Sports

2025-08-07T18:53:52.492484+00:00 IST

Arjun Erigaisi starts strong at Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters

World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer got off to a winning start at the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025, as the prestigious classical tournament began on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai.

2025-08-07T17:25:55.479726+00:00 IST

Women's team look to sharpen attacking edge against Turkmenistan

Indian U20 women's team will look for their first win in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers Group D when they take on Turkmenistan on Friday.

2025-08-07T17:25:20.651274+00:00 IST

Kashi Rudras all set for UP T20 league season 3

Captain Karan Sharma, Shivam Mavi, Upendra Yadav, Shiva Singh, and local player Yashovardhan Singh were present on this occasion. All these players had come to the temple to seek blessings before the start of the season.

2025-08-07T16:13:41.735925+00:00 IST

Football: Indian head coaches who brought home honours

Jamil not only became the first Indian to hold the post since 2012 but also the first Indian head coach in over a decade. With Jamil set to embark on his journey as the Blue Tigers' head coach, ISL reflect on the Indian head coaches who spent time in the national team's hot seat.

2025-08-07T16:00:13.344381+00:00 IST

AIFF-ISL CEOs meet; plan competitions for 2025-26 season

The meeting, chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, brought together key stakeholders, including club CEOs of 13 clubs, representatives from FSDL, and AIFF representatives, Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Chairperson, Finance Committee, Menla Ethenpa, and Chairperson, League Committee, Lalnghinglova Hmar, to address the clubs.

2025-08-07T15:55:24.680893+00:00 IST

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey clears air as tournament's future

As the Indian Super League (ISL) remains in the realm of uncertainty and its future is in limbo, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey has assured that the tournament will continue and is hopeful for the nation's top-tier football to grow in a better way.

2025-08-07T15:48:25.211794+00:00 IST

Asian Boxing Championships: Five Indian boxers assured of medal

Five Indian men pugilists will join their seven women compatriots in the semi-finals of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday after registering convincing victories to reach the semi-finals of their respective weight categories and assure themselves of a medal.

2025-08-07T15:46:04.704177+00:00 IST

Karnataka set up Girls final with Kerala in Junior Waterpolo

The Basavangudi Aquatic Centre witnessed some scintillating semi-final action in the 51st Junior Waterpolo Championship 2025 on Thursday. Hosts Karnataka were trumped by Bengal, while Maharashtra defeated Kerala to make it to the final in the Boys category. Meanwhile, hosts Karnataka defeated Odisha, and Kerala overcame Maharashtra to advance to the final in the Girls category.

2025-08-07T15:37:06.251163+00:00 IST

Delhi HC declines interim relief in petitions pertaining to BFI

As per the release, the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association specifically sought an interim stay on the conduct of the elections, while the associations from Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh challenged the validity of the BFI's newly adopted Constitution, alleging that it is ultra vires. These associations also prayed for a direction to appoint a new Returning Officer for the said elections.

2025-08-07T15:29:17.606799+00:00 IST

Canada Super 60 to illuminate BC Place in Vancouver

A new chapter for Canadian cricket is about to begin. The Canada Super 60, an exciting ten-over-a-side cricket league featuring some of the world's top players, is set to launch at BC Place Stadium from October 8 to 13. This marks the first time international cricket of this level will be played indoors, under lights, at a top-tier venue on Canada's West Coast -- a truly historic moment for the sport in North America, according to a release from Canada Super 60.

2025-08-07T15:24:22.846913+00:00 IST

Maharaja T20 shifted from Bengaluru to Mysuru

The fourth edition of the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will take place at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium in Mysuru. The two-week competition will run from August 11 to 28 and will be held as a closed-door event with no spectators in attendance.

2025-08-07T15:15:02.697040+00:00 IST

Arsenal boss Arteta backs struggling Gyokeres

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes their latest acquisition, Viktor Gyokeres, who came with a hefty price tag, is making progress at the club after his silent outing against Spanish outfit Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium.