Category: Sports

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Some individuals leave a lasting impact not merely through the positions they hold but through the lives they touch and the institutions they build. Raj Bhargav belongs to that rare category of sports administrators whose contribution to Indian sport, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, continues to be felt decades later. A recent interview of Raj Bhargav in a national daily brought back a flood of memories from a glorious sporting era. Beyond being a distinguished administrator, he was a passionate sports lover who remained deeply connected…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Cricket can be a game of fine margins, and Rajasthan Royals learned that lesson the hard way as their dream run ended at the hands of a dominant Gujarat Titans side led by a masterful Shubman Gill. While young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again displayed remarkable maturity beyond his years, his heroic effort was overshadowed by a commanding chase that propelled Gujarat into the final. The match appeared to tilt in Gujarat’s favour from the very beginning. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first…

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Lucknow: Seventh-seeded Uttar Pradesh player Ashi Shamshery produced the biggest upset of the day by defeating top seed Niti Santosh Dubey to secure a place in the girls’ singles semifinals of the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. The tournament, organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, witnessed several exciting quarterfinal encounters on Wednesday across boys’ singles, girls’ singles, and boys’ doubles categories. In the girls’ singles quarterfinals, Ashi Shamshery dominated the top-seeded Niti Santosh Dubey, registering a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory. Displaying…

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Lucknow: Anuruddh Kumar, a trainee at La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility and one of Uttar Pradesh’s promising young tennis players, delivered an outstanding performance to secure a remarkable double title at the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. He emerged champion in both the boys’ singles and boys’ doubles events, while fellow La Martiniere trainee Aashi Shamsheri captured the girls’ singles title. Organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, the tournament concluded on Friday with three thrilling finals marked by impressive upsets and…

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Bareilly: Gautam Shah, a student of Nihal Shyam Degree College, Bareilly, affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, has created a new Uttar Pradesh state record at the 67th Uttar Pradesh Senior State Swimming Championship 2026. The prestigious championship, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Swimming Association in Lucknow, witnessed outstanding performances from swimmers across the state. Competing in the 100-metre freestyle event, Gautam Shah delivered a remarkable performance, completing the race in 55.48 seconds and establishing a new state record. The achievement has brought pride not only to Nihal Shyam…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): After spending years shaping some of Indian television’s most iconic “K” shows, creative strategist Nivedita Basu is now making headlines with a completely new identity. Stepping away from the glamour of prime-time entertainment, she has made a powerful entry into the world of sports, surprising everyone with her passion, dedication, and achievements. What began as a journey with squash has now expanded into pickleball, cricket, and throwball, where she is not just participating but consistently winning accolades. Titles such as Best Female Player, Best Female Batsman, and…

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Lucknow: Indian shooters delivered an impressive performance at the 8th International Reflex Shooting Cup 2026 held in Genk, Belgium, from May 22 to 25. Among the standout performers was Indian shooter Noman Ahmad Malik, who clinched the gold medal in the Mixed Team Junior Men category, bringing pride to the country on the international stage. The prestigious competition was organized by the Reflex Sport Shooting Foundation under ISSF rules at the SportinGenk venue, featuring air rifle and air pistol events for senior and junior shooters using electronic INTARSO targets. The…

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Ranchi: The name of Gurindervir Singh has now been etched in golden letters in the history of Indian athletics. By setting a new national record in the 100 metres, the young sprinter has made the entire country proud. At the National Federation Cup 2026 held in Ranchi, Gurindervir clocked an astonishing 10.09 seconds to become the fastest man in India. He also created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to complete the 100m race in under 10.10 seconds. Coming from a humble farmer’s family in Punjab, Gurindervir’s journey is…

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New Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals will bank heavily on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as they prepare for a high-stakes IPL 2026 Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad  in New Chandigarh. The winner will move one step closer to the final by securing a place in Qualifier 2. The 15-year-old prodigy has emerged as one of the biggest talking points of this IPL season with his fearless stroke play and remarkable consistency. Vaibhav has already scored a century and three half-centuries this season, playing a major role in guiding Rajasthan Royals to…

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