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Riiohlang Dhar, on Friday, August 16, 2024, became the second Indian woman assistant referee in history to be selected for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024. Riiohlang, the 34-year-old smart and articulate young lady from Meghalaya, has been named by FIFA among the elite list of FIFA 38 match officials, who will be on call in the Dominican Republic from October 10 to November 3. Uvena Fernandes is the first Indian woman assistant referee to have the honour of supervising in the World Cup. She did the duty in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2016 in…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were drawn alongside Al-Wakrah SC (Qatar), Tractor FC (IR Iran) and FC Ravshan (Tajikistan) in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two in the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, August 16, 2024. Mohun Bagan SG qualified for the newly-rebranded second tier men’s AFC club competition by virtue of winning the 2023-24 Indian Super League Shield. The Mariners had finished third in the 2023-24 AFC Cup Group Stage and failed to qualify for the knockout stage. Al-Wakrah SC qualified for the AFC Champions League Two by finishing fourth…

Emami East Bengal FC registered their second win on the trot in the on-going 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup, getting the better of Downtown Heroes of Kashmir 3-1, in a Group A game here, at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan (KBK). Three goals came in the first half of the encounter as Afreen Parray cancelled out a wonderful Madih Talal free-kick, only for Saul Crespo to restore the home-side’s lead with a penalty conversion few minutes later. Substitute and youngster Jesin TK’s fabulous solo strike in added time was the icing on the Red & Gold cake. The win moves Emami East Bengal…

Mohammedan Sporting Club, one of India’s most historic football institutions, has announced a landmark partnership with Shrachi Sports Ventures, securing their involvement as a co-investor ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2024 season. The partnership, formalized in a press event today, marks a significant moment for the club as Shrachi Sports Ventures acquires a 50% stake from the existing investor, Bunkerhill. This move reshapes the investment distribution for Mohammedan Sporting Club, with Shrachi Sports and Bunkerhill each holding a 30.5% stake, while the club retains a 39% share. This collaboration is expected to bolster the club’s financial stability…

The experienced Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a brisk 48-ball, 63 as Sri Lanka sealed a thrilling win over Pakistan off the penultimate ball in Dambulla, to clinch a spot in the final of the women’s Asia Cup 2024. Sri Lanka surpassed the competitive total of 140, having lost 7 wickets. At one point, Sri Lanka were in a spot of bother, at 78 for 4 in the 12th over. At that juncture, Athapaththu and Anushka Sanjeewani shared a crucial stand of 42 to bring the side closer to victory. Athapaththu showed her class and quality by picking…

In a major announcement that has resonated across the Indian sports community, stalwart Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh confirmed that the Paris 2024 Olympics will mark his final appearance in international hockey. The 36-year-old veteran, who has been a cornerstone of Indian hockey for over a decade, revealed his decision on Monday, prompting a wave of tributes and support from teammates, fans, and officials. Sreejesh’s illustrious career, spanning 328 international caps, includes participation in three Olympic Games, multiple Commonwealth Games, and World Cups. He debuted at the 2006 South Asian Games and has since been instrumental in numerous victories for India,…

Over a period of time, Hardik Pandya has become an integral part of the Indian limited-overs set-up. He has different gears of pace and possesses a variety of skills. He can also bowl at different stages of an innings. In addition to his bowling artillery, Hardik can also land lusty blows down the order. But with all of Hardik’s good qualities, there is one major question mark against him: injury concerns. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Indian men’s team, made it clear that Hardik’s lack of fitness was the key reason behind not naming him as the captain…

Deepti Sharma, the 26-year-old, is one of those all-rounders, who has turned out to be a fine utility cricketer for her country across formats. Especially with a ball in hand, she has not just provided breakthroughs but also kept a tight leash on the scoring rate. In the bowling department, she is the rock around whom others sculpt victories. Let’s now delve deeper to understand the key role that Deepti is set to play in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup to be held on spin-friendly surfaces in Bangladesh. For starters, the tracks in Bangladesh are set to assist the…

Mumbai City FC are happy to confirm the signing of defender Hardik Bhatt on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old returns to the Islanders after a loan stint earlier, in the second half of the 2022-23 season. Born and raised in Mumbai, Hardik is a versatile right-footed full-back. He began his professional career with ARA FC in Ahmedabad in 2019. Since then, he has played for Bengaluru United, Hyderya Sports, and Rajasthan United before joining Mumbai City FC in January 2023. Hardik made four appearances for the Islanders during the 2022-23 season, representing the…

India clinched the final game against Zimbabwe in Harare with a comfortable 42-run victory, winning the five-match T20I series by a commanding 4-1 margin. Zimbabwe could muster a mere 125 in a chase of 168. Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Tushar Deshpande and Abhishek Sharma all plucked wickets at regular intervals to ensure Zimbabwe weren’t really in the hunt. Dion Myres, the No.4 batter, was the only Zimbabwean who looked in decent touch and ended up with a 32-ball 34. Faraz Akram and Tadiwanashe Marumani also reached double figures, but they couldn’t convert their starts into scores of substance.…