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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…

Sourav Ganguly pitched in with an invaluable innings, 2008 (PC- ESPNcricinfo) Mohor Chaudhuri In March- April 2008, South Africa toured India for a three-match Test series which ended in a very dramatic 1-1 draw. The opening test saw Virendar Sehwag’s monumental 319 in Chennai, as India posted a gigantic total of 627. South Africa’s was led by Hashim Amla and Neil McKenzie, and the match eventually ended in a draw. The second Test in Ahmedabad was disastrous for India as they were bundled out for…

In a pulsating start to their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 Group B campaign, East Bengal FC etched their name into Indian football history by becoming the first Indian club to win a group stage match in the AWCL, as they defeated Iast season’s quarter-finalists, Bam Khatoon FC (Iran) 3-1 at Wuhan’s Hankou Cultural Sports Centre earlier today. Playing in freezing cold and rainy conditions, EBFC Women dictated the tempo from the outset, overwhelming their Iranian counterparts with waves of attacks. Goals from Shilky Devi, Fazila Ikwaput and a stunning late strike from Resty Nanziri sealed three points for EBFC…

Over 30,000 abusive posts flagged to social media platforms this year through FIFA Social Media Protection Service Eleven individuals reported to law enforcement authorities in 2025 FIFA blacklisting individuals responsible for highly abusive behaviour from ticket purchase To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football. As part of its efforts in this area, FIFA has enhanced its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which is available to all players, teams and officials at FIFA tournaments, as well as to…

Mohor Chaudhuri at Eden Gardens From listening on transistor radios to streaming on smartphones, Indian cricket fans have evolved, but their passion has stayed the same. The older generation still speaks about Sunil Gavaskar’s grit and Kapil Dev’s magic – about patience, defence, and five-day battles. Red-ball cricket itself has been transformed to a great extent. Once dominated by sessions of grinding and cautious play, it is now fuelled by fearless stroke-making and relentless pace attacks. Yet, in every era, the stands are full, especially in Kolkata – grandparents explaining field settings, batting, and bowling techniques, and kids flaunting jerseys…

Roundglass Hockey Academy delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Namdhari Academy 4-1 and lift the Fifth Kesadhari Gold Cup Hockey Tournament title at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Roundglass began the final with high intensity, pressing aggressively and controlling possession from the outset. Their early dominance was rewarded when Sukhpreet Singh broke through the Namdhari defence in the 12th minute, slotting home a clean finish after a well-orchestrated build-up. The pressure continued to mount, and Anurag Singh doubled the lead in the 20th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to put Roundglass firmly in…

Mohor Chaudhuri As India gear up to take on the current World Test champions, South Africa, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens is preparing for a spectacle. The historic venue, known for its electrifying atmosphere and passionate cricket fans, is expected to be almost full for the highly anticipated five-day encounter scheduled from November 14 to 18 in the City of Joy. Kolkata is set to host a Test after a long gap of six years and the excitement among fans is palpable. There is a constant buzz among cricket enthusiasts regarding tickets as they are all eagerly waiting to watch Shubman…