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Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the European leg of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from 7th to 22nd June 2025. Experienced dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the side as Captain with midfield maestro Hardik Singh joining him as Vice-Captain. India will begin their European leg with two matches each against the Netherlands on 7th and 9th June followed by the double header against Argentina on 11th and 12th June at the Wagner Stadium in Amstelveen. The team…

Indian shooters delivered an impressive showing at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, with standout performances in both skeet and pistol events. In women’s skeet, Paris Olympian Raiza Dhillon stayed in the hunt for a finals berth, scoring rounds of 24, 23, and 24 for a total of 71 on day one of qualification. She ended the day in fourth place, just behind Czech shooter Tereza Milkova, who edged her out on countback. Britain dominated the leaderboard with Madeleine Russel and Phoebe Bodley-Scott tied at the top with scores of 72. Among other Indian contenders, Yashasvi Rathore…

By Mahit Anand, Partner at GameChanger Law Advisors India, a nation with 1.4 billion people and over 600 million under the age of 25, remains a paradox in global sport. While it celebrates success stories like Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold and PV Sindhu’s consistent podium finishes, the wider sporting landscape is marked by neglect, inequity, and chronic underfunding. Franchise leagues like the IPL, ISL, and Pro Kabaddi may attract billions in media rights and sponsorships, yet grassroots development continues to struggle due to overreliance on government funds, inconsistent policy implementation, and lack of private-sector engagement. If India truly aspires for…

India 1 (4) (Singamayum Shami 2’) beat Bangladesh 1 (3) (Md Joy Ahamed 61’) YUPIA, ARUNACHAL PRADESH: It was a final that had everything! Early drama, missed chances, a fierce fightback, and a heart-stopping finish! Eventually, the India U19s showed nerves of steel to outlast Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties, after it ended 1-1 post regulation time. The Blue Colts successfully defend their SAFF U19 Championship crown at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The match had ended 1-1 after regulation time, forcing a nervy penalty shootout. Buoyed by a raucous crowd, India had taken the lead in…

The Blue Tigresses recently welcomed a special guest to their training camp in Bengaluru – Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the senior men’s national team. As the women’s team continues their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers set to take place next month, Chhetri took time to share some motivating words with the squad. In a gesture of appreciation, the Blue Tigresses presented him with an India jersey signed by all the players. Under the guidance of head coach Crispin Chettri, the senior women’s national team is currently holding its camp at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports…

PKL Season 12 to begin (PC: WORDSWORK) The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has revealed the list of retained players ahead of the Season 12 auction, which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1. The announcement includes names across three key categories: Elite Retained Players (ERP), Retained Young Players (RYP), and New Young Players (NYP), as franchises prepare to build competitive squads for the upcoming season. A total of 83 players have been retained, with 25 in the ERP list, 23 in the RYP group, and 35 falling under the NYP category. Among the prominent…

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Governing Board met on Saturday and approved several key components for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI). The board discussed and finalised elements such as the league’s governance model, disciplines, competition format, player categories, agency appointments, branding, and prize structure. This marks a significant step in establishing a professionally-run and commercially sustainable shooting league in the country. A transparent governance framework was adopted to align with NRAI’s broader vision, paving the way for structured private investment while maintaining regulatory standards. The board underscored SLI as a milestone initiative…

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has finalized a significant transfer to Real Madrid for a reported fee of £50 million. The deal sees the 20-year-old depart the Vitality Stadium and return to Spain, where his youth career included a stint with Malaga. Real Madrid’s acquisition of Huijsen is part of a long-term strategy to integrate promising young talent into their squad. The club and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer, with the player set to be tied to Real Madrid for the next five seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. The Spanish giants moved swiftly…

It was a moment of prophecy fulfilled and history made at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha on 16 May 2025. Both Julian Weber and Neeraj Chopra crossed the 90-metre mark for the first time in their careers—an achievement Weber had predicted nearly eight months ago. Back on 15 September 2024, the German javelin star had tweeted about his and Chopra’s exceptional 2024 season, confidently stating that they would both breach the 90m barrier the following year. On a humid evening in Doha, that foresight came alive. Weber finished first with a spectacular 91.06m throw, securing the top spot in…

Barcelona cliched their 28th Laliga title – second only to Real Madrid’s 36 – with a hard-fought 2-0 victory in the Catalan derby at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium. Goals from Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez gave Hansi Flick’s team an unassailable seven-point lead at the top of the standings with only two rounds of matches remaining. Espanyol had two gilt-edged openings early on, but Barcelona then began to control the game despite not creating too many clear-cut chances. They had to wait until the 53rd minute for the breakthrough, with Yamal picking up the ball near the right touchline, cutting in…