Sports

Verma, Khan's heated exchange almost comes to blows on day 8

Day 8 of the Pro Panja League Season 2, co-founded by Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, saw a number of entertaining clashes on the arm-wrestling table across both the undercard and main card fixtures as Jaipur Veers defeated MP Hathodas 18-14 while Sher-e-Ludhia enjoyed an incredible 22-4 victory over Mumbai Muscle. The highlight of the day came in the main card of fixture 1 in the 100+ kg category when Muzahir Saidu showed an incredible display of skill and pinned Tushar Awasthi in 0.13 second, equalling the record for the fastest pin of the league which was set by Satnam Singh of Kiraak Hyderabad earlier in the tournament. Both Mazahir and Satnam are now the joint leaders of the Bullet Badshaho ka Badshah standings. Meanwhile Yuvraj Verma of Mumbai Muscle was awarded the 'Player of the day' award for his incredible comeback against Suhail Khan of Sher-Ludhiana, according to a release from Pro Panja League.

2025-08-12T22:43:52.344082+00:00 IST

"It will help India as a major sporting nation": Praful Patel

NCP MP Praful Patel has hailed the passage of the Sports Bill, calling it a landmark moment for Indian sport and a long-awaited step towards better governance, athlete representation, and efficient dispute resolution.

2025-08-12T22:16:03.254714+00:00 IST

M Chinnaswamy Stadium faces uncertainty over hosting WC matches

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is facing the risk of losing its Women's World Cup fixtures after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to obtain police clearance for hosting the games, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-08-12T22:06:08.580260+00:00 IST

New floodlights installed at Kariavattom Greenfield

As the second season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) approaches, new LED floodlights have been installed at the Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium. The official inauguration will be held on August 15. The old metal halide lights have been replaced with modern LED floodlights equipped with advanced technology.

2025-08-12T21:34:01.370925+00:00 IST

Jesse Ryder congratulates RCB, hails India’s young guns

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has praised RCB's historic Indian Premier League (IPL) title win this year, extending his congratulations to the team.

2025-08-12T21:09:06.600895+00:00 IST

Hockey India applauds historic passing of National Sports Bill

Hockey India applauded the historic passage of the National Sports Governance Bill in Parliament, a moment that marks a new era for the administration and future of sports in India. This landmark legislation stands as the country's first unified and comprehensive legal framework for sports governance--an achievement that brings decades of calls for reform to fruition.

2025-08-12T20:17:47.733947+00:00 IST

Indian Women’s Hockey players call Sports Bill a "historic step"

The recently passed National Sports Bill has sparked a wave of gratitude and optimism among India's athletes, with members of the national women's hockey team calling it a landmark moment for the country's sporting community.

2025-08-12T20:11:45.913275+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Harleen Deol stars as UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians

UP Warriorz registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Thursday, ending their losing streak in the tournament.

2026-01-15T18:21:30.158705+00:00 IST

Bangladesh players to end boycott if Nazmul issues public apology

Bangladesh players are ready to end their boycott of cricket in the country if the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Islam publicly apologises for his "disparaging remarks" about players recently, ESPNCricinfo reported on Thursday.

2026-01-15T17:42:35.876579+00:00 IST

WPL: Sciver-Brunt powers Mumbai Indians to 161/5

A fine half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt guided Mumbai Indians to a competitive total of 161/5 in their 20 overs against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

2026-01-15T16:25:50.681985+00:00 IST

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Tennis star Iga Swiatek wins maiden WTA Player of Year award

Swiatek, who was named Newcomer of the Year in 2020, had an exceptional season in 2022, leading the way in terms of finals appearances, awards won and matches won. She was crowned winner at eight tournaments, including six in a row and a 37-match winning streak.

2022-12-13T04:45:10.390291+00:00 IST

TPL: Hyderabad Strikers crowned as champions for second time in r

The grand finale saw a repeat of the final from season 3 as Hyderabad Strikers clashed against Mumbai Leon Army

2022-12-12T13:57:31.984586+00:00 IST

Tennis Premier League: Hyd'bad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai in SFs

At the end of Day 4 the semi-finalists set to play on the final day of the league were confirmed. Hyderabad Strikers remained at the top of the table with 174 points. They were closely followed by Mumbai Leon Army which sat 2nd with 169 points. Bengaluru Spartans ended the day in 3rd spot with 166 points. Chennai Stallions ended the day in 4th spot with 164 points. The campaign came to an end for the Gujarat Panthers despite their valiant effort that saw them close the day out in the 5th spot with 160 points. The Pune Jaguars ended their campaign in the 6th spot with 158 points. Delhi Binny's Brigade and Punjab Tigers ended their league campaign with 151 and 138 points respectively to finish 7th and 8th in the league

2022-12-11T01:09:01.245118+00:00 IST

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PGTI NEXGEN: Umed Kumar builds three-shot lead in round two

Umed Kumar established a three-shot lead at a total of five-under 135 after he fired a two-under 68 in round two of the PGTI NEXGEN event being played at the Lucknow Golf Club

2025-09-11T07:39:13.757697+00:00 IST

Special course launched for sports quota recruitees

The Special Capacity Building Course, conducted at Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NS NIS), Patiala, aims to reintegrate former and current athletes into the national sports ecosystem through a structured blend of academic learning and practical field exposure,

2025-09-10T17:49:06.272754+00:00 IST

ISRL announces Hyderabad as venue for round two

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first-of-its-kind franchise-based Supercross racing league, on Wednesday announced Hyderabad as the official host city for round 2 of the league.

2025-09-10T17:32:17.556152+00:00 IST

Football

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SAFF U17 champions contemplate more fireworks on Asian platform

The players' moment of basking in the glory was limited to the Changlimithang Stadium as they waved the tricolour and chanted with a thousand-odd Indian fans after the full-time whistle, and got their pictures clicked with the trophy, with DJ Bravo's 'Champion' being blasted on the loudspeaker, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2024-10-03T15:07:50.996950+00:00 IST

Bhaichung Bhutia urges AIFF to focus on football's development

Former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia stated that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) should focus on moving forward from the controversies they have been involved in for quite some time and focus on grassroots for the betterment of the sport.

2024-10-03T14:36:54.965306+00:00 IST

BBFS join hands with Southampton FC to develop grassroot football

The announcement event was attended by Bhaichung Bhutia, Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier, Director of Southampton Football Academy, Andy Martino, Football Development Manager Programs of Southampton FC, Tom Grevatt and Co-Founder & CEO of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, Kishore Taid

2024-10-03T13:25:02.380315+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Jr. Women's Hockey WC: India face Canada in their opening game

The Indian Team has been grouped in Pool C along with Belgium, Canada, and Germany. India will open their campaign against Canada on 29th November before taking on Germany on 1st December. In their third and last Pool game, the Indian team will take on Belgium on 2nd December.

2023-06-23T06:44:52.450351+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh crowned champions of India Junior National C'ship

Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Chandigarh 4-2 in the final.

2023-06-23T04:31:59.361817+00:00 IST

Hockey India Junior National C'ship: Chandigarh, MP enter final

Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Haryana 3-1 while Hockey Madhya Pradesh beat Hockey Association of Odisha 4 - 4 (12 - 11 Shootout) in the semi-final of Hockey India Junior National Championship 2023.

2023-06-22T08:25:41.872807+00:00 IST

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Arjun Erigaisi holds Vincent Keymer to draw

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi held tournament leader Vincent Keymer to a hard-fought draw in the headline Round 6 clash at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 on Tuesday. The result allowed the German GM to maintain his one-point lead at the top of the Masters standings after six rounds, with Arjun remaining in hot pursuit, according to a release from Chennai Grand Masters.

2025-08-12T18:34:17.354430+00:00 IST

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Mansukh Mandaviya terms Sports Governance Bill historic, says it will change direction of Indian sports

Mandaviya emphasised that the bill ensures an athlete-centric system, bringing good governance to sports federations and fast, time-bound dispute resolution.

2025-08-12T18:24:36.244509+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sophia Dunkley is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July

Sophia Dunkley's consistent run with the bat has seen her clinch the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July, the first time she has won the honour.

2025-08-12T18:13:07.577037+00:00 IST

Cricket

Brevis' century helps Proteas level series against Australia

South Africa levelled the T20I series 1-1 against Australia with a commanding 53-run win, powered by a sensational knock from 22-year-old Dewald Brevis in the second T20I in Darwin

2025-08-12T17:52:42.514389+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ireland’s Prendergast jumps eight spots in Women’s T20I rankings

Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan and has reached a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Australian seamer Annabel Sutherland is now the No.1 ranked T20I bowler, achieving the milestone for the first time.

2025-08-12T17:31:03.912983+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill becomes ICC Men's Player of the Month for July

India Test captain Shubman Gill has landed the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his heroics against England in a thrilling Test series, after facing stiff competition from England Test skipper Ben Stokes and South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-08-12T16:21:56.541805+00:00 IST

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Mandaviya lauds passing of National Sports Governance Bill

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the National Sports Governance Bill will transform the sports sector, establish an athlete-centric approach and bring transparency to the working of the federations.

2025-08-12T15:11:38.314685+00:00 IST

Football

"Aim is to give talent a stepping stone": S Shivkumar

"The aim is to give talent a stepping stone to enter the national limelight and to serve the country through the game. Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a platform for people to showcase their talent. So, these are all tournaments that showcase talent," he told reporters.

2025-08-12T14:04:32.259858+00:00 IST

Others

Sports Governance, Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bills passed in RS

The bill was introduced by Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to provide a robust legal framework for sports governance in India, promoting transparency, accountability, and athlete welfare.

2025-08-12T12:55:03.373713+00:00 IST

Football

64th Subroto Cup to kick off on August 19

The prestigious Subroto Cup International Football Tournament will kick off its 64th Edition with 106 teams, vying for top honours across three categories, Junior Boys and Girls and Sub-Junior Boys. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted across New Delhi NCR and Bengaluru from August 19 to September 25.

2025-08-12T11:58:24.324003+00:00 IST

Football

Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth

Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights on a historic FIFA Women's World Cup qualification.

2025-08-12T11:42:17.717196+00:00 IST

Others

IOA to hold special meeting on August 13

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will convene a Special General Body Meeting on Wednesday with several key decisions set to shape the organisation's future course.

2025-08-12T10:55:05.617991+00:00 IST

Cricket

McGrath set for final tune-up ahead of Women’s World Cup

With less than 50 days to go until the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, McGrath will be joined in the 50-over Australia A series by Alyssa Healy, who is making her return from injury, as well as fellow contracted players Tess Flintoff, Darcie Brown and Kim Garth. The series against India, in India, the country hosting the marquee tournament, starts from Wednesday.

2025-08-12T09:47:58.227919+00:00 IST

Cricket

Clive Lloyd expresses apprehensions about two-tier WTC

If the two-tier WTC system comes in place in future, it is a possibility that WI cricket administrators are wary of and are hoping to have a say in it, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief executive Chris Dehring put it.

2025-08-12T09:32:23.779642+00:00 IST