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Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League unveils Championship Trophy
New Delhi, March 23: The highly-anticipated Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) unveiled its Championship Trophy in a ceremony held here on Sunday, with the GI-PKL scheduled to begin on April 18 in Gurugram. The league has already garnered global attention with participation from teams representing countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Germany, England, Norway, and Poland.
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.
A matter of pride for us: Shahdol-based 'Mini Brazil' footballers on PM Modi's admiration
Shahdol, March 18: The Vicharpur village of Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh, popularly known as 'Mini Brazil', is in the spotlight again.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League to kick off on April 18 in Gurugram
Gurugram, March 13: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League is set to make its grand debut on April 18 in Gurugram. The league will witness participation from countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Germany, England, Norway, and Poland, amongst others. As per the GI-PKL press release, this will showcase the growing global reach of Kabaddi in the quest to promote the sport globally.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League to kick off in Gurugram on April 18
Gurugram, March 12: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is set to make its grand debut in Gurugram on April 18, the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), the Administrator of the League, revealed on Wednesday.
A look at day 6 results of Hockey India Senior Women National C'ship 2025
Panchkula, March 6: Day six of the exciting 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025 on Thursday saw some enthralling matches as Telangana Hockey, Hockey Bengal and Hockey Jharkhand secured wins in their respective matches.
IOC grants provisional recognition to World Boxing as the new international federation
Lausanne, Feb 26: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during a remote meeting held on Wednesday, provisionally recognised World Boxing (WB) as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at the world level.
IOC grants provisional recognition to World Boxing
New Delhi, February 26: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally recognised World Boxing (WB) as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level, during a remote meeting held on Wednesday, as per Olympics.com.
Sports ministry forms committee to revise norms for financial assistance to NSFs
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Sports Ministry has formed a six-member committee to revise the norms for providing financial assistance to the National Sports Federations (NSFs), keeping in mind India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup in June
Lausanne, Feb 24: Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.
Tripura CM attends opening ceremony of 73rd All India Police Football Championship
Agartala, February 24: The 73rd BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2025, organised by the Tripura Police, commenced on Sunday at the Umakanta Mini Stadium in Agartala.
Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2025 kicks off in Tripura
Agartala, February 24: The 73rd BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2025, organised by the Tripura Police, officially commenced on Sunday at the Umakanta Mini Stadium in Agartala, as announced by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Manchak Dnyanoba.
23rd National Para Athletics kicks off in Chennai with highest participation
Chennai, Feb 17: The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship commenced on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The prestigious event is being actively supported by the Tamil Nadu Government and will run till February 20.
Four-day water sports event for security forces begins in Bhopal
Bhopal, Feb 17: The 24th edition of the water sports competition for police and other security forces was inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Upper Lake here on Monday.
Uttarakhand govt sucessfully organises National Games in 9 cities of state
Dehradun, February 14: Uttarakhand government under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami showed its capability by conducting the 18-day National Games at nine places within the state. The state also improved its ranking in the medal tally, according to a official statement.
Pushkar Singh Dhami gives medals to cyclists at the 38th National Games
Dehradun, February 6: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday presented medals to the cycling champions at the Sports Stadium Velodrome in Rudrapur during the 38th National Games and congratulated them, as per the release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Commonwealth Games Federation President, discusses development of sports sector
Gandhinagar January 30: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Chris Jenkins OBE in Gandhinagar and discussed future development of the sports sector and upcoming international sports events to be held in India, according to a release.
Mansoor bin Mohammed attends 'Road to Champions in Dubai' tournament
Dubai, January 26: Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the 'Road to Champions in Dubai' tournament held today at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The event was organised by the Professional Fighters League (PFL) as part of its partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Sports Council.
PGTI Qualifying School 2025 tees-off from January 22 in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, Jan 21: The Professional Golf Tour India (PGTI) Qualifying School 2025 will be played from January 22 to February 7, 2025, at the Golmuri Golf Course here on Tuesday. While the First Stage consisting of three Pre-Qualifying events of 36 holes each will be held from January 22 to February 1, the Final Stage, a 72-hole event, will be held from February 4 to 7.
MP: Union Sports Minister Mandaviya, CM Mohan Yadav inaugurate 'Fit India Club' in Bhopal
Bhopal, January 20: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 'Fit India Club' in Bhopal on Sunday.
National Kabaddi stars gear up for global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League
Gurugram, January 19: National-level players have already begun rigorous training for the upcoming Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL), which will feature participation from countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland. With the players' draft approaching, both men's and women's athletes are intensifying their preparations to compete in the League.
They are country's pride: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauds recipients of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 18: Praising the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awardees, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said they are the country's pride.
Dedicate this to my coach, family and friends: Sarabjot Singh on Arjuna Award honour
New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh on Friday dedicated the honour to his coach, family and friends.
Jarmanpreet Singh feels proud after receiving prestigious Arjuna Award
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Indian men's hockey player and Olympic medalist Jarmanpreet Singh said that he is feeling proud after receiving the award.
It is a dream of every athlete: Swapnil Kusale on being awarded Arjuna Award
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Swapnil Kusale on Friday said that it is a dream of every athlete to get their hands on the National Sports Awards.
Salima Tete, Navdeep Singh, Vantika Aggarwal among stars felicitated with Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 17: Indian men's hockey players Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh and women's hockey team captain Salima Tete were awarded Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu on Friday.
Subhash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Armando Colaco among sporting personalities felicitated with Dronacharya Award
New Delhi, January 17: Coaches Subash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Sandeep Sangwan, S Muralidharan and Armando Colaco were felicitated with the prestigious Dronacharya Award by the president Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Very happy that my hard work of eight years has paid off: Rakesh Kumar on being conferred for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 17: India's para-archer Rakesh Kumar expressed his feelings after being conferred with the Arjuna Award in the National Sports Awards 2025 on Friday.
World Chess Champion D Gukesh grateful to be conferred with prestigious Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 16: World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju on Thursday said that he is really grateful to be conferred with the prestigious Khel Ratna award.
Recognition I longed for throughout my journey: Murlikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold Medallist Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17.
Athletics: SSCB, Railways bag titles at National Cross Country Championships
Meerut, Jan 12: Hukam and Ankita of Service Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Railways Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) claimed men's and women's 10km individual titles respectively at the 59th National Cross Country Championships held at Army's Golf Course on Sunday.
GI-PKL attracts global talent as players vie for spots
Gurugram, Jan 10: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is making waves across the kabaddi world, garnering global interest ahead of its player draft and season kick off with participation from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland.
Darius holds off Nabi in shoot-off to claim senior master trap title
New Delhi, January 9: Former national champion Darius Chenai of Telangana held off Nabi Iqbal of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in a shoot-off (1-0) to claim the Senior Master men's trap title at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Shotgun events being held here at the Karni Singh Shooting range.
Saweety Boora motivated after being conferred with prestigious Arjuna Award
Chandigarh, January 8: The Indian professional boxer Saweety Boora on Wednesday opened up on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award and said that she is feeling very motivated and wants to work hard in the future.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League fuels excitement among Kabaddi players worldwide
Gurugram, January 7: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is making waves across the kabaddi world, garnering significant global interest ahead of its much-anticipated player draft and season kick off. With participation from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland, the GI-PKL has become quite popular for kabaddi players eyeing to play in this league, according to a release from GI-PKL.
67th Shooting Nationals: Varun Tomar's double highlights air pistol day
New Delhi, January 6: Reigning Asian champion and multiple ISSF medallist Varun Tomar nailed a double winning both the senior and junior men's 10m air pistol titles at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events, being played here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting range in the national capital.
International women's wrestling camp to be held in IIS
Bellary, January 6: Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), on Sunday, announced a first-of-its-kind International Wrestling Camp for Women, in collaboration with United World Wrestling (UWW). The IIS UWW International Women's Wrestling Camp will take place at the IIS' Vijayanagar facilities, between January 15 and January 30 2025.
Brings more responsibilities on your shoulder....: Indian hockey players Jarmanpreet, Sanjay on getting Arjuna Award
Rourkela, January 3: After being conferred with the Arjuna Award by the central government, Indian hockey stars Jarmanpreet Singh and Sanjay Kumar said that more responsibilities and motivation come to a player when they get conferred with national awards and they will continue playing good hockey and working harder for their country.
Shooting fraternity overjoyed as Manu Bhaker gets Khel Ratna; Swapnil, Sarabjot get Arjuna
New Delhi, January 3: The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed as news came in that double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was conferred with the highest Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for athletes and Rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale and Pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh with the coveted Arjuna awards. Acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande was also conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches.
Hockey India congratulates National Sports Award 2024 winners
New Delhi, January 3: Hockey India on Thursday congratulated Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest for a sportsperson in India.