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U Mumba launches first-ever Hall of Fame, celebrates legends

U Mumba, one of India's most iconic kabaddi franchises, has made history by becoming the first PKL team to launch a dedicated Hall of Fame. The initiative marks a landmark moment for the league and the franchise, as U Mumba sets a precedent in formally recognising players who defined its journey.

2025-08-29T14:27:48.258768+00:00 IST

“No bigger classroom than the sporting arena": Mandaviya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, led the national celebrations with a floral tribute at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital before joining more than 2,000 participants, including officials of the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes and coaches at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium for a morning of interactive sporting activities. as per a press release from the Sports Ministry.

2025-08-29T14:23:58.357397+00:00 IST

BWF World Championships: Sindhu outclassed by Indonesia's Wardani

India's top shuttler PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships concluded with a bitter defeat in the quarter-finals against Putri Kusuma Wardani.

2025-08-29T13:54:27.290037+00:00 IST

BWF World C'ships: Dhruv-Tanisha's campaign ends in quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals, the Indian duo went down to Malaysia's world number four pairing of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei by 15-21, 13-21 in straight games.

2025-08-29T11:58:07.849889+00:00 IST

Sachin celebrates India's diverse sporting achievements on NSD

The National Sports Day (NSD) 2025 celebration will be led by the Fit India Mission and organised as a three-day nationwide sports and fitness movement from August 29-31, under the theme 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main'. Acting on the clarion call given by Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya last week to transform this year's National Sports Day 2025 into a true people's movement, States and Union Territories (UTs) across India have begun their preparations for this mega Pan-India celebration.

2025-08-29T11:29:15.371798+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on birth anniversary

Speaking about Major Dhyan Chand, the Chief Minister said, "Whenever his name is mentioned, every Indian instinctively thinks of a hockey stick. With his talent and dedication, he gave Indian hockey global recognition by winning three Olympic gold medals--in 1928, 1932, and 1936."

2025-08-29T11:23:03.813034+00:00 IST

UK CM Dhami highlights state's growing Sports infrastructure

Addressing the National Sports Day - 2025, a function organised at the Multipurpose Sports Hall Parade Ground on the occasion of Major Dhyanchand Jayanti on Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that sports and sportsmanship provide energy, discipline and inspiration to society. He said that Major Dhyanchand introduced the whole world to India's sports power with the magic of his stick, according to a press release from Uttarakhand CMO.

2025-08-29T09:40:17.705307+00:00 IST

World Para Athletics Championships to be held at Mondotrack in JL

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Devendra Jhajharia on Friday confirmed that the newly inaugrated Mondotrack at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium will host the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, which will take place in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5.

2025-08-29T09:12:46.338319+00:00 IST

Adani congratulates Praggnanandhaa after qualifying for GTC final

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani congratulated the young Chess prodigy from India, R Praggnanandhaa, as he qualified for the Grand Chess Tour final in Brazil later this year in September after finishing runner-up at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup.

2025-08-29T07:14:26.235311+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates new track on National Sports Day

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a new track at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on National Sports Day 2025 on Friday and also participated in a race on the track.

2025-08-29T04:55:37.721898+00:00 IST

Mandaviya pays floral tribute to Dhyan Chand on his birthday

On the occasion of National Sports Day on Friday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

2025-08-29T04:15:00.665996+00:00 IST

Hard day for me: Neeraj Chopra on his Diamond League final result

World Champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on his performance in the Diamond League final at Zurich on Thursday, saying he had a "hard day" at the event despite managing to throw the javelin over 85 m.

2025-08-29T03:21:10.839950+00:00 IST

Diamond League Final: Neeraj finishes 2nd to Weber

It was Germany's Julian Weber who topped the field with a massive throw of 91.51 m, which came on his second attempt. He performed two massive 91-plus throws in his first two attempts. Neeraj did not have the best night, starting with two throws in the early 80s, following it with three disappointing fouls, which put his top-two finish streak under threat, but in his final throw of 85 m plus, he came in clutch to extend his run of top-two finishes to twenty six successive events. Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympics gold medalist from Trinidad and Tobago, finished in third spot with the best throw of 84.95m.

2025-08-28T19:44:42.155219+00:00 IST

BWF World C'ships: Satwik-Sairaj, Sindhu, Dhruv Kapila reach QFs

Satwik-Chirag beat the Chinese pair by 19-21, 21-15, 21-17. After going down in a highly competitive first game, the Indian pair absorbed pressure brilliantly, winning the next two games to seal the match. The match lasted for a total of 66 minutes.

2025-08-28T18:06:10.833934+00:00 IST

Ananat Singh completes hat-trick of National Squash titles

The 81st edition of the national championship witnessed action from August 23 to 28. The 17-year-old star, the country's top-ranked player worldwide, outclassed the second-seeded Akansha Salunkhe 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-4) in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-28T16:56:14.679773+00:00 IST

Kapil highlights India’s resilience as SARC makes global debut

"Just like India's rise as an underdog on the world stage, SARC has consistently shown resilience and reliability--qualities I have experienced first-hand, even beyond professional engagements," he reflected. The launch event of SARC's international expansion was held at Amber India Restaurant in Los Altos, California. It marked a significant milestone for one of India's pioneering professional services firms as it stepped onto the global stage. The occasion resonated with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's "Viksit Bharat@2047 through Make in India," and brought together a diverse gathering of global investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and members of the Indian diaspora. The event underscored the growing global relevance of India's economic narrative.

2025-08-28T15:59:50.636973+00:00 IST

AOA unveils Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award Trophy

The ceremony was attended by Assam Sports Minister Nandita Gorlosa and star boxer Ankushita Bodo, along with Lakhya Konwar, General Secretary of Assam Olympic Association, among others.

2025-08-28T15:59:16.101456+00:00 IST

Global Chess League launches GCL Contenders 2025

Open to amateurs and professionals, this multi-tiered tournament will spotlight grassroots talent, strengthen the chess community, and culminate with the winners stepping onto the same stage as global icons. With the registration opening from August 28, GCL Contenders will take place for almost a month, leading up to Season 3 of the Global Chess League, scheduled to kick off on December 13.

2025-08-28T13:48:36.139185+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu advances to quarter-finals of BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu stormed into the BWF World Championships 2025 quarter-finals with a sensational victory over World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi of China. The 2019 World Champion stamped her authority early with a win in the first game, before outplaying her opponent with an utterly dominant second game performance to wrap up a 21-19, 21-15 victory in just 48 minutes, as per BAI.

2025-08-28T13:14:31.497262+00:00 IST

UP Yoddhas have given me trust, not pressure: Guman Singh

Guman, who has been a consistent performer since his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut in the seventh season, is stepping into the UP Yoddhas setup with a sense of familiarity.

2025-08-28T13:05:51.985758+00:00 IST

Gurpreet's double gold takes India's medal tally to 26

The 37-year-old shooter shot a total of 572 points, with 18 inner tens, toppling Amanpreet Singh, who matched the score but lagged behind with 11 inner tens for a silver medal. China's Su Lianbofan claimed bronze with 570 (15x), completing an Indian-dominated podium, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-28T12:11:28.962624+00:00 IST