registered history by winning the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

2025-01-22T16:39:59.950866+00:00 IST

Indian Pickleball Association announces 4th IPA Nationals event

This highly anticipated event, a PWR700 tournament, will bring together players from across the country, as per a press release from IPA.

2025-01-22T14:03:07.092462+00:00 IST

BAI announces Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship,

Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi-finalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China from February 11-16, 2025.

2025-01-22T11:40:09.748427+00:00 IST

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Kho Kho World Cup

India created history on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium after the Kho Kho men's and women's teams lifted the World Cup trophy in their respective categories. The two teams were felicitated by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for this massive achievement.

2025-01-22T11:17:54.985443+00:00 IST

All India PAFI Para ArmWrestling C'ship takes place in Gwalior

All India PAFI Para ArmWrestling Cup 2025 held by People's ArmWrestling Federation India and Gwalior ArmWrestling Welfare Association in Gwalior saw all categories of para-athletes including visually impaired, wheelchair-bound and physically disabled from all over the country lock arms and compete in India's first-ever national level para ArmWrestling competition.

2025-01-22T08:21:53.611761+00:00 IST

National Games:Odisha, Haryana hoping to defend their rugby crown

Haryana are the defending gold medallist in the men's tournament in the 37th National Games 2023 Goa, while Odisha are the defending gold medallist in the women's tournament

2025-01-21T18:36:39.147808+00:00 IST

Squash Classic Open: Suraj Chand continues good form

Swarit Patel, seeded in the 9 to 16 category pulled off an upset victory over second seed Harshal Rana from Haryana, winning a tough four-game match to advance to the Boys U-15 semi-finals in the four-star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open on Tuesday. Patel won 12-10, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9 to set up a clash with Karnataka's Shreshet Iyer, seeded third

2025-01-21T17:52:08.319631+00:00 IST

Shruti Kotwal eyes 2026 Winter Olympics qualification

The 33-year-old from Pune will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China from February 7 to February 14

2025-01-21T17:51:16.490088+00:00 IST

Mandaviya urges for nation-first approach in for LA Olympics 2028

The Sports Minister emphasised on the need of 'greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of NSFs and the need to minimise litigations' so that athletes don't have to suffer in the bargain. A 360-degree approach was highlighted as essential for comprehensive sports development

2025-01-21T17:50:20.813187+00:00 IST

Ajeetesh, Tvesa conduct ‘Chipping and Putting Masterclass'

Japanese and Asian Tour star golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu, spoke about his struggles in the 2024 season and how he overcame them with a win in the season-ending PGTI Tour event, while his better half and Ladies European Tour star Tvesa Malik revealed how Ajeetesh played a major role in her maiden International Tour title win.

2025-01-21T17:38:29.633449+00:00 IST

Tamil Thalaivas part ways with Udayakumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan

Tamil Thalaivas entered the season with a balanced defensive unit but identified the need for a raider who could consistently score points, even with fewer players on the mat. Based on his outstanding performances in the previous season, Sachin Tanwar emerged as the ideal choice, boasting the highest success rate in situations with 2-3 or 4-5 players on the mat. Thalaivas went all out during the auctions to secure him, confident in his ability to strengthen their raiding department

2025-01-21T16:59:25.391321+00:00 IST

PGTI Qualifying School 2025 to tee-off in Jamshedpur

This year's Qualifying School event will witness participation by a total of 408 golfers

2025-01-21T15:59:37.810803+00:00 IST

Norway Chess: World champion Gukesh to take on Hikaru Nakamura

The event to be held in Stavanger, Norway from May 26 to June 6 will feature World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World No.2 Fabiano Caruana, World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi, World No. 5 Gukesh D, World No. 9 Wei Yi. This is one of the strongest line-ups in a chess tournament ever, with 4 of them with a rating over 2800 - the average rating across players 2795. There is only 5 rating points that separate it from the strongest tournament we had, which was Norway Chess in 2017

2025-01-21T14:35:41.633207+00:00 IST

"More important for me is to play well and give my best": Kidambi Srikanth ahead of Indonesia Masters

Ahead of the Indonesia Masters 2025, former India world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth opened up on his preparations for the tournament where he went on to say that for him it is important for him is to play well and give his best in the game.

2025-01-21T09:03:06.766803+00:00 IST