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In a thrilling 23-over contest, Team D secured a commanding 6-wicket victory over Team B in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Star Tournament in Mumbai on Monday. Opting to bat first, Team B started well with opener Aakash Mangde leading the charge with a solid 54. He put together a crucial 66-run stand for the third wicket with Aayush Shinde (19). However, their innings crumbled spectacularly, losing seven wickets for just 27 runs, as they were bowled out for 107. Shaunak Gawade was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets, while Ayush Yadav (2/5)…

After a mixed start to their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, is preparing to face Germany in their upcoming matches at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Following a 3-1 defeat to Spain in their opening game, India bounced back with a convincing 2-0 win and now aim to carry that momentum into their contests against the German side. With three points from two matches, India currently occupy eighth place in the standings and are eager to improve their position. A primary focus for the team is enhancing their penalty corner conversion…

England secured a bonus point by defeating India in a shootout after their FIH Hockey Pro League (Women) match ended in a 2-2 draw at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (53’) and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (57’) scored for India, while Paige Gillot (40’) and Tessa Howard (56’) found the net for England. It was a memorable night for Rutaja, who marked her senior international debut with a crucial goal to level the match. The opening quarter saw both teams creating chances, but neither could break the deadlock. England dominated possession and pressed India deep into…

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team, ranked fifth in the world, is gearing up to commence its much-anticipated FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, India will kick off their journey with consecutive fixtures against World No. 7 Spain on 15th and 16th February, followed by key encounters against World No. 4 Germany on 18th and 19th February. Beginning their campaign on home turf presents a valuable opportunity for the Indian team to build on their recent momentum. After their matches against Germany, India will face Ireland…

The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), in collaboration with Deloitte, has released a report titled “Beyond the Field: India’s Sports Tech Revolution.” The report highlights the rapid expansion of India’s sports technology industry and was unveiled in the presence of the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse. According to the findings, India’s sports-tech sector is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%, rising from INR 26,700 crore in FY24 to INR 49,500 crore by 2029. The industry is categorized into three key segments: Fan Engagement, which encompasses fantasy sports,…

Haryana’s rising pistol shooting star, Suruchi, continued her remarkable form this season, adding another victory to her name by winning the women’s 10m air pistol T1 event at the ongoing Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A) at Delhi’s Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Having already secured seven golds at the Nationals and additional titles at the National Games, she once again outclassed a strong domestic field. Meanwhile, the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) T2 and men’s 10m air pistol T1 events were won by recently crowned national champions—Navy shooter Kiran Ankush Jadhav in 3P and Army’s Varun Tomar in…

Women’s cricket in Afghanistan has been facing challenges and the International Cricket Council (ICC) looks at it with compassion, aiming for a better tomorrow. ICC chairman Jay Shah believes that “constructive dialogue” is the way forward in terms of reaching “viable solutions”. The ruling Taliban government has banned women’s sports in the country. As per the ICC regulations, every Member board must have a women’s programme. At the same time, the global body also acknowledges that Afghanistan’s situation is different and needs to be dealt with differently. “We are committed to supporting cricket development through the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)…

On the fifth day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) in Delhi, Rhythm Sangwan (women’s 25m pistol T2), Swapnil Kusale (men’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) T1), and Arya Rajesh Borse (women’s 10m air rifle T2) emerged victorious, each clinching a prestigious win. Haryana’s Rhythm was the first to triumph, edging out four Olympians, including Paris Olympics double bronze medalist Manu Bhaker, in a tense shoot-off. Swapnil Kusale dominated the men’s 3P T1 final with ease, while Arya Rajesh Borse triumphed in a fiercely competitive women’s air rifle T2 final,…

India, the bronze medalists from the 2023 edition, made a strong start to their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign, sweeping Macau 5-0 in their opening Group D match at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium in China. This resounding victory ensured India’s qualification for the knockout stage. They will now face two-time runners-up South Korea in their next Group D match to decide the group winner. The match began with National Games mixed doubles gold medallists Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath leading India to a 21-10, 21-9 win over Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi in the…

After their thrilling victory in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning champions, are set to embark on a historic Trophy Tour. In celebration of their title win, the team will travel with the IPL trophy to cities across India, bringing the championship closer to their nationwide fanbase. This is the first time in IPL history that a franchise is organizing a Trophy Tour outside its home city. The tour offers KKR fans across the country the unique opportunity to engage with the trophy and celebrate the team’s remarkable achievement. The tour will…