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Elavenil Valarivan, two-time Olympian and one of India’s most accomplished women’s air rifle shooters ever, improved one spot on her record at the revered Olympic Shooting range in Munich, clinching a quality bronze on day one of competitions at the year’s third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) stage. Ela bowed out after the 22nd shot of the 24-shot final with a score of 232.1, settling for third place behind gold medal winner Wang Zifei (252.7) of China and silver medalist Eunji Kwon (252.6) of Korea. The Indian also notched up the qualification national record earlier in the day, finishing second with…

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down fighting 2-3 against the Netherlands in a thrilling FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men’s) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Abhishek (20′) and Jugraj Singh (54′) netted a goal each for India, while Thijs van Dam (24’), Tjep Hoedemakers (33’), and Jip Janssen (57’) were the goalscorers for the Netherlands. India began the first quarter with a clear intent to control the game, maintaining possession and executing quick passes to penetrate the opposition’s defence early on. In the sixth minute, forward Abhishek nearly put India ahead when he found space inside…

KOWLOON, HONG KONG: India and Hong Kong, China’s meeting on Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 is billed as the highest-stakes clash of Group C as they are the top two ranked sides in the four-team group, and are aiming for the first win of their campaign. Placed in Pot 1 for the qualifiers, India, ranked 127th, got off to a slow start with a draw against Bangladesh in March. Meanwhile, Pot 2 side Hong Kong, ranked 153, could also only manage a point in Singapore, meaning there is still nothing…

Mumbai, June 08, 2025: Mumbai City are pleased to confirm the signing of Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung from Sreenidi Deccan FC. The central midfielder has signed a 3-year contract with the Islanders, keeping him at the club until the 2027-28 season. The 25-year-old from Mizoram was an ever-present name in the starting lineup in the I-League over the last three seasons, making over 20 appearances each season for his former clubs Sreenidi and Real Kashmir. The dynamic midfielder, who has performed consistently in the I-League with his impressive performances over the last three seasons, will add plenty of vigor and endeavor for…

The stage is set at the Allianz Arena for a thrilling UEFA Nations League 2025 final between Portugal and Spain. While both teams have impressed throughout the tournament, much of the spotlight ahead of the match is on the anticipated face-off between Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. So far in the competition, Ronaldo has scored seven goals, continuing to lead his nation from the front. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Yamal has netted three times, showcasing maturity and skill beyond his years. However, ahead of the final, when asked about the young Spanish star, Ronaldo was quick to…

West Indies’ star all-rounder Andre Russell is currently featuring in the three-match T20I series against England. The series began on 6 June, but the visitors suffered a 21-run defeat in the opener. Russell had a quiet outing, scoring 15 off 13 balls and recording figures of 1/25 in his two-over spell. However, ahead of the series, Russell made headlines with comments made in a conversation with The Guardian, where he accused the West Indies management of “pushing him out” of the Test cricket set-up. He said: “I believe in Test cricket, but at the end of the day, I’m a…

It is a historic moment for Indian chess as, for the first time ever, four Indians have entered the top 10 of the global chess rankings. Aravindh Chithambaram secured a significant win over Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa to clinch the sixth Stepan Avagyan Memorial chess tournament held in Jermuk, Armenia. With this victory, Aravindh has moved up to the ninth position in the live world rankings with a rating of 2757.8. The other three Indians in the top 10 are Arjun Erigaisi (ranked fourth with a live rating of 2778.6), Gukesh Dommaraju (fifth with 2776.6), and Praggnanandhaa (sixth with 2774.2). 4⃣…

Team India’s tour of England is all set to begin on 20 June 2025, as both teams gear up for a five-match Test series. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, a new era will begin for India in the longest format of the game. However, considering the bowling options available in the squad, fans are aware that it will be an overall inexperienced unit. Jasprit Bumrah will be part of the squad, but the big question is whether he will be available for all five matches, especially given concerns over his fitness. During the team announcement, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said:…

After an impressive showing at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, where Indian athletes finished 2nd in the medal tally with a total of 24 medals (8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze). The major next stop for Indian athletes is the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, a Bronze level Continental tour ‘C’ category event scheduled to take place at the Taipei Municipal Stadium on 7th and 8th of June. Total of 34 Indian athletes will be in action as per the entry list in the World Athletics Continental tour bronze level meet . Men’s : Abdulla Aboobackar – Triple Jump Md.…

By Jon Manley Magnus Carlsen scored a crucial win over Fabiano Caruana in Stavanger to keep his narrow lead. He admitted afterwards that he had found it difficult to recover his motivation after his loss to Gukesh: ‘The dream of playing a really good tournament burst with that game.’ The dramatic finish has already inspired a meme thanks to an X post by the French football club Paris Saint-Germain. What it felt like winning our first UCL ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/uNajUVPe33 — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 4, 2025 Carlsen expects an unpredictable and exciting ride with Black against Erigaisi in the final…