NEWS ON AIR https://newsonair.gov.in/Default.aspx Website cell, IT Unit, NSD, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi, India ? 2006 All rights reserved. All India Radio AIR Sports News Swiss Open Badminton Tournament: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth defeats China’s Weng Hong Yang in 1st round matches of Men's Singles https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=458025 SPT In Swiss Open Badminton tournament, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth defeated China’s Weng Hong Yang 21-16, 15-21, 21-18 in their first-round matches of Men's Singles at Basel in Switzerland. Asian Kho Kho Championship: India’s men's team to take on Sri Lanka in Semi Final match at Tamulpur, Assam https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=458014 SPT The host India’s men's team will take on Sri Lanka and the women's team to play against Bangladesh in the Semi Final matches in the Asian Kho Kho championship being held at Tamulpur in Assam. Madhya Pradesh: India's Sarabjot Singh clinches gold medal in men's 10m Air Pistol event at ISSF Rifle & Pistol World Cup https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457989 SPT India's Sarabjot Singh clinched the gold medal while Varun Tomar finished with bronze in the men's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh today. 3rd ODI: India vs Australia, Australia sets a target of 270 runs against India https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457974 SPT In cricket, the third and final ODI of the 3-match series Australia set a target of 270 against India at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium. Commonwealth Games champion boxer Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) assures India of its first medal in Women’s World Championships after reaching semifinals in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457998 SPT Commonwealth Games champion boxer Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) assured India of its first medal in the Women’s World Championships after reaching the semifinals in New Delhi today. Hero Tri-Nation International Friendly Football Tournament kicks off this evening at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=458011 SPT The Hero Tri-Nation International Friendly Football Tournament organised under the aegis of All India Football Federation (AIFF) kicked off this evening at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal. Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457886 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 4 wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai . Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun storm into quarterfinals of Women's World C'ships https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457964 SPT Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun have stormed into the quarterfinals of the Women's World Championships in New Delhi. Around 8000 talented sports persons being trained in 34 sports disciplines on residential and non-residential basis, says Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457960 SPT Government has said that sportspersons preparing for participation in international sports events are continuously assisted for their training and competitive exposures within the country and abroad. ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship inaugurated at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457890 SPT The International Shooting Sports Federation- ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship was inaugurated on Tuesday in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. 2023 Swiss Open badminton tournament begins in Basel, Switzerland https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457899 SPT The 2023 Swiss Open badminton tournament started in Basel, Switzerland on Tuesday. Asian Kho Kho : Indian women's team to play against Malaysia & men's team take on Iran https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457891 SPT On the 2nd day of the Asian Kho Kho event being held at Tamulpur in Assam, the host India will be in action in both men and women categories. Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Choudhary advance to quarter-finals of Women’s World Boxing C'ships https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457860 SPT In Boxing, Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Choudhary have advanced to the quarter-finals of Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi today. Nepalese Wicketkeeper-batsman Aasif Sheikh declared winner of 2022 CMJ Spirit of Cricket Award https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457877 SPT Nepalese Wicketkeeper-batsman Aasif Sheikh has been declared the winner of the 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award. Women's Premier League : UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants by 3 wickets https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457825 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, UP Warriorz, (UPW) defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women begins in Assam https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457855 SPT The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women has begun today in Baksa district of Assam. Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell approves Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train at Gloria Sports Arena, Turkey https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457835 SPT Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell has approved Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train at Gloria Sports Arena, Turkey for a period of 61 days. ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship to begin today at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457807 SPT International Shooting Sports Federation- ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship is organised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from today to 27 March. IBA Women's World Boxing Championships: Sakshi Chaudhary to face Kazakhstan's Urakbayeva Zhazira in 50-52 kg category https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457815 SPT In IBA Womens World Boxing Championships 2023, being played in New Delhi, India's Sakshi Chaudhary will face Kazakhstan's Urakbayeva Zhazira in 50-52 kg category at 02 PM today. Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women starts in Baksa district of Assam https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457809 SPT The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women will begin today in Baksa district of Assam. The event will conclude on the 23rd of this month. Australia defeat India by 10 wickets in 2nd ODI at Vishakhapatnam; Level 3-match series 1-1 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457746 SPT In Cricket, Australia defeated India in the second One Day International by 10 wickets at Vishakhapatnam. Put to bat first, Indian batsmen were all out for 117 in just 26 overs. Boxing stars Nikhat Zareen and Manisha Maun enter pre-quarterfinals in Women's World Championships in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457786 SPT Boxing star Nikhat Zareen has stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Women's World Championships in New Delhi. Nikhat blew away Algeria's Boualam Roumaysa to secure the pre-quarters berth in the 50kg event. 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women to begin at Baksa district in Assam on Monday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457784 SPT The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women will begin at Baksa district in Assam tomorrow. The event will conclude on the 23rd of this month. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and officials of the Kho Kho Federation will take part in the inaugural program tomorrow. Tennis: India's Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia win Men's Doubles title at Indian Wells Masters in California, US https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457747 SPT In Tennis, Indian Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia have won the Indian Wells doubles title in California, United States. The unseeded team of Bopanna and Ebden defeated top-seeded pair of Dutch players Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski from Great Britain 6-3, 2-6, 10-8. 2 Indian boxers to be in action at World Women’s Boxing Championship at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457758 SPT Two Indian boxers will be in action today at the World Women’s Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. Nikhat Zareen, in the 48-50 kg category, will face Boualam Roumaysa of Algeria while Manisha will take on Rahimi Tina of Australia in the 54-57 category for their roun WPL: RCB defeated Gujarat Giants by 8 wickets in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457753 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Giants by eight wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai last night. Chasing a target of 189 runs set by Gujarat, Bangalore made 189 with 4.3 overs to spare losing two wickets. Electing to bat first, Gujarat made 1 WPL: Gujarat Giants set target of 189 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457739 SPT Gujarat Giants on Saturday set a target of 189 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League Cricket match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Gujarat Giants made 188 runs for 4 in stipulated 20 overs. WPL: UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457715 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, UP Warriorz won by five wickets, defeating Mumbai Indians today at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand lose in All England Championships semifinal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457704 SPT Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's startling run came to an end as they signed off with a second successive semifinal finish at the All England Championships in Birmingham. 3 Indian boxers to be in action at World Women’s Boxing Championship in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457694 SPT Three Indian boxers will be in action today at the World Women’s Boxing Championship. Preeti in 52-54 kg category, Bamboriya Mnaju in 63-66 kg and Nitu Ghanghas in 45-48 will enter the ring for their round of 32 matches at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. Badminton: Indian women's doubles pair of Treesa, Gayatri enter into semifinals of All England Open https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457666 SPT Indian women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the semifinals of the All England Badminton Championships in Birmingham. In Women's Premier League : UP Warriorz to take on Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457701 SPT In Women's Premier League, two matches are scheduled today. While UP Warriorz will take on Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai at 03.30 PM this afternoon, Royal Challengers Bangalore to meet Gujarat Giants at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai at 7.30 PM this evening. India beat Australia by 5 wickets in 1st ODI at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457616 SPT India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Friday. With the help of KL Rahul's 75 runs, the hosts achieved the target in 39.5 overs. World Women's Boxing Championship: Three Indian boxers to be in action today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457646 SPT Three Indian boxers will be in action today at the World Women's Boxing Championship. Jasmine Lamboria, Shashi Chopra and Shruti Yadav will enter the ring for their matches in the 57-60Kg, 60-63Kg and 66-70Kg categories respectively. All England Open Badminton Championships: Indian pair of Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand to play in quarterfinals today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457619 SPT In Badminton, Indian Women's Doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will face World Number 14, the Chinese combination of Li Wen Mei and Liu Xuan Xuan in the quarterfinals of the All England Championships in Birmingham today. Indian Wells 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beats Auger-Aliassime in quarterfinals https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457641 SPT In Tennis, at the Indian Wells tournament, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz defeated Canadian Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals earlier today in California. Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti and Nupur Sheoran win opening bouts of World Women’s Championships https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457631 SPT In Boxing, India's Nikhat Zareen began her campaign in style in the 50kg weight class by recording a convincing victory over Azerbaijan’s Anakhanim Ismayilova in the first round of the World Women’s Championships in New Delhi yesterday. Women's Premier League: Gujarat Giants defeat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457622 SPT In Women's Premier League, Gujarat Giants won by 11 runs against Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai yesterday. Women's Premier League Cricket: Delhi Capitals to lock horns with Gujarat Giants today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457560 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, Delhi Capitals will lock horns with Gujarat Giants at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai tonight at 7:30 pm. Earlier, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated UP Warriorz by 5 wickets at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai yesterday. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur lauds game of Kabaddi by young women athletes in SAI Gandhinagar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457614 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday lauded the game of Kabaddi by young women athletes in SAI Gandhinagar. Nikhat Zareen beats Anakhanim Ismayilova in 1st round of Women's World Boxing Championships https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457588 SPT India's Nikhat Zareen started her title defence in style as the ace Indian boxer registered a stunning win over Anakhanim Ismayilova of Azerbaijan in the first round of the Women's World Boxing Championships on Thursday in New Delhi. Nepal beat UAE in ODI Men's World Cup Qualifier https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457608 SPT Nepal defeated the UAE by 9 runs according to Duckworth-Lewis rule to qualify for the 2023 One-day Men's World Cup qualifiers at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Swimmer Sampanna Ramesh Shelar becomes fastest Indian in U21 group to swim across Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457606 SPT Pune based swimmer, Sampanna Ramesh Shelar has become the fastest Indian in under 21 group to swim across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu in 5 hours and 30 minutes. The previous record was 8 hours and 26 minutes. Nikhat Zareen will be seen in action today at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457566 SPT India's Nikhat Zareen will be seen in action today at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. Four Indian boxers will have their matches today. Nikhat Zareen will kick off India's challenge in the Championships at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. She will face Azerbaijan’s All England Open Badminton Championships: India’s Women’s Doubles pair Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand Pullela advance to 2nd round https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457456 SPT In Badminton, India’s Women’s Doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela advanced into the second round of All England Open Badminton Championships today. Indian Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth entered 2nd round of All England Open Badminton Championships at Birmingham https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457539 SPT Indian Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth entered the second round of the All England Open Badminton Championships at Birmingham. Former World Number one Srikanth defeated World Number 25 Toma Junior Popov of France 19-21, 21-14, 21-5 in the opening round of Men's Singles. India concludes their home leg of FIH Pro League tournament on a high with a 4-3 victory over Australia https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457469 SPT In Hockey, India concluded their home leg of the FIH Pro League tournament on a high with a 4-3 victory over Australia in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended at 2-2 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday. Women's Premier League: UPW vs RCB, UPW sets a target of 136 runs for RCB https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457524 SPT In Women's Premier League Cricket, the 13th match, between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore is underway at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Chasing a target of 136 runs set by UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore were 31 for 2 in 3.1 overs when reports last came in. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457487 SPT The IBA Women's World Boxing Championships will begin in New Delhi today, March 15. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will attend the opening ceremony at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex this evening. Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians defeat Gujarat Giants by 55 runs https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457454 SPT In Women's Premier League cricket, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 55 runs last night, March 14. Asked to bat first by Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians scored 162 runs losing eight wickets in 20 overs. WPL: Mumbai Indians set a target of 163 runs for Gujarat Giants https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457300 SPT In Women's Premier League cricket, chasing the target of 163 runs Gujarat Giants (GG) were 29 for 1 in 5 overs against Mumbai Indians at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, when report last came in. Bangladesh trounce World Champion England, clean sweep T20 series 3-0 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457435 SPT Bangladesh made history at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium at Mirpur, Dhaka on Tuesday defeating England by 16 runs in the third T20 international cricket match to make a 3-0 clean sweep of the series. FIH Hockey Pro League: India register spectacular win against Germany by 6-3 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457322 SPT In the FIH Hockey Pro League India registered a spectacular win against the World Cup Champion Germany by 6-3 in the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela in Odisha yesterday. Ahmedabad Test: 4th & final test match of Border-Gavaskar trophy between India & Australia ends in a draw https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457321 SPT The fourth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar trophy between India and Australia ended in a draw at Ahmedabad today. Women's Premier League: DC vs RCB, RCB sets a target of 151 runs for DC https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457244 SPT In Women's Premier League cricket, chasing the target of 151 runs Delhi Capitals (DC) were 53 for 2 in 6.2 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai Bangladesh clinch T20 series defeating World Champions England https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457311 SPT Bangladesh achieved its first series win against England in any format after it defeated the visiting England team by 4 wickets in the second T20 international match at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians beat UP Warriorz by 8 wickets https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457298 SPT In Women's Premier League cricket, Mumbai Indians defeated UP Warriorz by 8 wickets at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai last night. Mumbai Indians comfortably surpassed the victory target of 160 runs scoring 164 for two wickets in 17.3 overs. Ahmedabad Test: Australia 73/1 in their second inning on final day; trail by 18 runs https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457313 SPT Australia were 73 for 1 in their second inning on day five of the final test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Ahmedabad today. Virat Kohli hits his 28th test century as India takes 91 run first-innings lead against Australia in Ahmedabad test https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457111 SPT India were all out for 571 in their first innings against Australia on day four of the final test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Ahmedabad. 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women to be held at Baksa district in Assam from March 20 to 23 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457281 SPT The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women will be held at Baksa district in Assam from the 20th to the 23rd of this month. Cricket: UP Warriorz to take on Mumbai Indians in Women's Premier League in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457267 SPT The tenth match of the Women’s Premier League will feature UP Warriorz taking on Mumbai Indians at the Brabourne Stadium, at 7.30 PM in Mumbai today. Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 10 wickets in Women's Premier League https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457252 SPT In Women's Premier League, Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants by 10 wickets at D Y Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai last night. India beat world champions Germany 3-2 in FIH Pro League in Odisha https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457204 SPT In Hockey, India stunned world champions Germany 3-2 in the FIH Pro League at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha yesterday, March 10. Women's Premier League: UP Warriorz defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 10 wickets in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457191 SPT In the Women's Premier League, UP Warriorz defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 10 wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai last night. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Tournament https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457142 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Tournament in New Delhi this morning. Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets at Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457141 SPT In the Women's Premier League, Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai yesterday. WPL: Delhi Capitals set victory target of 106 runs before Mumbai Indians https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457080 SPT In Women's Premier League, Delhi Capitals have set a victory target of 106 runs before Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Bangladesh defeat England in the first T20I https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457126 SPT Bangladesh scored an emphatic win against England in their first T20 international match played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at Chattogram. Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Tournament to start on Friday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457114 SPT Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Tournament will start on Friday. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will be at the opening ceremony scheduled at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Women's Premier League Cricket: Delhi Capitals to face Mumbai Indians https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457087 SPT In the Women's Premier League Cricket, Gujarat Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 11 runs yesterday, March 8. ICC rankings: Ravichandran Ashwin drops 6 points, tied with James Anderson as number one Test bowler https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457066 SPT Premier India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lost six rating points but still remained joint number one Test bowler with England quick James Anderson in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday. BWF German Open: Lakshya Sen, Tasnim Mir lose in first round https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457067 SPT India’s Lakshya Sen and Tasnim Mir exited from the German Open, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event on Wednesday after straight-games defeats in the first round in Mulheim, Germany. Women's Premier League: Gujarat Giants to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456981 SPT In Cricket, Gujarat Giants will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League (WPL) at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai this evening. Khelo India Dus ka Dum tournament to be organized to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=457033 SPT In the run-up to the International Women’s Day 2023 celebrations, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to organize the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum tournament from 10th to 31st of March. Shotgun World Cup: Indian shooters Mairaj Ahmed Khan, Ganemat Sekhon to shoot two more rounds today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456996 SPT Indian top shotgun trap shooters Mairaj Ahmed Khan and Ganemat Sekhon will shoot two more rounds of 25 targets today in the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Shotgun 2023, eyeing to claim one of the eight qualifying spots. Women's Premier League: RCB Vs. MI, RCB sets a target of 156 runs for MI https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456920 SPT In Women's Premier League (WPL), the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians is underway at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. WPL 2023: DC beat RCB by 60 runs; Gujarat Giants set target of 170 runs before UP Warriorz https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456891 SPT In the second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 60 runs at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Women's Premier League: Royal Challengers Bangalore to take on Delhi Capitals today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456890 SPT In cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Delhi Capitals in Women's Premier League at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai this afternoon. The match will begin at 3.30 p.m. Karnataka beats Meghalaya 3-2 to clinch Santosh Trophy football after 54 years https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456867 SPT Karnataka ended their 54-year wait to win the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship today, beating Meghalaya 3-2 in a pulsating final at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh. Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians defeat Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456873 SPT In the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) which commenced yesterday evening at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 143 runs. First Women's Premier League begins with match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456857 SPT The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) commenced on Saturday with the opening match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Daniil Medvedev storms into final of Dubai Open defeating Novak Djokovic in tennis https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456817 SPT In Tennis, Daniil Medvedev stormed into the final of Dubai Open defeating Novak Djokovic. Hockey India appoints South African Craig Fulton as new Chief Coach of Indian men's hockey team https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456815 SPT Hockey India has appointed South African Craig Fulton as new chief coach of the Indian men's hockey team. Craig Fulton will succeed Graham Reid who resigned after India’s poor outing at the World Cup in January 2023. First-ever Women's Premier League to begin in Navi Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456801 SPT History will be made today when the five-team Women's Premier League (WPL 2023) begins in Navi Mumbai. After years of wait and planning, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, has finally been able to organise the standalone T20 franchise-based cricket league for women, on the lines of Australia win third test of Border Gavaskar trophy against India by 9 wickets at Indore https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456690 SPT In cricket, Australia beat India by 9 wickets in the third Test of Border Gavaskar trophy at Indore today. With this victory on Day 3, Australia sealed their World Test Championship final spot. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur attends cultural program of NYPF 2023 in Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456750 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has expressed delight at youth getting platforms to convey their ideas. Fourth edition Gov Games begins in Dubai, BITS Pilani- Dubai campus to vie in the ‘Battle of Cities’ https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456726 SPT With foreign teams competing in the new "Battle of the Cities" category, the fourth edition of Gov games, which is being hosted at Dubai Design District , begins today. Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia lead by 47 runs in 1st innings at Stumps against India on opening day of 3rd Test https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456638 SPT Australia were 156 for 4 in their first innings against India on day One of the third Test of the Border Gavaskar trophy at Indore when stumps were drawn on Wednesday evening. New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner bags a four-wicket haul in 2nd Test Match against England in Wellington https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456615 SPT New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner bagged a four-wicket haul, including the decisive wicket of James Anderson, to power his team to a series-levelling win over England in the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Hockey India congratulates Indian Men's & Women's Hockey Teams' goalkeepers for receiving Sportstar ACES 2023 award last evening in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456606 SPT Hockey India has congratulated the Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams' goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Savita on receiving the Sportstar ACES 2023 award last evening in Mumbai. Argentina captain Lionel Messi bags best FIFA football player award https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456591 SPT Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named the best player in men’s football by FIFA, at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris yesterday. Third test between India and Australia of Border Gavaskar trophy to begin in Indore https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456582 SPT In Cricket, the third test between India and Australia of Border Gavaskar trophy will begin in Indore tomorrow. India have retained the trophy, winning first two Tests. Australia lift ICC Women's T20 World Cup Trophy beating South Africa by 19 runs in Cape Town https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456466 SPT In Women's Cricket, Australia have lifted the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy for the sixth time. In the Final match yesterday, they defeated South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, Cricket Ground in Cape Town. Indian Greco Roman wrestler Ankit Gulia bags Bronze medal in Ibrahim Moustafa ranking series in Egypt https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456477 SPT Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Ankit Gulia has won a bronze medal in the Ibrahim Moustafa ranking-series in Alexandria, Egypt yesterday. Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament: Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama storm into finals https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456476 SPT Indian pugilists Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama stormed into the finals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria yesterday. Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prashanth to play against Taiwanese-Korean pair Y Hsu & Y Chung in doubles final of Bengaluru Open ATP challenger tournament https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456433 SPT In Tennis, the Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prashanth stormed into the doubles final in the Bengaluru Open ATP challenger tournament. South Africa defeat England by 6 runs in 2nd semifinal of ICC T20 Womens' World Cup https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456325 SPT In Cricket, South Africa defeated England by six runs in the second semifinal of the ICC T20 Womens' World Cup, at Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town, South Africa. ICC T20 Womens' World Cup : South Africa win toss; elect to bat against England https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456405 SPT In Cricket, in the second semifinal of the ICC T20 Womens' World Cup, South Africa were 164 for 4 in 20 overs against England at Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town, South Africa, when report last came in. All-India Taekwondo Championship marking 50 years India Korea relations begins in Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456364 SPT Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi on Friday inaugurated the three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship in New Delhi. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar for winning gold medal at ISSF World Cup https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456348 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Rifle Shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar for winning the gold medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 positions at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Cairo. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate 3 day All-India Taekwondo Championship at IG Stadium in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456340 SPT Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will inaugurate the three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry extends report submission deadline for Wrestling Oversight Committee by two weeks https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456333 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry has extended the submission report deadline for the Wrestling Oversight Committee by two weeks. India to take on Australia in semi final of Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456329 SPT In Women’s T20 World Cup, India will take on defending champions Australia in the semi final on Thursday in Newlands Cricket Ground at Capetown, South Africa. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins gold medal in men's individual 50m rifle 3 positions competition at ISSF World Cup https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456292 SPT In Shooting, India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar on Wednesday claimed the gold medal in the men's individual 50m rifle 3 positions competition at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo. Tilottama Sen wins bronze medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup at Cairo in Egypt https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456248 SPT Indian teen Tilottama Sen has won bronze medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup at Cairo in Egypt. Women's Cricket: India to clash with Australia in ICC T20 World Cup semifinal in South Africa on Thursday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456178 SPT In Women's Cricket, India will face Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal at Newlands, Cape Town in South Africa tomorrow. The match will begin at 6.30 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Ravindra Jadeja storms into top ten of ICC test bowler rankings https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456274 SPT India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stormed into the top ten of the ICC test bowler rankings after his brilliant performance in the first two tests against Australia. India's young shooter Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil wins gold medal at ISSF Shooting World Cup https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456211 SPT Young Indian shooter Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle individual event at the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Cup at Cairo in Egypt on Tuesday. Santosh Trophy: Meghalaya beat West Bengal 2-1; enter semi-finals https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456204 SPT Meghalaya created history by becoming the fourth team to book their place in the semi-finals of the 76th National Football Championship for the Hero Santosh Trophy in Bhubaneswar. T India beat Ireland by 5 runs; enter semifinals of Women's T20 World Cup 2023 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456108 SPT India are through to the Semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. They defeated Ireland in their last Group 2 match by 5 runs on DLS method as rain disrupted play. India win two Gold Medals in Shooting at ISSF World Cup in Egypt https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456147 SPT India clinched two gold medals on the second day of the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Cup at Cairo in Egypt on Monday. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates Indian Badminton Team on their triumph at Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship in UAE https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456137 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated the Indian Badminton Team on their triumph at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in United Arab Emirates. BCCI announces Indian squads for third & fourth test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy and ODI series https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456106 SPT The BCCI has announced Team India squads for the remaining two Test matches and the three-match ODI series against Australia. Ibrahim-Moustafa Tournament: Sports Ministry's Oversight Committee clears 27 wrestlers for 2nd Ranking Series https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456121 SPT Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry's Oversight Committee has cleared a contingent of 43 members, including 27 wrestlers, to participate in the upcoming Second Ranking Series ‘Ibrahim-Moustafa’ tournament. India retain Border Gavaskar Trophy, defeating Australia by 6 wickets in 2nd Test https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=455920 SPT India have retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy for fourth straight time against Australia as the hosts have now taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the four match series. Saurashtra lift Ranji Trophy title, thrashing Bengal by 9 wickets https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456037 SPT Saurashtra defeated Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, to lift the Ranji Trophy title on Sunday for the second time in their history. Sports Ministry approves financial assistance for judokas, shuttlers and fencers https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456098 SPT Mission Olympic Cell has approved financial assistance towards training and Grand Slams competitions for 10 Judokas, 2 Badminton players, and 3 Fencers among others. England beat New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test at Mount Maunganui https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456084 SPT England have continued their remarkable recent run under new coach Brendon McCullum by claiming an impressive 267-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on Sunday. Women’s T20 World Cup: England beat India by 11 runs at St. George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456001 SPT In the Women’s T20 World Cup, England beat India by 11 runs at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa. Chasing the target of 152 runs, India managed to score only 140 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Indian team settle for Bronze at Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in Dubai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=456002 SPT In Badminton, India’s campaign at the Asia Mixed Team Championships has come to an end. The P.V. Sindhu led side faced a 2-3 defeat against China in the semifinals and settled for the bronze medal.