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Delhi Capitals’ star wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul is set to make his much-anticipated debut for the franchise in their second IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 30 in Visakhapatnam, as reported by The Times of India. Rahul missed the season opener against his former team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), on March 24 due to the birth of his first child with his wife Athiya Shetty. Rahul has been in excellent form recently, playing a key role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai. Throughout the campaign, as a wicket-keeper batter, he was brilliant behind the stumps and…

Injured in a mine blast at the Line of Control, the Khelo India Para Games 2025 silver medallist is a beacon of resilience for young athletes Hailing from the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Ahmad Bhat’s journey embodies resilience and determination. A former Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, Bhat’s life took a drastic turn in 2018 when he suffered a life-altering injury from a mine blast during a mission on the Line of Control. Despite the setback, the 30-year-old sharpshooter from Anantnag refused to let adversity define him. His perseverance led him to win a silver…

Bhagyashree Jadhav, a seasoned shot putter and javelin thrower, is determined to secure a Paralympic medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Having represented India at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics, she has come close but is yet to reach the podium. At the ongoing Khelo India Para Games, Bhagyashree showcased her exceptional form, winning gold in both shot put and javelin at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Competing in the F33-34 category, she dominated her events, securing first place in shot put with a 7.30m throw—well ahead of Karnataka’s Medha Jayant (4.65m). In javelin, she threw…

Jammu and Kashmir’s armless para-archer Sheetal Devi successfully defended her gold medal at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, overcoming Odisha’s special quadruple amputee Payal Nag in a highly anticipated showdown at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. In a gripping final of the compound archery open event, Sheetal staged a comeback to triumph 109-103, securing her second consecutive title at the tournament. Despite the scorching heat in the national capital, archers displayed remarkable resilience. While seasoned athletes like Rakesh Kumar, 40, and Jyoti Baliyan, 30, claimed medals, the spotlight remained on teenage prodigies Sheetal, 18, and…

The Spaniard to stay in charge of the Highlanders until the end of the 2027 season Guwahati, 22 March 2025: NorthEast United FC is delighted to announce that head coach Juan Pedro Benali has signed a new two-year contract which will keep him with NorthEast United FC until the end of the 2026-27 season. Benali, who joined the club in May 2023, has ignited a transformative period for NorthEast United FC. His impact has been immediate and profound, steering the team to unprecedented heights. In his first assignment, he guided the Highlanders to the semi-finals of the historic Durand Cup…

SHILLONG: Between Vishal Kaith’s fourth and fifth India caps, there were 2,377 days of wait, resolution and ‘hard work’. It is the longest gap between two appearances for a player in Indian senior men’s team history. The Indian custodian last featured for the national team during the 2018 SAFF Championship in Bangladesh, playing all four matches as India, participating with an U23 squad, finished runners-up. Incidentally, the final was a defeat to Maldives, the same opponents against whom Kaith made a comeback. But this time, it was a comfortable clean sheet in a 3-0 victory, with Kaith having to make just…

In a significant development for Indian football, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey announced that the federation is actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) players into the national team setup. Describing the move as a potential “game-changer”, Chaubey believes it could address the nation’s long-standing striker crisis. India’s dependence on 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri, who recently came out of retirement to score in a 3-0 victory over Maldives, underlined the lack of a reliable successor in attack. The win was India’s first in 489 days, highlighting the pressing need for quality forwards. “We are…

Boxing has been confirmed as part of the sports programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The decision was approved by the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, held in Costa Navarino, Greece. The sport was initially left out of the LA28 lineup due to governance concerns surrounding its former governing body, the International Boxing Association (IBA). However, following the IOC’s withdrawal of IBA’s recognition on June 22, 2023, the pathway was cleared for boxing’s return—provided a new governing body was established. The IOC Executive Board, acting on recommendations from the Olympic Programme Commission, approved the inclusion of boxing…

A 27-member Indian squad, including 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to compete in the 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23. Leading the team is Paralympian and Arjuna Awardee Sharath M Gayakwad, who now serves as the national coach. Ahead of the event, Sharath expressed confidence in the squad, stating, “This is one of the most promising contingents India has produced. The team has trained with incredible dedication, and I’m confident they will make the nation proud on the international stage.” The squad features a dynamic mix of experienced athletes…

The Pickleball Association of Gujarat (PAG), under the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), is set to host a historic edition of the LGT Wealth India Gujarat Masters 2025 in Vadodara from March 21 to 23. With over 250 players competing across 29 categories, this event marks the largest state-level pickleball tournament in Gujarat’s history, reflecting the sport’s rapid growth in the region. Boasting a prize pool of more than ₹5 lakh, the Gujarat Masters is more than just a competition—it represents a significant step in positioning pickleball as one of the fastest-growing and most inclusive sports in the state and…