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Sachin leads Tamil Thalaivas to thrilling win over Puneri Paltan

The Tamil Thalaivas put in a fantastic all-round performance when they came up against the Puneri Paltan and registered a superb win at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The Tamil Thalaivas won the game with the scoreline at 35-30, ending the Puneri Paltans' 14-match unbeaten streak stretching to Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 10.

2024-10-23T16:34:18.601487+00:00 IST

NRAI announces first ever Shooting League of India

A window for the same is being chalked out, post receiving approvals from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the sport's sole global authority, in March of 2025, when the first edition will likely be held

2024-10-23T13:32:35.800948+00:00 IST

PKL has helped international players: Haryana Steelers coach

One of the teams that has garnered the most amount of attention has been the Haryana Steelers, who were the runners-up last year. While Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 has not begun in the manner in which they would have liked, the Haryana Steelers are upbeat and confident for the upcoming games.

2024-10-23T12:38:30.904263+00:00 IST

Mandaviya chairs meeting on Draft National Sports Governance Bill

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a stakeholders' consultation meeting to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 in New Delhi.

2024-10-23T12:15:07.196458+00:00 IST

Pickleball: PWR DUPR India Masters set to kick off in New Delhi

The Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) is set to host the PWR DUPR India Masters, in the national capital city of New Delhi.

2024-10-23T12:09:13.522418+00:00 IST

Golf: J and K Open returns for fourth edition

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, along with J&K Tourism, will be staging the fourth edition of the J&K Open presented by J&K Tourism which will be held at the pristine Jammu Tawi Golf Course in Jammu, from October 23 to 26.

2024-10-23T04:21:50.782251+00:00 IST

PKL: UP Yoddhas register defeat Bengaluru Bulls

Surender Gill, Bharat and Sumit put in a fantastic performance as the UP Yoddhas cranked up the style and defeated the Bengaluru Bulls by a margin of 57-36 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, in Gachibowli, in Hyderabad, on Tuesday evening.

2024-10-22T18:22:51.629428+00:00 IST

Star studded field led by Diksha Dagar, Chiara Tamburlini

The stage is all set for the latest edition of the Women's Indian Open, which gets underway on October 24 at the DLF Golf and Country Club. With 114 players from 31 nations, many of whom have been recent winners of the Ladies European Tour, the tournament is set for a battle royale.

2024-10-22T17:58:10.796746+00:00 IST

Arjun Deshwal leads Jaipur to huge win against Telugu Titans

Jaipur Pink Panthers' captain Arjun Deshwal put in a superb performance and led by example, scoring 19 points in the match, as they thrashed the Telugu Titans by a scoreline of 52-22, at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, in Gachibowli, in Hyderabad, on Tuesday evening. This was the Jaipur Pink Panthers' second consecutive win.

2024-10-22T16:53:18.074363+00:00 IST

Karnataka wins 24th National Para-Swimming Championship

The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship concluded on a triumphant note as Karnataka secured the overall championship title with an impressive 392 points. In a closely contested event, Maharashtra finished in second place with 378 points, while Rajasthan took third with 248 points. The event witnessed participation from 518 swimmers, with 360 men and 158 women competing across various categories. Remarkably, 231 of the participants were first-time competitors, reflecting the expanding reach of para-swimming across the nation.

2024-10-22T16:38:51.943618+00:00 IST

Goa CM congratulates winners of National Para-Swimming C'ship

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday congratulated the winners and participants of the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship following the completion of the second day of the event.

2024-10-22T15:48:24.353377+00:00 IST

Puneri Paltan coach BC Ramesh hopes to see kabaddi at Olympics i

The Puneri Paltan side has been one of the best units in the first week of Season 11 of the PKL, and head coach BC Ramesh is understandably mighty delighted about that.

2024-10-22T14:58:12.668225+00:00 IST

Gopichand expresses disappointment on Badminton's exclusion

Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand expressed his disappointment following Badminton's omission from the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which are scheduled to take place in Glasgow in 2026.

2024-10-22T13:57:32.655919+00:00 IST

"Plan was to secure two points": Surender Gill

Post the match, the captain credited the win to their well-executed defensive strategy.

2024-10-22T13:19:37.485734+00:00 IST

Gagan Narang disappointed over some disciplines not part of CWG

Former Indian shooter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) vice-president Gagan Narang has expressed his disappointment at shooting and some other disciplines, where India has high medal hopes, not being part of the Commonwealth Games 2026 itinerary and said it amounts to "watering down" the competition as only a few sports disciplines have been included.

2024-10-22T10:11:11.470380+00:00 IST

Wrestling, field hockey, badminton, table tennis removed from CWG

The sporting event's return to the Scottish city after 12 events would not be as bright for the Indians as some of their best medal-scoring sports have been removed from the schedule. The CWG 2026 will be featuring only 10 sports across four venues placed within an eight-mile corridor, organisers Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Tuesday, as per Olympics.com.

2024-10-22T09:25:14.831558+00:00 IST

Barath Manoharan triumphs

In a historic moment for Indian equestrian sports, Barath Manoharan claimed victory in the country's first-ever FEI concours saut international 2 (CSI 2) two-phase competition. Held at the world-class Surge Stable in Bengaluru, the event saw Barath riding Qina to a stunning win on Day 3, completing the 135 cm course in 36.03 seconds.

2024-10-21T19:59:29.578750+00:00 IST

"I feel Virat is like me": Pawan Sehrawat

As the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 heats up, the captain of the Telugu Titans, Pawan Sehrawat, reflects on his strategic approach to the game, his evolution as a player, and the importance of strong leadership in achieving success. Known for his aggressive playing style and determination, Pawan draws parallels between his mindset and that of cricketing icons like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

2024-10-21T18:27:10.599149+00:00 IST

Day 2 of National Para-Swimming C'ship sees stellar performances 

The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship continued into its second day with electrifying performances from athletes across the country in Goa and showcased the extraordinary talent and determination of para-athletes from various states competing in multiple categories.

2024-10-21T18:18:56.722619+00:00 IST

Puneri Paltan win comfortably against Patna Pirates

The Puneri Paltan side were on fire and put on an outstanding performance, as they swatted away the challenge from the Patna Pirates in style at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Led by Aslam Inamdar, the Puneri Paltan side defeated the Patna Pirates with a scoreline of 40-25, registering their second consecutive win to start off their season.

2024-10-21T18:14:32.034957+00:00 IST

Indian racing driver Akshay Gupta secures victory at Nurburgring

Indian racecar driver Akshay Gupta took first place in the 7th round of the prestigious Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie, winning the VT2-F category and finishing 46th overall out of 121 cars. Gupta, along with German co-driver Alex Schneider, claimed their first victory of the season.

2024-10-21T18:01:30.868183+00:00 IST