India continued its dominance in the competition with a 3-0 win against Japan in the final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday to seal its semifinal spot at the top of the table. Despite being defeated, Japan was able to advance to the knockouts after finishing in fourth place. This ensured that the two sides would face off once again in the knockouts. This was India’s sixth win over Japan in their last seven encounters, but Japan defeated them the last time they faced each other earlier this year in the Paris Olympics. It was possible by scoring the lone goal in the mat
India delivered a commanding performance, defeating Thailand 13-0 in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey, emphasising their dominance and skill on the field. Held in front of an enthusiastic crowd, India’s strength was highlighted as a powerhouse in women’s hockey. From the opening whistle, Indian players asserted control with their relentless attacking strategy and impeccable teamwork. Forward Vandana Katariya emerged as the star of the match with her sharp finishes and precise movements, netting a hat-trick that left the opposition defense in disarray. Complementing her efforts,
India has etched its name in cricketing history by becoming only the second team in the world to win 100 T20 Internationals away from home. This remarkable achievement shows the consistency, skill, and adaptability of the Indian cricket team across diverse conditions and against formidable opponents. Achieving this milestone has marked India’s evolution in the shortest format of the game. The Indian team, led by dynamic captains and bolstered by a mix of experienced stalwarts and promising youngsters, has consistently delivered stellar performances on foreign soil. Whether it’s the aggres
Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar, two Goan batters created record scoring highest ever runs in partnership in Ranjit Trophy. The duo scored their triple centuries adding 606 runs to beat Arunachal Pradesh by an inning and 551 runs. Goa scored at total of 727 runs with the help of Bakle’s 300 run off just 269 balls and Kauthankar’s 314 off 215 balls. The incredible batters created history for the third wicket partnership for the highest number of runs in the tournament’s ninety-year history. The team Goa declared their first innings. Now, this unbroken 606-run partnership between t
The world's first high-altitude para sports complex will open in Leh, Ladakh, with the goal of providing specialised training for para-athletes in preparation for the 2028 Paralympics. The innovative effort is a collaboration between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), as formalised by a Memorandum of Understanding. This facility, designed to be inclusive and world-class, will welcome para-athletes from India and outside, providing them with a unique high-altitude setting to help them gain a competitive advantage. Indian comp
Uma Mahesh won gold in the men's 10m Air Rifle team event at the FISU World University Championship, which took place on Monday in New Delhi's Karni Singh Stadium. Competing alongside his colleagues, the 20-year-old exhibited exceptional skill, propelling India to first place. Uma, a native of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has continually impressed in the shooting world, having won two ISSF World Cup gold medals and one Asian Championship gold. He trains at the prestigious Gun for Glory Academy, founded by Olympic champion Gagan Narang, as part of the 'Project Leap' curriculum, a one-of-a-ki
Sanju Samson made history by becoming the first Indian batter to achieve consecutive centuries in T20 internationals, a remarkable feat he reached in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. Samson’s outstanding form and aggressive gameplay were on full display as he capitalized on the powerplay, accumulating 35 runs off just 20 balls, despite the early dismissal of his opening partner, Abhishek Sharma. Undeterred, Samson continued to play assertively, targeting the South African bowlers beyond the powerplay and reaching his century in just 47 balls. He ultimately scored 107 runs,
Arjun Erigaisi, a 21-year-old Indian Grandmaster, has reached a historic milestone by rising to second place in the live chess world rankings, trailing only five-time champion Magnus Carlsen. Erigaisi, from Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, made history last month as the second Indian, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to reach the prestigious 2800 Elo rating milestone in live rankings. Despite a temporary drop below 2800 prior to the November 2024 released rankings, Erigaisi has recently recovered pace. With a victory over Russian Grandmaster Alexey Sarana at the ongoing Chennai Grand Master
India has officially committed to hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, presenting a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission. This milestone follows extensive informal conversations between Indian officials and the IOC, which culminated in the submission on October 1. A sports minister said, "This monumental opportunity could usher in economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across India." Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his administration's strong desire to host the Olympics during a visit to New Y
Aryna Sabalenka began her campaign at the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 victory against China's Zheng Qinwen on Saturday, increasing her hopes of finishing the season as the world's top-ranked player. Sabalenka, the Australian Open and US Open champion led the first professional women's tennis event held in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating her power and finesse, outlasting Zheng at key occasions in their fourth meeting this year. In a rematch of their Melbourne and Wuhan finals, Sabalenka broke through Zheng's defences in the sixth game of a tightly contested first set and hel