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To be organised in association with Hockey India, celebrations begin on November 7 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Over 1,400 hockey matches will be played simultaneously across 550+ districts nationwide, involving more than 36,000 players at the grassroots level A 30-minute mixed exhibition match will be played to highlight gender parity, teamwork, and inclusivity New Delhi, November 3, 2025: The Union Minister for youth affairs and sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday announced the grand celebration to mark 100 Years of Indian Hockey (1925–2025). The centenary celebrations, to be held in association with Hockey India, will be held…

Ahead of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) elections for the posts of the office-bearers, Ajinkya Naik, the incumbent president, has given his vote of thanks. Naik would complete his term on November 12, when the elections would be held. “The last three years have truly been an incredible journey,” Naik said. “It was only because of your trust, love, and blessings that I could serve as your representative and work wholeheartedly for the betterment of Mumbai Cricket.” He added: “With your constant support, we as an Apex Council were able to take over 50 important decisions — all focused on…

Shourjyani Chatterjee In a fiercely contested Tri-nation women’s football friendly match in Shillong, Nepal defeated India 2-1. Karishma Shirvoikar scored India’s lone goal in the second half, while Nepal’s captain, Sabitra Bhandari, scored both their goals with elegance and skill. Iran won the tournament by virtue of defeating both India and Nepal. Both teams entered the game with a lot of energy. Two minutes into the game, Sabitra ran past India’s defence and calmly pushed the ball past the Indian goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu to score. It was her 67th goal in 62 games and served as a reminder of her…

Prithvi Shaw’s 141-ball whirlwind double ton against Chandigarh was the highlight on Day 3 of the latest round of Ranji Trophy games. Nagaland’s epic fightback, where they recovered from a precarious 31 for 4 to post 365 for 5 against Tamil Nadu at stumps, was also one of the cornerstones of the day. Vidarbha versus Jharkhand Aman Mokhade was the star performer for the defending champions, Vidarbha, as they ended Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand at 239 for 2, still in arrears by 93 runs. The opener cracked 10 fours and two sixes in his…

Temba Bavuma, who was laid low by a calf strain, has returned to the South African Test squad for the two-match series in India, commencing from November 14. The South African skipper, who suffered the injury during an ODI in England, couldn’t partake in his side’s two-match Test series in Pakistan. In his absence, Aiden Markram led South Africa to a 1-1 drawn series. Meanwhile, Prenelan Subrayen, the spinner, and David Bedingham, the middle order bat, have been left out of the 15-member squad. Head coach Shukri Conrad said: “We’ve kept the bulk of the squad…

Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper, has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test because of a back injury. In his absence, Steve Smith will take over the mantle of captaining the side in the Perth Test, starting on November 21. Smith has already led Australia in 40 Tests, with six of them coming in the last four years as Cummins’ understudy. On a positive note, Cummins has started running again, and the latest Cricket Australia release noted that he “expects to return to bowling shortly”. Cummins was laid low by back pain after the West Indies Test tour,…

Shourjyani Chatterjee It was absolute destruction by Australia in their encounter with South Africa in match 26 of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at Indore’s Holkar Stadium. The Aussies overpowered the Proteas by bowling them out for a mere 97 runs, and then chased down the target in 16.5 overs with seven wickets in hand. Australia won the toss and decided to field first. South Africa started brightly with Laura Wolvaardt unleashing some snappy drives on her way to 31 off 29 balls. Sinalo Jafta battled for 29, while Nadine de Klerk contributed 14. But it was the…

RevSportz and Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS) are delighted to announce the launch of a partnership that aims to redefine the contours of sports education in India. The idea has always been to disrupt the existing ecosystem while making it more meaningful and performance-oriented. As the Indian sports world is opening up, the need for professional managers has never been more acute. With the country poised to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and maybe also the 2036 Olympics, and not to forget the multiple franchise leagues, which are now a feature of the sports ecosystem, this Certificate Programme in…

The renovated dressing rooms at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), were inaugurated by Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik on Wednesday. Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was present on the occasion, along with ex-India cricketer Pravin Amre and the MCA Apex Council members. Several current Mumbai Ranji Trophy players, including captain Shardul Thakur, Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan, also turned up. The upgraded dressing rooms are aimed to enhance player comfort and readiness, reflecting MCA’s continued commitment to providing world-class infrastructure and facilities to its players. The venue will host Mumbai’s…

The much-anticipated LaLiga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal, scheduled to be held in Miami on December 20, has been officially cancelled following widespread criticism in Spain. The promoter of the event pulled the plug on Tuesday, LaLiga confirmed in a statement. The match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was set to make history as the first-ever LaLiga game played outside Spain, marking a major step toward the league’s international expansion. However growing backlash from clubs, officials and sections of Spanish football fans has forced organisers to abandon the plan. “LaLiga reports that, following discussions with the promoter of the LaLiga…