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Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over religious concerns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The ban on playing chess demonstrates the Taliban's increasing restrictions on freedoms in Afghanistan.
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KIYG 2025, day 8: Aisangfa Gogoi creates weightlifting record; Maharashtra
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Winning Assam's sixth gold medal, Aisingfa Gogoi helped the State break into the top 10 in the medal table, with two silver and two bronze medals as well. It did not take long for Maharashtra to demonstrate its strength as the spring of Yogasana sport. Its athletes claimed both gold and silv
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Bumrah steps aside from Test captaincy race; Gill, Pant now leading conten
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently.
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With six world records to her name, Himachal's pride Nidhi Dogra lauds Asm
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Nidhi Dogra trains at the Karm Yogshala Yogasan Sports Coaching Centre and has won medals for her school at the national level, first to do so from HP. Her father is a Yogasana teacher and she has learnt it from him, as per a press release from KIYG.
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With the target of playing in Pro Kabaddi, dominant Haryana were on roll a
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Haryana boys stamped their authority in the indigenous sport of kabaddi by beating Maharashtra in the final of the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games at the Bihar Sports University indoor hall on Thursday.
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Crown Prince of Fujairah attends opening of World Taekwondo Cadet Champion
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, attended the opening ceremony and emphasised that Fujairah's hosting of international championships reflects the trust that global sports community places in the UAE and particularly Fujairah due to its advanced infrastructure and quali
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KIYG: Golden Girls of Bihar; Rugby glory sparked by dreams, grit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Among the heroes of the day were three gritty young women, Anshu Kumari, Saloni Kumari, and Alpana Kumari, who not only powered their side to victory but also embodied a larger narrative of resilience, empowerment, and hope
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KIYG 2025: Harsabardhan Sahu, Asmita Dhone set national youth records on w
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Barely 10 days after winning medals for India in the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru, Harsabardhan Sahu and Jyoshna Sabar showcased world-class skills to an appreciative audience at the Rajgir Sports Complex in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar, as they claimed a g
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Jammu and Kashmir volleyball team lifts spirits with hard-fought KIYG gold
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
At the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir boys' volleyball team opened the State's account in the medal tally with a gold by defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-1 in a hard-fought final. The scoreline -- 35-33, 19-25, 25-17, 25-21 -- tells its own story of a gripping contest, but
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Sai Kishore eyes top-two finish as Gujarat Titans gear up for crucial IPL
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) enters its final leg, Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner R Sai Kishore emphasised the importance of finishing in the top two of the points table to gain a strategic advantage in the playoffs. "A top-two finish is definitely in discussion -- not just now, but befo
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Sai Kishore on Gujarat Titans' consistency and Ashish Nehra's influence
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"When Ashish Nehra is there, nobody can be complacent," Kishore said on the Star Sports Press Room.
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"He is a good reader of the game": Sai Kishore praises Shubman Gill's matc
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Gujarat Titans' (GT) spinner R Sai Kishore has heaped praise on captain Shubman Gill, highlighting the young leader's tactical acumen and sharp understanding of the game. According to Kishore, Gill's presence has not only strengthened the team's batting unit but also played a pivotal role i
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