Sports

WPCA: Ekler mesmerised by kindness of India people

Luca Ekler proved once again the reason she is classified as an exceptional athlete. At the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday, the Hungarian athlete participated in two events, setting a new world record in one and qualifying for the final in another, all within a matter of a couple of hours.

2025-10-01T17:40:46.882855+00:00 IST

Ekler, Blackwell, Yarovyi script World Record to light up evening

Luka Ekler gave herself an early birthday present by winning the women's Long Jump T38 gold medal with a World Record in the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on a humid Wednesday. The Hungarian, who will celebrate her 27th birthday later this month, leapt 5.91m.

2025-10-01T17:29:42.289090+00:00 IST

Services, Haryana begin strong in inaugural BFI Cup 2025

The inaugural BFI Cup 2025 got underway at the Vellore Institute of Technology in Chennai on Wednesday, with Services and Haryana boxers registering early wins in the preliminaries to set the tone for the week-long tournament.

2025-10-01T17:19:03.186392+00:00 IST

PKL 12: U Mumba complete double over Tamil Thalaivas, move to 5th

A comprehensive 42-24 win for U Mumba over Tamil Thalaivas propelled them to fifth place on the points table at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday night.

2025-10-01T17:18:05.336845+00:00 IST

Asian Aquatics: India wrap up most successful with 13 medals

The last day of swimming and diving events at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 saw China assert their dominance once again, sealing the overall champion title with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, eight silver, three bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T17:15:46.539557+00:00 IST

PKL 12: Jaipur Pink Panthers secure narrow 37-36 win over Haryana

Jaipur Pink Panthers completed a remarkable turnaround to clinch a thrilling 37-36 victory against Haryana Steelers at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T16:57:57.853506+00:00 IST

Tamim Iqbal after withdrawing from BCB elections

Former captain Tamim Iqbal, one of 16 candidates to withdraw from participating in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, has made allegations of interference in the polls. During his scathing tirade, Tamim even went on to claim that the election has become a stain on the BCB.

2025-10-01T16:40:10.094315+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Can have even bigger impact, says Grace as RCB reaches WPL final

After a brief slump, opener Grace resumed her heroics at the top, smashing more than half of the modest 144 runs set by UPW by herself with her brutal hitting, scoring 13 fours and two sixes in her knock of 75 in 37 balls as RCB earned a direct spot in the final, taking place on February 5 at Vadodara.

2026-01-30T11:49:40.241392+00:00 IST

Late surge, disciplined bowling lift Rajasthan Lions

Rajasthan Lions combined a crucial late batting surge with a disciplined bowling effort to defeat Dubai Royals by 16 runs in Match 6 of the World Legends Pro T20 League in Goa.

2026-01-30T09:32:20.685349+00:00 IST

SKY’s playful banter with Sanju Samson lights up India’s arrival

India will take on New Zealand in the fifth T20I of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday, January 31. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, with fans eager to cheer for Samson and the Indian side as the series concludes.

2026-01-30T08:42:52.200234+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Elina Svitolina bests Daria Kasatkina to enter QFs

Svitolina will face No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.

2023-06-05T03:39:16.610247+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal's doctor shares update on his health

"We reached this situation for various reasons, we had a core issue -- injuring a muscle is not the same as a tendon. When we put it under large loads, the tendon was not responding because it was not strong enough," Angel Ruiz Cotorro said to atptour.com.

2023-06-04T18:42:25.303136+00:00 IST

French Open: Djokovic marches into record 17th QF

Djokovic crushed his No. 94-ranked opponent, Juan Pablo Varillas on Court Philippe Chatrier, striking the ball cleanly from both wings throughout his one-hour, 57-minute triumph.

2023-06-04T18:01:07.838663+00:00 IST

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Delhi launches special Green jersey showcasing Team’s commitment

This Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season, Dabang Delhi K.C. (DDKC) took a bold step towards sustainability by wearing a special green jersey, becoming the first team in PKL history to do so as part of their groundbreaking partnership with Aavashyak GAME.

2025-10-13T10:14:10.846660+00:00 IST

Shannon wins Women’s Indian Open

Trailing by seven shots at the start of the final day, Singapore's Shannon Tan produced the best card of the day to win the Women's Indian Open 2025 in a sensational finish.

2025-10-13T09:11:25.065980+00:00 IST

Jaipur Polo Team clinch BM Birla Cup

The Jaipur Polo Team clinched their second trophy of the season in a thrilling encounter, emerging victorious by 6-5 against Dynamix Achievers to lift the BM Birla Cup at the Rajasthan Polo Club on Sunday.

2025-10-13T07:37:45.883212+00:00 IST

Football

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Thrust on mentality helped improve in Madrid: Mbappe

Mbappe arrived in Madrid after securing a move away from Paris Saint Germain last summer

2025-01-21T17:05:49.133655+00:00 IST

Manchester City sign Brazilian sensation Vitor Reis

Premier League defending champions Manchester City announced the signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras on Tuesday.

2025-01-21T15:06:13.490092+00:00 IST

I-League 2024-25 round 10 preview: 3 teams lead the race

As Round 10 of the I-League starts on Wednesday, the league table paints a contrasting picture. At the summit, teams like Churchill Brothers, Inter Kashi and Namdhari FC are aiming to build on their momentum and strive to pull away from the pack with each match. At the other, teams like SC Bengaluru and Aizawl FC are fighting to turn their fortunes around, desperate for wins to escape the threat of relegation.

2025-01-21T11:01:41.418013+00:00 IST

Hockey

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KI Sub-Junior Women's Hockey: SAI Shakti, Salute register wins

Day 10 of the second Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 witnessed the SAI Shakti Team, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, SAI Bal Team and Salute Hockey Academy win their respective matches.

2023-12-31T12:52:10.920707+00:00 IST

Squads for men's, women's team for FIH Hockey5s WC 2024 named

The men's team will be led by Simranjeet Singh and vice-captained by Mandeep Mor while the Women's squad will be captained by Rajni Etimarpu and vice-captained by Mahima Chaudhary

2023-12-31T10:56:58.099393+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet Singh reflects on solid 2023 for Indian men's hockey

The year 2023 did not begin as planned for the Indian men's hockey team following a disappointing outing at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela in January. The team finished in ninth spot in their home conditions. However, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side managed to turn things around with stellar performances in the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, and a historic Gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, ending a 9-year wait to stand on top of the podium.

2023-12-31T04:18:55.347937+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Jurel reveals how India coach's 100 per cent backing message

Wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel disclosed that the 100 per cent backing he has received from head coach Gautam Gambhir has allowed him to express himself freely on the field, ahead of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, scheduled to commence on Thursday.

2025-10-01T16:13:49.753804+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe to host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match

Zimbabwe to host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match and three Twenty20 internationals (T20Is) later this month, with all fixtures scheduled for Harare Sports Club.

2025-10-01T15:59:42.123879+00:00 IST

Cricket

India's legendary spinner Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 Season Four

India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin failed to fetch any buyers for himself and went unsold in the ILT20 Season 4 auction on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T15:11:20.859219+00:00 IST

Others

"India has a lot of potential in para sports": IPC President

India's Paralympic movement has made rapid, huge strides in recent years. The nation is currently hosting the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and that's a real manifestation of India's growth and aspirations.

2025-10-01T14:15:38.502747+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shreyas, Priyansh dazzle by firing blazing tons against Aus A

Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer flaunted their rich vein of form by hammering blistering centuries for India A in the first unofficial ODI against Australia A in Kanpur on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T14:08:54.200510+00:00 IST

Others

Indian medics help Roza Kozakowska bounce back

Poland's Paralympic gold medallist Roza Kozakowska once again proved that indomitable willpower can defy even the harshest odds, as she battled a severe medical crisis on the eve of her event and went on to clinch gold in the women's F32 club throw at the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Tuesday, 30 September.

2025-10-01T13:36:24.743985+00:00 IST

Cricket

Will Kuldeep Yadav play Ahmedabad Test against West Indies?

Test captain Shubman Gill divulged that India is still mulling over its combination ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of Kuldeep Yadav being sacrificed for batting depth and team combination.

2025-10-01T13:24:49.008859+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jaiswal, Jadeja praise BCCI Centre of Excellence

Indian star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal praised the infrastructure at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, stating that BCCI and COE have created such a structure that we can come and have absolutely amazing practice.

2025-10-01T12:50:09.605927+00:00 IST

Cricket

Serum Institute of India CEO hints at purchasing stake in RCB

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, has hinted at the prospect of purchasing a stake in the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

2025-10-01T12:32:41.577704+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gill lauds Jadeja ahead of West Indies series

Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2025-10-01T12:16:38.592928+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bumrah's Test participation to be decided match-to-match: Gill

India's Test captain, Shubman Gill, on Wednesday revealed that seamer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies will be decided on a match-to-match basis.

2025-10-01T11:37:58.049550+00:00 IST

Cricket

If India truly want trophy, collect it from me: PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi claimed that he never apologised to the BCCI for the trophy-lifting fiasco that unfolded after the Asia Cup final. He maintained a bizarre condition: if India "truly" wanted the trophy, they could come to the ACC office to collect it from him.

2025-10-01T11:36:30.345541+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bennett becomes youngest cricketer to slam ton across all formats

With his maiden T20I ton against Tanzania in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025 on Tuesday, Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett became the youngest cricketer ever to slam centuries across all three formats.

2025-10-01T11:34:18.757451+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gill speaks on India's playing XI for first Test against WI

Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2025-10-01T10:42:28.739381+00:00 IST