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Huafrid Billimoria gains the right to participate in international para-triathlon and para-cycling events
Mumbai, April 1: Mumbai-based para-athlete and para-cyclist Huafrid Billimoria has achieved the qualifying classification to represent India in international para-triathlon and para-cycling events. Billimoria claimed he was the first Indian para-sportsperson to get this distinction.
Golfer Arjun Bhati to get National Youth Award for raising funds by selling trophies during pandemic
New Delhi, April 1: Arjun Bhati, the celebrated three-time Golf Junior World Champion, is set to receive the prestigious National Youth Award (NYA) on April 3 in an official event organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at Parliament.
Newcastle United have 10 games to make this season a memorable one, says head coach Howe
Newcastle, April 1: With the Carabao Cup in the bag, Newcastle United turn their attention towards the remaining 10 games in the league as they hope to make a dash into the top four of the table with Champions League qualification on stake. The Toons are currently sixth in the Premier League table but sit only three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Sonipat Spartans, Warriorz K.C. qualify for playoffs; Jaipur Pink Cubs reach final
Haridwar, March 31: The Super 6 round of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 continued with some thrilling encounters on Monday. Palani Tuskers edged past the Chandigarh Chargers, while Sonipat Spartans defeated Junior Steelers to qualify for the playoffs.
Ben Stokes to miss early County Championship games as he focuses on full recovery for England
London, March 31: England Test captain Ben Stokes will sit out the early stages of Durham's County Championship campaign as he continues to recover from hamstring surgery. However, head coach Ryan Campbell is confident that the all-rounder will be fully fit for England's summer fixtures, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Gokulam Kerala remain in I-League 2024-25 title hunt with win over Sreenidi Deccan
Kozhikode, March 31: Gokulam Kerala kept their I-League 2024-25 title hopes alive by defeating Sreenidi Deccan 1-0 at the EMS Corporation Stadium, on Sunday. Thabiso Brown scored the only goal of the match to lead 1-0 in the first half.
Kho Kho Senior Nationals begins with highest-ever participation
Puri, March 31: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship sets new benchmarks with the highest-ever participation and a strong emphasis on technology-driven innovations, making it a standout edition among national tournaments.
Bukayo Saka is ready to go, could start vs Fulham, confirms Arteta
London, March 31: Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is fit and available again for Wednesday's game against Fulham.
Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025 begins on April 1
Greater Noida, March 31: The Adani Group and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India, will be jointly staging the inaugural Adani Invitational Golf Championship from April 1 to April 4 at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida.
Scott Boland ready to give it all in WTC final against South Africa
New Delhi, March 31: After an impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, Australia quick Scott Boland has set his sights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.
Boland looking forward to make his mark on World Test Championship 2025 final
New Delhi, March 31: The ICC World Test Championship Final is on the horizon and South Africa and Australia have started to gear up for the one-off Test at Lord's.
Cricket Legend Kapil Dev inaugurates ISSO Swimming Regional at Adani International School
Ahmedabad, March 31: Adani International School hosted the International Schools Sports Organization (ISSO) Swimming Regional Championships, with cricketing legend and former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev gracing the occasion to inaugurate the event, as per a release by Adani Sportsline.
Cameron Green aims to push his case in selection race for Australia's WTC final squad
Perth, March 31: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has said he preferred back surgery to get fit early and maximise the possibilities of selection by team management for upcoming tournaments. He hoped it is the last time he faced such a medical situation.
Lyon says he is 'all well and good' for WTC final after overcoming hip issue
New Delhi, March 31: Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has declared himself fit to play the World Test Championship Final in June after overcoming a hip issue he battled during the side’s Test series against India and Sri Lanka held earlier this year.
India wrestlers wrap up Asian Wrestling Championship in style
Amman, March 31: The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship concluded with an impressive performance by the Indian Free Style wrestling team.
Green declares himself fit ahead of playing return via county stint
New Delhi, March 31: Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green said he is all fit and healthy to make a return to competitive cricket as a batter only in his upcoming county championship stint in England, with an eye to push for selection in the World Test Championship Final, happening in Lord's in June.
India wrap Senior Asian Wrestling Championship campaign with 10 medals in Amman
Amman, March 30: The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship concluded with an impressive performance by the Indian Free Style wrestling team. On the final day of the championship, competitions in the remaining five weight categories of Free Style wrestling were held, where Indian wrestlers showcased their strength and resilience.
WAVES 2025 set to magnify India's creative strength: Centre
New Delhi, March 30: The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, scheduled to take place in Mumbai from May 1-4, is set to highlight India's growing creative talent in the cosplay and entertainment industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Sunday.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Jaipur Pink Cubs win first match in head-to-head round, Super 6 begins with close encounters
Haridwar, March 30: The Super 6 round of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 commenced on Sunday with Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Chandigarh Chargers winning their respective matches. Meanwhile, Jaipur Pink Cubs defeated Yuva Yoddhas in the first match of the head-to-head round.
Jason Saldanha, Thimmu Uddapanda win Thailand Rally title
Bangkok, March 30: Mangalore’s Jason Saldanha and Thimmu Uddapanda of Kodagu, began the season with a bang winning the first round of the Thailand National Rally Championship (RAAT) in RC 2.1 class, in Nakhon Ratchasima, on Sunday.
Gulveer Singh sets new 10000m national record at The Ten 2025
California, March 30: During The Ten 2025 athletics meet at San Juan Capistrano in the USA on Saturday, India's Gulveer Singh broke his own record and created a new national record in the men's 10000m event, as per Olympics.com.
Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025
Amman, March 29: It proved to be a luckless day for the Indian wrestling contingent on Saturday as no wrestler managed to qualify for a medal bout in the Freestyle Wrestling competition at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship.
Bundesliga: Mainz's Henriksen in footsteps of Klopp and Tuchel
Berlin, March 29 : German football club Mainz 05's history is rich with coaches who have captured significant attention. Given the legacy of former managers Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, Bo Henriksen's recent recognition as Denmark's "2024 Coach of the Year" ahead of Sunday's Bundesliga clash in Dortmund feels like a natural progression for the club.
Perfect example of how life is: Rohit on rollercoaster ride as Indian captain from T20 WC 2024 to CT 2025
Ahmedabad, March 29: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday spoke on his rollercoaster run as captain from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win to the ICC Champions Trophy win, which saw the team excel in white-ball cricket but suffer heavily in Test cricket, calling it a "perfect example of how life is."
On behalf of all the golfers, I want to say thank you: Kapil Dev on partnership with Adani Group for Invitational Golf Championship
Ahmedabad, March 29: The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev on Saturday shared his thoughts on the partnership the Adani Group for the 2025 edition of the Adani Invitational Golf Championship tournament.
Adani and PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship
Ahmedabad, March 29: The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of 'Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025', in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India.
Manisha Bhanwala bags gold; Antim Panghal clinches bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025
Amman, March 29: Wrestlers Manisha Bhanwala (62 kg) and Antim Panghal (53 kg) brought laurels for India as they bagged gold and bronze medals, respectively, in their respective categories at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, on Friday, as per the Olympics.com.
Hampshire signs South Africa batsman Dewal Brevis
New Delhi March 28: Hampshire has taken South Africa batsman Dewald Brevis to participate in their Vitality T20 Blast campaign. Brevis, 21, will also be available for Hampshire's two County Championship matches during the hiatus in the Blast, as per a release by Hampshire Cricket.
Indian wins first gold at 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship
Amman, March 28: The day 3 of the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship proved to be a historic day for Indian wrestling, as the Indian Women's Wrestling Team secured a gold and bronze medal each, bringing India's total medal count to five, including a gold, a silver and three bronze medals.
That ship has sailed...: Root rules himself out from England white-ball captaincy
London, March 28: England star batter Joe Root ruled himself out of white-ball captaincy for the national team, saying that the "ship has sailed" and he has "done his time" as a captain.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Palani Tuskers, Junior Steelers qualify for Super 6
Haridwar, March 28: Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Junior Steelers and Jaipur Pink Cubs bagged victories on Day 23 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar.
Sr Asian Wrestling: Manisha brings home first gold, Antim secures bronze on return
Amman (Jordan), March 28: Indian women wrestlers continued their good work as Manisha bagged the country's first gold while Antim Panghal claimed a bronze on her return to competitions in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship here on Friday.
West Indies pacer Kemar Roach set to rejoin Surrey for County Championship
New Delhi March 28: West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach, is set to rejoin Surrey for his fifth straight season of County Championship cricket after finalizing an agreement to compete in the initial four rounds, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Hampshire sign Dewald Brevis for T20 Blast campaign
Southampton, March 28: Hampshire have signed South Africa batter Dewald Brevis for their T20 Blast campaign with the option to play in the County Championship.
Kemar Roach returns to Surrey for first four Championship matches
London, March 28: West Indies pacer Kemar Roach will return to Surrey for the first four County Championship matches.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Sonipat edge past Jaipur, Yuva Mumba split points with Yuva Paltan
Haridwar, March 28: Chandigarh Chargers defeated Yuva Yoddhas to qualify for the next round. The Sonipat Spartans and Warriorz K.C. won their respective matches, while the exciting contest between Yuva Paltan and Yuva Mumba ended in a thrilling tie on Day 22, as per the Yuva All Stars Championship press release.
Asian Wrestling Championships 2025: India wrestler Reetika narrowly misses out on gold, settles for silver
Amman, March 28: Reetika Hooda, the reigning Under-23 world champion, bagged a silver medal in the women's freestyle 76kg division at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan.
Sr Asian Wrestling: India shine in women's wrestling with silver, two bronze in Amman
Amman (Jordan), March 27: India continued to reap medals in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, bagging one silver and two bronze medals on Thursday.
It is in hands of the returning officer: BFI president Ajay Singh on federation's elections
Greater Noida, March 28: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh spoke on the federation elections, saying that it is completely in the hands of the returning officer.
Will prepare for World Championships: National-level boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria following title defence
Greater Noida, March 27: After securing a gold medal during the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships, India's Commonwealth Games medalist boxer Jaismine Lamboria said her next aim is the world championships to be held this year.