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India is delighted to be hosting prestigious FIDE World Cup: PM

FIDE released a statement on Tuesday evening to confirm Goa as the venue for one of the world's famed chess events, where top-tier players from around the globe will gather. India last hosted the tournament in 2002 in Hyderabad, which concluded with grand master Viswanathan Anand lifting the crown.

2025-08-26T19:23:46.254083+00:00 IST

Inspire Institute of Sport set to host Rajdhani Judo C'ships

Judokas will compete in the Mini Sub Junior, Sub Junior, Cadet (Boys and Girls), and Senior (Men and Women) divisions. Three mats will host bouts in a round robin format, guaranteeing each athlete the most exposure and competition possible. All bouts will be conducted in strict accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the Judo Federation of India (JFI).

2025-08-26T17:45:18.463530+00:00 IST

Hyderabad Open 2025 sets new benchmark as WPBL On Tour kicks off

The Hyderabad Open showcased 60 competitive categories across age groups and levels - from U-18s to 50-plus divisions - and featured DUPR-based draws to ensure fair play and thrilling contests. Star names from WPBL Season 1, including Hyderabad Superstars' very own Kuldip Mahajan, headlined the professional categories, as per WBPL.

2025-08-26T17:27:25.917179+00:00 IST

SLI will build awareness, new fan base for shooting: Sidhu

The excitement around the Shooting League of India (SLI) is steadily building, and adding to the buzz is former World No. 1 Heena Sidhu, who has expressed her delight at the initiative.

2025-08-26T17:26:36.654574+00:00 IST

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to kick off with sporting legends

On the occasion of National Sports Day (August 29), sporting icons across disciplines will unite to launch Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League. Padma Bhushan awardee and Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, Hockey legend and former India Hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, Kabaddi Icon Pardeep Narwal, and Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will share the stage to kick off the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12.

2025-08-26T17:25:55.892861+00:00 IST

PKL has given me everything: Star raider Surender Gill

For the last six seasons, star raider Surender Gill has become synonymous with UP Yoddhas. When he reflects on his journey, a striking emotion stands out - "Pro Kabaddi League has given me everything."

2025-08-26T16:58:08.477528+00:00 IST

Three in three: India close a remarkable day 2 of BWF World C'ships with Prannoy, Sindhu wins as highlights

The Indian duo defeated Chong and Ng by 18-21, 21-16, 21-18. The Indian pair will now meet Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in their Round of 32 encounter on Wednesday.

2025-08-26T16:56:23.899465+00:00 IST

FIDE World Cup 2025 to be held in Goa from November onwards

A statement from FIDE said, "The FIDE World Cup 2025 is coming to Goa! From October 30 to November 27, 2025, the world's top players will gather on India's west coast for one of the most exciting chess events. This knockout spectacle brings together 206 players fighting for a share of 2,000,000 US Dollars and three coveted places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Every round is win-or-go-home, making the World Cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar."

2025-08-26T16:42:32.414053+00:00 IST

Indian junior boxers impress at 3rd Belt, Road International camp

India's young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15 to 30, 2025.

2025-08-26T14:24:34.007630+00:00 IST

‘Nothing will be given: PKL Season 12 coaches promise all-out war

Season 12 introduces a revolutionary Play-in structure and a revamped Playoffs, which expands qualification from six to eight teams, ensuring every match carries monumental significance. The new format also includes a tie-breaker rule system and a Golden Raid format, promising edge-of-the-seat action.

2025-08-26T14:22:50.170913+00:00 IST

HS Prannoy topples Finland's Oldorff to storm into Round of 32

India shuttler HS Prannoy successfully avoided the fate that Lakshya Sen endured and edged past Finland's Joakim Oldorff in the Round of 64 to storm into the next round of the men's singles event at the ongoing BWF World Championships on Tuesday.

2025-08-26T14:22:28.661751+00:00 IST

Kho Kho in the Americas: A traditional sport finds new turf

What began as isolated local efforts is steadily transforming into a regional phenomenon, one that unites diverse geographies under a common goal: to embed Kho Kho into the sporting DNA of the Americas.

2025-08-26T14:21:59.530922+00:00 IST

Asian Shooting Championship: Sift Kaur Samra strikes gold

India's Sift Kaur Samra ensured the nation's stellar run continued at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, by scripting a gold medal victory in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event on Tuesday.

2025-08-26T14:18:16.102565+00:00 IST

BWF World Championships: 2019 champion PV Sindhu advances to R2

In Paris, France, Sindhu warded off a challenge from Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova with a 23-21, 21-6 scoreline in 39 minutes, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-26T14:02:05.514606+00:00 IST

Telugu Titans aim for glory in Pro Kabaddi League season 12

Adding to the excitement, PKL Season 12 kicks off in Vizag, the Titans' second home, where they enjoy the backing of some of the most passionate and vocal fans in the league. The home advantage could provide a crucial early momentum boost as they look to start strong and lay down a marker. The Titans' management demonstrated strategic consistency by retaining the core squad and making wise investments during the PKL Season 12 Player Auction, spending Rs 4.531 crore to bring in fresh talent. Their decisions reflect a clear intent to challenge for their maiden PKL title in the upcoming campaign.

2025-08-26T13:25:42.318813+00:00 IST

Indian boxers head to Sheffield ahead of World Boxing C'ships

The move is part of BFI's continued efforts to give Indian boxers international exposure and the best possible preparation by ensuring they acclimatise to conditions well before the tournament.

2025-08-26T11:23:22.459000+00:00 IST

Pro Panja League Season 2 hailed by international coaches

The Pro Panja League (PPL) has established a new benchmark era in professional arm-wrestling. PPL Season 2 was a landmark event, not just for India, but globally, with many observers noting that its professionally curated platform surpasses any international tournament by far and has been recognised World over as the premiere ArmWrestling Tournament of the World, as per a release from PPL.

2025-08-26T09:59:27.546927+00:00 IST

Kolar Open: Arjun Prasad, Udayan Mane, Manu Gandas to feature

The leading Indian professionals participating in the event include Angad Cheema, Olympian Udayan Mane, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Arjun Prasad and Shaurya Bhattacharya, to name a few

2025-08-26T06:36:29.369361+00:00 IST

Bengal Warriorz hand captaincy to Devank Dalal

Bengal Warriorz have announced raiding sensation Devank Dalal as their Captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), with experienced defender Nitesh Kumar taking charge as Defence Captain. The move signals a fresh era for the Warriorz--a young squad built to play fearless, toofani kabaddi under the leadership of two natural game-changers, as per a release from Bengal Warriorz.

2025-08-26T06:05:32.537082+00:00 IST

Amravati Crushers crowned champions of Yuva Andhra Championship

The Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, came to a fitting conclusion on Monday at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium. Amravati Crushers emerged champions after topping the Super 4 stage, as per a release from Yuva Andhra Championship.

2025-08-26T02:36:52.510430+00:00 IST

Indian skipper Harmanpreet speaks on Asia Cup, Pakistan not attending tournament

India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium back in 2022. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India has brought their best squad to the campaign and will be looking to showcase their A game in Rajgir.

2025-08-25T18:22:07.368527+00:00 IST