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At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries. The outcome of the current phase that opened on Thursday, 11 December 2025 means the FIFA World Cup 2026 is oversubscribed over 30 times based on verified individual credit card numbers submitted with each ticket application. The demand also represents 3.4 times more than the overall number of spectators who have attended the 964 matches that make up all 22 editions of the competition…

Karnataka emerged champions of the South Zone Physical Disability T20 Tournament 2025 after registering a well-earned five-wicket victory over Hyderabad in the grand final played at the NFCL Cricket Ground, Hyderabad. Batting first, Hyderabad put up a fighting total of 115/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with Prashanth Ram contributing a vital 27 runs. Karnataka’s bowling unit delivered a disciplined performance, led by Ashoka Yadav, who claimed an impressive four-wicket haul to restrict the opposition. In reply, Karnataka chased down the target with confidence, reaching 118/5 in 18.3 overs. Opener Bharat played a composed and match-winning knock of 35 runs,…

Egypt’s Football Association has formally asked FIFA to halt any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities planned around the national team’s World Cup match against Iran in Seattle next June. According to Reuters, in a letter addressed to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, the EFA said it “categorically rejects any activities promoting LGBTQ during the match,” arguing that such plans conflict with the cultural, religious, and social values of the countries involved. The match, scheduled for June 26, has been designated a “Pride Match” by local organisers to align with Seattle’s Pride weekend. Egypt and Iran, both of which impose strict penalties on…

FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), from Washington, DC. This will take place nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the tournament’s highly anticipated Final Draw. Unveiled by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who will be joined on stage by FIFA Legends, and in the audience, by representatives of all 42 qualified teams as well as those still in contention, the reveal show promises to be one of the most significant moments on the…

By Shourjyani Chatterjee The Dakshineswar Young Men’s Association Ground hosted the final of the Empowerment Cup 2025, contested between UKSC and SSB, with SSB ultimately crowned champions. Starting on 22 November, the Empowerment Cup was a showcase of talent, grit and determination. Created primarily for grassroots-level footballers who possess passion, intent and hunger but lack access to infrastructure and resources, the tournament offered a platform for young women to shine. The final day of the 2025 season featured two matches, beginning with the third-place playoff between Nita FA and JSSPS. JSSPS clinched the win, with Sanjana Oraon named Player of…

The first-ever SAFF Women’s Club Championship is set to provide a strong, competitive platform for top women’s football clubs in South Asia. Leading teams across the region have strengthened their squads and raised their tactical standards ahead of the tournament. Clubs such as Karachi City FC (Pakistan), APF Club (Nepal), Nasrin Sports Academy (Bangladesh) and East Bengal Women (India) are preparing with experienced and well-balanced line-ups. Karachi City FC Women made headlines by signing Asian football star Maysa Jbarah. Her arrival adds major firepower just ahead of the championship. The Jordanian forward is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most…

The Final Round of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 will be held in Assam in January 2026. The group stages will take place across nine venues from December 15 to 26, 2025. Thirty-five teams will contest the group stage, consisting of nine groups (eight groups with four teams and one group with three). The group winners will join hosts Assam, last season’s champions West Bengal and runners-up Kerala in the 12-team Final Round that will be hosted in Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji. The last time Assam hosted the Santosh Trophy Final Round was in the 2010-11…

Picture credit- CWG Amdavad formally ratified as Host of the ‘Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games’ Cultural showcase by 20 Garba dancers and 30 Indian drummers marks the historic moment Glasgow 2026 thanked for setting the stage for India’s milestone Centenary Games Initial list of sports revealed, with more to be added through an upcoming selection process Glasgow, 26 November 2025 – Amdavad, India (also known as Ahmedabad), has officially been ratified as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking a landmark moment in the history of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The confirmation came after delegates from 74 Commonwealth…

World pickleball championship Series India 2025 Powered by Sketches Concludes in Bengaluru; Alekya Ebrahim & Shreya Bhumireddy Win Women’s Pro Titles, Sonu Kumar V & Tejas Gulati Lead Men’s Pro Division The World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series India 2025 powered by Sketches concluded in Bengaluru after four days of high-octane action at the Top Spin Tennis Academy. Held from November 20 to 23 under the leadership of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) and hosted by the Karnataka State Pickleball Association (KSPA), the event powered by Sketches brought together India’s best pickleball athletes, delivering record participation, energetic crowds and exceptional…

Somnath Roy | Kolkata A crucial AFC Women’s Champions League encounter awaits as East Bengal face Nasaf in a matchup that promises a clash of contrasting styles. East Bengal is coming into this match with momentum and confidence, as well as a tactical style that is ready to go up against the side from Uzbekistan. Nasaf, on the other hand, are known for their structured formation and their combination of possession and sustained pressure that can complicate any opponent’s rhythm. A Direct Threat from East Bengal East Bengal’s primary strength lies in their quick counterattacks and their ability to exploit…