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India’s campaign to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has taken a major step forward with an official inspection visit by a Commonwealth Sport delegation to Ahmedabad. The team, led by Darren Hall, Director of Games for the global governing body, will assess the city’s preparedness from August 5 to 7. Their itinerary includes in-depth venue inspections and strategic discussions with top Gujarat government representatives—an essential stage in India’s bid process. The delegation touched down in New Delhi on Sunday, where they also met with representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). With Canada recently exiting the race, India has emerged…

The Durand Cup reaches a crucial juncture on Wednesday (August 6th, 2025) with two pivotal Group A and Group D encounters that could shape the knockout stage picture. In what promises to be a footballing spectacular, I-League side Namdhari FC will lock horns with Emami East Bengal FC tomorrow here at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in a potential Group A decider, while Punjab FC take on Durand Cup debutants ITBP FT at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar, as both teams aim to consolidate their positions in Group D. Potential Group A decider in Kolkata The evening clash in Kolkata pits…

Bengaluru FC, one of the most consistent performers in Indian football, have announced an indefinite suspension of salaries for its first team players and staff, citing growing uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League. In an official statement, the club said it was a “very difficult decision,” but one made necessary by the lack of clarity surrounding the upcoming ISL campaign. “Running and sustaining a football club in India has always been an uphill climb,” the club noted. “However, the current impasse leaves us with no choice.” The decision, however, does not impact BFC’s youth teams — both…

Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the United States came to an end with a 2-2 draw against fellow Premier League side Everton in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the Red Devils who took the lead, courtesy of a successful penalty taken by their captain, Bruno Fernandes in the 19th minute. However, Iliman Ndiaye equalised for Everton in the 40th minute. Mason Mount then scored a beautiful goal to make it 2-1 in favour of Ruben Amorim’s side in the 69th minute. But an unfortunate own goal by Ayden Heaven in the 75th minute made it 2-2, and the game eventually ended…

The Archery Association of India (AAI) today announced the first-of-its-kind Archery League, a path breaking global initiative, bringing together men and women recurve and compound archers from India and the world, who will be competing in an intense franchise-styled tournament. The league aims to enhance the growth of Indian archers to support the nation’s Olympic movement, and to enhance the global popularity of the sport. It aims to be a professional platform that strengthens the overall archery ecosystem across India and the world. The league will feature foreign archers from among the world’s top 10, along with top Indian archers…

Punjab FC opened their 134th IndianOil Durand Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC), while Namdhari FC climbed to the top of Group A with a 4-2 triumph over Indian Air Force FT on Saturday. In a tightly contested Group D clash at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar, Indian Super League outfit Punjab FC had to come from behind to edge past KAMSFC. The underdogs stunned the Shers with a 69th-minute strike from Nigerian forward Joseph Olaleye, who latched onto a long ball from Victor Jackson and calmly chipped it past a stranded…

In a landmark step towards inclusive football development, India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was officially launched in Hyderabad on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. The launch was announced during the inaugural Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, where the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the collaboration. Telangana Chief Minister Shri A Revanth Reddy, AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, and Principal Secretary (I&C and IT) Shri Jayesh Ranjan were present, along with sports leaders and policy makers.…

One thing is certain: any true cricket fan knows what WCL is. From trending across social media to debates on news channels, and even urgent agenda meetings at the PCB headquarters, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has dominated the cricketing conversation for the past two weeks. But the big question remains – was it social media hype because of the India-Pakistan geopolitical situation, or is WCL truly real cricket entertainment? The answer is clear: WCL is far more than exhibition cricket. The level of competition and intensity in WCL is exceptionally high, because it is not only about legends…

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he will leave the Premier League club this summer, bringing an end to a decade-long association with the North London outfit. The 33-year-old South Korean forward, who joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, made the announcement at a press conference in Seoul ahead of the club’s pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday. Son is under contract until 2026, but has opted to move on following Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League triumph in May—a win that ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought. “I have decided to leave the team this summer,” said Son.…

In a significant development for Indian football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian senior men’s national team. The decision was ratified during a meeting of the AIFF Executive Committee, held in the presence of the Technical Committee. Jamil, who is currently associated with Jamshedpur FC, becomes the first Indian to be entrusted with the national team’s top job in over a decade. Jamil’s coaching credentials are well established, most notably for guiding Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title in 2017—a feat that earned…