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India-Sri Lanka Physical Disability T20 series marks historic milestone for inclusive cricket
Bengaluru, April 28: In a landmark moment for inclusive sports in India, the pan-disability Indian Cricket Team was officially announced in Monday's press conference in Bengaluru. The spirit of cricket takes a powerful and inclusive leap forward as the India vs Sri Lanka Physical Disability (Standing) T20 Cricket Series prepares to kick off at the Kini Sports Arena, Bengaluru, from April 29 to May 5.
Para Athletics coach Dr Satyapal Singh receives Padma Shri award from President Murmu
New Delhi, April 28: Reputed Para Athletics coach, Dr Satyapal Singh, on Monday received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Greater Noida to host Intercontinental Legends Championship from May 27
Greater Noida, April 28: The upcoming Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) is set to enthrall fans in the country and worldwide from May 27 in Greater Noida. The much awaited league will be played at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex, according to a release from the Intercontinental Legends Championship.
12 teams to compete for Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament
Chandigarh, April 28: The sixth edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament -- 2025 will begin on Tuesday at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, No 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD), Air Force Station, Chandigarh.
7 Indians enter finals on Day 9 of Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 28: Six women were among the seven Indian pugilists who booked their place in the U-17 finals as India continued its strong showing on Day 9 at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships.
Churchill Brothers awarded I-League title against CAS orders, AIFF claims late notice
Panaji, April 27: Churchill Brothers' I-League 2024-25 presentation ceremony was concluded in Goa on Sunday even after the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) ordered the All India Football Federation (AIFF) not to declare the winner of the I-League or organise a medal ceremony until the present arbitration is concluded.
India wins big at 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship with record 83 gold medals
New Delhi, April 27: India delivered a historic performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, sweeping the medal tally with a record 83 gold medals at the prestigious event held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Preity Zinta celebrates young talents of her IPL team, calls them the 'base of Punjab Power'
Mumbai, April 27: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who is known for 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Koi... Mil Gaya', 'Lakshya', 'Veer-Zaara' and others, is celebrating young talents from her IPL team, Priyansh and Prabhsimran Singh.
Nitish Kumar reviews preparation for Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Patna
Patna, April 27: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected the preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games 2025 at the Patliputra Sports Complex.
Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif top APRC, INRC for a grand double
Chennai, April 27: After a lapse of three years, Bengaluru’s reigning National champion Karna Kadur of Arka Motorsports won a round of the FIA-Asia Pacific Rally Championship 2025 at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.
GIPKL lights up Times Square in New York amid growing international craze
Gurugram, April 27: As the Global Indian-Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) continues to gain momentum across India and internationally, a digital campaign illuminated New York’s iconic Times Square on Sunday, bringing India’s indigenous sport into the global spotlight.
Represents sportive generation: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara on high participation in TCS World 10K Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 27: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara believes the high volume of participation in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru represents a generation of people who are "sportive".
2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship commences in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 26: The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicked off on Friday at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, amidst much enthusiasm and fervour. Organised by Yogasana Bharat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the championship brings together top athletes from over 20 Asian nations to celebrate the spirit of Yogasana as a competitive sport.
Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif top leaderboard of FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
Chennai, April 26: The reigning national champion Karna Kadur along with co-driver Musa Sherif continued their dominance, topping four of the five special stages on Saturday in the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) India Round which is being held here at the Madras International Circuit.
MP Tejasvi Surya looking forward to finishing World 10K Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 26: Among the nearly 35,000 participants that will be lining up for World 10K Bengaluru will be Member of Parliament (MP) Tejasvi Surya, who is eager to challenge himself in this prestigious World Athletics Gold Label race
Olympics is making golf less elitist and more for the people, says R&A's Roger Bathurst
Greater Noida, April 26: The introduction of golf in the Olympic Games in 2016 after more than a 100-year gap has helped it shed the so-called elitist tag, said Roger Bathurst, Chairman (Rules) of The Royal & Ancient (R&A), during the curtain-raiser press conference for the Level 3 Tournament Administrators & Referees Seminar (TARS) here at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort on Saturday.
Asia Pacific Rally Championship: Karna Kadur and Musa Sherif top the leaderboard after Day 2
Chennai, April 26: Reigning national champion Karna Kadur along with co-driver Musa Sherif continued their dominance, topping four of the five special stages today in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) India Round which is being held here at the Madras International Circuit.
2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship kicks off in Delhi
New Delhi, April 26: It's a historic moment for India as Yogasana (India ka Sport) has taken centre stage at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, inaugurated on Friday April 25 with a vibrant opening ceremony at the KD Jadhav Indoor Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi, as per a release from Sai media.
Just the beginning of my journey: Long jumper Shaili Singh on breaking Anju Bobby George's record
New Delhi, April 26: After rewriting history with a strong jump of 6.64m to break Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old record at the Federation Cup, long jumper Shaili Singh said that it is just the beginning of her journey.
India guaranteed 43 medals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 26: Team India has confirmed 43 medals at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships, organised by the newly recognised Asian Boxing body under World Boxing, with four more pugilists punching their way into the semifinals on Day 7.
Chinese basketball rising star Yang announces entry into NBA Draft 2025
Beijing, April 26: China's teenage center Yang Hansen announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft 2025 on Saturday.
2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship inaugurated in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 26: In a historic moment for India, Yogasana took centre stage at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, inaugurated on Friday with a vibrant opening ceremony at the KD Jadhav Indoor Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Nida Dar takes an extended break from cricket to prioritise mental health
New Delhi, April 25: Veteran all-rounder Nida Dar, widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest women's cricketers, has announced an indefinite break from cricket to focus on her mental well-being. The 38-year-old confirmed her decision through a post on social media platform X, citing personal and professional challenges that have taken a toll on her mental health.
APRC 2025: Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif lead in Indu Chandhok Memorial South India Rally
Chennai, April 25: Reigning national champion Karna Kadur of Bengaluru set the early pace to take a slender lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship after two loops of the short Super Special Stage, which kick-started the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally at the Madras International Circuit, here on Friday.
Delhi's Rashmika Sahgal wins pistol triple crown in Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting
New Delhi/Bhopal, April 25: Rashmika Sahgal of Delhi bagged a triple crown in the women’s 10m air pistol in the two-day final of the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship at the M.P. State Academy (MPSA) ranges in Bhopal on Friday. A top domestic competition attracting top shooters from across India, the event is being held in two centres simultaneously, the pistol events in Bhopal and the rifle competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.
Bihar triumphs in 12th Senior National Women's Rugby 7s Championship
Guwahati, April 25: Bihar defeated defending champions Odisha 21-12 to be crowned as the winners of the 12th Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (Women). This marked Bihar's second national championship title, having won it earlier in 2022 on home soil.
Krafton launches BGMI rising stars 2025
Kolkata, April 25: In a landmark moment for Indian esports, KRAFTON India Esports has announced the inaugural cohort of the BGMI Rising Stars 2025—a pioneering talent development program aimed at nurturing the next generation of gaming icons.
Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC: SAI sink Nagaland on penalties to seal semis spot
Narainpur, April 25: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) entered the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship (NFC) 2025, as they beat Nagaland in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Friday.
Title holders Haryana announce squad for Sr National Rugby 7s Championship 2025
Guwahati, April 25: Haryana have announced their squad for the Senior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025. The men’s competition will be held on April 27 and 28 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
Adani Sportsline announces basketball summer camp 2025 at Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park
Ahmedabad, April 25: Adani Sportsline on Friday announced the launch of its highly anticipated Basketball Summer Camp 2025, set to take place from May 1 to 31 at the state-of-the-art Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park in Paldi, Ahmedabad.
Great opportunity for us to gain valuable match exposure: Salima Tete ahead of Aus series
Perth, April 25: After a month-long senior national training camp, the Indian women’s hockey team is set for a challenging five-match tour of Australia from April 26 to May 4. The tour begins with two matches against Australia A on April 26 and 27, followed by three matches against the World No. 5 Australian senior women’s team on May 1, 3 and 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium.
FIBA 3x3 World Tour set to begin in Japan, continues global growth
Mies, April 25 : The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour is set to begin this weekend in Utsunomiya, Japan, with a schedule that largely mirrors previous years and continued efforts to expand the sport's global reach.
After Pahalgam attack, Arshad's presence at NC Classic was completely out of the question: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi, April 25: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has expressed his anguish after being questioned about his patriotism for inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem for the Neeraj Chopra Classic in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives and left several others injured on Tuesday.
Pak hockey team's Asia Cup visit to India in jeopardy after Pahalgam attack
Mumbai, April 25: Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, a visit by the Pakistan men's hockey team to India for the Asia Cup in Rajgir later this year is in doubt in the wake of escalating tension.
Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler among stars unvieled for Neeraj Chopra Classis 2025
Bengaluru, April 24: Top-time World Champion Anderson Peters and 2016 Olympics gold medallist Thomas Rohler are among the top stars that will be participating in next month's Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 one-day javelin throw meet in Bengaluru.
Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates NCSSR, launches Issuance of Sports Certificates via DigiLocker
New Delhi, April 24: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the issuance of sports certificates via DigiLocker at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel praises Lando Norris for speaking up on mental health
New Delhi, April 24: Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has praised McLaren’s Lando Norris for showing courage in speaking openly about mental health. Vettel believes Norris' honesty will inspire young fans and break the outdated view that showing emotion is a sign of weakness in sport.
Stage set for Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally
Chennai, April 24: There is plenty of action on offer as reigning National champion Karna Kadur (co-driver Musa Sherif) heads a 21-strong FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship promoted by Vamcy Merla (Asia Cup) grid that features a Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Fronx for the first time, in the three-day event that is part of the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally to be run in and around the Madras International Circuit, Sriperumbudur, from April 25 to 27.
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC: Nagaland book quarters spot after draw with Haryana
Narainpur, April 23: Nagaland made the quarterfinals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship from Group H after a 2-2 draw against Haryana at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday.
GI-PKL paves way for gender equality as women players get into action
Gurugram, April 23: Tamil Lioness, Marathi Falcons and Punjabi Tigress registered wins in the women's games in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Wednesday. The GI-PKL commenced last week and will run for 13 days, with the final schedule for April 30 here at the Multipurpose hall of the Gurugram University.