I-League: Unstoppable Shillong Lajong register fourth straight home win

Shillong (IANS) Shillong Lajong beat Churchill Brothers 2-0 in their I-League 2023-24 game here at the SSA Stadium on Wednesday.

The win takes Shillong to third on the table, below Sreenidi Deccan on goal difference, Churchill meanwhile remain…

Nine Grand Slam singles champions to play at Brisbane International 2024

Brisbane (IANS) Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens are among a world-class line-up beginning the 2024 season in Brisbane.

Four top-20…

Junior World Boxing C’Ships: Amisha, Prachi and Hardik sign off with silver; 9 boxers to fight for gold on final day

Yerevan (Armenia) (IANS) Indian boxers Hardik Panwar (80kg) , Amisha (54kg) and Prachi Tokas (80+kg) bagged silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals of the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships here.

The Asian junior…

Western India Squash: National champion Anahat Singh given top seeding in women's singles, girls' U19 sections

Mumbai (IANS) All eyes will be on newly crowned National Women's Champion Anahat Singh as she leads the seedings in the women's section in the CCI-Western India Slam Squash Championship 2023 starting on Monday.

Anahat, who at 15 years…

Milan-Cortina 2026 qualification systems, competition schedule approved by IOC

Paris (IANS) The qualification systems for all sports of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have been finalised, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification systems for Alpine skiing, bobsleigh and skeleton at…

Men's boxing nationals: Shiva, Amit and Sagar storm into finals

New Delhi (IANS) Six-time Asian Championships medalist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg), Amit Panghal (51kg) and Sagar (92+kg) maintained their impressive form to enter the final of their respective categories in the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships…

AIPC along with Pickleball Association of Gujarat to host 7th National Pickleball tournament

Ahmedabad (IANS) The All India Pickleball Association along with the Pickleball Association of Gujarat is set to host the 7th National Pickleball Tournament in Ahmedabad from December 1 to 3.

With over 50 participants from the state itself,…

India shine at Asian Armwrestling Cup 2023, win 9 medals

New Delhi (IANS) The dominance of the Indian Armwrestlers was once again in the spotlight as the Indian contingent showcased an unparalleled display of skill and determination, clinching an outstanding 9 medals at the recently concluded Asian Armwrestling…

Kalinga Super Cup will kick off in Odisha from January 9

New Delhi (IANS) The All India Football Federation announced on Wednesday that the Kalinga Super Cup will be organised in Odisha starting from January 9, 2024.

The matches are planned to be held in two different venues in Odisha.

Both…

Shiva Thapa & Amit Panghal kick off with a win at the men’s national boxing championship

New Delhi (IANS) Six-time Asian Championships medalist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and 2019 World Championships silver medalist Amit Panghal (51kg) started their campaign on a winning note on day three at the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships…