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Archery Premier League aims to give exposure to archers: AAI prez

48 archers were divided among six franchises today as the Archery Association of India officially launched the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League at a grand event in New Delhi. 36 Indians and 12 foreign archers were picked in the draft as all teams formed competitive squads for the first season. as per a press release from APL.

2025-09-18T12:37:30.929085+00:00 IST

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott backs India

Afghanistan men's cricket team Head Coach Jonathan Trott praised the Indian team, stating they are one of the favourites in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup.

2025-09-18T12:34:56.498432+00:00 IST

World Athletics C'ships: Off-colour Neeraj finishes 8th

The World javelin title went to Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott, who managed the best throw of 88.16 m, marking his first World Championship gold 13 years after his Olympic triumph in London. At the second spot was Anderson Peters, the Olympics 2024 bronze medalist with a best throw of 87.38 m, followed by America's Curtis Thompson with a throw of 86.67 m.

2025-09-18T12:00:34.600089+00:00 IST

Top-ranked players from each team ahead of Women's World Cup

With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just around the corner, starting in less than two weeks, let's take a look at the top-ranked players from each nation in the ICC Women's Rankings, as the stage is set for thrilling action in India and Sri Lanka.

2025-09-18T11:32:20.296832+00:00 IST

Satwiksairaj-Chirag move to QFs of China Open

Satwik and Chirag, who recently finished runners-up at the Hong Kong Open, made a light work out of Chieh and Chi-Lin, beating them in straight games by 21-13, 21-12 in just 33 minutes, as per a press note from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-09-18T11:12:21.323671+00:00 IST

50 Days to go for centenary: Hockey India prepares celebrations

While the actual details of the celebrations will be revealed in due course, Hockey India delved into the sport's incredible history underlined by the eight Olympic Gold medals - maximum won by any country in the sport till date and also the maximum number of medals in any discipline won by India at the Olympics, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-09-18T10:29:16.106968+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka captain aiming high with her team at Women's WC

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu believes the fact that the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be played on the sub-continent will prove advantageous for her side, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-18T09:54:19.162215+00:00 IST

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India offered full security to Bangladesh: Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla said that India offered full security to the Bangladesh cricket team, but it was difficult to change the entire ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule at the last moment.

2026-01-26T12:22:14.175929+00:00 IST

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla congratulates Rohit, Harmanpreet

The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday congratulated Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur as the Indian heavyweights are set to receive the Padma Shri award for their outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.

2026-01-26T12:09:04.226158+00:00 IST

WI U19 spinners shine in crucial super six victory over Ireland

In a contest that showcased the fighting spirit of West Indies cricket, it was the spin duo of Micah McKenzie and Vitel Lawes who turned the tide and grabbed six wickets between them to steer the team to victory and keep them on course for the semi-finals

2026-01-26T09:47:45.077500+00:00 IST

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Madrid Open: Tsitsipas scripts comeback win against Thiem

In a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(5) triumph, the Greek used a flawless serving performance to shift the tone of the match.

2023-04-30T10:15:09.990386+00:00 IST

Madrid Open: Paula Badosa eases past Coco Gauff

Badosa will next face No.9 seed Maria Sakkari of Greece in a Round of 16 clash.

2023-04-30T10:12:13.195583+00:00 IST

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz rallies past Emil Ruusuvuori

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Friday survived a major scare at the Madrid Open as he rallied past Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the third round.

2023-04-28T17:18:57.666258+00:00 IST

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Nishad, Simran shine as India continues strong run at WPAC 2025

India continued its strong run at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, adding four more medals to its tally on Friday.

2025-10-03T20:25:04.744777+00:00 IST

Husamuddin, Bhawna Sharma, Parthvi Grehwal advance on Day 3

World Championships bronze medalist Mohammad Husamuddin (Services) lived up to his reputation as one of India's most reliable performers on the big stage, cruising through his opening bout at the BFI Cup Elite Men's Boxing Championship 2025 with a dominant 5:0 verdict over Services' Harsh.

2025-10-03T18:13:08.986078+00:00 IST

Dabang Delhi register comprehensive win over UP Yoddhas

Dabang Delhi K.C. returned to the top of the table with a dominant display to record a 43-26 win against UP Yoddhas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Ashu Malik led the way with a Super 10, while Fazel Atrachali scored four tackle points, leading a comprehensive display for their side.

2025-10-03T17:50:24.809004+00:00 IST

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Indian Women’s football team to host Maldives

The Indian women's football team will host the Maldives for two FIFA international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, as per Olympics.com.

2024-12-29T15:57:21.564421+00:00 IST

Alexandersson's batch of youth and experience ready for Maldives

Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson, under whom the India U20s have been training in Bengaluru since December 10, will take charge of the Blue Tigresses. 17 players, including senior internationals, have joined the camp for the friendly matches after which Alexandersson announced the 23-member squad

2024-12-29T15:07:09.899906+00:00 IST

WB withstand Services ambush to storm into Santosh Trophy final

The win marked West Bengal's 47th appearance in the tournament's final, which they have won a record 32 times

2024-12-29T12:46:18.208474+00:00 IST

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Sultan of Johor Cup: India storm into semis with stunning 6-2 win

Amandeep Lakra (2', 7', 35'), Arun Sahani (12', 53') and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52') got on the scoresheet for India, while Luke Aldred (29', 60') scored a brace for New Zealand.

2023-10-30T15:36:43.132121+00:00 IST

Indian women’s hockey team’s preparations in full swing for Jr WC

The FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 will be held in Santiago, Chile, from November 29 to December 10, 2023. A total of 16 teams will be taking part in the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023.

2023-10-30T05:24:47.397873+00:00 IST

Our hearts are set on bringing trophies back to India: CR Kumar

In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a podcast series launched by Hockey India, Indian Junior Men's Team Coach C R Kumar spoke about their preparations for the ongoing 11th Sultan Of Johor Cup 2023 as well as the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2023.

2023-10-29T11:20:34.373290+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"India is the best team in Asia and in the world”: Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib heaped praise on Team India, calling them the best side in Asia as well as the world. Having shared the dressing room with Indian players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Naib said he has always enjoyed learning from them.

2025-09-18T09:38:07.196653+00:00 IST

Others

"Be more clinical and aggressive": Joginder Narwal reveals advice that ignited Dabang Delhi's assertive comeback win

Dabang Delhi K.C. head coach Joginder Narwal was delighted with his team's comeback win against Telugu Titans at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. The table toppers scripted a 33-29 win, extending their winning streak to six matches, courtesy of a complete team performance, as per a release from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2025-09-18T08:47:53.455556+00:00 IST

Cricket

Saint Lucia Kings fall to Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1

In a hard-fought Qualifier 1 clash of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, the Saint Lucia Kings' campaign took a hit as they were defeated by the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 14 runs at the Providence Stadium. Despite a spirited bowling effort, the Kings' batting lineup faltered under pressure, costing them a direct ticket to the final, as per a release from Saint Lucia Kings.

2025-09-18T08:28:00.785667+00:00 IST

Cricket

Big Cricket League Season 2 to kick off on January 16

The Big Cricket League (BCL), World's First Pro-Am Cricket League, has officially announced that Season 2 will kick off on January 16, promising an even bigger and more electrifying experience for cricket fans across the country, as per a release from BCL.

2025-09-18T07:58:11.485598+00:00 IST

Others

IGPL Delhi NCR:Kartik Singh shines in fading light on opening day

Teenager Kartik Singh, who made his professional debut just a week ago, glowed brightly in the fading light on the opening day at the IGPL Invitational Delhi NCR hosted by Gaurav Ghei, as per a release from IGPL.

2025-09-18T07:41:48.489373+00:00 IST

Others

PM’s 75th birthday marked with grand kho kho celebration

In a remarkable tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, a record 152 Kho Kho teams gathered at the Sanskardham Campus in Godhavi, Ahmedabad, to participate in the Khele Sanand Sports League. The Taluk-level competition, which commenced on Wednesday, turned into a festive celebration of indigenous sport, with hundreds of young athletes showcasing their talent in one of India's oldest and fastest traditional games, as per a release from the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).

2025-09-18T07:41:34.612593+00:00 IST

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China Masters: PV Sindhu advances to quarterfinals

The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the Li-Ning China Masters 2025, defeating World No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the Round of 16.

2025-09-18T06:21:49.645916+00:00 IST

Cricket

"There is a tendency to lose sight of the ball": T Dilip

India's fielding has stood out in the ongoing Asia Cup, with players pulling off some breathtaking efforts against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite the difficult conditions under lights, India not only held on to tough chances but also made them look easy.

2025-09-18T05:49:24.982300+00:00 IST

Cricket

Odisha Pro T20 league "aims to nurture new talent”: CM Majhi

"The league aims to nurture and bring forth new talent from Odisha, reinforcing the government's commitment to developing sports infrastructure and opportunities," Majhi said.

2025-09-18T03:43:09.416342+00:00 IST

Cricket

New Zealand using camp in Dubai to prepare for World Cup

New Zealand veteran Suzie Bates is hoping a pre-tournament camp in Dubai will allow her side to adapt quickly to the difficult conditions expected at the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-18T02:57:55.814291+00:00 IST

Cricket

Akeal Hosein to lead, West Indies announce squad for Nepal

The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for a three-match T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah. Bowling all-rounder Akeal Hosein has been named as the captain of the side, as per the official website of the ICC.

2025-09-18T02:36:26.088831+00:00 IST

Cricket

We are ready: Pakistan skipper Agha's message for India clash

After the handshake row and the recently resolved dispute with match referee Andy Pycroft, captain Salman Ali Agha has declared that Pakistan is "ready" for any "challenge" that awaits them against arch-rival India in the Super Four fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday.

2025-09-17T21:33:12.827561+00:00 IST

Football

FC Goa lose to Al Zawraa SC in AFC Champions League Two

FC Goa fought hard, but ultimately suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Iraq's Al Zawraa SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group D tie at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, on Wednesday.

2025-09-17T21:21:00.217502+00:00 IST

Cricket

Haris Rauf on Pakistan's Asia Cup saga

After PCB's Asia Cup boycott threat, issues with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, a one-hour delayed start to the must-win fixture against the UAE, and a handshake row with team India, tearaway Haris Rauf feels the Pakistan board has handled the situation well.

2025-09-17T21:02:51.956163+00:00 IST