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BFI Cup: Amit Panghal, S Vishwanath, Husamuddin in SFs

In an endeavour to provide upcoming boxers a platform to showcase their skills and established stars an opportunity to test their preparations, BFI is hosting the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1-7, featuring competitions for both Elite Men and Women across 10 weight categories each, aligned with World Boxing standards. Gold and silver medallists from the event will earn a pathway into the Elite National Camp, as per a press release from BFI.

2025-10-05T17:25:35.238429+00:00 IST

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes secure win over Kolkata Thunderbolts

Joel Benjamin was named the Player of the Match, as per a press release from PVL.

2025-10-05T17:23:37.634533+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Bulls earn revenge over Thalaivas seal thrilling win

The Bengaluru Bulls earned a hard-fought 33-29 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday night. Led by another Super 10 for Alireza Mirzaian and a High Five for Sanjay Dhull, it was a clash that could have gone either way before the season 6 winners secured the win. It was also a milestone moment for Arjun, who completed 1300 points in the PKL.

2025-10-05T17:22:01.167853+00:00 IST

Sprinters help Brazil end New Delhi 2025 in blaze of glory

Brazil's women sprinters Jerusa Geber (200m T11) and Clara D Barros Da Silva (200m T12) won gold medals to help their country beat back a strong final day surge in the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships that drew to a close at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

2025-10-05T17:20:58.993697+00:00 IST

Fit India Sundays on Cycle: Sports Minister Mandaviya leads way

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, led the 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, commemorating the World Teachers' Day at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital this morning. The event simultaneously took place in over 10,500 locations nationwide, according to a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-10-05T17:19:50.930277+00:00 IST

Anisimova continues fine form, captures China Open title

Anisimova beat Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2, recovering from a mid-match wobble which costed her a set, as per Olympics.com.

2025-10-05T16:53:43.362139+00:00 IST

Mighty Marathas, Prithviraaj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals win in APL

The fourth day of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex on Sunday saw more thrilling action. The Mighty Marathas defeated the Chola Chiefs, the Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their second consecutive win over the Chero Archers in a Shoot-Off, and the Rajputana Royals continued their strong form with a victory against the Kakatiya Knights.

2025-10-05T16:44:26.395059+00:00 IST

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India enjoys Bulawayo advantage ahead of Super Six clash vs Pak

The winner of this clash will earn a place in the semifinal. With India at the second spot with three wins in three matches in their Super Six Group two, they are just one win away from joining England, Australia and Afghanistan in the final four. However, if they lose, they will at the mercy of the net-run-rate, with both Pakistan (currently at four points with two wins and a loss in three matches) and India at six points. Also, the young Indian stars will be aiming to avenge their loss in the title clash of the U19 Asia Cup last year, where they were crushed by Pakistan by 191 runs in Dubai.

2026-01-31T14:56:40.175375+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed's 11-wicket haul in Bengal's win over Haryana highlights on Day 3

Harpreet Brar takes a four-wicket haul, KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal hit fifties, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a 19-ball duck on his birthday, and Shahbaz Ahmed's 11-wicket haul in Bengal's win over Haryana in the ongoing Ranji Trophy on Day 3.

2026-01-31T14:51:32.800821+00:00 IST

BCB imposes restrictions on journalists’ access to the stadium

Amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup cricket in India, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi journalists into the stadium.

2026-01-31T14:31:17.232349+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Swiatek retains French Open 2023 crown after defeating Karolina

Swiatek defeated unseeded Karolina Muchova by winning nine of the first 11 games, but her opponent pulled off an incredible comeback to force the match into a third set.

2023-06-10T20:52:59.545768+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz is only 20, has lenty of time: Novak Djokovic

After defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final match of the French Open on Saturday, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic praised his opponent as he said, he (Carlos Alcaraz) is only 20. So, he's got plenty of time, as per the official website of the ATP Tour.

2023-06-10T15:58:49.119842+00:00 IST

Andy Murray clinches fighting win to reach Surbiton Trophy semis

Murray is chasing his second ATP Challenger title for this year, having captured the Challengers 175 crown at Aix-en-Provence, France by defeating Tommy Paul in the final

2023-06-10T15:57:21.687834+00:00 IST

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India building world class sports infrastructure: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated citizens on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad and said it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to place India on the world sports map.

2025-10-15T16:00:12.571864+00:00 IST

Nita Ambani hails India’s bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership and support following India's recommendation to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030.

2025-10-15T15:58:12.975602+00:00 IST

Sangram Singh to face Tunisia’s Hakim Trabelsi

The Indian wrestling icon will face Tunisia's Hakim Trabelsi in a prestigious MMA fight on November 2, 2025, in Amsterdam. The press conference was organised to formally reveal Trabelsi as Sangram Singh's opponent and outline his preparation for this headline fight, marking the decorated athlete's second international MMA comeback at the age of 40.

2025-10-15T15:31:44.701114+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Colaco's volley seals 1-0 win for Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan Super Giant managed to overcome Bengaluru FC with a slender 1-0 victory at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Monday.

2025-01-27T18:01:18.666163+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC to face struggling Punjab FC

Jamshedpur FC are presently fourth in the points table, having accumulated 28 points from 16 matches on the back of nine victories and a solitary draw,

2025-01-27T17:20:00.609093+00:00 IST

"Dedicate my award to...": IM Vijayan after being conferred with

Former captain Inivalappil Mani Vijayan was instrumental in Indian football during the 1990s. He guided the Indian national team to the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship in 1993 and 1997.

2025-01-27T09:08:43.756633+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Dungdung enjoying return to hockey at FIH Olympic Qualifiers 2024

Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Beauty Dungdung has returned to the national side in the ongoing FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024.

2024-01-16T05:06:29.581050+00:00 IST

HI congratulates Navneet on completing 150 international caps

She achieved this remarkable milestone during India's match against New Zealand, the ninth-ranked team in the world, in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium here in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

2024-01-14T16:53:21.633417+00:00 IST

Indian women’s hockey team registers 3-1 win against New Zealand

India's goals were scored by Sangita Kumari (1'), Udita (12') and Beauty Dungdung (14') while New Zealand's lone goal came from Megan Hull (9').

2024-01-14T16:32:34.213107+00:00 IST

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PKL: Bharat's Super 10, Shubham's High Five powers Titans to win

Telugu Titans had to dig deep to cling onto a 40-35 win against the UP Yoddhas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday night. This was Titan's fourth win on the trot, led by Bharat Hooda's Super 10, Shubham Shinde's High Five, while including contributions from Vijay Malik's nine points and Praful Zaware's crucial four-point cameo.

2025-10-05T16:30:07.751783+00:00 IST

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WPAC 2025: India finish best-ever campaign with 22 medals

India have managed to outdo their Kobe 2024 campaign, where they won 17 medals, including six gold medals, five silvers and six bronze medals, by five medals.

2025-10-05T16:27:15.258180+00:00 IST

Cricket

Muneeba's contentious run-out against India sparks controversy

Controversies marred the rivalry clash between India and Pakistan at the ongoing Women's World Cup, after opener Muneeba Ali's contentious run-out during the fixture in Colombo on Sunday.

2025-10-05T16:02:00.922942+00:00 IST

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India loses to Thailand in Water Polo at Asian Aquatic C'ships

Meanwhile, in Artistic Swimming, Uzbekistan's Khadicha Agzamova and Sabina Makhmudova secured the top spot in the Duet Technical and Thailand's Kantinan Adisaisiributr and Pongpimporn Pongsuwan triumphed in the Mixed Duet Technical, as per a press release from the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

2025-10-05T15:21:23.409132+00:00 IST

Cricket

Natural leader: Panesar on Gill's promotion to ODI captaincy

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India's decision to hand Shubman Gill the ODI captaincy is a masterstroke, considering the 26-year-old, a "natural leader", is a type of player who thrives when given the responsibility.

2025-10-05T15:01:36.249442+00:00 IST

Hockey

Day 6: 5th HI Senior Men Inter-Department National C'ship

Following the day's results, All India Police Sports Control Board, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Services Sports Control Board and Central Secretariat advance to the quarter-finals, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-05T14:52:14.834236+00:00 IST

Hockey

Indian women's hockey team aims to put behind Asia Cup heartbreak

Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete and forwards Navneet Kaur, Mumtaaz Khan, defender Udita Duhan and goalkeeper Bichu Devi spoke to ANI following the conclusion of the final of the senior women's inter-department championship held in the national capital on Saturday, in which Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged victorious over the IndianOil team by 5-1.

2025-10-05T14:50:07.272295+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC Women's WC: Pakistan get India all-out for first time in ODIs

Pacer Diana Baig (4/69) in 10 overs, registered the best-ever World Cup figures by a Pakistan pacer as they managed to get India all out for 247 runs in 50 overs.

2025-10-05T14:09:01.024720+00:00 IST

Cricket

Finch explains how Gill will benefit from Rohit, Virat's presence

Former T20 World Cup-winning Australia skipper Aaron Finch feels Shubman Gill will find a state of calmness in his maiden ODI captaincy assignment for India, considering he will enjoy the presence of experienced bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, unlike the England tour.

2025-10-05T13:30:12.816461+00:00 IST

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Anurag Thakur unanimously elected as President of HPOA

Former Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has been elected as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association during the Annual General Meeting on Sunday.

2025-10-05T13:09:07.778953+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aaron Finch predicts scoreline for IND-AUS ODI series

Rohit and Virat, two of India's ODI-only stalwarts now, will return to Indian colours for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy win this year in March, as they will take on Australia during the three-match ODI series as they prepare for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. With Rohit no longer the ODI captain and replaced by Shubman Gill and Virat also playing just one format, this tour will be vital for these two legends on their road to South Africa.

2025-10-05T12:50:38.368359+00:00 IST

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Ormsby turns season around with play-off win over Vincent

The 45-year-old Ormsby had gone into the final round tied on -11 with Vincent, the International Series Morocco victor, and 2023 BNI Indonesian Masters champion Bhullar.

2025-10-05T12:15:11.327900+00:00 IST

Cricket

Irani Cup: Vidarbha lift 3rd title, beat spirited ROI by 93 runs

Vidarbha has made it three Irani Cup victories in their three appearances in the competition. Over the last five years, the hegemony of the ROI side has been challenged successfully for the second time, with Mumbai having beaten them in the previous edition.

2025-10-05T11:58:34.767054+00:00 IST

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Formidable India geared up for historic performance on home turf

Bolstered by the presence of experienced campaigners like Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree and a strong line-up that includes a current and former junior world number 1, host India is gearing up for a historic performance in the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships that gets underway at the National Centre of Excellence here from Monday.

2025-10-05T11:30:39.127897+00:00 IST