Kho Kho World Cup: Indian men power past Peru; women dominate Iran to book QF spot (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian men’s Kho Kho team secured its quarterfinal berth with a convincing 70-38 victory over Peru in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. The Indian women’s team too continued its dominant run as it overpowered Iran by 84 points, […]
Striking the Gong in support of landmark 20th edition of Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) With over 60,000 fans expected to participate in the historic 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which will be run on January 19, the organisers of the race in an attempt to drum up support have invited fans to join in celebrating the indomitable spirit of Mumbaikars by Striking the Gong. […]
IPL 2025 to begin on March 21 in Kolkata: Report
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The IPL 2025 is scheduled to begin on March 21, with Eden Gardens hosting both the tournament opener and the final on May 25 As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, the WPL 2025 will take place from February 7 to March 2. In an unprecedented move ahead of the mega […]
Bournemouth confirm signing of Argentine full-back Julio Soler
Bournemouth, Jan 7 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera Division outfit Lanus for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni. “We […]
ISL 2024-25: East Bengal’s hot scoring streak meets Mumbai City’s strong defence
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) East Bengal FC will host Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on Monday. A win here will mark only the second time East Bengal FC defeat Mumbai City FC in ISL history. Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, will […]
Sabalenka holds off Kudermetova to win first Brisbane title
Brisbane, Jan 5 (IANS) Aryna Sabalenka won her second Brisbane International title to enjoy a perfect start to her 2025 WTA Tour season. This was her fourth trophy Down Under since 2023. Sabalenka came back from a set down to defeat the 21-year-old qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women’s singles final to […]
Yuva Kabaddi Series: Big wins take the spotlight on Day 2 of Division 1
Coimbatore, Jan 4 (IANS) Kurukshetra Warriors, Sonipat Spartans, Palani Tuskers, and Karpagam Raiders won their respective matches in another exciting round of action on the second day of the 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series – Division 1 at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Saturday. The day began with a stellar performance by the […]
2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne power South Africa to a big lead over Pakistan
Cape Town, Jan 4 (IANS) Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands […]
United Cup: Czechia beat Italy to set up semis clash with USA
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday. After World No. 22 Muchova conceded just four games in her fifth consecutive win over World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Machac imposed his physicality on 22-year-old Flavio […]
Shooting fraternity overjoyed as Deepali Deshpande gets Dronacharya, Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed on Thursday as the government decided to confer acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches, while pistol ace Manu Bhaker was nominated for the highest sports award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for athletes. As an indicator of the […]
