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Zoravar finishes 7th as India conclude best-ever WC Final

Zorawar had made the finals cut, now up to eight from the earlier six with the new ISSF rules, with a score of 119 in qualifying, which gave him sixth place over 125 targets. In the now 30-shot final, he could not get his act together and was among the first two, alongside Italian Giovanni Pellielo, to bow out.

2025-12-09T08:58:31.165636+00:00 IST

Team India clinches gold at FEI Children’s Classic Silver Tour

The Indian team comprised Stasya Pandya, Sresht Mantena, Harshvardhan Singh Gulia, and Prithiv Krishna, who delivered steady and well-executed rounds to finish at the top of the leaderboard

2025-12-09T07:42:05.537720+00:00 IST

Inspiring journey of Manipuri cyclist Khoirom Rejiya Devi at KIUG

The Manipur-born cyclist representing Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 was a late convert to cycling after trying her hand at Sepak Takraw as a junior, but was overlooked for further selection

2025-12-09T06:48:29.823682+00:00 IST

Indian golf legend Chawrasia holds two-shot lead with Bhullar

Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia, one of the legends of Indian golf, gave himself the best start in any IGPL event as he fired a steady 7-under 65 to take the first-round lead at IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur.

2025-12-08T17:44:42.129744+00:00 IST

When RCB’s Shreyanka took to 64 squares with American Gambits

With the RCB women's side's most popular Bengaluru star, Sheryanka Patil, in attendance, the RCB Bar and Cafe extended their sporting spirit beyond the cricket stadium, with over 100 chess enthusiasts showing up for a fun evening of 'Chess and Chill' hosted by American Gambits, a Global Chess League (GCL) franchise.

2025-12-08T17:16:23.278768+00:00 IST

Special Olympics Bharat's digital movement for inclusive sports

The campaign seeks to increase awareness, drive engagement and build a supportive online community that advocates for inclusion through sports, as per a press release.

2025-12-08T13:01:10.690680+00:00 IST

TMF launches chess league for speech, hearing impaired children

The winners from each city will receive a special opportunity to witness the thrilling Global Chess League (GCL) Finals live in Mumbai this December. Over 130 children have already registered for this initiative, which is part of the Foundation's ARISE+ disability program, as per a press release.

2025-12-08T10:57:25.047078+00:00 IST

Jeev, Bhullar, Chawrasia and Kapur set for IGPL UAE

Gaganjeet Bhullar has won each time he has teed up on the inaugural IGPL season. After three successes in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens and Ahmedabad, Bhullar is all set to try and carry his form across the seas to Dubai and make it four in four

2025-12-08T07:50:22.497171+00:00 IST

ISSF World Cup Final 2025: Simranpreet Kaur bags gold medal; Manu Bhaker ends campaign without medal

Indian shooter Simranpreet Kaur delivered a stellar performance at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025, clinching the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event and equalling the junior world record in Doha on Sunday. Meanwhile, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker finished her campaign without a podium finish.

2025-12-08T02:45:45.279276+00:00 IST

Kolkata runs for greener tomorrow at SBI Green Marathon season 6

The SBI Green Marathon Season 6 arrived in the cultural capital of India, Kolkata after inspiring cities across India -- from Lucknow to Chandigarh, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Guwahati. The NKDA Football Ground in New Town came alive at dawn, transforming into a vibrant arena of runners, families, fitness enthusiasts, and sustainability champions, ready to run for the planet, according to a press release from SBI.

2025-12-07T21:24:43.548757+00:00 IST

IPBL: Mumbai Smashers defeat Hyderabad Royals in final

Mumbai Smashers charted a miracle run, going from sixth to champions with a win over Hyderabad Royals in the Grand Finale of the Indian Pickleball League--launched by The Times Group and recognised as India's only official pickleball league sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, as per a press release by IPBL.

2025-12-07T17:30:25.177098+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju tries hand at pickleball during IPBL season 1 final

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju tried his hand at Pickleball as he attended the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) Season 1 finals, which was played between Mumbai Smashers and Hyderabad Royals on Sunday.

2025-12-07T17:27:58.906926+00:00 IST

Fit India Sundays on Cycle marks historic 52nd edition

The 52nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded on Sunday across more than 10,000 locations nationwide, with the nodal event held in the culturally vibrant city of Varanasi. The special edition also celebrated the contribution of Private Security Guards.

2025-12-07T17:01:59.693670+00:00 IST

BSF hosts first national golf event in Tripura

The Tripura government on Sunday organised the first-ever national-level golf tournament, Tripura Open Golf Tournament, at Tusker BSF Golf course, BSF campus, Salbagan, Agartala as part of "Bharat Golf Mahotsava" GFI Tour 2025, as per a press release by the FTR HQ of the Border Security Force.

2025-12-07T16:46:22.108126+00:00 IST

Guwahati Masters 2025: Sanskar Saraswat wins men’s singles title

India's rising star Sankar Saraswat upset the experienced Mithun Manjunath to clinch the men's singles title in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday.

2025-12-07T14:42:51.167685+00:00 IST

Mayank Srivastava on India hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games 

Deputy DG, Sports Authority of India, Mayank Srivastava, expressed his enthusiasm about India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and believes it could be a game-changer for Indian sports, bringing in international exposure and opportunities for athletes to grow.

2025-12-07T13:02:52.831565+00:00 IST

Puja Tomar plans gyms to nurture India's MMA stars

Tomar became the first Indian fighter to win a fight in the UFC on June 9 last year, beating Rayanne Dos Santos of Brazil in the Women's 52 kg (Women's Strawweight) division.

2025-12-07T12:12:24.144438+00:00 IST

SSI National Sports Award aims to motivate, increase participatio

According to Dr Sarthak Patnaik, founder of Sports Science India (SSI), the event aims to motivate and increase participation among new athletes, veterans and current players.

2025-12-07T11:25:43.804982+00:00 IST

Chaitanya Pandey wins IGU North East Amateur in Jorhat

Delhi boy Chaitanya Pandey posted rounds of 72, 71, 68 and 72 to clinch the IGU North East Amateur Golf Championship 2025 by one stroke at the Par-71 Jorhat Gymkhana Club here. The tournament was organised by the Indian Golf Union (IGU) from December 2 to 5, 2025.

2025-12-07T10:16:14.367416+00:00 IST

Tripura CM Saha opens up about growth of Golf in Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha opened up about the growth of Golf in Tripura after hosting the Golf Tournament 2025 at Tusker BSF Golf Course on Sunday.

2025-12-07T08:05:43.274284+00:00 IST

IPBL: Hyderabad stun Chennai

Hyderabad Royals staged a stunning comeback to topple Chennai Super Warriors 4-2 in Qualifier 1, while Mumbai Smashers' fairytale surge continued as they swept past Lucknow Leopards in the Eliminator and stunned Chennai in Qualifier 2--both 4-2--to book their place alongside Hyderabad in the Grand Finale of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL).

2025-12-06T17:55:47.693309+00:00 IST