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State award motivates Asian Games medallist Hriday Chheda to go for glory at World Championships, Olympics
Mumbai, April 23: Making history comes easy for Maharashtra's equestrian sportsperson Hriday Chheda.
Asiad medallist equestrian rider Hriday Chheda honoured with Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award
Mumbai, April 22: The Amateur Riders’ Club's (ARC) equestrian rider Hriday Chheda has been honoured with the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award for 2023–24. This prestigious accolade, the highest sports recognition bestowed by the Government of Maharashtra, was presented by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at a grand ceremony held in Pune.
TTSL Maharashtra brings local table tennis talent to fore as Phantom Stars storm to title win
Mumbai, April 7: Blending a showcase of Maharashtra's finest talents with top-tier team performances, Phantom Stars capped off a dominant campaign by clinching the inaugural Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) Maharashtra title with a flawless triumph, winning all seven ties across the league and knockout stages, including a commanding 14-8 victory in the final against PBG Pune Jaguars on Sunday.
Maharashtra & Railways crowned champions of 57th Senior National Kho Kho
Puri, April 4: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship concluded in Puri today with Maharashtra clinching the Women’s Championship title after a nail-biting encounter against host Odisha. Railways emerged victorious in the Men’s category, defeating defending champions Maharashtra in an electrifying contest.
Mumbai Cricket Association honours Dilip Vengsarkar, Diana Edulji with lifetime achievement awards
Mumbai, March 20: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday conferred cricket legends Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for their extraordinary contributions to the sport. Vengsarkar and Edulji have been key contributors of Mumbai and Indian cricket, not only as players but also as administrators.
M.R. Rao and Avni Juneja to headline Mumbai Walkathon
Mumbai, March 15: M.R. Rao, an 84-year-old walking enthusiast, and five-year-old Avni Juneja will be the key highlights of the Mumbai Walkathon, set to take place in suburban Juhu on Sunday, March 16. The event will be flagged off at JVPD Grounds, Juhu, guiding participants past Amitabh Bachchan's residence, towards Juhu Beach, and back.
Pune leave it late to down Thane in state-level Ashmita Hockey League
Pune, March 7: Pune district team struggled to log full points, Mumbai Suburb got their act together in the second half while Nagpur and Yavatmal scored at will on the opening day in the Sub-Junior Category of Asmita Hockey State League, at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Friday.
Para athletes laud Maharashtra government's proactive approach to inclusivity in sports
New Delhi, February 26: The Maharashtra government has been lauded by para-athletes for its proactive approach towards inclusivity in sports. Sukant Kadam, Para-Badminton Player, expressed his gratitude towards the government for providing equal opportunities and support to para-athletes, empowering them to chase their dreams without any barriers.
38th National Games: Records galore on Day 2 of Track and Field
Dehradun, Feb 9: The second day of the track and field events at the 38th Uttarakhand National Games saw an exciting display of athleticism at the newly laid eight-lane track at the Sports College Campus in Dehradun on Sunday.
38th National Games: Maharashtra's endurance champions excel with 6 medals in Triathlon
Dehradun, Jan 31: Maharashtra delivered an outstanding performance in the triathlon events -- Individual Triathlon, Mixed Relay, and Duathlon -- as the state dominated the endurance competition at the 38th National Games, securing a total of six medals, including two gold, two silver, and two bronze.
38th National Games: Maharashtra strike gold in Triathlon Mixed Relay
Haldwani, Jan 27: Maharashtra delivered an outstanding performance to claim the first position in the Triathlon Mixed Relay event of the 38th National Games, which was held at the Manaskhand Tarantal, Golapar, here on Monday.
World champion Kho Kho team felicitated by Minister Murlidhar Mohol in Pune
Pune, January 25: Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, met and felicitated the Indian Men's Kho Kho team in Pune on Saturday for their historic victory in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.
Maharashtra girls steal the show in Squash Classic Open 2025
Mumbai, Jan 22: It was a day for Maharashtra girls to shine as they accounted for the top two seeds in the Girls U-17 semifinals of the Four-Star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open 2025, at WSC Squash courts, here on Wednesday.
Striking the Gong in support of landmark 20th edition of Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, Jan 14: 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.