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Actor Gul Panag, boxer Saweety Boora urge for road safety

Well-known actor Gul Panag and Arjuna awardee boxer Saweety Boora rallied behind the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' campaign saying "it is the only way to build a sporting and fitness culture" in the country as they led more than 500 cyclists at the Leisure Valley park in Gurugram.

2025-01-19T11:43:39.849620+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club aim for positive start to Phase 2 in men's HIL

With these two matches, Soorma will aim to begin Phase 2 of the League on the right foot. In Phase 2, Soorma Hockey Club are placed in Pool A along with Delhi SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, as per a press release from Hockey India League (HIL).

2025-01-19T10:22:18.675881+00:00 IST

Excitement builds as Kabaddi stars begin training for GI-PKL

National-level players have already begun rigorous training for the upcoming Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL), which will see participation from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland. With the players' draft approaching, both men's and women's athletes are intensifying their preparations to compete in the League.

2025-01-19T08:15:30.801376+00:00 IST

"Feel blessed": India's Gowtham MK on entering Kho Kho WC final

The Indian men's Kho Kho team has secured a spot in the World Cup 2025 finals after a thrilling 62-42 victory over South Africa at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The team will face Nepal in the final on Sunday, January 19.

2025-01-19T08:14:04.356199+00:00 IST

Assure people of India that we will win World Cup: Ashwani Kumar

After entering the final of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 after defeating South Africa, India coach Ashwani Kumar Sharma assured the fans that his team will bring the title home.

2025-01-19T07:26:52.677418+00:00 IST

Should have been little bit more calmer: Chirag Shetty

Following the loss in the semi-final match in men's doubles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, Indian players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed their feelings on their loss in the knockout stage of the competition.

2025-01-19T03:29:23.634879+00:00 IST

Priya Saroj's father spills beans on Rinki Singh's engagement

Amidst rumours of Team India batter Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj tying the knot, the bride's father Tufani cleared the air and said that both of them have expressed their desire to get married.

2025-01-18T18:29:00.947553+00:00 IST

Indian men surge past SA in thrilling Kho Kho WC semifinal

In a captivating display of skill and resilience, the Indian men's Kho Kho team overcame a strong South African challenge to secure their spot in the World Cup 2025 final with a 62-42 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

2025-01-18T17:27:35.286056+00:00 IST

India Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag go down in semi-finals

India's challenge at the India Open 2025 came to an end with the men's doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down against world no. 2 Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei of Malaysia in the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here on Saturday, according to a release from Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-01-18T16:26:56.654578+00:00 IST

Indian women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

Indian women's Kho Kho team once again showcased their tactical prowess as they outplayed South Africa 66-16 in the semi-finals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

2025-01-18T16:03:34.864596+00:00 IST

Countdown to the 38th National Games begins

The countdown to the mega event has officially begun with everything getting well aligned. Hosted by the Uttarakhand Government, this prestigious event promises to highlight Indian athletes worldwide while motivating the next generation to push their limits and achieve greatness in their respective arenas, as stated in a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

2025-01-18T07:15:46.316616+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya lauds recipients of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday honoured the National Sports Awards, 2024, winners at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

2025-01-17T19:19:30.412001+00:00 IST

India women's Kho Kho Team coach confident of gold in World Cup 

After securing the semi-final berth at the ongoing Kho Kho 2025 World Cup, Indian women's Kho Kho Team head coach Sumit Bhatia said that they will work to win the gold medal in the prestigious tournament.

2025-01-17T18:26:08.414386+00:00 IST

Worked hard for years: Sarabjot Singh on Arjuna Award honour

After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh on Friday dedicated the honour to his coach, family and friends.

2025-01-17T18:18:08.157089+00:00 IST

Ruthless India storms into Kho Kho World Cup 2025 semi-finals

The Indian women's kho kho team secured their semi-final berth at the ongoing 2025 World Cup with a commanding 109-16 victory over Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday.

2025-01-17T17:03:22.512157+00:00 IST

India crushes Sri Lanka to reach Kho Kho WC 2025 semi-finals

A brilliant performance from the Men's team was led by the likes of Ramji Kashyap, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule, as Team India scored 58 points in Turn 1. They prevented the Sri Lankans from scoring a single point via Dream Runs, ensuring a strong start to the game at the end of the first turn. The Sri Lankans worked hard in Turn 2, with Aniket Pote leading the charge, alongside Aditya Ganpule.

2025-01-17T17:02:26.515579+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu reflects on defeat in quarterfinal at India Open 2025

After conceding a defeat in the quarterfinal round at the ongoing India Open 2025, top shuttler PV Sindhu pledged to come back stronger.

2025-01-17T16:59:11.141933+00:00 IST

Sham Zone and Center Zone reign supreme at Spiti Cup 2025

The Spiti Cup 2025 concluded with an action-packed finale, where teams fiercely competed across Men's, Women's, and U-18 Boys' categories showcasing the finest grassroots Ice Hockey talent from the Lahaul Spiti region.

2025-01-17T16:39:34.324187+00:00 IST

Satwik-Chirag reach semi-finals at India Open 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stayed on course for their second consecutive India Open final with a straight games win over Korea's Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk in the men's doubles quarterfinals while PV Sindhu and Kiran George were knocked out of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Friday.

2025-01-17T16:12:13.793905+00:00 IST

SMVDSB congratulates Rakesh Kumar on receiving Arjuna Award

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board extends its heartfelt congratulations to para-archer Rakesh Kumar on being conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award.

2025-01-17T15:48:48.726027+00:00 IST

Jarmanpreet Singh feels "proud" after receiving Arjuna Award

After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Indian men's hockey player and Olympic medalist Jarmanpreet Singh said that he is feeling proud after receiving the award.

2025-01-17T15:04:04.609616+00:00 IST