Thursday, March 20, 2025

Sports

Hemanta Kalita asked Lovlina to withdraw from women's Nationals, alleges BFI chief Ajay Singh

NEW DELHI: Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh alleged that Tokyo Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain and other boxers from Assam have been asked, by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita, not to participate in the Women's National Championships, starting from March 21.

IPL 2025: You gain new insights with every match and week, says Gill on captaincy journey

NEW DELHI: Ahead of stepping into his second IPL season as the captain of Gujarat Titans, opener Shubman Gill said his captaincy journey has been a continuous endeavour, adding that he gains new insights with every match and week in the tournament.

Aviator in Indonesia: How to Play and Win Big

Online gambling has quickly grown in Indonesia over the past three decades, thanks to the advent of internet technology and more robust gambling legislation. New gamblers are more likely to turn to exciting and straightforward games like Crash and Slots, as they provide immense winning chances with little or no skill.

Savita reflects on in-laws' support behind her success after top honours at Hockey India Awards

NEW DELHI: Former Indian women’s team captain and seasoned goalkeeper Savita, who was honoured with the Player of the Year (Women) and the Goalkeeper of the Year honour at the Hockey India Annual Awards, she sees these awards as recognition of the people in her life who have made this possible.

Adani, PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship

AHMEDABAD: The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of ‘Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025’, in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India.

Olympian boxer Ashish flags training issues for Himachal athletes, seeks CM Sukhu's support

NEW DELHI: Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off tje challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.

Miami Open: Kenin beats former champ Kvitova to set meeting with Gauff

MIAMI: Sofia Kenin won a first-round clash between Grand Slam champions at the Miami Open to set up a second-round showdown against another Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.

Khelo India Para Games making us more competitive: 2024 Paralympics champion Harvinder

NEW DELHI: The second edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) is set to begin on Thursday and the 2024 Paralympics gold-winning archer Harvinder Singh can’t be more excited. The 34-year-old archer believes KIPG has brought international standards of competition and has become a prominent platform for youngsters to showcase their talent.

IPL 2025: Pant, Iyer, Gill and Rahul headline the list of players to watch out for

NEW DELHI: As with every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are always cricketers who will be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes, as the tournament has carved a reputation for being the platform where a player’s international career has taken off, as well as set the base for people to make a comeback into their respective national teams.

Kapil Dev calls for balanced approach to family travel on long cricket tours

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Kapil Dev shared his take on the ongoing debate over players' families travelling with them on long cricket tours, stating that while family presence is important, it should not overshadow the team’s focus.

PM Modi meets Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.

Bracewell lauds bowlers 'extraordinary’ show in win over Pakistan

DUNEDIN: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was full of praise for his bowlers after their commanding five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I at University Oval.

IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra questions Rajasthan Royals squad balance

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about Rajasthan Royals' squad composition ahead of IPL 2025, questioning whether the team has weakened itself after the mega auction.

Gautam Gambhir to train young cricketers in Raipur

RAIPUR: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to train young cricketers in Chhattisgarh for the first time. A special Cricket Masterclass and Training Camp will be held in April and May, where aspiring players will receive high-level coaching under Gambhir’s guidance.

Memories still fresh: Ajit Pal Singh recalls 1975 WC glory ahead of golden jubilee celebrations

NEW DELHI: As the Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 set to bring together the Indian hockey fraternity on March 15, the day holds a special significance, marking the golden jubilee of India's historic 1975 World Cup victory.

IPL 2025 is the biggest opportunity for Ishan Kishan, feels Aakash Chopra

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Ishan Kishan has the biggest opportunity to revive his career in the upcoming IPL 2025 after being picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the mega auction.

Khawaja opts out of Sheffield game vs SA, Labuschagne to lead Queensland

ADELAIDE: Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland's upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final.

Rohit has got no reason to retire or to take any criticism: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma's record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to a lot of chatter about his retirement from the ODI format.

It's only a matter of time before NZ win ICC title: Ponting

DUBAI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title.

Traditional Sports Proving Effective in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs: Harjeet Singh Grewal

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: Aiming to involve the youth energy in the sports to wean them away from habit forming drugs, Harjeet Singh Grewal, National President of the National Gatka Association of India and Joint Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, emphasized the significant role of traditional sports in steering youth away from drugs and promoting mental and physical well-being.

Deepika and Araijeet Singh Hundal honoured to be nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards

IPL 2025: Captain Hardik Pandya joins Mumbai Indians squad after Champions Trophy glory

WPL 2025: Credit goes to Bharti Fulmali for bringing GG back in the chase, says Mithali

Since childhood, I had only one dream to play for India: Rishabh Pant

Indian women’s unlimited capabilities, potential established globally: Annapurna Devi at UN

Cricket stars expected to gather in Mussoorie for Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding

We will be holding trials on March 15 in Delhi, says WFI chief Sanjay Singh after Sports Ministry lifts suspension

Premier League: Newcastle beat West Ham to move into top six

Rohan Gauns Dessai, Dilsher Khanna inducted in BCCI’s WPL Committee

NEW DELHI: BCCI Joint Secretary Rohan Gauns Dessai and Punjab Cricket Association Secretary Dilsher Khanna have been announced as new inductees in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Committee.

Rohan Gauns Dessai, Dilsher Khanna inducted in BCCI’s WPL Committee

NEW DELHI: BCCI Joint Secretary Rohan Gauns Dessai and Punjab Cricket Association Secretary Dilsher Khanna have been announced as new inductees in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Committee.

Jadeja bags best fielding medal after Champions trophy victory

DUBAI: Veteran spin allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has bagged the fielder of the Match medal after his impressive bullet throws in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Rohit is right up there with some of the best captains from India, says Karthik

NEW DELHI: After India won its third Champions Trophy title, former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said skipper Rohit Sharma stands right up there with some of the best captains who have led the side the to silverware glory.

Pakistan spent money, built stadiums, but didn’t pay attention to the team: Kaneria

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria exposes the key flaw in Pakistan cricket after their disastrous run in the Champions Trophy, of which they were the host and became the first team to crash out of the tournament. He said that PCB spent a lot of money organising the mega event but failed to pay attention to the team and its preparation.

Rohit's captaincy demonstrates how the skipper leads the team: Kaneria on India's CT triumph

NEW DELHI: After India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai, beating New Zealand in the summit clash, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria lauded Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the tournament, highlighting how he utilised the four spinners and Men In Blue maintained confidence with their deep batting lineup despite losing wickets in the final.

Dominant, relentless: Gautam Adani praises team India for ICC Champions Trophy victory

NEW DELHI: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday, expressed immense pride and joy following Team India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final.

Prez Murmu, PM Modi, others congratulate Rohit & Co as Men in Blue trounce NZ to lift ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and others on Sunday hailed the victory of Team India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy as the Men in Blue led by Rohit Sharma defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Not retiring from this format yet, says Rohit Sharma after CT 2025 triumph

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed he is not planning to retire from ODIs after leading India to a four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final here on Sunday. The right-handed opener raced to 76 runs, with seven boundaries and three sixes to his name, and helped India set the pace for the run chase in tricky Dubai conditions.

Champions Trophy: Spinners, Rohit and Rahul carry unbeaten India to third title win

DUBAI: India's spinners called the shots majorly to pick five wickets collectively on a sluggish pitch, while captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 and KL Rahul stayed calm to hit an unbeaten 34 to give India their third Champions Trophy triumph with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

PM Modi congratulates Rohit & Co as Men in Blue beat NZ to win ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the victory of Team India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy as the Men in Blue led by Rohit Sharma defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The memories still feel vivid: Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy win ahead of final against NZ

NEW DELHI: Former opener Shikhar Dhawan relives India's 2013 Champions Trophy victory ahead of Sunday's final against New Zealand and said watching Men in Blue entering the final for the third time reminded him of the honour of lifting the coveted trophy.

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