Hockey India introduces 'promotion and relegation system' in Sr. Women's Nationals

New Delhi (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced that the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, which will take place from March 1 to 12 at the Tau Devi Lal Hockey Stadium in Panchkula, will have a new format featuring a promotion…

AFC U20 Asian Cup final: Australia eye maiden title against four-time champs Saudi Arabia

Shenzhen (IANS) The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 final between Australia and Saudi Arabia promises to be a tactical battle between familiar foes at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday. 

Australia, known for their attacking prowess,…

Premier League: Haaland scores on return as City beat Spurs to move back into top-4

London (IANS) Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City boosted their hopes of a top-four finish with a 1-0 away win over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday (IST). 

Sunday's loss to Liverpool left last season’s Premier League champions…

Sindhu nominates Sachin, Virat, Neeraj to join PM Modi's 'fight against obesity'

New Delhi (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu pledged to reduce oil from her daily routine to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'fight against obesity' campaign. She further nominated legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar,…

WPGT 2025: Vani Kapoor uses experience to carve out victory in 4th leg

Mumbai (IANS) Vani Kapoor used all her experience to land a crucial birdie on the back nine to win the fourth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2025 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club Ltd here on Thursday. It was Vani’s first win in 2025 and…

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's Karun Nair completes 8000 FC runs during final vs Kerala

Nagpur (IANS) India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has reached a massive milestone of scoring 8,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He achieved the landmark during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Wednesday.

In…

Ruud rolls into Mexican Open second round in Acapulco

Acapulco (IANS) World no. 5 Casper Ruud has moved into the second round of the Mexican Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory against Arthur Rinderknech. 

The Norwegian has now won seven of his past eight matches and will next take on Aleksandar Vukic…

Asmita Rowing League for women all set for historic start in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (IANS) In what could be a huge fillip to the Olympic sport of rowing, the iconic Hussain Sagar Lake will stage the country’s first-ever city-based league – Asmita Rowing League – from Wednesday (Feb 26) onwards. Eight teams will be in the…

'King Kohli delivers again': Fans erupt as India beat Pakistan in CT 2025

New Delhi (IANS) Virat Kohli’s masterful unbeaten century against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy left cricket fans in awe, as social media erupted in celebration of yet another clutch performance by the Indian batting maestro against Pakistan,…

ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC will qualify for playoffs with a win, Chennaiyin FC need a win & luck

Bengaluru (IANS) Bengaluru FC will host Chennaiyin FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday.

Both these teams are in two-game-long winning runs currently, with the Blues placed fourth in the table,…