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Singapore, Dec 3: Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju frittered away a strong positional and time advantage as reigning champion Ding Liren of China put up a strong defence and escaped with a draw in Game 7 of their FIDE World Chess Championship Final match at Resorts World Sentosa here on Tuesday.

Guwahati, Dec 3: Defending women’s doubles champions Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto along with the talented men’s singles player Priyanshu Rajawat will be eying the title in the second edition of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament, begining here this week.

Secunderabad (Telangana), Dec 3: Teams from Mizoram, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha advanced to the semifinals with victories in their respective matches on the seventh day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Women's National Championship 2024 at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Tuesday.

Stavanger: , Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is set to debut at the Norway Chess 2025, one of the top chess events in Europe which will be played from May 26 to June 6 at Stavanger. At just 21 years old and ranked World No. 4, Erigaisi brings youthful ambition and exceptional talent to one of the most prestigious tournaments on the chess calendar.

Ludhiana, Dec 3: Dempo SC rode on Matija Babovic’s early strike in the second half to beat Namdhari FC 1-0 in the opening game of Round 3 of the I-League 2024-25 season at the Namdhari Stadium.

Hyderabad, Dec 3: The G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium will witness in-form Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa take on Hyderabad FC who are looking to break their two-game losing streak, in what promises to be a fantastic Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Dec 3: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid tribute to 'Hockey Wizard' Major Dhyan Chand on his 45th death anniversary on Tuesday at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium.

New Delhi, Dec 3: Former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Permod Kohli has been appointed as Returning Officer (RO) for Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections, to be held on December 15.

Jaipur, Dec 3: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an Executive Director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur.

Bengaluru, Dec 3: The Indian junior women’s hockey team left for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 from Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday morning. The Junior Asia Cup which is a qualifying event for the FIH Junior World Cup is scheduled to be held from December 7 to 15 in Muscat, Oman.

Dubai, Dec 3: Ace Indian rider Aishwarya Pissay once again made history by securing third place in the 2024 FIM Bajas World Cup.

New Delhi, Dec 2: The build-up to the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 has taken a significant step with the reveal of the 26 finalists which will be revealed on Monday (December 9). The World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers and over 21,000 men’s footballers from 70 countries have voted for their team of the year.

Jamshedpur, Dec 2: Mohammed Sanan, Javier Siverio and Stephen Eze scored a goal each as Jamshedpur FC returned to winning ways in a dominant 3-1 performance against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Monday.

Lausanne: , Dec 2 (IANS) Chile’s capital city, Santiago, will host the revamped 11th edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup next year, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) revealed on Monday. The South American nation will be hosting the event for the fourth time which will now be the largest-ever field bringing together young stars from all over the world.

Secunderabad, Dec 2: Teams from Chandigarh, Mizoram, Punjab, Manipur, and Andhra Pradesh prevailed over their opponents on the sixth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Women's National Championship 2024 at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Monday.

New Delhi, Dec 2: A 25-member squad, led by captain Diksha Kumari, will represent India at the highly-anticipated 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024, which will start in New Delhi on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 2: The All India Football Federation signed a commercial rights agreement for its premier competitions including I-League, I-League 2, IWL, Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy with Shrachi Sports Endeavour Private Limited for producing and broadcasting 338 matches in the 2024-25 season.

Mumbai, Dec 2: Former captain Viren Rasquinha is delighted to see the transformation in the country's hockey for the better with retired players joining the coaching setup to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation.

New Delhi, Dec 2: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that the 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. This grand event will bring together the finest athletes from across the nation to compete in a total of 36 sporting disciplines, showcasing the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence.

Pune, Dec 2: PKL Season 11 has been one of the most entertaining and tightly contested seasons in the history of the tournament. A journey that is now in its second decade, the tournament has arrived in Pune, the home of the Puneri Paltan, who are also the defending champions.

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 2: India's Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar has been nominated for the Men’s Para-Badminton Player of the Year honour as Olympic champions Denmark's Viktor Axelsen, South Korea's An Se Young headlined BWF Annual Awards nominations.

Chengdu, Dec 2: India suffered to its second straight group stage loss in the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup after being blanked 8-0 by the hosts China on Monday.

New Delhi, Dec 2: Pavan Kampelli secured a bronze medal in eFootball at the 2024 Asian Esports Games (AEG) in Bangkok, Thailand, championing India's first-ever podium finish in a football sports simulation esports title.

New Delhi, Dec 2: The final round of the 78th Senior National football Championship for Santosh Trophy will begin on December 14 in Hyderabad.

New Delhi, Dec 2: Former National Rugby League (NRL) boss Todd Greenberg is reportedly set to be named as the new Cricket Australia chief executive.

New Delhi, Dec 2: Germany’s celebrated defender and drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat is set to make a grand return to the Hockey India League (HIL), representing Hyderabad Toofans in the 2024-25 edition. The league’s much-anticipated revival, after a seven-year hiatus, promises to bring renewed energy to the global hockey scene, and Peillat is excited to be a part of it once again.

Patna, Dec 1: In a grand ceremony at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar felicitated the Indian women's hockey team for their victory in the Women's Asian Hockey Championship Trophy held from November 11 to 20 in Rajgir.

Noida, Dec 1: It was a closely fought match to the very end but the Patna Pirates eventually prevailed over the Bengal Warriorz with a 38-35 win in the last Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 encounter at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Noida, Dec 1: Dabang Delhi K.C. remained unbeaten in the Noida leg of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 after their excellent 32-21 win over the Tamil Thalaivas at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Hyderabad, Dec 1: Sreenidi Deccan secured their first victory of the 2024-25 I-League season with a 2-1 win over Churchill Brothers at the Deccan Arena here on Sunday.

New Delhi, December 1: Hockey India (HI) announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from 7th to 15th December 2024. As the defending champions, India enters the tournament with high hopes after securing their maiden title last year, defeating South Korea 2-1 in the final. This tournament serves as a qualifier for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025.

New Delhi, December 1: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced a list of nominees for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 on Sunday, where the notable names were Argentina skipper Lionel Messi in the Men's category and Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati in the Women's category.

Lucknow, December 1: India's two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu ended her Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour drought of over two years by defeating China's Wu Luo Yu in the finals of the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament in Lucknow here on Sunday.

Noida, December 1: In the high-stakes world of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the Patna Pirates are not just playing a game--they are building a legacy. Their stunning 54-29 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls on Saturday stands as a testament to their determination, spearheaded by the excellent raiding duo of Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab.

Lucknow, Dec 1: Lakshya Sen bagged the men's singles title after outclassing Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh in the final of the Syed Modi International here on Sunday.

Lucknow, Dec 1: Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu bagged her first title after more than two years as she defeated China's Wu Luo Yu in the Syed Modi International women's singles summit clash on Sunday.

Jamshedpur, Dec 1: Two teams in an immediate need of positive results will lock horns when Mohammedan SC and Jamshedpur FC meet each other at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.

Canberra, December 1: Team Australia held a practice session on Sunday at the Manuka Oval Stadium in Canberra.

Secunderabad, December 1: The fifth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship 2024 witnessed Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Bihar, Hockey Bengal, and Hockey Maharashtra securing three points each in their respective fixtures at the South Central Railways Sports Complex, RRC Ground, Rail Nilayam, in Secunderabad, Telangana.

New Delhi, November 30: The Indian sports industry is likely to reach USD 100 billion by 2027, from USD 27 billion in 2020, according to a report by FICCI-Nangia Nxt.

Noida, Dec 1: In the high-stakes world of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the Patna Pirates aren't just playing a game - they're crafting a legacy. Their stunning 54-29 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls on Saturday is a testament to their efforts, led by the excellent raiding duo of Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab.

New Delhi, Dec 1: Punjab FC have had an incredible start to life under their new head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis. The side is currently at fourth place in the ISL table and have been one of the teams to beat in just their second season in the league.

New Delhi, Dec 1: After Punjab FC’s huge 3-0 win over Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena, a video of head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis did the rounds on social media in which the Greek manager could be heard saying ‘I told you we’re the best,’ to his team.

Chengdu, Dec 1: The Indian table tennis team suffered an 8-3 loss to America in their opening Group 1 match in the first stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup on Sunday.

New Delhi, Dec 1: Hockey India on Sunday announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The team will be led by captain Jyoti Singh, with Sakshi Rana serving as vice-captain.

Lucknow, Dec 1: UP Rudras have announced team India vice-captain and talismanic midfielder Hardik Singh as its captain in their inaugural season of the Hockey India League.

Lausanne, Dec 1: The new FIH Hockey Pro League season kicked off with two high-quality encounters featuring three of the teams that contested gold-medal matches at Paris 2024.

Noida, Nov 30: The Jaipur Pink Panthers produced a scintillating display of kabaddi on Saturday, at the Noida Indoor Stadium in PKL Season 11. The Jaipur Pink Panthers, who trailed for most of the first half, stormed back into the game to pick a 41-28 win against the Telugu Titans.

New Delhi, Nov 30: Brentford FC, Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth registered victories in their respective match-ups on a night when history was made in the Premier League. Newcastle United battle hard against Crystal Palace but a late goal denied the Toons a victory in the early kick-off matches on Saturday.

Shillong, Nov 30: Former champions Dempo Sports Club clinched their first victory of the 2024-25 I-League season defeating Shillong Lajong FC 2-0 at the SSA Stadium on Saturday.

Kolkata, Nov 30: Chennaiyin FC delivered a spirited performance against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium in their Indian Super League 2024-25 encounter, but ultimately fell to a narrow defeat due to a last-ditch goal.

Noida, Nov 30: The Patna Pirates were back to their usual groove as they secured an extremely impressive 54–29 win over the Bengaluru Bulls at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Singapore, Nov 30: Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju played out an entertaining draw, in a game which lasted for 40 moves, to tie the score at 2.5 each after Game 5 of the ongoing World Chess Championship on Saturday.

Muscat, Nov 30 : The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team continued their dominant performance at the Men's Junior Asia Cup as they convincingly beat Chinese Taipei 16-0 in their pool A match on Saturday.

Mumbai, Nov 30: Mumbai City FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Saturday.

Secunderabad, Nov 30: The fifth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2024 saw Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Bihar, Hockey Bengal and Hockey Maharashtra secure three points each in their respective fixtures at the South Central Railways Sports Complex, RRC Ground, Rail Nilayam.

Malaga, Nov 30: Pranavi Urs stayed in Top-3 as she added a solid 3-under 69 to her first round of 6-under 66 to be tied third after two rounds at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de Espana.

New Delhi, Nov 30: Shooting contributed in a major way to India’s medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics by bagging three medals, two of which were earned by Manu Bhaker. Shotgun shooter Shagun Chowdhary believes Indian shooting is well-placed to fetch a lot more medals in many future editions of the Olympics.

Mumbai, Nov 30: Living up to his legacy has been the cornerstone of Indian hockey player Hardik Singh's career. Having won bronze medals in successive Olympic Games in Tokyo (2020) and Paris (2024), the midfielder is now targeting a gold medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: Odisha FC will take on Bengaluru FC in their upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.