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Oro,Jose,Mai crowned GCL Contenders Champions

Argentina's 12-year-old sensation Faustino Oro, fondly known as the "Messi of Chess," has emerged victorious in the Prodigy (U21) category of the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round, alongside GM Jose Martinez (Male) and WGM Mai Narva (Female). The trio will now serve as official ambassadors during Season 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, scheduled to be held at Mumbai's Royal Opera House from December 13-24, in partnership with Chess.com.

2025-10-17T10:59:52.704589+00:00 IST

Axar Patel sees opportunity for Gill to grow as captain

"It's a perfect situation for Shubman Gill because he has both Rohit and Virat in the dressing room, who can also offer their input to him. And I think it's very good for his captaincy and for his growth," Axar Patel told the reporters.

2025-10-17T10:25:16.923725+00:00 IST

Travis Head weighs in on Ro-Ko participation in CWC 27

Ahead of the first ODI in Perth on Sunday, Australia batter Travis Head praised India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as two of the best white-ball players, with Kohli being "probably the greatest" and Rohit "not that far behind". He also noted the duo's future, whether they will participate in the 2027 World Cup, appreciating their contributions to the game.

2025-10-17T09:37:17.681835+00:00 IST

Firecrackers bearing names of Operation Sindoor, Rinku Singh

Ahead of the Diwali festival, the firecracker market in Aligarh has been set up, and people are gradually visible in the market to make purchases. At the firecracker market in Aligarh's Numai Ground, various types of firecrackers are available, but particularly this time, firecrackers bearing the names of "Operation Sindoor" and Indian cricketer Rinku Singh are present in the market, and their sales are booming.

2025-10-17T09:22:16.541672+00:00 IST

Fit India to launch ‘Iron Wheels of Unity’ cycling expeditions

Fit India, the flagship mission of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise two cycling expeditions traversing the length and breadth of the country under the banner 'Iron Wheels of Unity', from October 31, 2025, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2025-10-17T08:25:29.080074+00:00 IST

He's doing a great job: Kapil Dev praises Golf Foundation chief

Former Indian legendary cricketer Kapil Dev praised Amit Luthra, founder/President of the Golf Foundation, for their efforts in training kids from underprivileged areas.

2025-10-17T08:07:53.248254+00:00 IST

BCCI extends wishes to 'Jumbo' Anil Kumble on his 55th birthday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended birthday greetings to former Indian legendary spinner Anil Kumble as he turned 55 on Friday.

2025-10-17T07:16:47.834734+00:00 IST

Cricket

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U19 World Cup: England in finals after defeating Australia

Defending champion Australia are out of the ICC U19 World Cup after a 27-run defeat against arch-rivals England in the high-voltage semifinal at the Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

2026-02-03T16:41:54.765229+00:00 IST

Dominant Chennai Singams enter their first-ever ISPL final

Bowling first, the pace attack of Chennai Singams dismantled the batting lineup of Ahmedabad Lions for just 57 runs, with Ashish Pal taking 3 scalps. Chennai Singams chased down the target of 58 in 8 overs with 5 wickets in hand and became the first team to qualify for the final of ISPL Season 3.

2026-02-03T16:40:44.634079+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants set 169-run target for Delhi Capitals

Beth Mooney's composed unbeaten half-century helped Gujarat Giants post a target of 169 runs against Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara.

2026-02-03T16:15:18.939228+00:00 IST

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Wimbledon: Bopanna-Ebden reach second round in men's doubles

Bopanna and Ebden defeated Guillermo Duran and Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-2, 6-7, 7-6 in the first round of the grass-court Grand Slam. The match lasted two hours and twelve minutes, as per Olympics.com.

2023-07-08T06:04:15.636770+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek advances to pre-quarters stage

The four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek is aiming for her first-ever qualification to the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

2023-07-08T05:54:05.891786+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic advances to pre-quarters

The 23-time grand slam champion leads Wawrinka 21-6, head-to-head. This was their just third meeting since the final of the 2016 US Open, which the Swiss player won.

2023-07-08T04:53:48.458986+00:00 IST

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Asian Youth Games 2025: India sweep gold medals in kabaddi

India swept the gold medals in kabaddi, as the boys' and girls' teams topped their respective podiums at Isa Sports City during the ongoing Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain.

2025-10-24T03:47:42.424507+00:00 IST

French Open: India's campaign wraps up in second round

India's campaign at the French Open concluded in the second round, with Unnati Hooda and the doubles teams of Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Gadde and Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi crashing out with bitter defeats.

2025-10-24T02:37:15.393141+00:00 IST

India re-elected as vice-chairperson of COP10 bureau, reaffirms commitment to clean sport

India actively participated in the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 20-22 October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.

2025-10-23T18:25:55.214990+00:00 IST

Football

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Bruzon expresses happiness as EBFC register win over MSC

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon expressed his delight after his side's impressive victory over Mohammedan SC in the Kolkata Derby on Sunday.

2025-02-17T04:37:21.206353+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal FC breeze past Mohammedan SC with 3-1 win

East Bengal FC defeated Mohammedan SC by 3-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.

2025-02-16T16:49:16.277450+00:00 IST

Real Kashmir aim to make serious chase for the title

Real Kashmir FC have a date with history at the TRC Turf in Srinagar on Tuesday, according to AIFF Media Team.

2025-02-16T08:09:21.126108+00:00 IST

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Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha seal QF spot

Day 5 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship witnessed Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Mizoram clinch victories in their respective matches at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri, Pune.

2024-03-18T04:33:20.616398+00:00 IST

Haryana, Odisha into QFs of Women National Hockey Championship

2024-03-17T15:50:03.303988+00:00 IST

Goalkeeping camp for Indian Men's Team begins today

He will join the ongoing national coaching camp being held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where he will closely work with PR Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera. The 10-day special goalkeeping camp overseen by Chief Coach Craig Fulton will end on March 26, a week before the team leaves for the Australia Tour, as per a Hockey India press release.

2024-03-17T12:22:30.302453+00:00 IST

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Star-studded India Championships is just beginning in India

Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago, when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf's biggest prize, the Green Jacket, opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India.

2025-10-17T07:05:32.893869+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gavin Larsen returns as New Zealand's selection manager

Gavin Larsen has been appointed as selection manager of the New Zealand men's team, filling the role left by the departing Sam Wells.

2025-10-17T05:53:48.080861+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ro-Ko reunite in nets as India gear up for Australia ODI series

In a video posted by BCCI on X, Hitman and Kohli were seen together sweating it out in the nets, where the stalwart batters showcased some of their batting skills as they middled the ball during the practice sessions.

2025-10-17T04:44:31.949394+00:00 IST

Cricket

Green ruled out of India ODI series, Labuschagne called up

Australia have been dealt a massive blow with all-rounder Cameron Green ruled out of their upcoming three-match ODI series against India, batter Marnus Labuschagne called up as his replacement.

2025-10-17T04:34:54.163003+00:00 IST

Football

India one step away from 1 U17 Women's Asian Cup qualification

The Indian U17 women's team are a step away, or to be precise, a point away, from scripting history by becoming the first-ever batch to earn a place in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup on merit.

2025-10-17T03:49:35.247585+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF-FIFA Capacity Building for coaches programme

The three-day AIFF-FIFA Capacity Building for coaches 2025-26 programme concluded successfully at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata earlier this week.

2025-10-17T02:53:22.422379+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mark Wood calls off-season "frustrating" due to knee injury

Ahead of the Ashes 2025 against Australia, England pacer Mark Wood described his off-season as a "frustrating summer," citing a knee injury that kept him out of action.

2025-10-16T20:15:54.976527+00:00 IST

Cricket

England announces playing XI for 1st T20I against New Zealand

The England Men's Cricket Team announced their playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, which will take place at Hagley Oval on Friday.

2025-10-16T19:46:17.605340+00:00 IST

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India Kho Kho winners are becoming their families’ real Lakshmis

As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daughters, once told that sports were no place for women, have become symbols of fortune and empowerment through the game of Kho Kho.

2025-10-16T19:18:47.580577+00:00 IST

Cricket

Team India practices ahead of 1st Perth ODI against Australi

The Indian Cricket Team has started practising ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which will start from Sunday.

2025-10-16T19:18:28.613919+00:00 IST

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Mcllroy speaks on performance following India C'ship day one

Seasoned campaigner Rahil Gangjee holed a massive 55-footer on the 18th hole to leap onto the front page of the scoreboard at the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club on Thursday. That shot ensured there were at least two Indians in the Top-10 at the end of the first day at the 4 million US Dollars golfing extravaganza. Gangjee, with a 5-under 67, was tied fourth, as the 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry reeled off five birdies in a row on the back nine to post an opening 64 and lead by one shot after the first round. Japan's Keita Nakajima (65) was second.

2025-10-16T19:15:46.807686+00:00 IST

Cricket

Varun Chakravarthy admits to pre-tournament anxiety

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy opened up about his emotional struggles before the start of tournaments, admitting that he often feels anxious and ends up crying the night before matches.

2025-10-16T19:14:57.320977+00:00 IST

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PKL: U Mumba clinch clinical 33–26 victory over Telugu Titans

U Mumba were in complete control against the Telugu Titans, securing a dominant 33-26 win in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 season at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. The team delivered a strong all-round performance, with their raiders and defenders working in perfect coordination throughout the match.

2025-10-16T19:13:04.628008+00:00 IST

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PKL: Haryana Steelers record biggest win of the season

Haryana Steelers delivered a dominant display to register the biggest win margin of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12, decimating UP Yoddhas 53-26 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. The 27-point win also helped them climb to fifth place on the points table.

2025-10-16T19:12:15.468410+00:00 IST