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Madhya Pradesh, Punjab confirm spot in final of 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025
Jhansi, April 13: Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab won their semi-final matches to book their places in the final of the ongoing 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. They are one step away from lifting the coveted title.
Sr men's hockey nationals: M.P., Manipur, Punjab, U.P reach semifinals
Jhansi, April 12: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey won their respective quarterfinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 and progressed to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament being played in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
12th Senior National Rugby 7s Championship to be held in Assam from April 23-29
Mumbai, April 11: Rugby India announced that the 12th Senior Rugby National Championships 2025 will be held from April 23 to 29 at the iconic Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati. The most coveted national championship for Rugby will feature over 600 athletes from 26 states across both men's & women's categories.
Sr men's hockey nationals: Karnataka, M.P., Maharashtra win to reach quarters
Jhansi (U.P.), April 10: Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka each had a successful outing as they won their respective matches to enter the quarterfinals on Day 7 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here on Thursday.
Senior National Championship 2025: MP, Karnataka register wins on day-7
Jhansi, April 10: On day 7 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Karnataka had a successful outing as they won their respective matches to enter the quarter-finals.
Senior National Championship 2025: Telangana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Kerala, Punjab register wins on day-6
Jhansi, April 10: Hockey Chandigarh, Telangana Hockey, Delhi Hockey and Kerala Hockey won their matches in Division B while Hockey Punjab emerged victorious in Division A on the sixth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
Gautam Adani lauds Nurjahan Jamani for National Para TT achievements
New Delhi, April 10: Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, congratulated Nurjahan Jamani from Adani Airports for winning the gold medal at the UTT National Para Table Tennis Championships.
Sr Men's hockey nationals: Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh, Kerala win on Day 6
Jhansi, April 9: Teams from Chandigarh, Telangana, Delhi, and Kerala won their respective matches in Division B, while Hockey Punjab emerged victorious in Division A on the sixth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister flags off state team for Khelo Masters National Championship
New Delhi April 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday flagged off the Uttarakhand team from the Chief Minister's Camp Office for the fourth Khelo Masters National Championship to be held in New Delhi from 11 to April 13.
Hockey India deploys additional support staff to ensure player well-being at Senior National Championship
Jhansi, April 8: In a proactive move to prioritise athlete welfare, Hockey India has sent additional support staff--including a physiotherapist and a masseuse to the ongoing 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The decision, taken last year, underscores Hockey India's commitment to maintaining the physical readiness and performance of its national players.
Sr Men's National Hockey: Telangana, M.P, Manipur emerge win their matches on Day 5
Jhansi, April 8: Teams from Telangana, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur registered a win in their respective matches on Day 5 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here on Wednesday.
Special Olympics Bharat successfully concludes National Roller Skating Championship in Ludhiana
New Delhi, April 8: The five-day-long Men's and Women's National Roller Skating Championship came to a conclusion at Leisure Valley Skating Ring, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab in Ludhiana, with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the top state with 18 medals, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
Special Olympics Bharat concludes National Roller Skating Championship in Ludhiana
New Delhi, April 8: The five-day Men’s and Women’s National Roller Skating Championship came to a conclusion at Leisure Valley Skating Ring in Ludhiana with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the top state with 18 medals.
Sr Men's Nationals: J & K, Chattisgarh in Division C; Chandigarh, Uttarakhand in Division B secure victories on day 4
Jhansi, April 7: Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh Hockey and Hockey Association of Bihar enjoyed victories in Division C while Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won in Division B on the fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi.
Day-3 Results: 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025
Jhansi, April 6: On the first sunday of April 2025, Telangana Hockey and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey had a progressive day as both the teams secured their first win in the tournament, in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, here in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Day 2 Results: 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025
Jhansi, April 5: On day two of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, Hockey Raj., Hockey Arunachal, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Chandigarh and Goans Hockey had a fruitful day as they secured second consecutive win in the tournament.
Senior Men's National: Rajasthan, A.P, Chattisgarh, Himachal win on day 1
Jhansi, April 4: Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Arunachal, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Chandigarh and Goans Hockey couldn't have asked for a better start as they started their campaign after securing win in their respective matches at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
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.
15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 set to feature new format in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi, April 3: The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 is set to take place from April 4 to April 15, 2025 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The tournament will be played in the same new Division-based format as the Senior Women National Championship was played in March, according to a release from Hockey India.
15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 set to feature new format in Jhansi
Jhansi, April 3: The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 is set to take place from April 4 to 15 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The tournament will be played in the same new Division-based format as the Senior Women National Championship was played in March.
Hockey India announces core probable group for senior women national camp
Bengaluru, April 2: Hockey India on Wednesday announced a 40-member core group for the ongoing senior women’s national coaching Camp at SAI.
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.
Women's National Boxing Championship: Reigning champion Minakshi defeats Nitu Ghanghas in Clash of Titans
Greater Noida, March 24: Reigning Minimumweight (45-48kg) national champion Minakshi took a massive step toward defending her title, defeating Commonwealth and World Championships gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas in a high-stakes quarter final showdown at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship.
Hockey India announces 65-member core probable group for women's national coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India (HI) on Saturday named a 65-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which will commence in SAI, Bengaluru, on March 23.
Bhubaneswar to host National Para Fencing Championship from March 28-31
Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country.
World Champion Neetu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up as 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships gets underway in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 21: The country's best boxing talent is all set to punch their way to glory as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships to be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27 set the ball rolling for a week-long exhibition of the exhilarating contest between the established and upcoming talent, according to a release from BFI.
Women Boxing National: World champion Nitu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up
New Delhi, March 20: The country's best boxing talent is all set to punch their way to glory as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships to be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27 set the ball rolling for a week-long exhibition of the exhilarating contest between the established and upcoming talent.
Players laud experience at Second India International Soft Tennis C'ship
Greater Noida, March 19: The second India International Soft Tennis Championship and the first South Asian Soft Tennis Championship is underway at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The tournament, being held from March 17 to 22, has brought together around 150 athletes from 12 countries, including Iran, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and the host nation India.
Boxers must never be deprived of national competition: BFI President Ajay Singh
New Delhi March 19: With the National Boxing Championships set to take place in Greater Noida from March 21 to 27, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh has urged state administrators to ensure that their boxers get the opportunity to compete, regardless of any internal politics or disputes.
BFI offers support to Boxers facing hurdles in Nationals
New Delhi, March 19: Condemning state associations for blocking player entries into the Senior Nationals for political reasons, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh stated that such actions are a grave disservice to the sport.
Odisha to host Kho Kho Sr Nationals from March 31
Puri, March 19: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship is set to take place from March 31 to April 5 here at the District Sports Complex, under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).
Hockey Jharkhand clinches 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 13: After a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Jharkhand dethroned defending champions Hockey Haryana with a 4-3 shootout win in the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana.
Sr Women's Hockey Nationals: Defending champions Haryana face Jharkhand in final
Panchkula, March 11: The stage is set for the much-awaited 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 Final as defending champions Hockey Haryana face Hockey Jharkhand on Wednesday at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Haryana to meet Jharkhand in final
Panchkula, March 10: Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand secured contrasting wins in their respective semifinals to set up a summit clash in the exciting 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 - Division 'A' here on Monday.
Haryana to face Jharkhand in Division A final of Hockey India Senior Women National Championship
Panchkula, March 10: Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand secured wins in their respective semi-finals and stormed into the final of the Division 'A' of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 here on Monday.
Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Mizoram book semi-final spots in 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 9: The much-anticipated 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 witnessed Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Mizoram win their respective games to secure a birth in the semi-finals.
India's top 300 women boxers to clash at 8th Elite National Championship in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success, a release said.
Greater Noida to host Women's National Boxing C'ship from March 21
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida from March 21-27.
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand secure victories on Day 5 of 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 5: The fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 saw Division 'A' matches begin as Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious, while Hockey Uttarakhand won their Division 'B' game at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium, Panchkula. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Assam Hockey 9-0 in Division 'B' to win three games in a row and ended Pool A on top of the standings to earn promotion to Division 'A' in the next season, a press release by Hockey India stated.
Sr women's hockey nationals: M.P, Jharkhand off to winning start in Division 'A'
Panchkula, March 5: Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious in Division A, while Hockey Uttarakhand won their Division 'B' game on the fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday.