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Sonam Uttam Maskar of the Railways and Neeraj Kumar of the Army claimed victory on the fourth day of the ongoing Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A) at Delhi’s Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR). Sonam, who secured three ISSF medals in 2024, topped the women’s 10m air rifle T1 final with a score of 253.2, edging out Maharashtra’s national champion Ananya Naidu, who finished 1.3 points behind in second place. Neeraj, in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) T2 final, caused an upset by defeating the Paris Olympic-bound shooters Anish and Vijayveer Sidhu, relegating them to second and third…

Bengaluru, February 07, 2025: Chennaiyin FC successfully qualified for the National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship after they beat Alchemy International FA 4-3 in the regional final of the Bengaluru leg of the U-17 Football Tournament at the Padukone – Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Friday. They are the second team after Punjab FC (Delhi leg regional winners) to qualify for the National Final, which is scheduled to take place in Goa in April 2025. Led by Mohammed Sahir’s two goals, Chennaiyin FC was able to turn the match around in their favour after going behind twice. The…

Team India is undergoing rigorous training at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, preparing for the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) with a training camp running from February 4-8. The squad, led by star players like PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and the talented doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, is focused on fine-tuning their skills ahead of the prestigious tournament. After securing a bronze medal in the previous edition, India has been placed in Group D alongside South Korea, the 2023 runners-up, and Macau. The team will begin their campaign against Macau on…

Neymar Jnr’s emotional return to his boyhood club Santos ended in a 1-1 draw against Botafogo in the Paulista Championship. The match marked Neymar’s first game in 16 months, following a serious knee injury sustained while playing for Brazil last October. The Urbano Caldeira stadium was a sea of emotion – fans, some tearful, welcomed their hero back, illuminating the stands with their phone lights. Neymar, celebrating his 33rd birthday, started on the bench, entering the fray after halftime. Santos had taken the lead in the first half with a penalty from Tiquinho Soares. Despite the warm welcome, Neymar struggled…

Hockey India’s commitment to growing the sport in the country has been evident over the past year. After successfully reviving the Hockey India League (HIL) with great fanfare, the governing body has now taken another bold step—offering free tickets for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 matches in Bhubaneswar. The matches, scheduled from February 15 to 25 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, will witness top international teams competing in both the men’s and women’s divisions. With free entry, Hockey India is not only ensuring maximum crowd participation but also making the sport more accessible to a wider…

Abhishek Sharma, the left-hand opener, cracked a blazing 37-ball hundred, in the fifth T20I, versus England, at the Wankhede Stadium. In that process, Abhishek also became the second-fastest Indian to reach that landmark in T20Is. Rohit Sharma had reached that mark off just 35 deliveries, against Sri Lanka, in December 2017. The southpaw smashed the sixth ball he faced from Jofra Archer for a boundary, and he didn’t look back since. Archer went on to give away two sixes in that over, with the second of those shots sailing over deep extra cover. Mark Wood also was deposited into the…

The Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 season concluded in dramatic fashion as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers emerged victorious, edging past Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a closely contested final at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Jugraj Singh’s hat-trick and a crucial goal from Sam Lane powered the Tigers to the championship, securing them the top prize of INR 3 crore, while the Toofans settled for the runners-up spot and INR 2 crore. The match unfolded as an intense battle, with both teams exchanging attacking moves from the outset. The Tigers tried to capitalize on aerial passes, but…

The Government of India has announced the Sports Budget for 2025-26, outlining increased financial support for various initiatives under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This budget aims to enhance sports infrastructure, support athletes, and promote grassroots participation in sports. Overall Allocation For the financial year 2025-26, the total allocation for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stands at ₹3,794.30 crore, comprising ₹3,788.49 crore under revenue expenditure and ₹5.81 crore under capital expenditure. This represents a significant increase compared to the 2024-25 revised budget of ₹3,232.85 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to fostering sports development in the country.…

Salima Tete to Lead, Navneet Kaur Named Vice-Captain for Bhubaneswar Leg Hockey India has revealed the 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, set to take place at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium from February 15 to 25. India will play against England, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany twice, starting their campaign against England on February 15. The squad comprises goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam, while the defensive unit includes Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, and Jyoti Chhatri. In midfield, Salima Tete leads the team alongside Neha, Vaishnavi…

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead, Hardik Singh Named Vice-Captain Hockey India has announced a 32-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25. The tournament will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, where India will face Spain, Germany, Ireland, and England in double-legged matches from February 15 to 25. Drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh will continue to captain the side, while Hardik Singh has been named vice-captain. Balanced Squad with a Mix of Experience and Youth The squad features a combination of senior players and promising young talents who have impressed in the junior circuit…