Sports

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

India fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against South Africa

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time

2025-12-08T10:50:59.034247+00:00 IST

"Both are looking fit": Suryakumar on Hardik and Gill's health

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are looking healthy and fit ahead of the first T20I against South Africa. The first T20I of the five-game series between the two countries will be played at the Barabati Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-12-08T09:42:59.826606+00:00 IST

"This is what the team and the squad look like": Suryakumar Yadav

"Dube is an all-rounder. All the batters from 3 to 7 are capable of batting at any position. For example, you might see Tilak Verma batting at 6. As you saw in Australia, Dube went in to bat at number 3. It depends on the entry point of the batter. We have to be really flexible during that. More likely, this is what the team and the squad look like. It looks good. It looks strong. So, I am very happy with it," the skipper said.

2025-12-08T09:40:21.555703+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh to lead international cricket training camp in UAE

Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE) has announced an exclusive high-performance cricket training camp that will take place in the United Arab Emirates from January 5-11, 2026. The program brings Yuvraj Singh, one of India's most celebrated all-rounders, into an immersive training environment where he will personally mentor young and emerging players from around the world. This initiative reflects YSCE's commitment to creating world-class development pathways for athletes who are ready to strengthen their skills and understand the demands of professional sport

2025-12-08T09:14:17.128036+00:00 IST

Manipur champions in Dr. Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ NFC

Manipur clinched their 12th Dr. Talimeren Ao Junior Girls' National Football Championship Tier 1 title with a resounding 9-0 victory over Bengal at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur. The triumph also sealed a remarkable hat-trick of titles

2025-12-08T08:30:33.303413+00:00 IST

"I'm not a selector, but...": Australia batter Marnus

"I'm not a selector, but what I will say is the same way they (selectors) looked at this game, they looked at the game objectively and said what was the best way for us to win this game with all the information we have on pink-ball cricket," Labuschagne noted.

2025-12-08T08:19:45.431097+00:00 IST

Cricket

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IND vs PAK: Fans outside R Premadasa Stadium express excitement

Cricket fans outside the R Premadasa Stadium expressed their excitement for the much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday.

2026-02-15T09:50:12.655930+00:00 IST

India is a very strong team, they will have an upper hand: More

Speaking about Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, More said, "Pandya is a very good player. He is a big match player, and in big occasions, he ensures India's victory."

2026-02-15T09:34:28.855626+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: West Indies thrash Nepal by 9 wickets

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh opened the innings for Nepal. It was a messy start for Nepal as they lost Kushal Bhurtel on the score of one to Hosein on the fifth ball of the very first over of the match.

2026-02-15T09:06:24.213006+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Bengaluru Open 2024: Nagal, Ramkumar draw French rivals in 1st Rd

India's top singles players have drawn French players as their singles main draw first-round rivals at the DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024 with second seed Sumit Nagal set to take on Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Ramkumar Ramanathan clashing with Maxime Janvier

2024-02-11T07:45:51.858260+00:00 IST

Learning lot of things during my stay here in India: Storm Hunter

After sailing into the singles finals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships, Australia's Storm Hunter on Saturday said that the people in Mumbai have been "warm and helpful".

2024-02-10T18:05:01.922441+00:00 IST

Prarthana Thombare keeps India’s hopes alive in Mumbai Open

The Indian No. 1 doubles player Prarthana Thombare along with her Dutch partner Arianne Hartono reached the doubles final at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships on Saturday.

2024-02-10T17:41:52.432398+00:00 IST

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From breaking the chain of poverty to targeting Asian Games representation, KIUG 2025 medallists Bharti and Devika offer a lot of hope

Bharti won silver in the 45-48kg class, and Devika took gold in the 52 kg category during the Khelo India University Games 2025 Rajasthan. Bharti's father is a daily wage labourer at a brick factory, and Devika's father has his own construction company

2025-12-11T08:53:48.080281+00:00 IST

India to host inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship 2026

The participating nations are the Commonwealth countries spread across five continents - Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas - ensuring an actual global participation. The Commonwealth is an association of 56 independent countries with a combined population of 2.7 billion

2025-12-11T07:56:11.185498+00:00 IST

Vishwa Samudra Open: N Thangaraja moves to top with day’s best 66

N Thangaraja (73-66), a three-time winner this year and currently placed fourth in the PGTI Ranking, took his 36-hole tally to five-under 139 for a two-stroke advantage over the rest of the field. Thanga thus jumped 17 spots from his overnight tied 18th

2025-12-11T07:26:19.395557+00:00 IST

Football

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Elite, nat'l referees undertake fitness testing ahead of season

For men, the fitness test matches the standards set for match officials officiating at the global level (FIFA). It includes six timed sprints over 40 metres within six seconds, and 40 x 75 metre runs in 15 seconds, with an 18-second rest between runs. In addition, Elite match officials undergo Body Fat Composition assessments to ensure adherence to lifestyle management and physical training standards, aimed at driving forward professional excellence

2025-07-09T12:51:49.006371+00:00 IST

Durand Cup trophies showcased as Shillong gears up for tournament

The three glittering pieces of silverware, the Durand Cup, the original prize and the rolling Shimla Trophy (presented by residents of Shimla in 1904), as well as the President's Cup which the winners keep permanently, will be then taken on a roadshow later in the day covering prominent city landmarks increasing the anticipation for the football loving public.

2025-07-09T12:46:42.922564+00:00 IST

Helsinki Cup: Team Minerva tops group after beating HJK, Lopa

In the Helsinki Cup 2025, the Under-14 players of Minerva Academy have made a great start. It is being played on the grounds of Finland. In the first two matches played on European soil, the Indian club defeated two strong clubs of the host country. In the first league match, Finland's biggest football club, HJK, was defeated 5-0, while in the second match, Lopa was defeated 7-0. In both matches, Minerva's players scored a total of 12 goals and conceded no goals

2025-07-09T07:40:15.733545+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Sreejesh, Harmanpreet hail 2024 as special year for Indian hockey

The duo remarked that 2024 to be a 'special' year as the Hockey India League is being revived, which they believe is the right direction forward in their endeavour to change the colour of the medal in the 2028 LA Olympics

2024-11-09T12:59:01.486720+00:00 IST

Punjab, Odisha register victory in Senior National Championship

Day 5 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium featured wins for Hockey Punjab, Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Bengal, and Hockey Mizoram in their respective matches, while Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jharkhand played to a competitive draw.

2024-11-09T06:45:42.636621+00:00 IST

FIH Awards: Harmanpreet Singh wins best men's player award

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

2024-11-08T21:43:36.530464+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Agha hints at Pakistan squad selection for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan clinched the T20I tri-series at home against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Salman Ali Agha hinted that the majority of the players who featured in the T20I tri-series will be part of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

2025-12-08T08:01:43.143612+00:00 IST

Others

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

Tennis

TPL: Eight teams to compete for title from December 9-14

With just a day to go for the much-awaited Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, which will be held from December 9-14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, the eight teams are gearing up to go hammer and tongs to lift the coveted title. The upcoming edition, supported by the tennis legends including Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi, promises a high-voltage week of tennis as the franchises compete in TPL's fast-paced and revolutionary format

2025-12-08T07:48:40.036050+00:00 IST

Hockey

India register 3-1 win against Wales at Junior Women’s World Cup

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in their 9/16 qualification match at the FIH Junior Women's World Cup on Monday.

2025-12-08T07:04:18.550014+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Every fan in India excited": Steyn on Shubman Gill's comeback

Legendary South Africa speedster Dale Steyn has expressed enthusiasm about Shubman Gill's comeback to the Indian cricket team for the five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9 in Cuttack.

2025-12-08T06:22:55.663082+00:00 IST

Cricket

Henry, Santner, Smith ruled out of remaining Test series vs WI

New Zealand have suffered a massive blow as they will be without Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner for the remaining Test matches against the West Indies.

2025-12-08T06:04:44.214664+00:00 IST

Cricket

Carey "pretty proud" of his efforts after second Ashes Test

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey reflected on being "pretty proud" of his efforts behind the stumps during the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane, which the hosts won by eight wickets on Sunday.

2025-12-08T05:19:11.162543+00:00 IST

Cricket

Venkatesh Prasad elected as President of KSCA

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad was elected as the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-08T04:00:09.206676+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shakib Al Hasan opens up about his illegal action for Surrey

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that he was bowling with an illegal action, a little intentionally, when he was reported for a suspected illegal action after his county stint with Surrey in 2024.

2025-12-08T03:02:43.546549+00:00 IST

Others

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

Cricket

Niekerk's cameo, Tunnicliffe's fifty guide SA to win in 2nd T20I

A late cameo from Dane Van Niekerk and a solid half-century from Faye Tunnicliffe helped South Africa Women beat Ireland Women by 65 runs in the second T20I. With this win, the Proteas Women took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

2025-12-08T02:21:39.091420+00:00 IST

Others

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

Cricket

"I am officially not retired": Shakib reverses retirement

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has withdrawn his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, expressing his desire to represent the national team across all three formats, as per ESPNcricinfo. Shakib, who has been away from international cricket for over a year, announced his retirement from Tests and T20Is last year.

2025-12-07T21:21:32.436071+00:00 IST

Football

FC Goa clinch Super Cup title

FC Goa were crowned champions of the AIFF Super Cup for a record third time after they defeated East Bengal FC 6-5 in a penalty shootout at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as per an AIFF press release.

2025-12-07T20:43:22.358667+00:00 IST