Zurich [Switzerland], August 29: India’s star javelin thrower and double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra admitted it was “a hard day” for him at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, but the World Champion still found a way to extend his remarkable streak of podium finishes. Chopra managed a best throw of 85.01 metres,…
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New Delhi [India], August 27: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. The series will serve as crucial preparation for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which begins on…
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New Delhi, August 25: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament’s 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The Rajgir edition is…
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Srinagar, August 25, 2025: The first-ever consolidated Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 concluded at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, marking a milestone in India’s water sports history. The national-level Open-age competition featured kayaking, rowing, canoeing, water skiing, shikara races, and dragon boat events. Hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under…
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New Delhi [India], August 24: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara after his announcement to retire from all forms of cricket, calling him a “real warrior.” Taking to his official X handle, Shastri wrote,“A real warrior. He was instrumental in my stint as coach for India…
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Kolkata (West Bengal), August 23: NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) have proved that their Durand Cup triumph in 2024 was no one-off. By securing a place in the 2025 final, the Highlanders have underlined their transformation from perennial underachievers to genuine title contenders in Indian football. Last year’s victory was the club’s first-ever major silverware, a…
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Srinagar, August 22: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, concluded her two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir with a strong message of commitment to developing grassroots talent and preparing India for global sporting excellence. On the first day, the Minister inaugurated the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 at…
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Srinagar, Aug 21: From rowing a Shikara at Dal Lake to paddling his way to national glory, Mohsin Ali Kand has come a long way. Mohsin made Jammu and Kashmir proud winning the first gold medal of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Mohsin won gold in the 1000-metres men’s Kayaking…
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), August 20 : The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) is set to begin at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, with over 400 athletes vying for 24 gold medals across Olympic events in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. The three-day festival marks the first consolidated open-age championships…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 : Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India for the first time in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with star opener Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a strong 15-member squad for the mega event, along with the team for…
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