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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.
Alastair Cook to return to competitive cricket for World Championship of Legends
New Delhi, March 26: Former England captain Alastair Cook has announced eturn to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
Legendary former English batter Alastair Cook makes grand return to cricket in upcoming WCL 2025
New Delhi, March 26: In a historic moment for cricket lovers, England's legendary batter Sir Alastair Cook has announced his return to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
Yuvraj Singh to lead India Champions in WCL Season 2
New Delhi, March 21: Legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his participation in the second season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), scheduled to take place in July in the United Kingdom.
Yuvraj Singh to lead India Champions in World Championship of Legends season 2
New Delhi, March 21: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his participation as the captain of India Championship of Legends, in the second season of the World Championship of Legends, scheduled to take place in July in the United Kingdom, as per the WCL press release.
Sudirman Cup: India drawn in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark and England
Xiamen, March 13: The Indian badminton team is grouped alongside Indonesia, Denmark and England for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 which will be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4.
Army's distance runner Gulveer Singh qualifies for World Championships
New Delhi, Feb 22: India's Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist, Gulveer Singh, etched his name in books on Friday at Boston University track by breaking the 13-minute barrier for the indoor 5,000m event and also improved his outdoor national record.
Cricket legends Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, among others rally for WCL Season 2 campaign
New Delhi, February 15: The cricket world is set for an extraordinary convergence of talent as five of the sport's most iconic players - Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers - confirm their participation in Season 2 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL).
Cricket legends gear up for WCL T20 2025 across four English venues
New Delhi, February 3: The World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League returned with an even bigger and more exciting second season. Expanding its footprint to four iconic cities, the league promises fans a greater spectacle, bringing cricket legends closer to their supporters.
AB de Villiers returns to Cricket, to lead Game Changers South Africa in World Championship of Legends
New Delhi, January 28: Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years.
Russian expert to oversee India's elite javelin throw programme for 2025 World Championships
New Delhi, Jan 27: Country's leading javelin throwers including double Olympic Games medallist Neeraj Chopra and top female athlete Annu Rani will have an opportunity to get coaching tips from Russian javelin expert Makarov Sergey Aleksandrovich as they gear up for the upcoming 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Expression of interest sought to host World Para Athletics Championship in 2027
Bonn, Jan 20: While New Delhi will host the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships from September 26 to October 5 this year, the international body governing the sport has already launched attempts to seek hosts for the next edition of the event in 2027.
ITF names Sinner, Swiatek as world champions for 2024
London, Jan 20: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday named Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek as men's and women's singles World Champions of 2024 respectively in recognition of their performances at the Grand Slams and other top events last season.
Meetings with PM Modi have always been warm, grateful for his support: World Champion Gukesh
New Delhi, Jan 16: World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support to him and said his meetings with the PM have been really warm.