Leon Luke Mendonca's draw on the prodigy board was worth more than a win for Alpine SG Pipers as they qualified for the final against table topper Triveni Continental Kings despite losing their last league match 6-11 against PBG Alaskan Knights in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE

2025-12-22T18:01:56.739023+00:00 IST

Others

Navy’s Kiran Ankush Jadhav claim 10m air rifle gold

Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav produced a composed and consistent performance to clinch the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, currently underway here at the MP State Shooting Academy. Jadhav finished with 252.1, holding off Olympian Arjun Babuta, who secured silver with 251.4, while reigning 50m Rifle 3 Positions national champion Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar completed the podium with 229.8

2025-12-22T17:55:10.394397+00:00 IST

Others

“Really good step…”: Mili Sheth on Ahmedabad Polo Tournament

The Gujarat Polo Club will host the Ahmedabad Polo Tournament from January 2 to 4 at the Gujarat Polo Club Ground in Shela, in an effort to revive the sport of polo in the state and develop the event into a major annual sporting fixture in western India.

2025-12-22T17:25:42.636223+00:00 IST

Hockey

"Next biggest challenge is the World Cup...": Jarmanpreet Singh

"For us, the next biggest challenge is the World Cup and the Asian Games because these are the major events that are coming next year after the Hockey India League (HIL) and the Pro League," he told ANI.

2025-12-22T17:04:10.779527+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC commits comprehensive support to USA National team cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today reiterated its strong commitment to safeguarding the interests of USA's National team players and ensuring uninterrupted preparation for the ICC Men's Under 19 World Cup 2026, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, despite the ongoing governance and financial crisis within USA Cricket

2025-12-22T16:35:37.442968+00:00 IST

Others

NSCC: Navy’s Kiran Ankush Jadhav claim 10m air rifle gold

Jadhav finished with 252.1, holding off Olympian Arjun Babuta, who secured silver with 251.4, while reigning 50m Rifle 3 Positions national champion Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar completed the podium with 229.8

2025-12-22T15:46:53.535103+00:00 IST

Others

Neeraj Chopra, wife Himani pay courtesy visit to Ram Nath Kovind

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor, visited former President of India Ram Nath Kovind at his residence on December 22.

2025-12-22T15:26:00.469197+00:00 IST

Others

Nat'l Ranking Pickleball: CM Mohan Yadav graces closing ceremony

The closing ceremony was graced by Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and Kailash Vijayvargiya, Resource Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Both dignitaries interacted with players across age groups, encouraged young and senior athletes, and appreciated the discipline, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit displayed throughout the tournament

2025-12-22T15:02:54.627672+00:00 IST

Cricket

Decisions about my future are not up to me: Brendon McCullum

England head coach Brendon McCullum maintains that he is still the right person to guide England forward despite the team's poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series, but admits he is unsure if he will remain Test head coach next summer, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-22T14:42:52.690760+00:00 IST

Others

SAI approves multiple infrastructure development projects

One of the key projects recommended by the GB is the procurement of Poligras Paris GT Zero hockey turf for SAI NSSC, Bengaluru, which serves as the training hub for the Indian men's and women's national and 'A' hockey teams.

2025-12-22T14:32:22.492773+00:00 IST

Others

Pranavi Urs to join Jeev Milkha Singh at final IGPL Tour

History-maker and IGPL Mumbai tour amateur winner Pranavi Urs is set to tee off alongside golfing legend Jeev Milkha Singh at the highly anticipated final leg of the IGPL Tour in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The tournament promises to be a spectacular conclusion to a breakthrough inaugural season that has witnessed remarkable performances and historic achievements

2025-12-22T14:12:55.426119+00:00 IST

Cricket

Former India all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announces retirement

Former Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a professional career that spanned nearly 14 years. The 37-year-old made the announcement on Monday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during a press conference organised by the newly elected Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration, headed by former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad

2025-12-22T14:10:59.318145+00:00 IST

Others

Jr. State Badminton C'ships: Tiann upsets top seed for title

The big match temperament of third seed Tiann Castellino was once again on display against top seed Anvisha Ghorpade, as she scored an upset win in three games to lift the Girls U-15 singles title in Gautam Thakkar Memorial Junior State Badminton Championships at the Bombay Gymkhana late

2025-12-22T13:59:05.474302+00:00 IST

Others

Himachal Pradesh CM congratulates Seema for World 25K Kolkata win

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Seema for winning the gold medal at the World 25K athletics competition held in Kolkata.

2025-12-22T13:42:06.065056+00:00 IST