Category: Sports

Kanpur: Cricket fever is set to return to Kanpur’s historic Green Park Stadium, with the Uttar Pradesh T20 League scheduled to host its main matches and playoff fixtures in the city from August 28 to September 6. In a special initiative aimed at attracting young spectators, particularly female students, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has introduced an affordable ticket priced at just ₹49 for girls. The initiative is expected to encourage more students and young cricket fans to experience live cricket at the stadium. League chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor…

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Lucknow: The 79th Inter-Martinere Meet commenced in grand style, carrying forward a glorious tradition that dates back to 1945. La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow took on La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata in an electrifying basketball match. The occasion was graced by distinguished Chief Guest, Mr. Satyam Shankar Sahai, an entrepreneur and sportsman, Founder and Chairman of Possible Education, whose presence added inspiration and excitement to the event. From the very first whistle, the court erupted with energy. Our Lucknow girls displayed remarkable determination, skill and teamwork as they fought for…

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New Delhi: India’s badminton pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, ranked 39th in the world, have secured the country a medal at the BWF World Championships 2026. The duo beat China’s fourth-seeded pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women’s doubles quarter-final at Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, guaranteeing India at least a bronze — and making history in the process. A Stunning Comeback After Losing the First Game The Indian pair didn’t get off to the best start, dropping the opening game 16-21. But they fought…

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New Delhi: The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi (Nagoya), Japan, from September 19 to October 4, bringing together roughly 15,000 athletes and officials for the continent’s biggest sporting spectacle. While India’s 15-year-old cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already captured the world’s attention with his batting, an even younger star is set to compete — Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, who is only 13 years old (she turns 14 in October). Despite her age, Yu Zidi has already made a name for herself in the pool. Last year, she…

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New Delhi: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues says last year’s historic Women’s Cricket World Cup win hasn’t left the team satisfied — if anything, it’s made them hungrier. With the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy on the horizon, Rodrigues believes the squad now understands exactly what it takes to go all the way, and they’re eager to do it again. Winning Has Changed How the Team Thinks India’s maiden World Cup title, clinched on home turf last year, was a watershed moment for the sport in the country. Beyond the trophy itself,…

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Mumbai: Omar Artan wrote himself into European football history this week, becoming the first non-European referee ever to officiate the UEFA Super Cup — a landmark moment for African match officials on the continent’s biggest club stage. A Historic Nod for a Somali Official The appointment came through a joint decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and UEFA, who selected Artan to take charge of the 2026 Super Cup. It capped off a rise that had already made him one of the most respected referees in African football.…

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Kolkata: It took 90 minutes of football and 17 penalty kicks to separate these two sides — and in the end, Mohun Bagan Super Giant just about had the nerve to outlast Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties, booking their spot in the Durand Cup semi-finals after a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. A Fast Start Mohun Bagan wasted no time. Inside two minutes, a loose pass from Pronay Halder fell awkwardly, and Sahal Abdul Samad pounced — driving into the box and slotting home low…

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Amstelveen, Netherlands: India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup will hinge on two crucial second-stage matches against hosts the Netherlands and Argentina. Led by captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, India will need victories in both games to keep its campaign on course for a place in the last four. The Netherlands, meanwhile, enter the second stage in strong form after winning all three of their pool matches. The three-time world champions will also have home support behind them when they take on India…

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Amstelveen, Netherlands: India’s hopes of progressing to the second round of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 came under serious pressure after a 2-4 defeat to England, leaving the team with little room for error against arch-rivals Pakistan. India had looked in control for long periods against England, taking a 2-1 lead into half-time after goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh. However, England produced a strong second-half comeback, with Stuart Rushmere and Henry Croft scoring in the third quarter before Nicholas Bandurak added his second goal of…

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Mumbai: After several seasons with Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho is turning the page on a new chapter at Aston Villa, where the winger is now looking to rebuild his confidence and carve out a key role in Unai Emery’s attacking setup. Speaking on JioHotstar, Garnacho opened up about his move to the club and what led him to choose to work under Emery. On joining Aston Villa: Garnacho didn’t hide his excitement about the move, saying he’s genuinely thrilled to be at the club and can’t wait to get out…

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