From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex. Representing India in the singles' rubbers, the 21-year-old Adkar, who made her BJK Cup bow in the previous match, defeated New Zealand's Aishi Das 6-2, 6-4. Yamalapalli sealed the win with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Valentina Ivanov before Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina paired up to face Monique Barry and Erin Routcliffe to close out the tie. Showing no signs of any hangover from her opening-day defeat, Adkar came out sharp, breaking Das early to move 2-0 ahead in the first singles rubber on Day 2. She tightened her grip with another break in the fifth game, shutting the door on any comeback and closing out the set 6-2 with authority. Adkar carried that momentum into the second set, striking early once again, though Das responded well to draw level at 4-4. The Indian, however, raised her level at the right moment, breaking decisively before serving out the match 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 30 minutes. Yamalapalli was even more dominant in her outing against Ivanov, racing through the opening set with three breaks of serve to seal it 6-1. She carried that same control into the second, dictating play from the baseline with authority and consistently pushing her opponent onto the back foot. With Ivanov struggling to find answers, Yamalapalli maintained her intensity to wrap up a commanding 6-3 win. Bhosale-Raina were in doubles action at the time of going to press. Elsewhere, the Republic continued their perfect start, registering a solid win over Thailand with Daehyon Back and Sohyun Park delivering in the singles. Indonesia, meanwhile, surged to the top of the table with a dominant 3-0 win over Mongolia. Aldila Sutjiadi set the tone with a ruthless double bagel, dismantling Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0. Anjali Kirana Junarto then sealed the tie in the singles before returning alongside Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah to cap off a commanding day with another 6-0, 6-0 win in the doubles. All six teams are competing in a round-robin format through Saturday, with the top two nations advancing to the next stage. Results (Day 2): India def. New Zealand 2-0 (Vaishnavi Adkar (IND) def. Aishi Das 6-2, 6-4; Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) def. Ivanov 6-1, 6-3) Korea Republic def. Thailand 2-0 (Daehyon Back (KOR) def. Anchisa Chanta (THA) 6-3, 6-4; Sohyun Park (KOR) def. Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA) 6-4, 6-1) Indonesia def. Mongolia 3-0 (Aldila Sutjiadi (INA) def. Anu-Vjin Gantor (MGL) 6-0, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto (INA) def. Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (MGL) 6-2, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto/Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah (INA) def. Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (MGL) 6-0, 6-0).
Dehradun: Junior world champion Parth Rakesh Mane was shooting in a world of his own during the 10m air rifle final at the National Games, oblivious of the fact that the competition included two Paris Olympians and the 2022 world champion. After 10 shots, Mane jumped into the lead with 106.3 points. The 17-year-old had logged 10.6 or more in eight of his 10 shots to firmly put himself on course to clinch the gold medal. With a perfect 10.9 squeezed in between, he was more than two points ahead of second-placed Rudrankksh Patil (104.1). The steady domination continued till the end. Only once ...Read More >
India's boxing contingent of 40 promising youngsters is ready to make its mark at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships, which kicks off on July 30 and run until August 12 at the iconic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament, organised by Asian Boxing in association with World Boxing and the Thailand Boxing Association, will bring together 396 boxers from 26 nations. It features two age groups U19 (born between 2007 and 2008) and U22 (born between 2004 and 2006) with bo ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 14: India head coach Gautam Gambhir orchestrated the handshake snub of Pakistani players by members of the Indian team before, during, and after their clash in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, which India won comprehensively by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. The handshake snub was the brainchild of head coach Gambhir, who had advised the Indian players against engaging in a handshake with the Pakistani players and also asked them not to have any verbal exchanges with the archrivals, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. IND vs PAK, Asi ...Read More >
India's Tilak Varma celebrates (centre) with teammates after winning the Asia Cup against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium Monday. Reuters Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side were denied the trophy after winning a fraught Asia Cup overshadowed by ill feeling on both sides. The two teams did not shake hands for the third Asia Cup match running as India won a thrilling final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday. Suryakumar's men then refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Their participation in the event in India is still in doubt due to the groundswell of demand for excluding them in the wake of the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Pakistan were on Saturday grouped with archrivals India in the expanded 24-team FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to be played in Tamil Nadu in November-December this year. FIH President Tayyab Ikram, who incidentally is of Pakistani origin but represents Macau in the organisation, pulled out the ball containing Pakistan's name on the penultimate turn from the first bowl, putting the winn ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid criticism of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai, Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP traded barbs on Sunday. Calling the match an insult to the 26 Pahalgam terror attack victims, Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed NCP chief and deputy CM Ajit Pawar over his remark that he would watch it if he wrapped up commitments for the day early. BJP, in turn, accused Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of being a hypocrite by calling for a boycott of the match while maintaining an alliance with Congress, which, it said, had "emboldened" Pakistan in the past.Accusing Ajit Pawar of being "half Pakista ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajai Rai on Monday condemned a reported death threat made against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, by BJP spokesperson and former ABVP leader Printu Mahadev, asserting that the incident reflects a growing "hatred mindset" within the ranks of the ruling party. Speaking to IANS, Ajai Rai said, "Their hateful mindset is being exposed now. These people are ruling both in several states and at the Centre. This is just one example of their dangerous thinking. A former ABVP leader giving a death threat to Rahul ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing mounting criticism and possible international sanctions after a string of controversies at the recently concluded Men's T20 Asia Cup, with the most explosive being their refusal to hand over the trophy to winners India. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, the issue is expected to take centre stage at the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) preparing to lodge a strong protest against what it has termed as "unsporting and unacceptable" behaviour by th ...Read More >
Cricket: Glenn Maxwell has been forced to pull out of Australia's T20 international series against New Zealand after suffering a fractured arm in training. Maxwell fractures arm in training | 02:05A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women's World Cup campaign on the front foot , brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday. Half-centuries from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur steadied the ship as India posted a competitive 269 for eight in a contest reduced by rain to 47 overs a side. Sri Lanka, chasing under lights, had a flying start at ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's men's relay team quartermilers produced some performance in 2023, but since then they have been pulled down by off-field issues. From the high of finishing fifth at the World Championships in Budapest, the 4x400m men's relay team is on the verge of missing the Tokyo Worlds this time. The relay national camp has gone through turbulent times because of disagreements between foreign and Indian coaches, with athletes picking sides, leading to a messy environment. All this came out in the open at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships when Jamaican coach Jason Dawson, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BCCI has declared that the Asia Cup-winning Indian cricket team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for its unbeaten run in the just-concluded tournament. The Board made the announcement after the team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the tournament in Dubai on Sunday. "It was (an) extraordinary victory and therefore as a part of celebrations, BCCI has announced a cash award of Rs 21 crore in favour of the players and the support staff who are part of the Indian team in the Asia Cup," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): After the tremendous success of last year, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) gears up for its highly anticipated Season 2, with all eyes on the reigning champions- Team India Champions, once again led by none other than cricketing icon Yuvraj Singh, according to a release from WCL. Co-owned by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set for fierce competition as six legendary cricketing nations--India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, and West Indies--lock horns, each represented by teams packed with cricketing st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India clinched an emphatic win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final to be crowned the Asian champions for a record-extending ninth time, and the cricket fraternity couldn't hold back from congratulating the team. After beating their arch rivals twice earlier in the tournament's group stages, India completed a hat-trick of wins against the Men in Green this season to lift the silverware. It was a nail-biting finish to the final as the two teams squared off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It all boiled down to the final over, where India neede ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mohsin Naqvi, at the center of controversy after walking off with the Asia Cup trophy and refusing to hand it over to the winning Indian team, has reportedly been asked to choose between two of his roles -- Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or Interior Minister. Critics feel he has struggled to manage both responsibilities effectively.According to reports, former all-rounder Shahid Afridi has urged Naqvi to relinquish one of his positions following the Asia Cup debacle on Sunday. To complicate matters, Naqvi also serves as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).Paki ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 3: Pakistan's hockey teams will not be stopped from competing in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent junior World Cup in India as any move to block the arch-foes from multi-lateral competitions in the country would be a violation of the Olympic Charter, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. While the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7, the junior World Cup will be organised in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. "We are not against any team competing in India in a multi-national competition. If we try to ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Also Read | Mirabai Chanu Secures Commonwealth Games 2026 Qualification; A Look At Top Five Accomplishments of Star Indian Weightlifter. The w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (PTI) Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Friday slammed the BJP and the BCCI over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled for September 14, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray asking if "blood and cricket can flow together." The Maharashtra Congress called it an insult to the kin of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and soldiers who have been martyred in the line of duty. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) said the government's dual standards had been exposed after it allowed the match to proceed. Responding to the criticism, Maharashtra minister an ...Read More >
Haryana [India], September 29 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday extended his congratulations to the Indian cricket Team for winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In a post shared on X, Saini said, "#AsiaCup2025 India becomes the winner. Heartfelt congratulations to the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Indian team for this incredible and outstanding performance. May you continue to proudly wave India's victorious tricolou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed a traditional havan at the new BJP Delhi headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, on Monday, ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several Delhi Ministers, including Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Supriya Swaraj, Ashish Sood and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, were present at the hawan ceremony. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva was also present. While interacting with the media, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta congratulated all the BJP workers on the newly built party headquarter and said, "I congratulate ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Pakistan's participation in the hockey Men's Asia Cup in India is uncertain due to growing calls for their exclusion following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, a Hockey India official said that talks with the government are in progress in the matter, and the final decision will be taken after that. Rajgir, a historic city in Bihar, will host the Men's Asia Cup 2025 from August 29 to September 9 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Pakistan men's hockey team participation in t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the 73rd edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) on Tuesday. The inauguration took place in the presence of Chairman AEPC Sudhir Sekhri, prominent industry leaders and a large number of international buyers and exhibitors. Delivering his inaugural address, Margherita said, '73rd edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) is Asia's largest and most dynamic garment fair. This fair is not just a showcase of fabrics and fashion; it is a celebration of t ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A lot of drama unfolded after India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday. Even as the match got over before midnight IST (Indian Standard Time), the presentation ceremony could begin only at 1:15AM and was wrapped up in the next 15 to 30 minutes with the presenter Simon Doull clearly informing that the Indian cricket team had decided not to collect their awards. It happened soon after Abhishek Sharma, the Indian opener, who hammered 314 from seven innings at a strike rate of 200 in the tournament, was given the Player of the Series award. "Ladies ...Read More >
New Delhi: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi has stated that he is willing to present the medals and trophy to the Asia Cup-winning Indian team, but with one condition: a formal function must be held. According to a Cricbuzz report, Naqvi has conveyed this condition to the tournament organizers, but at present, such a ceremony appears unlikely, potentially fueling the controversy. Naqvi is the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and an influential Pakistani politician. Therefore, it was not surprising that he rejected the Indian team's demands after the final at the Duba ...Read More >
India is set to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at New Delhi’s IGI Stadium from January 13-19, 2025, marking a historic milestone for the indigenous sport. Organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in collaboration with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the tournament has garnered strong backing from IOA President PT Usha, who pledged comprehensive support to enhance its global appeal. Featuring 24 teams from six continents, including powerhouses like India, England, Brazil, and Australia, the event celebrates Kho Kho’s rich cultural heritage. This groundbreaking tournament ...Read More >