Sports

Mahesh Bhupathi sees bright future for Padel sports

After making a successful India debut in February this year, the World Padel League (WPL) organised its much-anticipated third season. The league, supported by the Indian Padel Federation, has been placed between August 12 and August 16 at the Nesco Centre in Mumbai, promising fans world-class padel action.

2025-08-15T18:05:12.645494+00:00 IST

22 players reach senior India men's national team camp

Newly-appointed senior India men's national team head coach, Khalid Jamil, on Friday, announced 35 probables for the Blue Tigers' preparatory camp for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

2025-08-15T17:50:42.407595+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Sandhu storms to third title of season at Mysuru Open 2025

Yuvraj Sandhu stamped his authority at the Mysuru Open 2025 on Friday by registering a thumping eight-shot win to clinch his third title of the season that also helped him consolidate his lead in the PGTI Order of Merit, according to a release from Mysuru Open.

2025-08-15T17:27:03.425349+00:00 IST

Bhatia way behind at 46th at BMW Championship

The Indian-American carded a 5-over 75, leaving him tied for 46th among the 49 starters in the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

2025-08-15T17:16:04.008143+00:00 IST

Abhinav Bindra appointed IOC Mental Health Ambassador for athlete

Abhinav Bindra, who won a gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has been a long-time advocate for athlete mental health, according to Olympics.com.

2025-08-15T16:48:17.414052+00:00 IST

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: M Pranesh clinches Challengers crown

Grand Master (GM) M Pranesh held on to win the Challengers title at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, earning the opportunity to compete in the Masters section next year, despite a final-round setback against International Master (IM) Harshavardhan GB.

2025-08-15T16:08:42.609030+00:00 IST

PKL season 12 honours celebrates Independence Day

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins on August 29 in Vizag, with Telugu Titans taking on Tamil Thalaivas in the first match

2025-08-15T16:03:47.315385+00:00 IST

Cricket

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U19 World Cup: Afghanistan stun South Africa

Fantastic half-centuries from Faisal Shinozada, Khalid Ahmadzai and Uzairullah Niazai, and a strong bowling effort helped Afghanistan defeat South Africa in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 in Windhoek on Friday.

2026-01-16T18:23:59.094654+00:00 IST

WPL: Shreyanka, middle-order leads RCB to third successive win, beat GG by 32 runs

With this win, RCB is at the top with three wins in three games, while GG is at third, with two wins and losses each.

2026-01-16T18:09:19.243705+00:00 IST

MI London appoint Lisa Keightley and Kieron Pollard as he

Keightley brings a vast global coaching experience and a proven championship pedigree. One of the most respected figures in women's cricket, she has led the England Women's team for three years, guided the Northern Superchargers to the 2025 Women's Hundred title and coached in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) (Sydney Thunder) and Women's Premier League (WPL) (Mumbai Indians), as per a press release.

2026-01-16T17:07:54.950900+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramanathan enters main draw with a win

Ramkumar Ramanathan will be the fourth Indian to feature in the singles main draw at the ongoing edition of South Asia's only ATP 250 event, which is being conducted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Government of Maharashtra for the fifth year in Pune.

2023-01-01T14:50:37.331453+00:00 IST

Tata Open Maharashtra: 15-year-old Manas Dhamne gets wildcard

The Pune-born teenager Manas Dhamne is the current Asian Junior champion and one of the youngest to clinch that title. Dhamne has also been selected for the Grand Slam Player Grant Programme 2023.

2023-01-01T13:43:34.123802+00:00 IST

Tata Open Maharashtra: India's Bhambri, Ramanathan win 1st round

South Asia's only ATP 250 event, Tata Open Maharashtra is being conducted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Government of Maharashtra for the fifth year in Pune

2023-01-01T03:38:42.873941+00:00 IST

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ISSF World Cup Ningbo: Esha starts India's medal tally with gold

It is Esha's first-ever individual gold medal in any ISSF World Cup event, having got the silver for the same category way back in 2022 at Cairo and had to settle for silver in 25 m pistol variant in Argentina earlier this year.

2025-09-13T12:45:49.752423+00:00 IST

Hong Kong Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag march to first finals of 2025

Satwik and Chirag managed their first-ever appearance in the final for this year, defeating Chinese Taipei duo of 21-17, 21-15 in just 38 minutes.

2025-09-13T11:33:44.699851+00:00 IST

Complete team performance led by Arjun Deshwal

Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways with a commanding 46-36 victory against the Bengal Warriorz at the SMS Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Jaipur leg, as per a release from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2025-09-13T02:33:23.977210+00:00 IST

Football

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Century beckons Ashalata Devi as she arrive for SAFF Championship

Ashalata Devi pulled on an Indian shirt for the first time in the pre-Olympics in Dhaka against Bangladesh in March 2011, few would have imagined that she would take Indian women's football by storm in quite the way she has.

2024-10-15T16:07:14.585408+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh Super League to launch in March 2025

For the first time in Uttar Pradesh, a football league of the magnitude and excitement of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to get underway. The Uttar Pradesh Super League (UPSL), will be played in March-April 2025 and will bring together football enthusiasts, young talents, and professional players from across the state to compete in a thrilling new format.

2024-10-15T10:05:13.704728+00:00 IST

"Should not entertain him, must be kicked out": Bhaichung Bhutia

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has strongly criticized All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey for his alleged involvement in corruption and his attempts to undermine the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). "He has really damaged the reputation of Indian football, and now he's doing the same with the IOA, which is very unfortunate," Bhutia told ANI. "I think the IOA should not entertain him and should remove him.

2024-10-13T13:16:26.499971+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Haryana, MP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh to clash in semi-finals

Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are all set to clash in the Semi-Finals of the 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2023 after winning their respective Quarter-final matches on Tuesday.

2023-07-05T12:26:33.813072+00:00 IST

Hockey India League Committee convenes in New Delhi

The Hockey India League Committee Chaired by Dilip Tirkey took cognizance of the financial model proposed by the commercial agency; Executive Board to further review the proposal on August 10.

2023-07-05T09:40:35.946659+00:00 IST

Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Haryana emerge victorious

Action continued in the 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2023 on Tuesday with Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Haryana registering wins in their respective Quarter-Final matches at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

2023-07-04T18:06:17.779196+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Pant shares hilarious video of Rohit's retirement banter

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Friday shared a video from celebrations following India's ICC Champions Trophy victory earlier this year, featuring Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma joking about his retirement from the 50-over format.

2025-08-15T16:02:08.398627+00:00 IST

Cricket

Purani Dilli 6 best is yet to come: Owner Akash Nangia

Purani Dilli 6 started the second season 2 of the Delhi Premier League with a heavy defeat to Outer Delhi Warriors by 82 runs on August 5, but bounced back strongly with back-to-back wins, first overcoming West Delhi Lions by 15 runs on August 7, and then edging out New Delhi Tigers by 10 runs on August 8

2025-08-15T15:57:26.907044+00:00 IST

Others

Lt Governor flags off Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav

The LG launched three Olympic-style "Flame of Fitness" torches, symbolising the Olympic values - Excellence, Friendship, and Respect - marking the start of the Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav and officially launching the islands' celebrations for National Sports Day 2025.

2025-08-15T15:47:20.889359+00:00 IST

Cricket

21-year-old Bethell named England captain for Ireland T20 series

All-rounder Jacob Bethell has been named to captain England Men for the first time for the IT20 series against Ireland. The 21-year-old is set to become the youngest-ever England Men's captain in an international match when he leads the team in Dublin.

2025-08-15T15:45:34.106475+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bengaluru make it two-in-a-row with victory over Shivamogga Lions

Electing to bowl first, Shubhang Hegde's (3/7) three-wicket haul and Mohsin Khan's (2/5) one-over spell held the Lions to 62/6 after Nihal Ullal had given the Lions a promising start.

2025-08-15T15:35:17.875969+00:00 IST

Others

MVM International to host 2000 players in CBSE Volleyball

This year, over 2000 students from Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli - the CBSE Cluster IX zone- have registered on the CBSE portal for Volleyball, making this one of the most significant regional school sporting events of the year. CBSE's decision to entrust MVM International School with hosting such a high-level competition is both an honour and a clear indication of the Board's confidence in the school's management and ability to organise events with the highest professional standards.

2025-08-15T15:07:50.710974+00:00 IST

Cricket

5 years since Suresh Raina bid adieu to International Cricket

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket on this day five years ago.

2025-08-15T15:06:57.930037+00:00 IST

Hockey

FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026: One Year to Go!

From 15 August 2026, the 16 best men's and women's teams on the planet will battle for glory across world-class venues in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands. Known for their rich hockey heritage, passionate fan bases, and vibrant sporting culture, both nations are ready to deliver an unforgettable festival of hockey. This edition will mark only the second time in history that the men's and women's competitions are staged together, bringing the entire global hockey family into one shared moment of excitement

2025-08-15T14:58:21.065065+00:00 IST

Cricket

CWI identifies key priorities for change to improve performance

The journey of returning West Indies cricket to its former glory will not be easy, given the multitude of challenges impacting the region's standing in the international game, but with the combined, committed efforts of stakeholders and the entire Caribbean cricket community, West Indies cricket's resurgence is possible.

2025-08-15T13:59:57.780306+00:00 IST

Hockey

Germany qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Germany will take on the Netherlands in the final, but as hosts of the event, the Netherlands are already assured of a place at the upcoming World Cup, which leaves Germany to take the direct qualification spot available from Europe to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and the Netherlands 2026

2025-08-15T13:57:29.521305+00:00 IST

Hockey

Kerala, Bengal regis wins at Junior Men National Championship

Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured four Division 'C' and two Division 'B' matches with Kerala Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Hockey Bengal winning their respective fixtures while Hockey Gujarat drew with Goans Hockey.

2025-08-15T13:45:53.026259+00:00 IST

Others

PM Modi highlights ‘Khelo Bharat Neeti’ for strengthening Sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address, reaffirmed the government's commitment to nurturing a dynamic and inclusive sporting culture in the country.

2025-08-15T13:21:47.013394+00:00 IST

Cricket

Saliya Saman banned from all cricket for 5 years

Saman was among eight people charged in September 2023 for breaching the Code, according to the ICC website.

2025-08-15T12:55:06.004564+00:00 IST

Hockey

Hockey India condoles demise of Olympic medalist Dr Vece Paes

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers

2025-08-15T12:50:57.035468+00:00 IST