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Indian shooters logged 50 medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, after Neeru Dhanda won the women’s trap gold and the junior women’s 25m pistol trio of Payal Khatri (gold), Naamya Kapoor (silver) and Tejaswini (bronze), registered a podium sweep in the individual event, as competition day eight concluded at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza. In the women’s trap, Preeti Rajak fell short at 105, btut Neeru (20,23,20,23,21) and Aashima Ahlawat (21,23,22,20,21), who won bronze with 29 hits, shot five-round totals of 107 each to finish fifth and sixth in qualification. A three-shot shoot-off was needed to decide their…

Ten I-League clubs have jointly written to the amicus curiae in the Supreme Court case concerning the All India Football Federation (AIFF) constitution, urging that a system of promotion and relegation be incorporated into the new Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). The letter, addressed to Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and Advocate Samar Bansal, highlights the growing unease among clubs over the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming season. “We may mention that we are not parties before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in this ongoing litigation, but remain acutely affected by it. We request you to consider putting…

Defending champions Korea arrived in Bihar on Sunday night ahead of the much-anticipated Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, set to run from 29th August to 7th September. Led by captain Jongsuk Bae, the five-time champions are the most decorated nation in the history of the tournament. Their last triumph came in Jakarta in 2022, where they edged Malaysia 2-1 in a gripping final. Currently ranked 13th in the FIH World Rankings, Korea will be determined to extend their dominance in Asia. Placed in Pool B, Korea begin their campaign against Chinese Taipei on 29th August, followed by a…

Dream11 has pulled out as the BCCI’s primary sponsor, creating a situation that might see the Indian team playing the Asia Cup without a shirt logo. It is learnt that the representatives of the fantasy sports platform met the BCCI officials on Sunday evening to communicate that they wouldn’t be able to continue in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 that has been passed in both houses of Parliament. The BCCI is now expected to scramble to find a new partner, but with the Asia Cup commencing on September 9, it’s unlikely that a…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) have bolstered their defence with the signing of India international Mehtab Singh on a five-year contract. The 27-year-old centre-back from Punjab completed his medical on Saturday morning before officially putting pen to paper. Mehtab, a two-time ISL Shield and League winner with Mumbai City FC, is regarded as one of the country’s most dependable defenders. Known primarily as a stopper, he also offers versatility by being able to slot in as a full-back — a trait that will give coach José Molina more tactical flexibility in the coming season. The defender is no stranger to…

After months of speculation and negotiations, Argentina will finally set foot in Kerala this November for an international friendly, with the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirming the trip on Saturday. In its announcement, the AFA stated that Lionel Scaloni’s side will play two sets of FIFA friendlies later this year — the first in the United States in October, followed by matches in Luanda (Angola) and Kerala during the November international window. The opponents are yet to be decided. Argentina’s decision to travel to Kerala is widely seen as a gesture of gratitude to the state’s passionate fan base. During…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on the verge of completing the signing of Mehtab Singh from Mumbai City FC. The 27-year-old Indian defender is undergoing his medical today, and once cleared, he will put pen to paper to become a Mariner. Ahead of last season, the Mariners lost Anwar Ali to arch-rivals East Bengal. That departure left a big void in their backline. Then, the club recruited two foreign centre-backs — Alberto Rodrigues and Tom Aldred — who delivered strong performances throughout the campaign. Bagan also won both the ISL Shield and Cup. Their consistency ensured Bagan did not feel…

Kolkata Maidan has once again witnessed a fresh controversy, this time surrounding Mohun Bagan defender Subhasish Bose, who in turn missed the Durand Cup due to an adductor injury. According to close sources within Mohun Bagan, Bose joined the national team camp and featured in a practice match against the Bengal team, where he played the first half. It was during this game that he reportedly felt discomfort and consulted the national team physio. The initial assessment suggested a minor problem in his adductor muscles — located in the inner thigh and forming part of the groin — which was…

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey squad for the upcoming Hero Men’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from 29th August to 7th September 2025. As a qualifier for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026, the tournament places India in Pool A with Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. India will begin their campaign against China on 29 August, before facing Japan on 31 August and Kazakhstan on 1 September. Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as Captain in the continental tournament. The squad overall features…

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, officially turning it into law, according to a Gazette notification released on August 18, 2025. The Bill, which aims to overhaul India’s sports governance framework, will now be known as the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Lok Sabha passed the legislation on August 11, 2025, amidst opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and alleged electoral irregularities. Introduced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya, the Bill was cleared with minimal debate. The following day, the Rajya Sabha approved it after a two-hour…