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Former European champions Celtic endured a bitter exit from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday night, falling to Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty in a penalty shootout after two tense, goalless encounters. The Scottish giants saw their campaign unravel from the spot as they failed to convert three attempts, with Daizen Maeda missing the decisive kick. For Kairat, the victory marks a milestone — their first-ever appearance in the competition’s main phase. The Kazakh champions now join an elite list alongside Astana, who in 2015 became the nation’s first representatives at Europe’s premier club tournament. Goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov emerged as the…

New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025: Olympian Sift Kaur Samra, won her first Asian crown, winning the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) gold at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday (Aug 26, 2025). Sift’s class, experience and expertise, especially in the Standing position, came through in the women’s 3P final, as she shot 459.2 to leave young Chinese hope Yang Yujie 0.4 short, after ending the first Kneeling position in seventh place. India’s juniors also picked up six golds, 2 silvers and one bronze including four team golds on what was effectively day nine of…

Days before the opening match of the CAFA Nations Cup against Tajikistan on August 29, the Indian football team found itself in the middle of a travel nightmare. Delayed flights and split itineraries left the squad scattered across two batches. They had to endure over 30 hours of travel time before reaching Dushanbe, Tajikistan. According to Khel Now, the first group of players departed Bengaluru at 4 am on August 26. Instead of being flown directly to Dubai, the squad was routed through Delhi. Adverse weather conditions in north India further complicated the itinerary, forcing the team into a layover…

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…