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KOLKATA: Dr. Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning. He was 80 years old. Paes, who was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. Paes was married to Jennifer, a former Indian basketball player who also served as the national team captain. Paes' last rites will be performed either on ...Read More >
Just days before the start of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, Purani Dilli 6 have been dealt a major blow with star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant ruled out of the tournament due to a fractured metatarsal in his right foot. He suffered the injury during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, where Pant, despite being in visible discomfort, courageously batted and registered a gritty half-century on Day 2. Pant's absence is expected to significantly impact both Purani Dilli 6 an ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "P ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India struggled during the European leg of the FIH Pro League last month, losing seven of their eight matches against top teams such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. For the Indian team, this was a tough reality check, especially as they had aimed to secure a World Cup berth. They narrowly missed the wooden spoon, finishing above bottom-placed Ireland.This experience served as a wake-up call for the team. However, there is hope on the horizon. The Men in Blue are ...Read More >
Pakistan's hockey team has been cleared to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in India, scheduled from August 27 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar. Approvals have been granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, External Affairs, and Sports Ministry. While India is open to Pakistan competing in multinational events, bilateral series remain a separate matter.The Pakistani hockey team will be allowed to compete in next month's Asia Cup in India, a sports ministry source told PTI on Thursday. The Min ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a setback to Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed her plea to end criminal proceedings in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar, currently imprisoned for fraud.Justice Anish Dayal dismissed the plea that also sought to quash the chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate and proceedings pending before the special court under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against her and others.A copy of ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Describing the sports ministry's decision, which has paved the way for the Pakistan hockey team's participation in two major multi-nation tournaments here, as a "positive step", former Pak captain Rehan Butt said the Indian team should also cross the border in future and play in his country. A source in the Indian sports ministry said on Thursday that Pakistani hockey teams will be allowed to compete in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent Junior World Cup. Also Read ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Former Indian hockey captain and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to allow the Pakistani team from playing in the upcoming multi-nation tournaments in India, though he said he was yet to get an official confirmation from the sports ministry. A ministry source said on Thursday that 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 ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) While Ravi Shastri was blasting six sixes off an over in a Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1985, his parents had no idea about their son's massive achievement. Shastri's mother, Lakshmi, was told by the neighborhood bhelpuri wala that her son had done something great on that day. Ravi Shastri's mother narrated this incident as the most memorable moment for her from her son's career after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 on his behalf on ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India | 01 July 2025 - Endiya Partners, in collaboration with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, successfully concluded the first edition of Game On!, a high-energy sports tournament designed to promote wellbeing, leadership, and community within India's startup ecosystem The tournament was held on 21 June 2025 at Lakshyan Sports Academy, Bengaluru, and brought together 250+ participants from 50+ unique early and growth-stage startups, venture capital firms, and ecosystem enabl ...Read More >
Mumbai: MS Dhoni got a step closer to turning the 'Captain Cool' moniker he enjoyed when he was India skipper into a trademark. His application under the trademark law for exclusive rights over the epithet was "accepted and advertised". Accordingly, the 'Captain Cool' tag proposed to be used by Dhoni for 'sports training, providing sports training facilities, sports coaching services' was added to the Trademark Journal of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks in Kolkata. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28: In a do-or-die double-header, the Indian women's hockey team will face Asian rivals China and hope to end their losing streak in the FIH Hockey Pro League (Women) 2024-25 in Berlin on June 28 and 29. The Salima Tete-led squad will take inspiration from their male compatriots, who managed to end their campaign in the Pro League last week with a spirited win against Belgium. Four Nations Tournament 2025: Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team Beats Australia 2-1 To Finish Third. This he ...Read More >
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Neco Master Blaster registered a thumping 9-wicket win over Nagpur Titans in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League following Aryan Meshram's match-winning knock. Neco Master Blaster chased down a target of 133 with 25 balls to spare on Saturday. Nagpur Titans, batting first, were restricted to 132/6 in their 20 overs. Neco Master Blaster openers easily chased down the target to register their first win. Also Read | WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Results And Highli ...Read More >
Amtelveen (Netherlands), June 7 (UNI) The Indian Men's Hockey Team went down 1-2 against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men's) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. India's Captain Harmanpreet Singh (19') gave them the lead in a fiercely contested battle before Thijs van Dam (29', 58') registered a brace for Netherlands. The encounter marked India's first fixture of the Netherlands leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men's). India began the encounter on a st ...Read More >
Amstelveen (Netherlands), June 6 (UNI) Placed third on the points table, the Indian Men's Hockey Team is all set to resume their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) campaign in Europe, where they will take on the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, and Belgium. Led by ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, the team will face hosts and World No.1 Netherlands here on Saturday. With the Pro League offering a vital pathway to qualify for the FIH Men's World Cup next year, India will be aiming to colle ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the start of the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, Craig Fulton, head coach of the Indian men's hockey team, has stressed finishing as high as possible in the standings to secure direct qualification for next year's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. India are currently ranked third in the FIH Pro league with fifteen points in eight games, only behind England and Belgium respectively. Harmanpreet Singh-led side has the chance to impro ...Read More >
Mumbai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir always feels like a marked man. Recently, in a TV interview, he had stated that some former players questioned his competence as coach when the team lost in Australia, and how issues were created about the distribution of the Champions Trophy reward.The knives had already started to get sharpened when a team usually dominant at home lost 0-3 to New Zealand before the trip Down Under last year.If one thinks victory in the Champions Trophy in the UAE would h ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jan 13 (VOICE) Olivia Shannon, Charlotte Englebert, Salima Tete, and Sonam scored a goal each as Soorma Hockey Club began their Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 campaign on a high as they handed Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers a dominant 4-1 win here on Monday.Olivia scored in the 38th minute, Charlotte in the 42nd, captain Salima Tete in the 44th and Sonam struck in the 47th minute as Soorma came back strongly after Hannah Cotter (7') scored the only goal of the first quarter for th ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jan 13 (PTI) Soorma Hockey Club began their campaign in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) on a high as they beat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-1 here on Monday. Olivia Shannon (38th minute), Charlotte Englebert (42nd), captain Salima Tete (44th) and Sonam (47th) scored for Soorma while Hannah Cotter (7th) got the lone goal for the Tigers. Also Read | India vs Nepal Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Live Score Updates: Get Live Commentary Online, Points of IND vs NEP Match in Inaugural KKWC. S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months - making magnificent 163 in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Indian hockey player Jarmanpreet Singh said that the return of the Hockey India League (HIL) will help up-and-coming players learn more about the overseas players and would help India in ultimately securing the gold medal in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Jarmanpreet spoke to ANI about the return of the Hockey India League, team India winning the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze and the Asian Champions Trophy, the retirement of legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh etc. S ...Read More >
"Georgia played a good game, strong in defence and, with two chances to score, they did," Quesada told reporters. "Well done to them, but we were also not good on those occasions in the first half." Italy continued to struggle in the second half, coming back into the game thanks to a penalty try, but they did manage to keep Georgia scoreless after the break, finally making their possession count in a 20-17 win. "I'll take the positives of having managed to win despite the difficulties w ...Read More >
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