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New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Haryana Steelers delivered a dominant performance to defeat the Telugu Titans 45-34 in a Season 12 match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. In the bronze medal bout, Vishvajit displayed exceptional skills and determination to defeat the Kazakh wrestler with a close 5-4 scoreline, securing India's first medal in the championship. Vishvajit began his campaign with an impressive victory over a Romanian ...Read More >
The official jersey for the 2025 South Asian Athletics Championship was unveiled in Ranchi, setting the stage for the event from October 24-26 at Birsa Munda Football Stadium. Jharkhand prepares to host with the spirit of unity and sportsmanship, welcoming athletes from across South Asia. The official jersey for the 4th South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 was launched Tuesday at a press briefing in Ranchi's Directorate of Sports. Scheduled from October 24-26, the championship will take plac ...Read More >
Ranchi, Oct 22 (PTI) The South Asian Athletics Championships beginning here on October 24 will leave a long-term legacy in the region, said Jharkhand's sports director Shekhar Jamuar on Wednesday. The championships is being jointly organised in coordination with Jharkhand government, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF). "We have invited school and college going students to come and witness a three-day international event," Jamuar said. "For holistic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's maiden athletics Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Monday picked up the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. The pipping ceremony took place in South Block, here as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra. Interacting with Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family members, the Defence Minister described him a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an "epitome" of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the star javelin thrower, serving in the Territorial Army, at a pipping ceremony in New Delhi that was also graced by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and many other senior officials of the force. C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army to star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block on Wednesday. Enrolled in the Indian Army as a junior commissioned officer in the rank of naib subedar on August 26, 2016, Neeraj has served with The Rajputana Rifles. The javelin ace made history by becoming the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block, New Delhi on Wednesday. Interacting with Lt. Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family members, Singh described him as an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence, a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an "epitome" of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the star javelin thrower, serving in the Territorial Army, at a pipping ceremony in New Delhi that was also graced by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and many other senior officials of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pipping ceremony of Olympic gold medallist and Lt. Colonel (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra was held on Wednesday in New Delhi, marking another significant milestone in his decorated career. The ceremony was attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Upendra Dwivedi. According to The Gazette of India, the appointment took effect on April 16. Neeraj joined the Indian Army as a junior commissioned officer in the rank of Naib Subedar on August 2 ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Similar to the Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar earlier this year, the University Games will be spread across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes from universities across the country are expected to participate in the 12-day sporting event, according to an official press release. New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is set t ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on Wednesday. The board said it will propose Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. The recommendation follows an evaluation process of candidate cit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahmedabad could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. On Wednesday, the Executive Board (EB) of Commonwealth Sport, the Games' global governing body, recommended Ahmedabad to host the centenary edition of the CWG. The official announcement of the host city will be made on November 26 during the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow. Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse wrote on social media: "Bharat takes another giant leap in the global sporting ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 16: International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah on Thursday congratulated India for being recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, calling it a "momentous occasion for Indian sports". The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport was on Wednesday confirmed that it will recommend Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. CWG 2030 in India: Ahmedabad Will Host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Announces EAM S Jaishankar; Calls It Proud Moment for Co ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 16 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed pride after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, calling it a historic milestone towards making the city the "Sporting Capital of India." "A proud moment for Gujarat and India! Ahmedabad has been recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport. This historic milestone ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board on Wednesday recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, with a final decision to be made at the General Assembly in Glasgow in Nov next year. The decision follows a rigorous evaluation of infrastructure, athlete experience and governance. Ahmedabad has been steadily building its case as India's next global sports capital.The Rs 6,000-crore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave -- with the Narendra Modi Sta ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) move to allow withdrawals of up to 75% of the corpus will make life easier for its over 7 crore subscribers, while the norms around 25% balance are meant to ensure a healthy kitty, without imposing any restrictions on pension or PF payment at the time of retirement, a top official said. "The idea is to empower members and repose trust. The changes are meant to pave the way for automated settlement of claims," Central Provident Fund commi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 16 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed pride after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, calling it a historic milestone towards making the city the "Sporting Capital of India." "A proud moment for Gujarat and India! Ahmedabad has been recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport. This historic milestone ...Read More >
Indian wrestler and former Bigg Boss 7 contestant Sangram Singh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian male fighter to win an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) bout. He defeated Pakistan's Ali Raza Nisar in just 90 seconds at the Gama International Fighting Championship. The remarkable victory marked a new chapter in Indian combat sports, as Sangram proved that dedication and hard work can take you to global heights.After his win, Sangram expressed his gratitude and shared his vis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated citizens on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad and said it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to place India on the world sports map. He said the government is raising world-class infrastructure and nationwide pool of sports talent. "A day of immense joy and pride for India. Heartiest congratulations to every citizen of I ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership and support following India's recommendation to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030. She described it as a proud milestone in India's emergence as a global sporting powerhouse. Sharing her views on the announcement, Nita Ambani said, as quoted by the press release from Reliance Foundation ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The initiative comes from the organisers of the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, and the official World Championship status agreement was signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in early October. The vision of the Total Chess World Championship Tour is to find the player who best masters the disciplines Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz combined. Fast Classic is an innovation of classical chess, featuring a time limit as short as 45 minutes plus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Indian athlete and adventurer Mann Sharma, made history on Monday as he officially kicked off Mann vs Burpees, the world's first-ever Burpee Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in New Delhi. This World Book of Records attempt will see Mann cover the full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres entirely through burpee broad jumps over the next ten days. The event was flagged off by Chief Guest, Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. Also Read | ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 3 (ANI): Sixteen-year-old Canadian prodigy Anna Huang, one of the brightest rising stars on the Ladies European Tour (LET), will be aiming to script history at the Hero Women's Indian Open 2025, as she chases a rare hat-trick of titles on the Tour. Having triumphed in her last two starts, in Spain and France, Huang now eyes a third consecutive victory at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram, from October 9-12, as per a release from LET. Also Read | Stray ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Bengaluru Torpedoes came from behind to pick up a thrilling 15-9, 11-15, 13-15, 17-15, 15-9 win on the second day of the fourth season of RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Jalen Penrose was named the Player of the Match. India badminton star Satwiksairaj Rankireddy was also in attendance, supporting the Torpedoes. Also Read | Stray Dog Bites Japanese, Kenyan Coaches at World Para Athletics C ...Read More >
Both coaches received immediate on-spot medical help at the athlete's medical room. They were taken to Safdurjung Hospital, where they also received treatment. After their treatment, they were taken to their respective hotels. In an official statement, the Organising Committee of the Para Athletics Championships said, "On August 21, 2025, a formal request was made to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to safeguard the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by removing stray dogs from the venue. Acting ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) India's medal count at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi rose to 11, after Dharambir Nain clinched silver in the men's club throw F51 and Atul Kaushik added bronze in the men's discus throw F57. According to the Olympics.com, India added more medals to their tally at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi yesterday, with Dharambir Nain clinching silver in the men's club throw F51 and Atul Kaushik securing bronze in the men's discus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Another day and another 1-2 for India in javelin at the ongoing IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. On Monday, Rinku and Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched gold and silver in the F46 category, and today Sandip Sanjay Sargar and Sandeep Chaudhary emulated them in the javelin F44 category. Sargar was quick to admit Rinku and Gurjar's performance was on the back of his mind. He also revealed he was in ...Read More >
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been featured in TIME magazine's prestigious "TIME100 Next" list, honouring emerging personalities. He also topped Wisden's 'The Best 40 Young Players in the World' list, highlighting his impressive Test and T20I records. With strong performances across formats, Jaiswal is poised to be India's next all-condition batter. Ahead of the Test series against West Indies, India's seasoned opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday featured in TIME magazine's prestigious "T ...Read More >
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