From selling water bottles at Attari border to becoming HIL top scorer: Jugraj Singh's inspirational journey

New Delhi (IANS) The sport of hockey has changed many lives, producing rags-to-riches galore. From the rural heartlands of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to the tribal enclaves of Jharkhand and Odisha, many youngsters have used hockey to change their own…

Mumbai Open: Maaya Rajeshwaran, 15, secures spot in main draw

Mumbai (IANS) The 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran scripted another sensational win at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India here on Monday. She prevailed over Jessica Failla, winning 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 in a nail-biting encounter to…

Trisha, Kamalini, Vaishnavi, and Aayushi included in U19 WC team of the tournament

New Delhi (IANS) Gongadi Trisha, G Kamilini, Aayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma, members of the Indian team winning 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, have been included in the team of the tournament named by the International Cricket Council (ICC)…

I-League: Real Kashmir FC continue to dominate on familiar turf in Srinagar

Srinagar (IANS) The icy chill in Srinagar did little to deter Real Kashmir FC as they warmed up their fans’ hearts with a delightful 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League 2024-25 match, here at the TRC Football Turf on Sunday. 

Aminou…

U19 WC: South Africa women elect to bat first against India in title clash

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat first against defending champions India in the title clash of 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. 

Both India and South Africa arrive for the all-important…

IWL 2024-25: In-form Ghanaian striker Rahama leads Nita FA to comeback victory

Bengaluru (IANS) In-form Ghanaian striker Rahama Jafaru led Nita FA to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Kickstart FC in the Indian Women’s League 2024-25 match at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Saturday. 

Jafaru’s second-half brace overturned…

U19 WC: Defending champs India thrash England by 9 wickets to seal spot in final

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) Defending champions India thrashed England by 9 wickets in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup semifinal at the Bayuemas Oval on Friday to set up a summit clash with South Africa. 

After winning the toss and choosing to…

38th National Games: Maharashtra’s endurance champions excel with 6 medals in Triathlon

Dehradun (IANS) Maharashtra delivered an outstanding performance in the triathlon events -- Individual Triathlon, Mixed Relay, and Duathlon -- as the state dominated the endurance competition at the 38th National Games, securing a total of six medals,…

Lakshay Sheoran, Neeru bag trap titles at Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship

Bhopal (IANS) Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran of Haryana and local favourite Neeru, picked up the men’s and women’s trap titles at the 3rd Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship for shotgun events, which concluded here at the MP…

Champions League: Liverpool, Barca finish league stage in top 2, Arsenal in round of 16

Eindhoven (IANS) Liverpool ended the Champions League league phase in top spot despite a 3-2 defeat away at PSV Eindhoven on the final matchday. 

The frantic first half at Philips Stadium on Wednesday night saw the Reds twice take the lead,…