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India U23s to clash against Iraq ahead of Asian qualifiers

The India U23 men's national team will take on Iraq in the first of two friendly matches on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the UM Arena Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of their preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers next month, as per the AIFF website.

2025-08-25T02:36:41.939968+00:00 IST

Shivamogga Lions shock Mysore Warriors with 3-wicket win

Shivamogga Lions secured a stunning three-wicket win over Mysore Warriors in the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium on Sunday.

2025-08-24T20:03:05.946860+00:00 IST

India aims to be in top 5 sporting countries: Mandaviya

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that India is aiming to feature among the top five sporting nations by 2047, the year in which the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence.

2025-08-24T20:02:45.346588+00:00 IST

"Not close to where we want to be": South Africa captain Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma declared that the South Africa team is "quite far" from where they strive to be for the home 2027 ODI World Cup but have enough time to reach that position.

2025-08-24T18:59:19.277489+00:00 IST

Murali clinches long jump title but fails to qualify for Worlds

India's long jump athlete Murali Sreeshankar extended his win streak to five events in this season after tasting success at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2025, but failed to breach the qualification mark for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo next month.

2025-08-24T18:24:27.715157+00:00 IST

Indian-American Bhatia is tied-seventh at Tour Championship

Akshay Bhatia rode a five-hole stretch with four birdies in the middle of the round as he added 3-under 67 to his first 66 to get to 7-under at the Tour Championship, according to a release from Tour Championship.

2025-08-24T18:24:11.128107+00:00 IST

Shakib Al Hasan joins elite club, picks 500 T20 wickets

B Sudershan Reddy was welcomed by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Sunday as the former Supreme Court Judge kick-started his campaign in Chennai to gain support ahead of the upcoming Vice Presidential elections slated to take place on September 9.

2025-08-24T18:20:00.448239+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Pathan hails Kohli as India's best ODI batter

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the star batter Virat Kohli after his 54th ODI century in the third and final ODI of the recently-concluded three-match series against New Zealand on Sunday at Indore's Holkar Stadium, and called Kohli India's best ODI batter.

2026-01-19T11:28:27.212053+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma applauds his hundred

While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Kohli slammed a valiant century, offering the Men in Blue and fans some hope and setting several records and milestones.

2026-01-19T09:34:57.066752+00:00 IST

Irfan Pathan speaks on Nitish Reddy

Reddy had a decent outing in the third and final against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, with the bat he slammed 53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes and stitched an important partnership with Virat Kohli of 88 runs, however, his efforts went in vain as Kiwi's defeated India by 41 runs.

2026-01-19T09:17:09.065798+00:00 IST

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Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas downs Tallon Griekspoor

In a 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-3 victory, the Greek saved a set point late in set two before powering through the finish in Rod Laver Arena.

2023-01-20T06:11:05.040149+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Djokovic, Murray advance to third round

The nine-time champion, Novak Djokovic persisted through his pain to oust the Frenchman 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-0 despite battling with his bandaged left leg.

2023-01-19T20:39:59.841337+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Marketa upsets second seed Jabeur

Marketa won the first set by a thumping margin, lost a closely fought second set before making a comeback in the final set to win it comprehensively

2023-01-19T17:41:11.195786+00:00 IST

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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

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

Navdeep Singh ahead of World Para Athletics Championships 2025

The stage is set for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, the biggest para athletics event ever hosted by India. With more than 2,500 athletes from over 100 nations expected to compete, the Championships will showcase world-class talent and celebrate the spirit of para sport on Indian soil.

2025-09-17T18:41:29.221083+00:00 IST

Football

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AFC 'recognize' MBSG's decision to skip match against Tractor FC

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recognized Mohun Bagan Super Giant's decision to skip the AFC Champions League 2 match against Iranian club Tractor FC due to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict in middle-east.

2024-11-02T09:24:24.834477+00:00 IST

Ruben Amorim opens up on his move to United as club's head coach

Manchester United's newly appointed head coach Ruben Amorim opened up on his decision to choose the Premier League club and said that it was a radical change in his life.

2024-11-02T03:52:52.771288+00:00 IST

AFC Challenge League: EBFC sink Nejmeh SC to seal QF berth

East Bengal FC secured a place in the quarter-final of the AFC Challenge League after a 3-2 win over Lebanon's Nejmeh SC in their final group game on Friday.

2024-11-01T16:09:10.297489+00:00 IST

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Pakistan hockey lauds govt's step to send cricket team to India

Currently, the Pakistan hockey team is in India to play in the Asian Champion Trophy, which is being held in Chennai.Also, the Pakistan government announced on Sunday that it will send the national men's senior team to play the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held for the first time in its entirety in India from October 5 to November 19.

2023-08-06T18:16:57.195031+00:00 IST

Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Malaysia 5-0

Previously, India had drawn 1-1 with Japan on Friday. They had started the campaign at home with a huge 7-2 win over China on Thursday.

2023-08-06T17:45:42.574305+00:00 IST

Asian CT: China, Japan play out draws with Korea, Pakistan

India will take on Malaysia in final match of the day

2023-08-06T16:21:20.619975+00:00 IST

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Football

Abhishek Banerjee lauds DHFC's historic Durand Cup run

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee heaped praise on Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) for their remarkable debut campaign in the Durand Cup, where the club reached the final in their very first appearance. Although DHFC suffered a 6-1 defeat to defending champions NorthEast United FC on Saturday, Banerjee promised that the team would return stronger, sharper, tougher, and hungrier.

2025-08-24T17:28:47.249145+00:00 IST

Others

India's Chikitha Taniparthi scripts history with gold medal win

Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi etched her name into the history book by clinching the Under-21 women's compound crown at the World Archery Youth Championships 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada.

2025-08-24T17:27:50.738361+00:00 IST

Others

Over 10,000 State Police Forces join Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle'

More than 10,000 State Police Forces across India pedalled in unison on the 37th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle rally this morning across various States. 3000 NaMo Cycling clubs pan-India also joined in.

2025-08-24T17:06:13.081782+00:00 IST

Cricket

CM Bhupendra Patel praises "Gujarat's pride" Pujara

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended wishes to Cheteshwar Pujara, who bid adieu to all forms of Indian cricket, marking an end to a 15-year-long journey.

2025-08-24T16:59:49.594532+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Cricket will miss you": Bumrah, Rahul hail Pujara

India's mainstays Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul extended wishes to Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, marking an end to a 15-year-long career.

2025-08-24T16:35:56.571896+00:00 IST

Cricket

DPL 2025: New Delhi Tigers storm past Central Delhi Kings

Spectators at the Arun Jaitley Stadium were treated to a high-voltage contest on Sunday as the New Delhi Tigers cruised to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Central Delhi Kings in a rain-curtailed Delhi Premier League fixture.

2025-08-24T16:18:36.730488+00:00 IST

Others

Avani and Sneha make decent starts in Sweden

Avani Prashanth produced a birdie-birdie finish to shoot one-over 72 and was Tied-21st after the first day at the Hills Open, firing four-under-par (67) at Hills Golf & Sports Club. Also tied at 21st was Sneha Singh (72) and the two were the best among the seven who teed off this week in windy and testing conditions, according to a release from Hills Open.

2025-08-24T16:15:19.700270+00:00 IST

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Indian Army concludes Surya Spiti Challenege & Dronathon 2025

The Indian Army successfully concluded the 2nd edition of the Surya Spiti Challenge (Marathon) and the maiden Surya Dronathon 2025 in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 10,500 feet. Over 1,500 runners participated in the marathon, including 800 locals, 700 armed forces personnel, and 32 elite athletes from across India. The Surya Dronathon 2025, held from August 10-24, witnessed participation from service teams, startups, freelancers, and OEMs, showcasing cutting-edge drone technology and indigenous innovation, as per a release from Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing).

2025-08-24T15:45:41.280795+00:00 IST

Others

"I have it in me": Sindhu hopes to bounce back

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who has carried the Indian badminton flag for more than a decade, firmly believes she has what it takes to recover her lost form and revive her mojo.

2025-08-24T15:40:03.053053+00:00 IST

Others

Jaipur Pink Panthers eye third PKL title under new head coach

Two-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will be eager to get their hands on the coveted title once again after crashing out in the Playoffs last season, as per a release from PKL.

2025-08-24T15:21:38.469554+00:00 IST

Cricket

111, 1, 66: Prithvi Shaw's mixed run for Maharashtra continues

Out-of-favour top-order batter Prithvi Shaw continued to dish out mixed performances from his bat for Maharashtra during the Buchi Babu Tournament.

2025-08-24T15:12:54.471661+00:00 IST

Others

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar strikes gold at Asian Shooting Champi

India's impressive run at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, continued on Sunday, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinching the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-24T14:56:54.684032+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pujara makes honest admission about taking batting coach role

Cheteshwar Pujara, who became the latest Indian batting bigwig to call it a day across all forms of Indian cricket, made an honest admission about serving as a batting coach if the opportunity presents itself in the future.

2025-08-24T14:15:33.039350+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mangaluru Dragons climb top of the table with 9-wicket victory

Mangaluru Dragons topple the Bengaluru Blasters by 9 wickets to climb to the top of the table in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium today. The Dragons' Shreyas Gopal (3/29) led the bowling attack in the first innings, helping contain the Blasters to 146/9 in 20 overs. In the second innings, Sharath BR (72* off 47) and Lochan Gowda (55 off 32) combined to post a 99-run partnership and place the Dragons well ahead of the equation, leading them to a comfortable 147/1 victory in 16.1 overs, as per a release from KSCA.

2025-08-24T14:04:07.246545+00:00 IST