Sports

July 18, 2025 6:25 PM

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Govt making all-out efforts to take sports to village level, says HM Amit Shah

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the government is making all-out efforts to take sports to every village of the country. Mr Shah said this after honouringthe  Indian Contingent of 21st World Police and Fire Games in New Delhi. He said, children of different age groups are being selecte...

July 18, 2025 11:33 AM

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Arjun Erigaisi becomes 1st semifinalist at Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas

In Chess, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the first player to secure a semifinal spot at the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov with an impressive 1.5-0.5 victory in the quarterfinals.     Earlier, Erigaisi came close to winnin...

July 18, 2025 8:47 AM

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Bumrah likely to feature in Manchester Test, uncertainty over Arshdeep & Pant’s fitness

In Cricket, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has hinted that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to feature in the fourth Test at Manchester. Speaking at a press conference, ten Doeschate said a final decision will be taken closer to the match but acknowledged that, with the series han...

July 17, 2025 6:23 PM

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Lawn tennis player Jadala qualifies for Special Olympics 2027

  Lakshmi Jadala, Asia’s top-ranked para lawn tennis player with an intellectual disability, clinched the gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. With this triumphant win, 15-year-old Jadala has officially qualified for the Special Oly...

July 17, 2025 1:52 PM

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Praggnanandhaa defeats World No.1 Carlsen to enter Freestyle chess quarterfinals

In Chess, Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess event in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old outplayed the Norwegian champion in just 39 moves in a dominant Round 4 clash last night.    ...

July 17, 2025 11:41 AM

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India U-20 Women beat Uzbekistan 4-1 in Tashkent friendly

In Football, India's Under-20 Women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent last night. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time. For India, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam netted two goals, while Sulanjana Raul and Neha scored...

July 17, 2025 11:04 AM

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India beat England by 4 wickets in 1st ODI

In Women's Cricket, India defeated hosts England by 4 wickets in the first ODI match at The Rose Bowl in Southampton last night. With this win, the Women in Blue are leading the 3-match series 1-nil. Opting to bat first, England made 258 for 6 in the stipulated 50 overs, with Sophia Dunkley's 83 off...

July 17, 2025 10:59 AM

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Andre Russell to retire from International Cricket

West Indies's star all-rounder Andre Russel is set to retire from International Cricket. The Jamaican will play his last two international matches on July 20 and 22 at his homeground in Sabina Park, which is scheduled to host the first two T20Is against Australia. Russell has been included in the 16...