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Day 2 of UPKL Season 2 delivers close finishes, commanding wins

The day began with Awadh Ramdoots edging past Kanpur Warriors 35-34 in a tense contest that remained undecided until the final raid. Kanpur Warriors went into halftime with a 17-15 advantage after a late super raid by Sushant, but Awadh Ramdoots showed resilience in the second half. Captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi led the fightback, while Awadh's defence stood firm under pressure to secure a narrow but crucial win, as per a press release.

2025-12-27T05:48:57.044537+00:00 IST

Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, Tanvi Patri continue strong run

India's upcoming juniors Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan and Tanvi Patri continued their strong run in the Senior National Badminton Championships here on Thursday as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents to reach the quarterfinals,

2025-12-25T18:13:23.154667+00:00 IST

Noida Ninjas win opening match of UPKL season 2

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 commenced on Thursday at the Noida Indoor Stadium, marking an exciting start to the new season. The opening match was played between JD Noida Ninjas and Kanpur Warriors, where the home team emerged victorious, as per a UPKL release.

2025-12-25T18:04:18.277070+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu elected chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission

Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission for the 2026-2029 term, as per Olympics.com.

2025-12-25T17:42:28.660869+00:00 IST

Kohli, Tendulkar, Ronaldo share festive wishes on Christmas

Sports stars from various disciplines marked Christmas by celebrating in their own way and extending wishes to fans on the festive occasion. While Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared an Instagram story, legendary Sachin Tendulkar posted a photo with his pet dogs, and football icon Ronaldo posted a heartwarming family video.

2025-12-25T17:15:22.120229+00:00 IST

From RCB's maiden IPL title to Neeraj's 90-m throw: 2025 saw several 'firsts' in sports

The year 2025 will be remembered as the year the "impossible" became "possible." From the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ending their Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy drought to India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra breaking the hallowed 90-meter mark, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

2025-12-25T16:54:25.906010+00:00 IST

Shruti, Parul, Tanvi upset higher ranked players

The experienced Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary and rising star Tanvi Patri upset higher ranked opponents to reach the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the Senior National badminton championships here on Thursday

2025-12-25T12:32:46.907244+00:00 IST

Jeev Milkha Singh’s win in Colombo gives IGPL season perfect end

India's golf legend Jeev Milkha Singh provided the inaugural season of the IGPL a dream finish as he beat a host of young and experienced stars to win the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka. Jeev, who has not won a pro event since 2012, gave his young rivals a perfect lesson on the Royal Colombo Golf Course greens in the final event of the inaugural season

2025-12-25T12:07:10.904982+00:00 IST

Sansad Khel Mahotsav has become a people's movement: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youth participants in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, stressing the importance of finding and nurturing youth across the country who can make the country shine.

2025-12-25T07:23:16.319515+00:00 IST

Adroit Sports Ventures LLP acquires Rohtak Royals for KCL

Adroit Sports Ventures LLP has announced the acquisition of Rohtak Royals, a franchise representing the city of Rohtak in Haryana, in the upcoming inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), according to a release.

2025-12-25T06:53:46.373946+00:00 IST

Rohtak Royals appoint Surender Nada as head coach

Rohtak Royals, the franchise representing the city of Rohtak in the inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), has announced the appointment of Surender Nada as its Head Coach.

2025-12-24T18:03:40.454509+00:00 IST

Aryan finishes strong with last-hole birdie at IGPL Sri Lanka

Aryan Roopa Anand grinded it out after a rocky start that saw him drop two bogeys in the first four holes of the second day of the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka, the final event of the inaugural season of the IGPL Tour, as per a release from IGPL.

2025-12-24T17:46:30.598098+00:00 IST

Indian men's hockey vice-captain Hardik nominated for Khel Ratna

The award is the top sporting honour a sportsperson can receive and is presented annually by the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry. The nominated sportspersons receive the award from the President of India.

2025-12-24T17:24:28.097248+00:00 IST

National Badminton C'ships: Unnati, Tanvi, Aakarshi get wins

Unnati, who had a bye in the first round, hammered wildcard entrant Akanksha Matte 21-8, 21-18 while Tanvi began her campaign with a 21-10, 21-14 win over Asian U-15 girls singles gold medallist Shaina Manimuthu, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-12-24T14:17:19.441269+00:00 IST

Kabaddi Champions League gets new franchise, Panipat Panthers

Led by renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker Joginder Saini, this move marks a significant new chapter in growth of professional kabaddi, as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-24T12:26:14.539042+00:00 IST

Gurugram Gurus aim to empower next generation of Kabaddi talent

Sushant Jaglan, a spirited sportsperson, national figure, and believer in people-first growth, has proudly taken ownership of the Gurugram Gurus, the flagship franchise of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-24T11:11:06.353249+00:00 IST

Oneprastha Group steps onto with Sonipat Stars in KCL

After establishing a strong reputation in real estate by delivering premium and luxurious living spaces, the Oneprastha Group is now bringing its energy, ambition, and vision to the world of sports, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T09:46:29.448395+00:00 IST

Over 127 teams Pan-India register for Basketball Championship

A staggering over 127 teams from across India have applied to compete for the title in the second edition of Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship (Men & Women) on December 27-28 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T09:35:19.254353+00:00 IST

‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025’ inaugurated with 6500 athletes

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, envisioned to provide a strong platform for grassroots sporting talent from the Raver Lok Sabha constituency, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at the Central Railway Ground, Bhusawal.

2025-12-24T09:02:39.295079+00:00 IST