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New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has announced the Indian squad that will head to the US Open 2026 held in Naples, Florida from April 9 to 18. The lineup features a powerful mix of reigning National Champions and rising stars who have dominated the domestic circuit. The squad includes Mihika Yadav, young sensation Arjun Singh, Purvansh Patel, Aditya Singh, Naga Moksha, Jeet Sood, Yuvraj Singh, Panth Thakkar, Atharva Sheth, Suryaveer Singh Bhullar and wi ...Read More >
Raipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh's middle-distance runner Nedi Ngi clinched the women's 5000m gold while Maharashtra completed an impressive 1-2 in the men's category before unseasonal rains forced the organisers to cancel the evening session on the opening day of athletics competitions on day 6 of the in the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 on Monday. Ngi held herself back till the last lap before sprinting in the final 200m to seal the gold medal with a time of 18:24.66s while ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced in New Delhi on Monday. "There can't be a better opportunity to integrate our young women across ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of Karate in the country, citing confusion caused by multiple bodies claiming to be the sport's national federation, according to ESPN. At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of Ind ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir sport council informed that the Kashmir leg of the national games will be held for four days from February 23 to 26 for the snow sports competitions. The first leg of the games, featuring ice sports, was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26. "Ride the slopes, chase the speed, seize the moment...From swift glides to fierce finishes -- Gulmarg hosts the ultimate winter sports celebration, February 23-26, 2026," the council said on X. Last year, the games had to be held from Mar ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Gulmarg: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said artificial snow must be introduced in Gulmarg to safeguard winter tourism and strengthen sports infrastructure, citing unpredictable weather conditions during the sixth Khelo India Winter Games. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony in Baramulla, Abdullah said that Gulmarg has hosted the winter games for six consecutive years, reinforcing its position as India's leading venue for snow sports. However, he stressed that changing ...Read More >
VMPL Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 17: Among the established CBSE schools in Dharmapuri, Senthil Public School located at Adhiyamankottai, Dharmapuri, continues to demonstrate consistent academic performance and competitive examination success across multiple years. The school's results place it firmly among the best schools in Dharmapuri, reflecting a disciplined academic framework supported by long-term planning and student-focused preparation. Consistent Performance in CBSE Boar ...Read More >
For the third year in succession, India has topped the testing figures of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for 2024. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) tested 7113 samples, including 537 of that of blood, in 2024 and reported 257 adverse analytical findings (AAFs) at 3.6 per cent. India had also topped the world charts in 2022 (125 AAFs) and 2023 (213). NADA did not test in the category of dried blood spots (DBS) in 2024. Overall, the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, ...Read More >
New Delhi: With 260 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) from over 7000 samples tested by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) in 2024, India remains in the top tier of the global doping charts, a recent report from World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed. In percentage terms, a positivity rate of 3.6% comfortably puts India ahead of sporting powerhouses such as the USA, China, UK, and Russia, each of who, barring the US, tested more than India. While NADA's National Dope Testing Laboratory (N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tennis World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has parted ways with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, on Wednesday. Alcaraz's seven-year association with fellow Spaniard Ferrero, a former No. 1 player who assisted Alcaraz in winning his first six Grand Slam titles, comes to an end. Samuel Lopez and Ferrero, who won the French Open in 2003, were just named ATP Coach of the Year for their work with Alcaraz, who won eight trophies in 2025, including the US Open and Roland Garros ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasised the pivotal role of India's youth in national development, outlining a series of initiatives launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower young people and strengthen the country's sports ecosystem. Addressing the media on Tuesday, in the national capital, the Minister noted that India has the world's largest youth population, and the Central Government has introduced multiple schemes to involve them in sha ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday launched an athlete management system, a performance analysis and planning platform based on training, fitness and wellness data of all hostel-based sportspersons under the SDAT. He also inaugurated Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave 2.0 - 2025 (TAScon), aimed at training district sports officers, coaches, and leading sportspersons. The conclave focuses on athlete development, coaching methodologies, sports science, sports nutrition, psychology, the use ...Read More >
IMAGE: Noah Lyles said the new approach will push him to reach those limits in training and beyond which he never has been through. Photograph: Noah Lyles/Instagram For Olympics 100m gold medallist and multiple-time world champion American sprinter Noah Lyles, 2026 season and beyond will be about having an "all-or-nothing" mentality. Lyles, who aims to beat the legendary Usain Bolt's records in 100m and 200m events, says his new approach would demand his body to produce something never happene ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India -- The Indian Premier League has bid farewell to one of its most explosive performers, as Kolkata Knight Riders legend Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL competition. The 37-year-old Jamaican, long regarded as one of the tournament's most devastating all-rounders, made the decision after KKR chose not to retain him for the 2026 season. But while Russell's playing days in the IPL have reached their final over, his bond with the franchise continues. In a move that spe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will see both the men's and women's T20 formats set to take place with six teams each. The combined schedule will include 28 matches, marking a historic milestone for the sport's global expansion and its re-entry into the Olympic fold after more than a century. The IOC approved cricket's inclusion for LA28 last year, and it will mark the sport's second-ever Olympic appearance, 12 ...Read More >
Manuel Frederick, a celebrated former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Bengaluru. He was 78. Frederick was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning team. He was also the first athlete from Kerala to win an Olympic medal. His career spanned seven years with the national team. He represented India in two World Cups. Former Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper and member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning side Manuel Frederick died in Bengaluru on Friday morni ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that there is nothing wrong with the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister. "What's wrong with holding a Dalit convention? Earlier, the high command had asked us to postpone it for certain reasons, and we had agreed. In the interest of the party, the Dalit community has always stood with the Congress," he said. The state Home Minister pointed out that to maintain this unity, the party needs to hold such conventions fr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Two-time gold medallist Nikhat Zareen has put behind the disappointment of missing out on a third World Championships medal, and is now focussed on collecting maximum ranking points by winning the top prize in the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals. The event will be held in Greater Noida from November 14 to 21. Nikhat, who competes in flyweight and light flyweight categories, won World Championship gold medals in 2022 in Istanbul and 2023 in New Delhi. But she failed to ...Read More >
Asian Championship bronze medalist Rohini Kalam was found dead at her home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Initial police findings suggest suicide, though no note was found. Her sister reported Rohini was under considerable job-related stress and facing pressure from her school's faculty and principal. Rohini Kalam, a bronze medalist at the 8th Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi and a Jujitsu martial arts coach, was found dead at her home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. According to local reports, the 28-year ...Read More >
INDORE: Rohini Kalam, a 30-year-old Ju-Jitsu (martial art) athlete who represented India in the Asian Games and won bronze at the International Ju-Jitsu Competition in Abu Dhabi last year, was found hanging at her home in MP's Dewas. Police suspect suicide but clarified that no note was recovered from Rohini's room at the time she was found hanging on Sunday. The tragedy comes days after two Australian players for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup were allegedly molested in MP's Indore. Roshni, one ...Read More >
New Delhi/Manama, Oct 27 (UNI) India's Priteesmita Bhoi made history at the Asian Youth Games 2025 by setting a new world youth record in weightlifting, clinching gold in the girls' 44kg clean and jerk category with a lift of 92 kg. According to the Olympics.com, the record mark earned her a gold medal in the clean and jerk section yesterday. She also clinched silver in the snatch section with a 66kg lift to finish with two medals. Bhoi began her clean jerk campaign with a successful 87 kg lif ...Read More >
Sri Lanka's Chamod Yodhasinghe clinched the men's 100m title at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships in Ranchi. Indian athletes also secured multiple gold medals, including in the men's shot put and women's 5000m, with the hosts also winning the 4x400m mixed relay.India's Pranav Gurav did his best but couldn't cross the finish line ahead of Sri Lanka's Chamod Yodhasinghe as the latter bagged the men's 100m title on the opening day of South Asian Senior Athletics Championships being hel ...Read More >
IMAGE: India's Priteesmita Bhoi won gold in the girls' 44kg Clean and Jerk event with a world youth record. Photograph: IOA/X Weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi broke the world youth record in clean & jerk on way to clinching gold in the girls' 44kg category at the Youth Asian Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday. The 16-year-old lifted 92kg in clean & jerk to set the world youth record, and 66kg in snatch to aggregate 158kg to take the top podium spot in the competition. On a day when Indian lifte ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued their strong performance by adding 18 medals to their overall tally in the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. The hosts won seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze on Saturday, taking their overall medal tally to 32. Sri Lanka maintained their competitive form with eight gold and a total of 23 medals, while Nepal is a distant third with three bronze so far in the champion ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prince Kumar, Sanjana Singh, and Samardeep Gill struck gold medals as India made a rousing start to its campaign at the 4th South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, by clinching multiple medals, including three glittering gold on the opening day. In the Men's 5000m race, India's Prince Kumar produced a stunning performance, clocking 14:22.17 seconds to secure the first gold med ...Read More >
RANCHI, Oct 23: A second string Indian team, made up of several junior players, will look to continue the country's dominance in the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships which will make a return after 15 years here on Friday. The fourth edition of the championships to be held at the Birsa Munda Stadium under the aegis of South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) will mark the revival of the regional event after Kochi in Kerala hosted the last one in 2008. In fact, the championships is bein ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Chennai Blitz outplayed last year's runners-up, Delhi Toofans, 15-10, 15-10, 15-10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sameer Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this comprehensive win, Chennai Blitz surged into the top four with 9 points from 6 games. Also Read | What Is 'Carbide Gun'? Why Are They Dangerous? Key Things To Know About the Water-Calcium Carbid ...Read More >
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will be conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. The pipping ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at noon. This marks a significant milestone in his distinguished career. Chopra has previously received several accolades and promotions within the Army. His journey includes an Olympic gold medal and other prestigious awards. Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by th ...Read More >
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