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The fixtures for the Super Cup 2025 are out following a draw done virtually on Thursday, with fans set for a blockbuster clash as Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan find themselves clubbed together in Group A. The two will lock horns in the group stage, setting up another chapter in Indian football’s greatest rivalry. Joining them in Group A are Real Kashmir and Chennaiyin FC. The stakes are already high, with East Bengal having defeated Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup quarter-final earlier this year, adding further spice to the derby. Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, will be led by…

The BCCI have lodged a formal complaint with the ICC against Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf, for their on-field gestures during the Asia Cup Super-4 game against India last Sunday, a source in the know confirmed. The BCCI sent the email on Wednesday and the ICC is in receipt of it. Farhan did a ‘gun’ celebration upon reaching his half-century, while video footage captured Haris gesturing towards a section of the fans and mocking a plane crash. The two players have to respond to the complaint in writing, and if they deny the allegations, a hearing would be held…

India’s participation in the football competitions at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan has been thrown into serious doubt after the Sports Ministry announced stringent eligibility norms for team sports. According to the revised guidelines, only teams ranked inside the top eight in Asia or those who have secured a quarterfinal finish in the last Asian Cup will be cleared for the continental showpiece. The Indian men’s team, currently ranked 24th in Asia and 134th globally, does not meet the requirement. The women’s team, ranked 12th in Asia, also falls short but retain a slim chance to qualify by finishing…

The first medals of the ISSF Junior World Cup New Delhi 2025, will be decided tomorrow (Thursday, Sep 25, 2025), with the 50m Rifle Prone event for both men and women, set to start proceedings at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, here in India’s national capital. The Olympic events will start on Friday, September 26, with the 10m Air pistol finals scheduled. A total of 208 shooters from 18 countries will be participating in 18 events, 15 Olympic and three Non-Olympic events, with a total of 54 medals to be earned. India will field 10 athletes, five each in…

The afternoon session of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 Women’s Mini Auction saw four franchises battle it out for top names and emerging stars. With over 100 players in the pool, the auction witnessed tactical spending and smart squad-building. With a salary cap of INR 2 Crores, the participating franchises — JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Ranchi Royals, SG Pipers, and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers — built well-rounded squads featuring international stars alongside India’s brightest young talent. Top Buys of the Women’s Auction – Agustina Gorzelany – signed by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for INR 42 Lakhs – Granatto…

The buzz around the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions reached its peak today as franchises completed their squad-building process in a high-energy closed-door session held in New Delhi. Over 100 men players went under the hammer, with franchises making bold and strategic moves to secure talent for the upcoming season. With salary caps of INR 4 Crores (Men), franchises made every move count, and their final rosters reflected a balanced mix of experienced internationals, promising juniors, and specialist positions such as goalkeepers and drag-flickers. It is worth noting that the Hero HIL Governing Council today assumed charge of…

Ousmane Dembele, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France forward, has won his first Ballon d’Or at the Paris ceremony. Last season, Dembele was outstanding for PSG, scoring 35 goals and providing 14 assists in 53 games across all competitions. He played a key role in guiding the club to a historic treble-winning campaign – the Champions League, Ligue 1 title, and French Cup. In Ligue 1, he finished as the highest scorer with 21 goals and was also named the Player of the Year in both the league and the Champions League. Dembele even led PSG to the final of…

Hockey India on Saturday announced the 23-member Indian Junior Women’s Hockey squad for the upcoming Australia Tour, scheduled to be held at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra from 26th September to 2nd October 2025. The Indian Junior Women’s Team will play a total of five matches during the tour. The first three fixtures will be against the Australia Junior Women’s Team, followed by two matches against Canberra Chill, a club side from Australia’s Hockey One League. The series will serve as a crucial step for the Indian side ahead of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025 to…

Greater Noida, Sep 18, 2025; Kartik Singh sits in the threshold of a milestone in his young career as he sits on a three-shot lead over a starry field at the IGPL Invitational Delhi NCR hosted by Gaurav Ghei. The 16-year-old, who finished eighth on his professional debut last week in Chandigarh added a 3-under 67 on a course which was played to Par-70 in the second round. Hole four was played as a Par-3 instead of Par 5 because of excessive rain and waterlogging. So, the Par for the Jaypee Greens course came down to 70 and par for…

India’s countdown to hosting one of the most spectacular sporting events in its history picked up breathtaking momentum as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) unveiled the stunning medals for the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi. This milestone event, taking place from September 27 to October 5, 2025, will see over 2,200 para-athletes and support staff from 104 countries converging to compete across 186 medal events—the grandest para-sport gathering ever hosted in India. The unveiled medals radiate the essence of para sport, Indian heritage, and sporting excellence. The front side of the…