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Kolkata Padel Open concludes with over 125 players, 200 matches

The inaugural Kolkata Padel Open, hosted by The Padel Club from December 27-29, concluded on Sunday night, showcasing remarkable skill, passion, and community spirit. With over 125 players and nearly 200 matches across men's singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles, and junior doubles categories, the event marked a significant milestone for Padel in India, establishing Kolkata as a growing hub for this fast-evolving sport.

2024-12-30T18:18:32.363758+00:00 IST

JNEC 2024: Bhoowan, Arshad bag gold on final day

The final day capped off the championship with high-stakes action, as Bhoowan emerged victorious in the Junior Show Jumping Two Phase individual contest, completing the course on his horse Prithi in 27.44 seconds. In the Children II division of the same event, Arshad A, riding his horse Tara, bagged the gold medal in 26.62 seconds, showcasing precision and speed.

2024-12-30T15:19:11.052926+00:00 IST

Norway Chess Women: Ju Wenjun, Muzychuk, Khadem to participate

Ju Wenjun, Anna Muzychuk and Sarasadat Khademalsharieh have confirmed to participate in the Norway Chess Women 2025, bringing their solid playing styles to the tournament

2024-12-30T14:12:13.134551+00:00 IST

Navdeep Singh hails PKL's impact on Kabaddi

Paralympic javelin throw gold medallist Navdeep Singh has praised the Pro Kabaddi League's transformative impact on the sport, highlighting how the professional league has revolutionized traditional kabaddi.

2024-12-30T14:08:56.569365+00:00 IST

YKS: Chandigarh Chargers win big; solidify their position at top

The 11th edition of Yuva Kabaddi Series delivered a lineup of high-scoring games on the seventh day of Division 2 at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore on Sunday

2024-12-30T13:39:40.818221+00:00 IST

Mumbai Marathon: Berhanu eyeing 'hattrick'; Minsewo to defend

Berhanu will attempt a hat trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men's section. If successful, he will be the first runner to achieve this honour in the twenty years of history of the race. The women's side looks even more competitive for reigning champion Aberash Minsewo. The Ethiopian, who clocked 2:26:06 to win here on her debut in 2024

2024-12-30T12:49:54.609133+00:00 IST

Yearender 2024: A look at India's historic Paris Paralympics camp

India's para-athletes upped the ante in Paris to deliver a record-breaking performance, redefining the standard and raising the bar in the games that will follow in the coming years.

2024-12-30T02:45:08.078726+00:00 IST

Lakshya Sen finishes third in King Cup International Open 2024

Ace India shuttler Lakshya Sen finished third in the King Cup International Badminton Open 2024 after beating French opponent ex Lanier at Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China, on Sunday.

2024-12-29T18:50:11.022735+00:00 IST

Haryana Steelers win first-ever PKL title beating Patna Pirates

The Haryana Steelers, who finished top of the table in the league stage during PKL Season 11, produced an outstanding display on the mat on Sunday after they defeated the Patna Pirates in Pune.

2024-12-29T17:14:17.709402+00:00 IST

JNEC 2024: Sundaram, Jaisinghani lead charge with Dressage wins

A stellar display by Eashaan Sundaram at the Army Polo and Riding Centre in New Delhi set the tone for an exciting penultimate day at the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2024

2024-12-29T15:44:04.041389+00:00 IST

Hemanth Muddappa cements his place in Indian motorsports

The Bengaluru speedster, known for his exceptional skills and dominance on the drag strip, sealed his 13th title, as he garnered an unbeatable lead of 29 points in the 4-stroke 1051 to 1650cc Super Sport class.

2024-12-29T14:49:43.019604+00:00 IST

Shooter Gaurav Sharma begins clean-up drive at river Yamuna ghats

Talking to reporters, Gaurav said, "Yamuna river is very important for us just like Ganga. We all Delhiites should come forward and help in this cause. When we were cleaning the ghats, we found several idols thrown by people and also beer bottles. This was really disheartening. We say Yamuna is like a mother to us and then we treat her like this. It is high time that people take the initiative of cleaning Yamuna."

2024-12-29T14:36:31.877834+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Modi highlights Bastar Olympics, nationwide sports

The 'Bastar Olympics' is an annual event held by the Chhattisgarh Sports and Youth Welfare Department, meant to help the youth and other victims of naxal activities showcase their sports talent.

2024-12-29T10:52:37.348397+00:00 IST

Ashi Chouksey becomes women’s 3P national champion

Ashi Chouksey shot a superb 466.7, a full 3.1 points clear of two-time Olympian Anjum. Upcoming talent Sakshi Sunil Padekar of Maharashtra won bronze with an effort of 451.3 and then went on to win a silver in the junior women's 3P as well to round off a successful day

2024-12-29T10:35:09.999418+00:00 IST

GI-PKL unveils 12 teams for inaugur

The inaugural season will feature 12 teams--six women's teams and six corresponding men's teams--each embodying the cultural and linguistic richness of India. The teams have been strategically named to reflect their regional identities

2024-12-29T09:30:35.463317+00:00 IST

Leaders congratulate Koneru Humpy for chess championship win

The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.

2024-12-29T07:51:30.816697+00:00 IST

Koneru Humpy wins FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship

The Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.

2024-12-29T06:29:44.609187+00:00 IST

Pro Kabaddi makes debut in Australia

The John Cain Arena played host to a historic PKL Melbourne Raid, featuring a spectacular double-header that showcased kabaddi's finest talent from the PKL as well as from Australia.

2024-12-28T17:55:29.554183+00:00 IST

YKS: Chandigarh Chargers hand UP Falcons their first loss

The 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series witnessed an action-packed sixth day of Division 2 matches

2024-12-28T15:04:39.761948+00:00 IST

Prime Minister praises chess champion D Gukesh

In his tweet, the Prime Minister wrote, "Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India's pride, @DGukesh! I have been closely interacting with him for a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his determination and dedication. His confidence is truly inspiring. In fact, I recall seeing a video of his a few years ago where he had said he would become the youngest world champion--a prediction that has now clearly come true thanks to his own efforts."

2024-12-28T15:01:06.353206+00:00 IST

Haryana Steelers book date with Patna Pirates in final

Haryana Steelers showed nerves of steel to secure a berth in the final of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 11 after a thrilling win over UP Yoddhas in the first semi-final to book a date with the three-time Champions Patna Pirates.

2024-12-28T14:42:52.870384+00:00 IST