Category: Sports

Bajwa, Vadodara: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Gandhinagar, organised a Sports Day and a series of sporting competitions at Shri Mahireva Adarsh Vidyalaya in Bajwa, Vadodara, on Saturday under the national campaign ‘Drug-Free Youth – Developed India’. Around 260 students participated in the event, which aimed to promote physical fitness, teamwork and a drug-free lifestyle among young people through competitive sports and recreational activities. Former Vadodara MP Jayaben Thakkar attended the programme as the chief guest, while Bharat Kumar H. Thakkar, trustee of the school, was also…

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Lucknow: Mumbai Dolphins and Lucknow Shahi Warriors secured their places in the next match with convincing victories over Hyderabad Harriers and Punjab Shernees respectively, delivering impressive performances in their respective encounters. In the first match, Mumbai Dolphins defeated Hyderabad Harriers in straight sets, displaying excellent coordination and attacking play. Mumbai took the opening set 21-18 before tightening its grip on the contest in the second set, winning it comfortably 21-12. The team maintained its momentum throughout the match and did not allow Hyderabad to make a comeback. Mumbai’s Ananthi was…

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Lucknow: New Lucknow Montessori School (NLMS) celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit at Sports Galaxy Stadium on Saturday. Students participated in a range of sporting competitions, displaying their athletic abilities, discipline, teamwork and competitive spirit. The event provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate their sporting talents and participate in various activities in an atmosphere filled with excitement and enthusiasm. The competitions witnessed active participation from students, who showcased their skills, determination and ability to work as a team. Students who secured winning positions in…

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Lucknow, Ekana Indoor Stadium: Bengaluru Thunders swept Lucknow 3-0 in the fifth match of WPVL Season 1, winning all three sets and booking their place in the next round. The hall was loud from the first serve to the last, with big spikes, sharp defence and long rallies that kept the crowd on its feet. Both sides played with real fight, but Bengaluru held their nerve when it mattered and deserved the win. Set 1: Bengaluru edge a tight opener (21-19) The first set was a proper contest. Lucknow pushed…

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Lucknow: The 44th All India K.D. Singh Babu Prize Money Men’s Hockey Tournament witnessed an exciting day of competition on Saturday, with Tata Academy, Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) and Combined Hostel registering victories in their respective pool matches. While Tata Academy and PSB secured hard-fought wins, Combined Hostel produced the most dominant performance of the day with a commanding 7-0 victory over GST Chennai. The tournament, being organised in Lucknow from November 12 to 20, has brought together hockey teams from different parts of the country, providing spectators with…

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Lucknow: Indian Army Subedar and Olympian rower Arvind Singh, a native of Khabra village in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award under the National Sports Awards 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Singh along with 16 other sportspersons at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Singh has represented India in several major international competitions, including the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the Asian Games. At the Tokyo Olympics, he competed in the lightweight double sculls event. His achievements continued at…

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Lucknow: Ankur Kapoor and Ashwini Kumar secured their places in the Over-35 singles final of the third SB Lal Advocate Memorial Veterans Tennis Tournament after registering convincing victories in their respective semi-final matches on Saturday. Organised by the SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, La Martiniere College, the tournament witnessed competitive contests as experienced players displayed their skills and fitness. In the Over-35 singles semi-finals, Ankur Kapoor defeated Ashish Moga 6-3 to book his place in the final. Ashwini Kumar also advanced with a comfortable 6-1…

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Lucknow: A blistering century by Saiful (101) powered Raj Garden to a 38-run victory over Fireball Masters in the fifth Adhir Dubey (former MLC) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament at the RDSO Stadium on Saturday. Batting first, Raj Garden posted an imposing 180 for four in their allotted 20 overs. Saiful smashed 101 off just 54 balls, hitting seven boundaries and eight sixes. Syed Aseem provided valuable support with 48 off 31 deliveries, including five fours and a six. The duo stitched together a 111-run partnership for the third wicket, laying…

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Bhopal: Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will provide an important opportunity to assess how his players perform under pressure and build on their recent success at the Asian Games. Led by captain Salima Tete, India will begin its title defence at the tournament in Bhopal from November 19. The team recently won the women’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan under the leadership of Tete and Marijne. Speaking about India’s preparations, Marijne said the focus…

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Lucknow: The Palms Golf Club and Resort in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, will host the second edition of the Palms Golf Team Championship 2026 (PGTC 2026) on November 14 and 15. The two-day tournament will bring together golf enthusiasts and players for a competition centred on teamwork, strategy and sporting skills. A total of 10 teams, each comprising eight players, will participate in the championship. Every team must include at least two senior golfers aged 65 years and above. The first day will feature a nine-hole Single Peoria Stroke Play…

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