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India meet Bangladesh in battle for SAFF U17 crown in Colombo
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Blue Colts head into the summit clash with four wins from four matches, their most recent being a commanding 3-0 triumph over Nepal in the semi-finals. Goals from Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba, Azlaan Shah Kh, and Diamond Singh Thokchom sealed the victory, ensuring that the defending champions
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Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a commanding performance, the India U-17 men's national team brushed aside Nepal with a comprehensive 3-0 victory to book their place in the final of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025. The semi-final, held at the Racecourse International Stadium, saw the defending champions finally convert
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Our group in "great spot", looks "well balanced": Australia skipper Healy
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Defending champions Australia will be eyeing an unprecedented eighth World Cup crown, with captain Healy confident that the blend of fresh energy and proven experience in the squad can deliver once again on the biggest stage.
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Laver Cup 2025: Alcaraz, Zverev combine gives Europe edge over Team World
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The defending champions Team Europe will be aiming to continue their dominance when they take on Team World in the Laver Cup 2025, which gets underway at the Chase Center in San Francisco, USA, on Friday, as per Olympics.com.
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"Team India a significant challenge...": Aussie legend Lanning names conte
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Defending champions Australia will begin their 2025 World Cup campaign against neighbours New Zealand on October 1 in Indore, while the hosts will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match on September 30 in Guwahati.
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"Mentally, the fact that we are defending champions is a really good thing
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Mentally, the fact that we are defending champions is a really good thing," Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said ahead of his team's first Asia Cup game, against Bangladesh, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
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"Incredibly fortunate to have some huge depth on our side": Ellyse Perry o
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Australia Women's all-rounder Ellyse Perry believes that the defending champions are "incredibly fortunate" as they have great depth in the squad which has been picked for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which will take place later this year in India.
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Unbeaten Indian Women's Hockey Team gears up for Super4s challenge at Wome
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Indian Women's Hockey Team will look to continue their unbeaten run as they gear up for the Super4s stage of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou. India will face tough competition against hosts China, defending champions Japan, and Korea in this crucial phase of the tournament,
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PKL: Bengaluru Bulls secure 40-33 win over defending champions Haryana Ste
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Shivam Patare opened the scoring for the Steelers with a successful raid, but the Bulls quickly turned it around as Alireza struck quickly. Within the first five minutes, the Bulls piled on the pressure and inflicted an 'ALL OUT', racing to a 9-2 lead -- the quickest ALL OUT of the season so
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"Great support from crowd": Harmanpreet hails fans after India wins Asia C
Updated : 8 months ago IST
After clinching the Men's Asia Cup with a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday, Indian Hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh hailed the crowd at Rajgir for supporting the team throughout the tournament.
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PM Modi, Gautam Gambhir, Mansukh Mandaviya congratulate Indian men's hocke
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team after their emphatic 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held at Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.
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Coach Fulton sets eyes on World Cup, Asian Games next year after India's A
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the continental title as they registered a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions South Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a long gap of eight years, and with this victory, the Harmanpreet Singh-
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