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India’s para badminton stars delivered an impressive performance at the British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025, a key Level 1 event on the BWF circuit. Leading the medal tally for India were Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar, who clinched silver and bronze respectively in their categories, showcasing top-tier skill and determination on the international stage. In the Men’s Singles SL4 category, World No. 2 Sukant Kadam displayed a commanding run to the final. He defeated fellow Indian Naveen Sivakumar in straight sets (21-14, 21-19) in the semifinal. In the summit clash, Sukant faced Paralympic Champion Lucas Mazur of France…

New Delhi, July 25, 2025: The Shooting League of India (SLI) is gearing up for its much-awaited debut, and NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo sees it as a defining moment for the sport. With a strong focus on visibility, fan engagement, and grassroots expansion, the league aims to elevate shooting to a whole new level — both nationally and globally. “I was very clear from the start, given the consistent success of Indian shooting, not just at the Olympics or the Asian Games, but also through strong performances at World Cups and World Championships over the past five years…

New Delhi, July 24, 2025: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive ₹2 lakh, silver medallists ₹1 lakh, and bronze winners ₹50,000, as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year. The announcement comes at a time when India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the…

Meenu Agarwal, clinical dietician and nutritionist. In recent years, more women are embracing motherhood later in life, with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF becoming increasingly accessible. According to India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the average age of first-time mothers has risen by over five years in urban India over the last two decades. This trend isn’t unique to India — global fertility patterns are shifting. In countries like the USA and UK, the average maternal age at first birth has crossed 30, driven by career planning, delayed marriages, and better ART access. According to the CDC (2023),…

By Abhijit Deshmukh and Abhishek Mishra Almost three years from now, the Olympic flame will be set alight in Los Angeles, with the Olympics scheduled to be held from July 14 to July 30, 2028. On Monday, the schedule for LA 2028 was published, with cricket making its historic return. The second Sunday of the Olympics is usually considered the hottest, with several medal events including the men’s 100m final in athletics, the men’s singles final in tennis, and swimming finals. However, things will be different this time. One of the biggest changes in the LA 2028 schedule is the…

The final day of the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship concluded with high-octane performances and inspirational displays of determination at the iconic Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Over 260 para athletes from across the country competed with passion and pride across multiple track and field events, supported by sponsors including Balmer Lawrie, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Playable by HDFC Ergo, and Leonard Cheshire Disability. Among the standout athletes of the day was Simran from Uttar Pradesh, who once again impressed by winning gold in the Women’s 200m T12 category, clocking an excellent time of 24.80 seconds.…

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) proudly announced that Team India is ready to compete at the Asian Junior Pickleball Championship, scheduled to be held in Vietnam from July 13 to 16, 2025. Comprising 32 promising young athletes, the Indian contingent will participate across Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories, marking another major step in India’s rapid ascent in international pickleball. Following an impressive showing at the previous edition of the championship, where Indian juniors clinched multiple medals, this year’s team enters with high hopes and a stronger sense of purpose. The squad includes athletes from across the nation —…

MUMBAI, JULY 9, 2025: Mashal Sports, the organisers behind the Pro Kabaddi League, on Wednesday, announced that the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will commence on Friday, August 29. Following the success of eleven thrilling seasons, PKL is set to enter an exciting new chapter. Season 12 will witness reigning champions Haryana Steelers return to defend their maiden title after their spectacular victory in Season 11. The competitive balance of the league continues to showcase the unpredictability that has made PKL one of India’s most exciting sporting spectacles. With all twelve franchises strengthening their squads through the recently concluded auction,…

Web Desk Diogo Jota, the Portuguese forward known for his intelligence, tremendous work rate, and clinical finishing, has died in a car crash at the age of 28. Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were killed when the Lamborghini Aventador went off the road after a tyre blowout in Zamora, Spain. Jota had tied the knot with Rute Cardoso, his long-term partner and mother of his three children, just 10 days earlier. Jota won the English Premier League (EPL) with Liverpool in 2024-25, and was also part of the Portugal squad that lifted the Nations League in June. In…

Guwahati, 2 July 2025: NorthEast United FC is delighted to announce the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder José Manuel ‘Chema’ Núñez for the upcoming 2025–26 season, with an option to extend for a further year. Chema, 27, joins the Highlanders from Spanish outfit Antequera CF, bringing with him a blend of creativity, vision, and attacking flair. A product of Sevilla FC’s youth academy, Chema has previously represented clubs like Albacete and Real Betis ‘B’, gaining valuable experience within the highly competitive Spanish football ecosystem. In the 2024–25 season, Chema featured in over 3,000 minutes in the Primera Federación (third tier…