Sports

India’s young boxers arrive in China

A 59-member Indian contingent arrived in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, to participate in the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, scheduled from August 15-30, 2025.

2025-08-17T08:45:46.191977+00:00 IST

Markram just a few games away from genius, says Shukri Conrad

Aiden Markram, who has gone 31 innings without a T20I half-century, managed only 31 runs in three matches in the recently concluded T20 series against Australia.

2025-08-17T08:41:07.696994+00:00 IST

Vedanta Leopards registers two back-to-back victories

Debutants Vedanta Leopards refused to bow out, first surviving a tense Eliminator with a 19-13 win over the Vernost Jaguars, then conjuring a comeback against all odds in the Qualifier, edging the Khan Tigers after a 10-9 victory in a super shootout to steal a semi-final spot.

2025-08-17T08:38:26.945964+00:00 IST

PCB announces 17-member squad for Tri-Series, Asia Cup

Salman Agha has been named Pakistan's captain for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup scheduled to take place in the UAE from 29 August to 28 September, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad on Sunday.

2025-08-17T07:26:17.669691+00:00 IST

Alexandersson names squad for SAFF U17 Women's Championship

ndia U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship Bhutan 2025, which is scheduled from August 20 to 31 in Thimphu.

2025-08-17T06:36:31.464974+00:00 IST

India, China to renew fight for continental supremacy

As the first shots get ready to be fired at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, here's a run-down on how India's large 182-strong squad across the senior, junior and youth categories, can be tracked across the 12 competition days, beginning August 18, 2025 and running up to August 29, 2025, at Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

2025-08-17T05:57:40.719244+00:00 IST

East Bengal set to lock horns in against Mohun Bagan lock

At the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Emami East Bengal take on arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the legendary Kolkata Derby, a match that transcends sport and resonates with the very heartbeat of the city.

2025-08-17T05:47:13.314385+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Gujarat Titans begin third edition of Junior Titans

Gujarat Titans began the third edition of Junior Titans, their grassroots initiative aimed at encouraging children under 14 to engage in outdoor sports and physical activity, with the opening leg held in Surendranagar, according to a release.

2026-01-17T13:05:37.439218+00:00 IST

Kundu and Suryavanshi's fifties help India post 238

Fighting half-centuries from opener Vaibhav Suryvanshi and Abhinav Kundu have helped India to post a decent total of 238 runs against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

2026-01-17T12:56:07.635685+00:00 IST

India-Bangladesh U19 WC match starts without handshake at toss

The India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday did not see the customary handshake during the toss.

2026-01-17T12:32:20.457080+00:00 IST

Tennis

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PMDTA aims to help Indian players in their quest for circuit wins

The programme is named "Doubles Dream of India" and is a value-added programme for the Indian "Doubles Players" ranked in the Top 200 in the ATP Doubles Rankings. The ten Players who are currently benefiting from this programme are Ramkumar Ramanathan, Rohan Bopanna, Saketh Myneni, Yuki Bhambri, N. Sriram Balaji, Divij Sharan, Arjun Kadhe, Purav Raja, Jeevan N and Anirudha C.

2023-01-03T12:22:56.494302+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic starts 2023 season with win in Adelaide

Djokovic pushed through the gears while a large audience watched on, hitting his impenetrable groundstrokes with constant depth and accuracy to seize immediate control.

2023-01-03T12:07:28.427682+00:00 IST

United Cup: Garcia keeps French hopes alive with win over Martic

Caroline Garcia triumphed in a must-win rubber to defeat Petra Martic 7-6(9), 6-4 on Tuesday,

2023-01-03T11:49:15.296864+00:00 IST

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Need to give good quality sporting infrastructure: Hari Ranjan

Hariranjan Rao noted that India had already demonstrated its ability to create infrastructure for mega events such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, with facilities from those events still serving athletes today.

2025-09-14T09:59:19.637420+00:00 IST

Kadal Kondattam 2025: Tamil Nadu athletes dominate Day 1

Host Tamil Nadu athletes dominated the opening day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep across all categories in Kayaking and Stand-up Paddling. Originally scheduled to begin on September 12, the opening day had to be postponed due to erratic weather and rough sea conditions, as per a release from Aqua Outback.

2025-09-14T08:42:50.165786+00:00 IST

Youth turns up in large numbers as Saina Nehwal lead marathon

The marathon saw enthusiastic participation from youngsters, highlighting the importance of fitness and the involvement of youth in such initiatives.

2025-09-14T06:19:35.885675+00:00 IST

Football

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Top teams Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC set for exciting ISL clash

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is proving to be thrilling, especially with the unexpected rise of Bengaluru FC (BFC) and Punjab FC (PFC). These two teams, who finished 10th and 8th last season, are now leading the table.

2024-10-18T14:08:37.323689+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC beat NorthEast United 3-2

Determined Chennaiyin FC (CFC) came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United (NEUFC) 3-2 in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, courtesy of a brace from Wilmar Jordan Gil.

2024-10-17T17:13:44.208930+00:00 IST

India hand Pakistan 5-2 loss in SAFF Women’s C'ship

While India grabbed three points with consummate ease in the opening encounter of the three-team group that also have Bangladesh, the match featured skipper Loitongbam Ashalata Devi's 100th appearance for the Blue Tigresses and the 50th international goal of prolific striker Ngangom Bala Devi, who became the first Indian woman footballer to do so, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2024-10-17T14:53:38.768766+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Dilpreet Singh nominated for Poligras Magic Skill Award

Dilpreet's memorable moment took place in March 2023 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League when the Indian Team faced off against Germany at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. India won the aforementioned contest 3-2, courtesy of goals from, Sukhjeet Singh (32', 43') and Harmanpreet Singh (30').

2023-07-11T18:17:35.581832+00:00 IST

Odisha: Final leg of Grassroot League Championship commences

A total of 16 teams with 256 players (128 boys and 128 girls) will be taking part in the championship and competing for the title. The final will be held on July 15.

2023-07-11T05:00:01.799693+00:00 IST

China, Pakistan and Spain to host FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

China and Spain are the other two nations scheduled to host the men's and women's competitions, along with Pakistan.

2023-07-10T13:31:22.361105+00:00 IST

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Football

Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC face Diamond Harbour

Jamshedpur FC qualified for the quarterfinals as winners of Group C, while Diamond Harbour FC squeezed through as one of the best second-placed teams.

2025-08-17T05:19:30.415669+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hubli Tigers ride beat Mysore Warriors by seven wickets

A blistering 20-ball 46 from Prakhar Chaturvedi, studded with eight fours and a six, set up the Hubli Tigers' seven-wicket victory in a rain-interrupted clash at the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy.

2025-08-17T04:10:00.467526+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yash Dhull's sensational ton leads Central Delhi Kings to 15-run win against North Delhi Strikers

Yash Dhull smashed a scintillating century to guide Central Delhi Kings to 15-run victory against North Delhi Strikers in a rain-curtailed Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 match, which was reduced to 16 overs per side at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-08-17T04:02:28.898246+00:00 IST

Football

Men's football team holds first training session in Bengaluru

The senior Indian men's national team held their first training session in Bengaluru on Sunday after Khalid Jamil took charge as the head coach.

2025-08-17T03:57:49.317224+00:00 IST

Tennis

Sinner to clash with Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati Open final

Carlos Alcaraz is set to clash with World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final following the victories of the two top players in their respective semifinals on Saturday.

2025-08-17T03:24:14.411553+00:00 IST

Football

Red Devils host Gunners in Premier League 2025-26 opener

Manchester United will lock horns with Arsenal in their opening game of the Premier League 2025-26 campaign, which will be played at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on Sunday.

2025-08-16T19:49:15.445874+00:00 IST

Cricket

I pray to Almighty God to give peace to Bob's soul: Azharuddin

One of the biggest highlights of Simpson's coaching tenure was winning the 1987 Cricket World Cup hosted by India and Pakistan, defeating arch-rivals England in a closely-contested final by seven runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

2025-08-16T18:16:09.732327+00:00 IST

Others

Mazahir Saidu of Jaipur Veers team cements his position of No. 1

Day 12 events of Pro Panja League Season 2, co-founded by Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, witnessed gripping arm wrestling action throughout. In a dramatic turn during the 90 kg main card, Sher-e-Ludhiana's Tawheed Shaikh's powerful comeback and subsequent 8-second pin in the challenger round unexpectedly resulted in a 5-point advantage for Kiraak Hyderabad's Siddharth Malakar, despite Siddharth having lost three earlier pins, securing a 6-3 victory for Kiraak Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Mazahir Saidu of Jaipur Veers, displaying his dominance, achieved his quickest 10-0 victory against Mumbai Muscle's Yuvraj Verma through three successful pins and a strategic 5-point gain in the 100 kg+ challenger round. This decisive win further cemented Mazahir's reputation and significantly boosted Jaipur Veers' standing, as per a release from Pro Panja League.

2025-08-16T17:59:16.979012+00:00 IST

Football

NorthEast United FC outclass Bodoland

Defending champions NorthEast United FC produced a commanding performance to overpower Bodoland FC 4-0 in front of a packed SAI Stadium, marching into the semi-finals of the 134th Durand Cup. Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck a brace, while Spaniard Andy Garcia and substitute Parthib Gogoi added their names to the scoresheet, as the Highlanders set up a mouthwatering last-four clash against Shillong Lajong FC, as per a release from Durand Cup.

2025-08-16T17:56:28.932862+00:00 IST

Others

Kurnool Knights, Vizianagaram Ninjas shine on Day 1

The Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder tournament into the upcoming Telugu Kabaddi League, kicked off in style at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium in Vijayawada, as per a release from Andhra Kabaddi Association.

2025-08-16T17:49:26.791313+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI introduces serious injury substitute rule

In a significant step towards player safety, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a serious injury replacement substitute rule in domestic cricket. The regulation, aimed at ensuring players do not risk aggravating injuries, will come into force from the Duleep Trophy starting August 28, which also marks the beginning of the 2025-26 season. The rule will also apply to the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition

2025-08-16T17:48:47.381344+00:00 IST

Cricket

DPL: West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs via DLS

West Delhi Lions defeated New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs as per the DLS method in a rain-interrupted match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 on Saturday

2025-08-16T17:46:06.575772+00:00 IST

Cricket

Second edition of WDPL kicks off on August 17

The second edition of the Women's Delhi Premier League (WDPL) is set to take place in Arun Jaitley Stadium from August 17 to 24.

2025-08-16T17:44:19.925858+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sisodia sizzles as Gulbarga Mystics defeat Shivamogga Lions

Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose combined in a fiery unbeaten stand to make light work of a revised target of 92 runs (VJD method), guiding the Gulbarga Mystics to 10-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions at the Maharaja Trophy. The Gulbarga Mystics snapped out of a two-match losing streak and scripted the Lions' fourth consecutive loss, according to a release from KSCA.

2025-08-16T17:25:45.183224+00:00 IST