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Montse Tome named Spain`s women`s team coach after World Cup winner Vilda sacked Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced that Jorge Vilda has been dismissed as the coach of the Spanish Women's Football team, with Montse Tome taking over the role. Tome, who served as Vilda's assistant since 2018, will lead the team in the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Sweden and Switzerland on September 22 and 26, respectively, Xinhua reports. Vilda had held his position since 2015. However, his tenure was marred by controversy when, in September 2022,...
Montse Tome named Spain`s women`s team coach after World Cup winner Vilda sacked
Montse Tome named Spain`s women`s team coach after World Cup winner Vilda sacked
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6/09/2023 11:13:26 AM
US Open: Jabeur, Vondrousova and Pegula cruise into fourth-round Last year's finalist Ons Jabeur of Tunisia needed nearly three hours to post a 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3 comeback win over Czech player Marie Bouzkova at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Saturday's win was the second straight three-set triumph for the 29-year-old from Tunisia. After her latest closely-contested win, Jabeur meets Zheng Qinwen, the rising 20-year-old from China, in the Round of 16 on Monday. Down 3-5, Jabeur had 15 errors to her opponent's five, and looked as if she was on her way...
US Open: Jabeur, Vondrousova and Pegula cruise into fourth-round
US Open: Jabeur, Vondrousova and Pegula cruise into fourth-round
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3/09/2023 11:42:49 AM
Hockey India to award players Rs 2 lakh for triumph in Hockey 5s Asia Cup Hockey India has announced a cash award of Rs 2.00 lakh to each player of the men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup Championship, the team that defeated Pakistan via penalty shoot-out to determine work. Hockey India also decided to give Rs 1.00 lakh each for the support staff for the team's triumph in Oman.   Congratulating the team on qualifying for the FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 and winning the Gold medal, Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey said, "I...
Hockey India to award players Rs 2 lakh for triumph in Hockey 5s Asia Cup
Hockey India to award players Rs 2 lakh for triumph in Hockey 5s Asia Cup
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3/09/2023 10:15:12 AM
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine Day eight at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 ended in joyful fashion for the United States as Noah Lyles and then Sha’Carri Richardson anchored victories in the respective men’s and women’s 4x100m finals after earlier trademark wins for Faith Kipyegon in the 5000m and Mondo Duplantis in the pole vault. Chase Ealey also became a multiple world title winner in the shot put, while Marco Arop claimed a maiden global gold in the 800m and Pierce LePage added anoth...
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine
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27/08/2023 6:17:36 PM
Indian team leaves for Men`s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier The Indian Men's Hockey Team on Sunday flew to Salalah, Oman for the Men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier, set to take place from August 29 to September 2. India Team has been placed in the Elite Pool along with Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, Oman, and Bangladesh. The Indian Team will open their campaign on Tuesday against Bangladesh.  Meanwhile, the Challengers Pool consists of Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran. After their opening contest...
Indian team leaves for Men`s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
Indian team leaves for Men`s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
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27/08/2023 11:38:28 AM
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team Stylish right-handed batter Laura Wolvaardt has been appointed as the new interim captain of South Africa women's team. She will lead the Proteas for their upcoming series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Laura’s appointment comes in the wake of all-rounder Suné Luus recently relinquishing her role as interim captain, and the unavailability of Chloe Tryon, the vice-captain, for the Pakistan series. A statement from Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Laura’s positi...
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team
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24/08/2023 6:25:59 PM
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces to set up National Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has announced to open a National Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan. Thakur made the announcement on Wednesday after inaugurating 33 Khelo India Centres developed by the Central government in Rajasthan. Rajasthan Sports Minister Ashok Chandna  asked the Union  Minister to set up 50 Khelo India Centres, citing the increase in number of districts in the state. On this, Thakur promised to build 51 centres in the state. The Union Minister...
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces to set up National Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces to set up National Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan
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24/08/2023 12:30:25 PM
Bernardo Silva signs contract extension with Manchester City, extend his stay until 2026 Bernardo Silva has signed a one-year extension with the Treble-winners Manchester City, keeping him at the Club until the summer of 2026. His previous agreement was due to expire in 2025. The Portugal midfielder joined City in the summer of 2017 and has made a huge contribution to our recent success. With 308 appearances already, Bernardo has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, two Community Shields and the Champions League. He has also scored 55 goals, most m...
Bernardo Silva signs contract extension with Manchester City, extend his stay until 2026
Bernardo Silva signs contract extension with Manchester City, extend his stay until 2026
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24/08/2023 12:26:41 PM
World Badminton Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen make winning start It was a mixed day for India at the 2023 BWF Badminton World Championships here on Monday with top stars H.S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen advancing to the second round while former silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth crashed out the first round. Prannoy, the highest-ranked Indian male player at World No. 9, defeated Kalle Koljonen, the world No.57 from Finland, 24-22, 21-10 in a Round of 64 match. Lakshya Sen, who won a bronze medal in the 2021 edition of the World Championship, had an even ea...
World Badminton Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen make winning start
World Badminton Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen make winning start
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22/08/2023 5:34:15 PM
4 Nations Tournament: Indian junior men's hockey team records dominant 4-0 win over England The Indian junior men's hockey blanked England 4-0 at the 4 Nations Tournament-Dusseldorf 2023 here on Monday with Rajinder Singh (13'), Amir Ali (33'), Amandeep Lakra (41'), and Araijeet Singh Hundal (58') getting the goals. It was a cagey start to the match with both the teams looking for an early goal. India showcased their defensive prowess to hold off England. With Rajinder Singh (13') converting a late penalty corner, India took a 1-0 lead to close the first q...
4 Nations Tournament: Indian junior men's hockey team records dominant 4-0 win over England
4 Nations Tournament: Indian junior men's hockey team records dominant 4-0 win over England
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 5:39:43 PM
AIFF receives encouraging response for Institutional League Some of the well-known Institutional teams, who once dominated the Indian domestic football scene and produced an array of top-level players, have expressed their interest to play in the AIFF Institutional League that will kick off later this year. Among the big names, who could once again be seen in action on the pitch are Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Navy, Food Corporation of India (FCI), ESIC, Chennai Customs, Comptroller and Auditor General, Delhi, and others. BSF were once a cr...
AIFF receives encouraging response for Institutional League
AIFF receives encouraging response for Institutional League
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 5:28:58 PM
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan Indian men's blind cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Pakistan in their opening match of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 in Birmingham on Sunday. Pakistan defeated India by 18 runs to begin their IBSA World Games 2023 campaign with a resounding victory over the Men In Blue. However, the Indian women's blind cricket team thrashed Australia in their opening match by eight wickets. In the men's game, India needed 34 runs in th...
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 4:49:42 PM
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup   India batter Shikhar Dhawan has revealed the first five players he would pick if he was selecting a dream XI for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup which includes two of his India teammates- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking to ICC, Dhawan called veteran of three World Cups and a previous winner on home soil in 2011, Kohli, the best batter in the world while picking him in his dream ODI XI. "The first (picked) is Virat of course. He is the best batter in...
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 2:51:21 PM
Djokovic defeats Alcaraz in three-set classic, saves match point to clinch Cincinnati Masters title The 23-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic defeated world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in one of the all-time great Masters 1000 matches, with the Serbian saving championship point to win the Cincinnati Masters 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4). The 36-year-old rallied from a set and a break down against the World No. 1 and saved a championship point at 5/6 in the second-set tie-break to earn a record-extending 39th ATP Masters 1000 title. Djokovic was visibly struggling with the intense Cincinnati he...
Djokovic defeats Alcaraz in three-set classic, saves match point to clinch Cincinnati Masters title
Djokovic defeats Alcaraz in three-set classic, saves match point to clinch Cincinnati Masters title
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21/08/2023 12:53:06 PM
Spanish coach says World Cup trophy belongs to all players   After Olga Carmona's decisive goal ensured a victory over the European champions in the World Cup final, Spanish manager Jorge Vilda expressed that the challenges faced were well worth it. "I am very happy that we are champions of the world," he was quoted as saying by Xinhua. "I've always said that if all the suffering was necessary to become world champions, it would be worth it." "We were playing like Spain," he praised. "They feel...
Spanish coach says World Cup trophy belongs to all players
Spanish coach says World Cup trophy belongs to all players
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21/08/2023 10:51:56 AM
Spain storm to historic Women`s World Cup win   A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country after Germany to have won both men's and women's World Cup titles, with Spain's men having triumphed in 2010, reports Xinhua. Spain's Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo won the Golden Ball and Best Youn...
Spain storm to historic Women`s World Cup win
Spain storm to historic Women`s World Cup win
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21/08/2023 9:50:18 AM
Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row   Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered his season's best performance of 27 minutes 51.42 seconds, clinching the men's 10,000m world title for the third consecutive time on Sunday. Cheptegei, 26, only surged ahead in the final lap, comfortably securing the top spot, even if his time couldn't rival his world record of 26:11.00. Kenya's Daniel Simiu Ebenso bagged the silver with a time of 27:52.60, while Ethiopian Solemn Brega clinched bronze just 0.12 seconds be...
Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row
Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row
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21/08/2023 9:37:09 AM
India`s Anahat Singh wins gold in U-17 category at Asian Junior Squash Championship India's Commonwealth Games squash star Anahat Singh clinched the gold in the girls under-17 category of the 30th Asian Junior Squash Individual Championship held in Dalian, China, on Sunday. In the event held from August 16 to 20, the 15-year-old Anahat defeated Ena Kwong of Hong Kong 3-1 to clinch the title.  Earlier, the squash player from Delhi defeated Doyce Lee of Malaysia in the quarters and Whitney Isabelle Wilson of Malaysia in the semis to reach the finals.  Th...
India`s Anahat Singh wins gold in U-17 category at Asian Junior Squash Championship
India`s Anahat Singh wins gold in U-17 category at Asian Junior Squash Championship
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20/08/2023 4:58:56 PM
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket Australia’s veteran opener Usman Khawaja said he will aim to continue playing Test cricket for a long time if he continues to tick three crucial boxes with the side. Khawaja scored 496 runs in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, being the highest run-scorer of the series, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The next Ashes series will be held in Australia in 2025-26. "In 2025…one series at a time I go with. You can get ahead of yourself and look to that time (in 2025) and think, ...
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 12:06:41 PM
132nd Durand Cup: Bodoland FC end campaign with historic win over Odisha FC Bodoland FC ended their maiden campaign in the Durand Cup campaign with a historic 2-1 win over Odisha FC, their first win in the 132nd edition of the prestigious tournament here on Saturday. Playing their final Group F fixture of the 132nd Durand Cup at Kokrajhar’s SAI Stadium, the home side rode on second-half strikes by Maneshwar Mushahary and Cameroonian Zacharie Mbenda to come from behind and register a famous and memorable win. Pungte Lapung had scored first to give Odisha t...
132nd Durand Cup: Bodoland FC end campaign with historic win over Odisha FC
132nd Durand Cup: Bodoland FC end campaign with historic win over Odisha FC
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 11:33:58 AM
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler said all-rounder Ben Stokes made the decision to reverse his ODI retirement and make himself available for the World Cup in India later in the year a week or ten days after the Ashes series ended. Earlier this week, Stokes reversed his decision to retire from ODI cricket, which was made last year, for England’s upcoming series against New Zealand at home. It means that Stokes, Player of the Match in the 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup fin...
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 4:58:57 PM
Hockey India announces 40-Member core probables for sub-junior women’s coaching camp Hockey India on Friday announced a significant milestone in the development of grassroots hockey in the country by naming the core probable group for a first-ever sub-junior national camp. For the first time, a 40-member Women’s sub-junior core group has been formed for a national coaching camp which is set to commence on August 21 at the world-class Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.  It is worth noting that former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani will serve ...
Hockey India announces 40-Member core probables for sub-junior women’s coaching camp
Hockey India announces 40-Member core probables for sub-junior women’s coaching camp
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 4:22:29 PM
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup The Indian men's and women's recurve teams won bronze medals in their respective sections in the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 4 at the Olympic Games venue in Paris, France. The recurve men’s team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das, and Tushar Prabhakar Shelke were the first to seal their place on the podium as they came from behind to beat Spanish trio Pablo Acha, Yun Sanchez, and Andres Temino 6-2 on Thursday. Spain had defeated fourth seeds USA en route to the last four, b...
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 10:12:19 AM
Basketball: 3 female referees selected for 2023 FIBA World Cup Three female referees will officiate games at the upcoming 2023 Basketball World Cup, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced on its official website. For the first time in the history of the FIBA's flagship event, three female referees, Amy Bonner, Blanca Burns and Jenna Reneau, have been nominated for the tournament scheduled to tip off on August 25, FIBA said in its statement on Wednesday.  A total of 44 referees from all five regions will be dispersed t...
Basketball: 3 female referees selected for 2023 FIBA World Cup
Basketball: 3 female referees selected for 2023 FIBA World Cup
Source: IANS
17/08/2023 5:11:07 PM
Indian junior men's hockey team gears up for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany   Aug 17 (IANS) The Indian junior men's hockey team will begin its campaign at the 4 Nations Tournament--Dusseldorf 2023 against Spain on Friday, with strong hopes of winning the title ahead of the Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia later this year. India will square off against hosts Germany on Saturday, and England on August 21 with the Final set to take place on August 22. The tournament will be part of their preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior Wo...
Indian junior men's hockey team gears up for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany
Indian junior men's hockey team gears up for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany
Source: IANS
17/08/2023 1:46:27 PM
Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final Lionel Messi continued his prolific scoring form with a superb first-half strike as Inter Miami reached the Leagues Cup final with a 4-1 away win over Philadelphia Union. Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez gave the hosts the lead in the third minute at Subaru Park when he ran onto Sergii Kryvtsov's pass and slotted a cool finish past goalkeeper Andre Blake, reports Xinhua. Martinez then turned provider as he found Messi in space, allowing the Argentine World Cup winner to stream forw...
Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final
Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final
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16/08/2023 11:13:05 AM
Chess Maestro Vishy Anand takes on 22 players in a simultaneous exhibition match in Thane mall On the occasion of Independence Day, chess enthusiasts in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) were treated to a display of chess skills as legend GM Viswanathan Anand took on the challenge of simultaneously playing with 22 talented players at a mall here. The event, organised by Rotary Club Thane Midtown and Upstep Academy at KORUM Mall here, proved to be a demonstration of strategy and analytical aspects of the game of chess. Anand won all 22 games against the players, members of the Upst...
Chess Maestro Vishy Anand takes on 22 players in a simultaneous exhibition match in Thane mall
Chess Maestro Vishy Anand takes on 22 players in a simultaneous exhibition match in Thane mall
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16/08/2023 9:37:45 AM
A nation like no other, an honour comparable to none: Indian sportspersons extend wishes on 77th Independence Day As the nation is celebrating the 77th Independence Day, former, as well as current Indian sportspersons, extended their greetings for the occasion on Tuesday. Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, and numerous other athletes conveyed their well-wishes to fellow countrymen on the occasion of Independence Day on social media. Sachin wrote: "I love my India. Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Indepe...
A nation like no other, an honour comparable to none: Indian sportspersons extend wishes on 77th Independence Day
A nation like no other, an honour comparable to none: Indian sportspersons extend wishes on 77th Independence Day
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 4:53:41 PM
Victories over World Cup semifinalists gives Australia belief: Yallop Australia's Matildas believe they can win the FIFA Women's World Cup after recent victories over all their fellow semifinalists, says midfielder Tameka Yallop. The Matildas will play their first World Cup semifinal against reigning European champions England on Wednesday night. The winner will face either Sweden or Spain in the World Cup final at Stadium Australia on Sunday night, reports Xinhua. Ahead of the clash, the Australians on Monday hit the training track in Sydney for ...
Victories over World Cup semifinalists gives Australia belief: Yallop
Victories over World Cup semifinalists gives Australia belief: Yallop
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 9:50:17 AM
Basketball: India score two wins in Olympic Pre-qualifier Asia Championships The Indian men's basketball team maintained its chances of qualifying for the 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, beating hosts Syria and Indonesia in their first two matches in the six-team Pre-qualifier Asia Championship in Damascus, Syria. On Sunday, India defeated Indonesia 90-74 in their second match to collect four points from two matches and are sharing the top spot with Bahrain, who have also won both their matches so far. India got off to a superb start as t...
Basketball: India score two wins in Olympic Pre-qualifier Asia Championships
Basketball: India score two wins in Olympic Pre-qualifier Asia Championships
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14/08/2023 10:58:20 AM
Canadian Open: Pegula beat World No. 1 Swiatek to enter final Jessica Pegula beat World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a three-set thriller to reach the National Bank Open final, here. The 2021 and 2022 semi-finalist was able to bring her best to court at IGA Stadium on Saturday, capitalising on uncharacteristically erratic play from Swiatek and the disappointment of losing a tense second set to advance 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-4 in two and a half hours of play, reports ‘nationalbankopen’. It was all Pegula to start the first semi-final of the day, as she...
Canadian Open: Pegula beat World No. 1 Swiatek to enter final
Canadian Open: Pegula beat World No. 1 Swiatek to enter final
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13/08/2023 5:36:43 PM
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth The conclusion of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe qualifier saw Scotland emerge victorious, topping the table in the Netherlands to confirm their place as the 15th team to qualify for the main event in Sri Lanka in January. Needing to avoid defeat and a substantial swing in net run-rate, the Saltires led by skipper Owen Gould, comfortably defeated Italy by 151 runs to cue the celebrations and book their third successive appearance at the event. Batting first, Scotland w...
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth
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13/08/2023 5:33:03 PM
India move up to third spot in men`s hockey rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph The Indian men's hockey team moved up one place to third in the FIH World Rankings following its brilliant comeback triumph in the Asian Champions Trophy, overtaking England in the latest upgrade to the list. The men's hockey team was ranked fourth with 2746 points, just 15 behind England's 2761. World No.1 Netherlands (3133) had pulled away from second-ranked Belgium (2918) when the list was upgraded on July 7 at the end of the FIH Pro League season. India's triumph in ...
India move up to third spot in men`s hockey rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph
India move up to third spot in men`s hockey rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph
Source: IANS
13/08/2023 5:29:16 PM
India meet Bahrain in international futsal debut August 12, 2023, is set to be a historic date for Indian futsal as the national men's team will play their first-ever international match -- a friendly against Bahrain at the Khalifa Sports City Hall in Bahrain at 8:30 pm IST. The Indian squad consisting of 14 players, who have been selected based on their performances in the Futsal Club Championship held earlier this year, landed in the Middle Eastern island nation on Thursday evening. Led by head coach Joshuah Vaz, India will take on...
India meet Bahrain in international futsal debut
India meet Bahrain in international futsal debut
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12/08/2023 11:40:28 AM
Gustavsson backs Australia's fitness for World Cup quarters Australian coach Tony Gustavsson has backed his squad's fitness to get them over the line against France on Saturday. The Matildas have used 17 of 23 players in their run to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup - the fewest of any team left in the tournament - and given substitutes an average of 19 minutes on the pitch, reports Xinhua. Eight Australian players have played more than 300 minutes at their home World Cup. By comparison, quarter-final opponents France ...
Gustavsson backs Australia's fitness for World Cup quarters
Gustavsson backs Australia's fitness for World Cup quarters
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12/08/2023 11:37:19 AM
Ambati Rayudu joins St Kitts & Nevis Patriots ahead of CPL 2023 Ambati Rayudu, the former India and Chennai Super Kings cricketer, will be joining St Kitts & Nevis Patriots side, ahead of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 season, which is set to be played from August 16 to September 24. A report in ESPNCricinfo said that Rayudu has been signed by the side as their marquee player for the upcoming CPL season. "I'm really excited to be joining the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. I look forward to having a positive contribution for the tea...
Ambati Rayudu joins St Kitts & Nevis Patriots ahead of CPL 2023
Ambati Rayudu joins St Kitts & Nevis Patriots ahead of CPL 2023
Source: IANS
12/08/2023 10:07:26 AM
Third edition of Khelo India junior women's hockey league to be held from August 13 After two successful editions of the Khelo India junior women's hockey league, the third season of the tournament is set to be played from August 13 at the Major Dhyan Chand stadium, here. A total of 13 teams will compete in the 3rd Khelo India junior women's hockey league 2023 from August 13 to 22 and August 24 to September 2 respectively. As per organisers, the main purpose of these Khelo India Women's leagues is to not only strengthen the domestic competition structure an...
Third edition of Khelo India junior women's hockey league to be held from August 13
Third edition of Khelo India junior women's hockey league to be held from August 13
Source: IANS
12/08/2023 9:41:16 AM
13 clubs, 156 matches: AIFF League Committee decides on I-League 2023-24 format The All-India Football Federation’s (AIFF) League Committee on Friday decided on the I-League 2023-24 format with 13 clubs participating in a home-and-away double round-robin format. The participation of the clubs, however, is subject to the fulfilment of the AIFF's Club Licensing process. A total of 156 matches will be played throughout the season, with each team playing 24 matches. The club finishing at the top of the table at the end of the league will be declared I-League ...
13 clubs, 156 matches: AIFF League Committee decides on I-League 2023-24 format
13 clubs, 156 matches: AIFF League Committee decides on I-League 2023-24 format
Source: IANS
11/08/2023 4:07:51 PM
With silver and two bronze medals on final day, India finish 17th in Commonwealth Youth Games India ended the Commonwealth Youth Games here on a positive note, winning a silver and two bronze medals in athletics on the final day, finishing 17th in the medal table of the eight-day event. On the final day of the competition on Thursday, Asha Kiran Barla won silver in girls' 800m while the bronze medals were bagged by Pooja in girls' high jump, while Arjun finished third in boys' javelin throw. Earlier, swimmer Shoan Ganguly won silver in the boys' 400m individual m...
With silver and two bronze medals on final day, India finish 17th in Commonwealth Youth Games
With silver and two bronze medals on final day, India finish 17th in Commonwealth Youth Games
Source: IANS
11/08/2023 12:54:03 PM
BWF World C'ships draw: Sindhu, Chirag-Satwik get first-round bye; unseeded Srikanth to open against Nishimoto Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and star men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been awarded a first-round bye as the draw for the BWF World Championships was announced on Thursday. The draw ceremony for the 28th edition of the World Championships, scheduled to be held between August 21 to 27 in Copenhagen, Denmark, was held at the Badminton World Federation headquarters in the Malaysian capital. Former world champion Sindhu has been seeded 16th in the women...
BWF World C'ships draw: Sindhu, Chirag-Satwik get first-round bye; unseeded Srikanth to open against Nishimoto
BWF World C'ships draw: Sindhu, Chirag-Satwik get first-round bye; unseeded Srikanth to open against Nishimoto
Source: IANS
10/08/2023 4:17:09 PM
Bridge: Indian U31 team bags bronze medal in World Youth Teams Championship The Indian under-31 bridge team comprising Sagnik Roy, Sayantan Kushari, Souvik Kar, Pritam Das, Wrik Chakraborty and Swarnashish Chatterjee has won a bronze medal in the 18th World Youth Teams Bridge Championships held in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. The team added a feather to its cap when it finished third by defeating China in the event for the event held from July 31 to August 7. The Indain team, coached by former Asiad gold medallist Shibnath Dey Sarkar, narrowly lost to France in ...
Bridge: Indian U31 team bags bronze medal in World Youth Teams Championship
Bridge: Indian U31 team bags bronze medal in World Youth Teams Championship
Source: IANS
8/08/2023 5:35:54 PM
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award Two of England's Ashes stars -- top order batter Zak Crawley and bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes -- along with young Dutch batting all-rounder Bas de Leede have been nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award for July. England opener Zak Crawley topped the run-scoring charts for the home side and inspired England’s fightback in the series from the top of the order with a string of notable batting displays. The right-hander was the highest runs-scorer for ...
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 6:07:00 PM
Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad  Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been appointed as the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise announced on Monday. "Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the #OrangeArmy as Head Coach. Welcome, coach!" Sunrisers made the announcement on Twitter. Vettori previously served as the head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) between 2014 and 2018, and more recently, he was part of the coaching staff for the Australia men'...
Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 4:36:58 PM
Kerr 'excited' to play first Women's World Cup minutes for host Australia Australian captain Sam Kerr has confirmed she will make her debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup against Denmark. Kerr, sidelined throughout the group stage due to a calf injury sustained on the eve of the Matildas' opening match, expressed to the Nine Network that she is "really excited" to set foot on the pitch Monday night, reports Xinhua. "I will play," she asserted. The Matildas are set to face Denmark in front of a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans a...
Kerr 'excited' to play first Women's World Cup minutes for host Australia
Kerr 'excited' to play first Women's World Cup minutes for host Australia
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 9:55:07 AM
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is in fine form and wants to keep scoring runs for Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League 2023, a tournament which he views as a great preparation ahead of major tournaments like the Asia Cup and the ICC ODI World Cup. The Pakistani skipper is part of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the first time and is excited to play the matches as well as finetune his performance ahead of the upcoming series and tournaments.   "This is my first lea...
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 6:26:33 PM
132nd Durand Cup: Hyderabad FC held to 1-1 draw by Delhi FC Newly-promoted I–League side Delhi FC held last year’s semifinalists and former Indian Super League (ISL) winner Hyderabad FC to a 1-1 draw in a Group E fixture of the 132nd Durand Cup being played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Himanshu Jangra scored for Delhi FC in the 6th minute while Ramhlunchhunga equalized for Hyderabad FC in the second half. Both teams struggled to get going in the game because of the conditions as it was raining heavily. Delhi FC seemed ...
132nd Durand Cup: Hyderabad FC held to 1-1 draw by Delhi FC
132nd Durand Cup: Hyderabad FC held to 1-1 draw by Delhi FC
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 6:07:32 PM
GPBL Season 2: Bangalore shuttler Mithun Manjunath emerges as the top buy in Players' auction Bengaluru shuttler Mithun Manjunath, who stunned former World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore a few days back at the Australian Open, emerged as the top buy in the players’ auction for the Season 2 of Grand Prix Badminton League (GPBL) held here. The 25-year-old was acquired by the Chennai Superstarz for a staggering 14.5 lakh after a bidding war with Bengaluru Tigers in the auction conducted late on Saturday evening.  Mithun whose had a base price of Rs 8 lakh was in the ico...
GPBL Season 2: Bangalore shuttler Mithun Manjunath emerges as the top buy in Players' auction
GPBL Season 2: Bangalore shuttler Mithun Manjunath emerges as the top buy in Players' auction
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 5:52:03 PM
132nd Durand Cup: Punjab FC announce squad ahead of clash against Mohun Bagan Super Giant    Punjab FC have announced their 26-member squad for the 132nd Durand Cup ahead of their opening Group-A fixture against Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant, which will be played at the Kishore Bharathi Krirangan, here on Monday. Head coach Staikos Vergetis has named the squad that has a mix of youth and experience for their debut in the Durand Cup.  The squad includes foreigners Luka Majcen, Juan Mera and Kiran Kumar Lindu who had recently e...
132nd Durand Cup: Punjab FC announce squad ahead of clash against Mohun Bagan Super Giant
132nd Durand Cup: Punjab FC announce squad ahead of clash against Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 5:46:46 PM