The Himalayan Kingfisher, the mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival, was released in Srinagar on Thursday. The Games will be held at the iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23, according to a release from SAI media.

2025-08-14T13:53:52.980132+00:00 IST

Others

India’s greatest sporting moments since Independence

In a country where sports have often carried the hopes of a billion, some victories have gone beyond the scoreboard; they have become national memories, etched in collective pride.

2025-08-14T13:52:34.190622+00:00 IST

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Indian sports fraternity hails PM Modi

The Indian sporting community has lauded the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025, which were passed by the Parliament on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

2025-08-14T13:45:37.297562+00:00 IST

Others

Adani International School supports ISSO for sporting excellence

Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vision and long-term goals.

2025-08-14T13:12:48.135115+00:00 IST

Others

Alpana Dubey wins 2 bronze medals for India in UAE

Alpana won medals in both the Traditional Yoga and Artistic Yoga categories. She competed against 160 athletes from 16 countries, including China, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, and Iran.

2025-08-14T12:46:14.537299+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jhye Richardson eyes Ashes return following shoulder recovery

Australia seamer Jhye Richardson expresses desire to play any part in the Ashes against England as he bowled for the first time since his most recent shoulder surgery.

2025-08-14T12:06:29.767711+00:00 IST

Cricket

Third edition of ILT20 Development Tournament begins on August 24

The third edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) Development Tournament will begin on August 24 at the ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai. The 18-match tournament will feature six teams, and the tournament will be conducted in a single-league, round-robin format, as per a release from ILT20.

2025-08-14T11:25:10.671134+00:00 IST

Hockey

IOA mourns Hockey legend Vece Paes' demise

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes.

2025-08-14T10:56:03.495494+00:00 IST

Hockey

KSLTA mourns demise of 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.

2025-08-14T10:39:59.512016+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gill or Jaiswal: Who will make it to Asia Cup squad?

India will kickstart their campaign from September 10 against the UAE. There have been media reports that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as a vice-captain. As per reports, he could be in line to receive the ODI leadership once current skipper Rohit Sharma calls it quits, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-08-14T09:45:08.468841+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI likely to change venue of Bengaluru ICC Women's WC matches

As per sources, the final decision on the venue could come during this weekend.

2025-08-14T09:37:03.722031+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Kohli the batsman in his pomp was unbelievable": Ravi Shastri

Virat, with whom Shastri had a great camaraderie as a captain-coach duo from 2017 to 2021, earned some high praise from the former all-rounder in a video on Sky Sports' YouTube Channel. Shastri also expressed awe over some of the "unreal" innings the superstar played in Australia, South Africa, and England.

2025-08-14T09:29:40.179901+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I think sub-continent... hard seem, dry surfaces": Maxwell

Maxwell was speaking to the reporters ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, which will take place on Saturday, with both teams keeping the scoreline level at 1-1. While his batting has been inconsistent due to its high-risk, high-reward nature, he has been effective with the ball, having taken three wickets so far in the series. In his last 10 T20s, he has taken 10 wickets in total, often chipping in with useful, economical spells.

2025-08-14T09:17:08.871961+00:00 IST

Football

Jota "never took his football for granted": Ex-Liverpool star

Liverpool will be kickstarting their title defence at their home arena of Anfield against Bournemouth from August 16 onwards. However, the occasion of defending the title at home will be a bittersweet one for the players and fans alike as there would be no Jota walking down the pitch, having passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 in July.

2025-08-14T08:45:53.989319+00:00 IST