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The National Paralympic Athletics Championship, hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association, has been a stage for remarkable performances by India’s top para-athletes. Held from February 18 to 20, 2025, the event features 1,476 competitors from 30 states and union territories, contending in 155 events. With 185 participants from Tamil Nadu, the championship celebrates resilience and sporting excellence. Paris Paralympics bronze medallist and reigning world champion Deepthi Jeevanji dominated the women’s 400m T20 race, securing gold with a remarkable 57.85 seconds. Haryana’s Pooja finished second with a time of 1:08.21s, while her…

India secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over World Champions Germany in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Gurjant Singh’s early goal proved to be the match-winner as India climbed to seventh in the standings. It was a strong comeback from India after their 4-1 defeat to Germany on Tuesday. Led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian defence delivered a solid performance to secure a crucial victory. India started brightly and took the lead just four minutes into the match. Rajinder Singh’s pass into the circle found Mandeep Singh, whose shot…

Team A secured a commanding 88-run win over Team B in a one-sided league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Star Tournament in Mumbai on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, Team A got off to a solid start with a 57-run opening stand between Ashira Patil and captain Tanisha Sharma before Tanisha departed for 18. Ashira continued to anchor the innings, forming another crucial partnership with Aarya Wajge before falling just short of a half-century with 49 runs. Wajge carried the momentum forward with a composed unbeaten 44, propelling Team A to a strong total of 163/3 in…

Formula 1 made history with its first-ever season launch at The O2 in London, bringing together all 10 teams, 20 drivers, and team principals for an unforgettable night of motorsport and entertainment. The event, held in front of a packed crowd of over 15,000 fans, marked the official start of the 2025 season while celebrating the sport’s 75-year legacy in grand style. The live broadcast on Formula 1’s YouTube channel attracted 4.6 million viewers, with a peak of 1.1 million concurrent viewers, while #F175 trended worldwide, generating 20,000 posts in the UK alone. The evening featured the much-anticipated unveiling of…

-Sanjiv Navangul Milind Rege. The name summons up a time when Mumbai were the champion team whom no one defeated in the Ranji Trophy, had up to seven players in the Indian team, and always produced leaders and coaches to sustain the cricketing culture that keeps producing gems like Yashasvi Jaiswal even today. Incidentally, Milind was a great friend of Sunil Gavaskar since childhood and they grew up together, with Sunil always turning to him as a friend. His contribution, just in this regard, was huge for Indian cricket. Let me draw your attention to something that tells you…

Reigning World Champions Germany showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-1 victory over India in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men) at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Goals from Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′), and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) secured the win, while Gurjant Singh (13′) was the lone goal scorer for India. With a long-standing rivalry between the two teams, the match was set to be an intense battle. India began with strong possession in the first five minutes, but Germany’s tactical attack soon broke through. In the 7th minute,…

Spain claimed a hard-fought 4-3 win over India in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Baljeet Kaur (19’), Sakshi Rana (38’), and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (45’) found the net for India, while Estel Petchame (25’, 49’), Sofia Rogoski (21’), and Captain Lucia Jimenez (52’) scored for Spain. The match saw debuts for Sakshi Rana and Jyoti Singh, with Sakshi marking the occasion by scoring a goal. The opening quarter was evenly contested, with India’s early chance coming through Rutaja’s pass to Sharmila Devi, whose shot went just wide. Spain struggled…

Team A secured a commanding 122-run victory over Team D in a high-scoring league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Star Tournament in Mumbai on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, Team A built early momentum with a 57-run stand for the second wicket between Pugazh Sundarraj (20) and captain Abdur Rahman. The skipper went on to play a stunning knock, scoring 177 runs, forging a 185-run partnership with Shreyash Gowari (52), as Team A posted a massive 311/8 in 40 overs. Chasing 312, Team D started well with Amogh Patil (33) and Taha Attarwala (59-run stand), but wickets…

The global stage is set for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, with qualification criteria and event programs officially announced. The prestigious competition will take place from September 27 to October 5, 2025, bringing together elite para-athletes worldwide. The event will be hosted in New Delhi, with team arrivals beginning on September 22. Training and classification sessions will be conducted from September 23 to 25, before the championship kicks off on September 27. A total of 186 medal events will be contested, comprising 101 men’s events, 84 women’s events, and one mixed event. This edition of the championships…

This year’s edition has set a new benchmark with an unprecedented 1,476 para-athletes competing across 155 events, representing 30 teams. The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), led by President Devendra Jhajharia, is overseeing the event alongside the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association (TNPSA), headed by Chandrasekar Rajan. Senior officials Satya Prakash Sangwan and Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar have also played crucial roles in ensuring smooth operations. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia highlighted the significance of the event, stating, *”This championship is a milestone for para-athletics in India. With top-tier facilities and fierce competition, we are entering a new phase of growth…