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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.
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.
U-20 National Wrestling: Haryana tops team rankings in all three styles; Odisha bags first medal
Kota (Rajasthan), April 22: Haryana won the team championship in all three sections -- freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling -- as the Under-20 National Wrestling Championship concluded on Tuesday at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota, with thrilling final bouts and the announcement of team rankings.
India continue winning streak at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 21: Indian boxers continued their strong run at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, with three commanding wins on Day 2. School Games Federation of India (SGFI) 2024 gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg) dominated Ali Almesmari of UAE, sealing the bout with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
Under-20 National Wrestling Championship begins in Kota
Kota, April 20: The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship is being organized by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India. The event is being held at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex in Kota from April 20 to 22, 2025.
India off to winning start at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on opening day as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) started off with commanding wins in the preliminary round.
Nagaland off to flier in Group H of Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 19: Nagaland defeated Madhya Pradesh 4-2 on the opening day of Group H matches in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Saturday.
India send 56-strong team to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India have fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad - 30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists - for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
Delhi Capitals inspire young cricketers with 'Beyond Boundaries' masterclass in Gurgaon
Gurugram, April 16: A leading global provider, of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, DP World advanced its commitment to grassroots cricket by hosting a masterclass for young cricketers at Conscient Sports Arena, Gurgaon, as part of its global Beyond Boundaries Initiative. The girls and boys, who participated in the masterclass have been beneficiaries of this initiative, belonging to Delhi Capitals' grassroots academies, according to a release from DP World.
Delhi enter Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC quarterfinal
Narainpur, April 15: Defending champions Delhi registered a 6-0 win against Andhra Pradesh in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025 here at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday to enter the quarterfinal of the tournament.
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC : Chandigarh become first team to qualify for QF's
Narainpur, April 14: Chandigarh qualified for the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship quarter-finals after a 1-0 win over Telangana at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh win comfortably in Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC
Narainpur, April 14: Andhra Pradesh registered a 4-1 win against Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.
Andhra Pradesh win comfortably in Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC
Narainpur, April 13 : Andhra Pradesh registered a 4-1 win against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship (NFC) 2025, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.
Perfect start for defending champions Delhi in Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 11: Defending champions Delhi began their title defence with a massive 14-0 win against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in their opening Group F fixture of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here in Narainpur on Friday.
FC Barcelona- Barca Academy India announces football camps
New Delhi, April 8: Registration is now open for limited seats in Barca camps across Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi. Top performing talent to get a chance to play in Barca Academy World Cup 2026, according to a release from FC Barcelona.
Austria Embassy welcomes 28 young Indian footballers returning from training camp in Gmunden
New Delhi, April 8: The Austrian Embassy in New Delhi welcomed 28 talented young Indian footballers - 16 boys and 12 girls - selected under the "Indian Tigers & Tigresses" who have just returned from a week-long professional football training camp in Gmunden, Austria.
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.
Tripura prioritizing sports development with major investments: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 4: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said the state government is continuously making efforts to take the state forward through the development of sports.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors battle-ready for IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson. Drawn in Group B, they will face Pudhuvai Unicorns in their first match at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. All matches of the IWL 2 are being streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel.
Professional setup trains young athletes to handle pressure, German table tennis coach Chris Pfeiffer lauds DSC tournament
Chennai, March 22: Ahead of the finals of the Dream Sports Championship (DSC) U-15 Table Tennis tournament, German table tennis coach Chris Pfeiffer, who is a part of Sharath Kamal Academy, explained how the tournament is helping in developing the pipeline of the next generation of table tennis players in India.
India's young paddlers battle for glory as U-15 table tennis tournament enters playoffs
Chennai, March 21: The Dream Sports Championship U15 Table Tennis Tournament enters its decisive knockout phase on Friday, with the nation's emerging talents set to battle for supremacy over an action-packed weekend that combines high-stakes competition with world-class training opportunities.
Ingestrom, Divyanshi dominate Day 3 of Dream Sports Championships U15 Table Tennis tournament
Chennai, March 21: Albin Ingestrom and Bhowmick Divyanshi emerged as standout performers on Day 3 of the Dream Sports Championship U15 Table Tennis tournament at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, as group stage action intensified across multiple tables, as per the DSC press release.
DSC's Table Tennis Tournament kicks off with top performance by Mandal Bishal, Dhimahi Kabrawala
Chennai, March 19: The Dream Sports Championship U15 Table Tennis Tournament kicked off on March 17, and Day 1 was filled with impressive displays of skill and technique.
Teenage prodigy Divyanshi, National Games winner Jash top auction buys as TTSL Maharashtra rosters takes shape
Mumbai, March 12: Fourteen-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick, dual gold medalist (U-15 & U-17) at the recently-concluded WTT Youth Contender Vadodara, became the most expensive buy at the Table Tennis Super League Maharashtra auction, joining PBG Pune Jaguars for Rs. 82,000, as per the TTSL press release.
TTSL Maharashtra: Teenage prodigy Divyanshi, National Games winner Jash top auction buys
Mumbai, March 12: The 14-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick, dual gold medalist (U-15 & U-17) at the recently-concluded WTT Youth Contender Vadodara, emerged as the most expensive buy at the Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) Maharashtra auction which was conducted here on Wednesday. Divyanshi was picked by PBG Pune Jaguars for INR 82,000.
National Youth Athletics: Haryana's Nishchay, 16, stamps his authority in throwing events
Patna, March 11: Haryana’s 16-year-old thrower- Nishchay- was a star attraction on the second day of the 20th National Youth Athletics Championships being held at Patliputra Sports Complex here on Tuesday.
Yuva All Star kabaddi: Close encounters and a tie mark action on opening day
Haridwar, March 6: The Yuva All Stars Kabaddi Championship kicked off at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar, featuring four closely contested matches on the opening day on Thursday.
Yuva All Stars Championship, 2025 welcomes six invitational youth teams
Haridwar, March 5: Yuva Mumba, Yuva Paltan, Yuva Yoddhas, Warriorz K.C, Jaipur Pink Cubs and Junior Steelers are the six teams who will join the teams from the Yuva Kabaddi Series (YKS) division rounds for the upcoming Yuva All Stars Championship 2025, a first of its kind tournament in the kabaddi ecosystem, which will begin on March 6, 2025 here at Vandna Kataria Indoor Stadium, in Haridwar, as per release a release Yuva All Stars Championship.
Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 to kick off in Haridwar from March 6
Haridwar, March 2: The Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025, a first-of-its-kind tournament in the Kabaddi ecosystem, will begin on March 6, 2025, at the Vandna Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar, according to a release from the Championship.
Kabaddi: Yuva All Stars Championship to kick off in Haridwar from March 6
Haridwar, March 2: Yuva All Stars Championship 2025, a first-of-its-kind tournament in the kabaddi ecosystem, will begin on March 6 here at Vandna Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar.
Bengaluru Open: Young talents train with national, and international stars at tennis clinic
Bengaluru, March 1: More than 60 budding tennis players from Bengaluru had the unique opportunity to learn from professionals at a tennis clinic held at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Tennis Stadium on the sidelines of the 2025 Bengaluru Open. Interacting with 38th National Games gold medallists Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and SD Prajwal Dev, along with the current edition's doubles finalists Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios, and USA's Brandon Holt's coach, Bo Trays, the young players gained valuable insights into the sport.
Telangana State Tennis Association joins forces with TPL to organise state-ranking tournaments
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Telangana State Tennis Association (TSTA) has joined hands with the Tennis Premier League (TPL) to organise Telangana state-ranking tournaments along with the Race to Gold Scholarship program for the top-ranked players.
WTT Youth Contender: Taniksha, Prateek, Punit and Divyanshi emerge champions in U13 & U17 categories
Vadodara, Feb 27: Punit Biswas triumphed in the U17 boys' category, defeating seed-toppler Sahil Rawat 3-2 in the finals of the WTT Youth Contender. Throughout the match, both players seemed on the verge of victory but soon found themselves chasing each other as the match reached a tight decider.
Mumbai City FC hopes to 'spread beauty of the game' with first-ever community football pitch in Madanpura
Mumbai, Feb 24: Madanpura, a small locality in the heart of South Mumbai, is set to witness a transformation with the introduction of its first-ever community football pitch. This initiative aims to provide local youth with a safe and structured space to develop their football skills.
InBL Pro U25 2025 will play crucial role in getting new talent: Former NBA player Lamar Patterson
New Delhi, February 21: The InBL Pro U25 2025 has made headlines, courtesy of some thrilling encounters during the tournament so far. Former Atlanta Hawks player Lamar Patterson, a part of the Mumbai Titans in the league, put his weight behind the league and added it will play an important role in unearthing new talent.
SESA Football Academy, Football 4 Change Academy secure spots in Dream Sports Championship National Finals
Guwahati, February 18: The final lineup for the Dream Sports Championship U-17 tournament National Finals is taking shape as both SESA Football Academy and Football 4 Change Academy secured their spots through impressive victories in their respective regional finals.
Gujarat Titan collaborate with 'Pokeman' to celebrate 'Junior Titans' season two in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, February 15: Gujarat Titans (GT) celebrated the successful finale of the 'Junior Titans' Season Two in Ahmedabad, which also marked their first collaboration with popular cartoon Pokemon.
All-Star Team Chennai, All-Star Team Delhi crowned champions of ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National League Finals
New Delhi, February 11: The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top U-14 players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close with All-Star Team Delhi clinching the boys' title and All-Star Team Chennai emerging victorious in the girls' category, according to a release from ACG Jr. NBA.
Gujarat Titans bring Season Two of 'Junior Titans' to Palanpur; gets enthusiastic response from children
Palanpur, February 8: Following the successful conclusion of the Junagadh, Bhavnagar, and Bharuch legs, Gujarat Titans brought the exciting second season of Junior Titans to Palanpur.
Indian Army fosters football talent in rural Manipur with 4-week coaching camp
Kohima, February 5: With the objective of nurturing young football talent, promoting sportsmanship, and fostering discipline among local youth, Indian Army conducted a four-week Football Coaching Camp at Top Chingtha in Imphal East of Manipur from January 12 to February 5 this year.