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Mumbai, August 18: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of Olympian and noted sports medicine specialist Dr Vece Paes. Dr Paes, who died on Thursday, was a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and also represented the country in the 1971 Hockey World Cup. Dr Vece Paes Dies: Member of 1972 Olympics Bronze Medal-Winning India Hockey Team and Father of Indian Tennis Great Leander Paes, Passes A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of Olympian and noted sports medicine specialist Dr Vece Paes. Dr Paes, who died on Thursday, was a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and also represented the country in the 1971 Hockey World Cup. Paes, 80, went on to establish himself as one of India's leading sports medicine experts after his playing career, worki ...Read More >
Hyderabad: India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra has booked a berth in the Diamond League (DL) final despite skipping the recent DL event in Poland. He is one of the first stars to qualify for the men's javelin event for the summit clash of the Diamond league. Along with him, Trinidad & Tobago's Keshorn Walcott and Germany's Julian Weber have also qualified, and the latest rankings released are the reason behind the development. When is the Diamond League final? The final of the Diamond League will ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): In a significant boost to India's international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation's sports education framework for globally aligned schools, according to a release from Adani Sportsline. Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vis ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): In a significant boost to India international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation sports education framework for globally aligned schools, according to a release from Adani Sportsline. Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vision ...Read More >
Vece Paes, a former Indian hockey player and father of tennis star Leander Paes, passed away at 80. He was a member of the 1972 Olympic bronze-winning team. Paes also contributed to sports medicine and rugby. His wife, Jennifer, was a former Indian basketball captain. The family awaits his daughters' arrival for the last rites. 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 Thursda ...Read More >
Chennai -- In a landmark development poised to transform India's sports entertainment landscape, Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AEx SPORT, the sports innovation vertical of UK-headquartered AdiGroupe, to broadcast Global League Wrestling (GLW) -- the first professional wrestling league of its kind in India and the Asia-Pacific region. This unique collaboration brings together the expansive national reach of Prasar B ...Read More >
Bengaluru - The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) is proud to announce its latest international collaboration with GUTS Racing USA, one of the most renowned brands in global motocross, as its Official Performance Seat Partner for Season 2. Founded in Hangtown, Northern California, known for its motocross heritage GUTS Racing has grown into a global symbol of high-performance innovation in off-road racing over the past three decades. Led by former racer and sprint car enthusiast Andy Gregg, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a top Indian Olympic Association (IOA) official told Reuters. The world's most populous nation is bidding for the 2030 edition of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to boost its bigger dream of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games at the western Indian city. A Commonwealth Sports delegation visited Ahmedabad last week to share th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Aug 13 that India's electoral system suffers from "serious discrepancies" and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity through public mobilisation and potentially the courts. Mr Gandhi, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that controls the main opposition Congress party, last week accused authorities of manipulating voter rolls by adding fake names in the 2024 general election and other recent polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) vice-president Gagan Narang on Wednesday hailed the National Sports Governance Bill 2025, calling it a landmark decision that had been pending for years. The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it. Speaking to ANI, Gagan Narang said, It has been a landmark decision. I think this has been long pending. A lot of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally approved India bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Vice-President and Olympic medallist, Gagan Narang, expressing confidence in the country chances. We had an Executive Committee meeting in the morning, followed by the special General Meeting. I think all the important agendas were discussed and passed very smoothly. We are looking forward to putting our best foot forward in terms of the bid ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: India's Gulveer Singh bettered his own national record in non-Olympic event of men's 3000m race while finishing fifth at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix in Budapest.He clocked 7 minute 34.49 seconds on Tuesday night to eclipse his own previous national record time of 7.38.26 set at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational meet in February this year.The 27-year-old Singh was competing in his first track race in Europe.The meet in Bud ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, players, various sports bodies and federations, including the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Wrestling Federation of India and All India Football Federation have hailed the passage of the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in the Parliament. Union Minister Mandaviya introduced the bill to provide a robust legal framework for sports governance in India, promoting transparency, accountability, and ...Read More >
IMAGE: Abdulla Aboobacker finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo. Photograph: Abdulla Aboobacker/Instagram Former Asian-level champion Abdulla Aboobacker fended off his competitors by mere centimetres as he secured the men's triple jump title at the Qosanov Memorial 2025 athletics meet, being held in Kazakhstan on Sunday. Aboobacker, also a Commonwealth Games silver medalist, secured the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze label (category C) athletics meet with the best ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With a vision to transform Telangana into a cradle of Olympic champions, chief minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the state's new sports policy at the Telangana Sports Conclave on Saturday at HICC, Hi-Tec City.The conclave will see participation from some of India's most celebrated sportspersons, including Gagan Narang, Pullela Gopichand, and Abhinav Bindra.As part of the state's broader efforts to revamp its sporting ecosystem, the govt will sign several key MoUs, notably with FIFA ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod ...Read More >
Hyderabad, August 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to strengthen grassroots talent, optimise infrastructure, and drive excellence for robust, holistic sports development. By creating clear athlete pathways and aligning with the state's progressive sports policy, the initiative positions Telangana at the forefront ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (UNI) More than 200 athletes from 19 countries are set to participate in 20 events during the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition, to be held at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on August 10. Speaking during a review of the ongoing preparations at the stadium, Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said, "Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organize ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 2 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10. Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the venue. Also Read | Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli Enter Macau Open 2025 Super 300 Semifinal; Shuttlers Defeat Chinese Oppositions to Qualify For Last Four. "Hosting the World Athletics Continental T ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 2 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10. Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the venue. 'Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully,' the minister said during the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 2 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10. Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the venue. Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully, the minister said during the r ...Read More >
'It's a tough setback, but I'm determined to do the hard work and come back stronger. Thank you for all your messages of support. I'll be back faster and stronger.' IMAGE: Avinash Sable with Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala after his ACL surgery. Photograph: Kind courtesy FCTeamIndia/X Asian Games gold medallist 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable has undergone ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery after suffering the injury during the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month and the Indian will be ruled ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With a vision to transform Telangana into a cradle of Olympic champions, chief minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the state's new sports policy at the Telangana Sports Conclave on Saturday at HICC, Hi-Tec City.The conclave will see participation from some of India's most celebrated sportspersons, including Gagan Narang, Pullela Gopichand, and Abhinav Bindra.As part of the state's broader efforts to revamp its sporting ecosystem, the govt will sign several key MoUs, notably with FIFA ...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 b ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the fes ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Sportsline's "Garv Hai" athlete Poymantee Baisya continued her impressive run on the international table tennis circuit, securing the silver medal in the mixed doubles category alongside partner Akash Pal at the WTT Contender Lagos 2025. Baisya and Pal, the top seeds in the draw, made history by becoming only the second Indian mixed doubles pair to reach the final of a WTT Contender event, which was held in Lagos, Nigeria, from July 22 to 26. The reignin ...Read More >
Murali Sreeshankar finished first at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level meet (cat C), on Saturday. Sreeshankar's best attempt of 7.75m came in the second round. He started with a 7.63m and after his best jump in the second round, followed with jumps of 7.69m, a foul attempt, 6.12m and 7.58m. Poland's Piotr Tarkowski and Australia's Chris Mitrevski finished second and third, respectively. ALSO READ: London Diamond League - Lyles finishes ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
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