Category: Sports

Wavre, Belgium: Germany successfully defended their Men’s Hockey World Cup crown after defeating Spain 1-0 in a tightly contested final at the Belfius Hockey Arena. A decisive goal from striker Michael Struthoff late in the third quarter proved enough to settle the title clash. The victory gave Germany their fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title, drawing them level with Pakistan as the joint-most successful teams in the tournament’s history. Spain, appearing in the World Cup final for the third time, once again fell short of lifting the trophy. The Spanish…

Colombo: India opener Smriti Mandhana added another major milestone to her decorated international career after moving into second place on the all-time list of leading run-scorers in women’s international cricket during India’s opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Mandhana overtook New Zealand great Suzie Bates after scoring 19 runs from 10 deliveries against Thailand. She struck four boundaries before being dismissed by run-out. India went on to secure a comprehensive 94-run victory, posting 159 before bowling Thailand out for 65. Mandhana Closing in on Mithali Raj The latest…

Lucknow: The Lucknow branch of the Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Yuva Manch organised a Cyclothon and Walkathon on Sunday to promote health awareness and encourage people, particularly young participants, to adopt an active lifestyle. More than 400 participants, including youngsters, schoolchildren and sportspersons, took part in the event with enthusiasm. Lucknow North MLA Dr Neeraj Bora, who attended the programme as the chief guest, encouraged the participants and appreciated the initiative. The Cyclothon began at Maharaja Agrasen Public School, Jankipuram, and covered a designated route across the surrounding area before concluding…

Bareilly: A three-day series of sports activities and competitions organised at the University Sports Complex of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, to mark National Sports Day, concluded on Saturday with enthusiastic participation from students. The event, held from August 28 to 30, aimed to encourage students to take up sports and promote fitness, discipline, team spirit, leadership skills and a healthy lifestyle among them. Organised in keeping with the spirit of “Khelo India, Badhega India”, the three-day programme featured a range of sports competitions and physical activities. Students…

Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly is organizing a three-day National Sports Day campaign from August 28 to 30, 2026, under the theme “Khelo India, Jitega Bharat” (Play India, India Will Win) to commemorate National Sports Day. The event is being held at the university’s Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Sports Complex. Organized under directives from the Governor/Chancellor and as part of the Government of India’s Fit India campaign, the program’s central focus is “One Hour in the Sports Field.” Through this initiative, the university is encouraging teachers, non-teaching…

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age and expectations. At 41, the Portuguese superstar found the net once again, scoring his 978th career goal to help Al Nassr secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. The victory marked Al Nassr’s fourth consecutive league win and helped the club retain its position at the top of the standings. Al Nassr endured a difficult start to the contest after Al Taawoun took the lead in the 11th minute. Mohammed Bassam Al-Huraiji finished a promising move…

Newport, Rhode Island: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, marking another milestone in the career of one of the sport’s most celebrated players. Federer, 45, reflected on his remarkable 25-year journey in professional tennis and said the sport had given him far more than victories and trophies. It had also enabled him to build friendships and lasting relationships across the world. The former world No. 1 said retirement had changed his understanding of what constitutes a player’s legacy.…

Lucknow: Three prominent personalities who have made distinguished contributions to different facets of Indian cricket were felicitated by the Lucknow Sports Journalists Association (LSJA) at Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. The special felicitation ceremony was organised during the ongoing UP T20 League, with former chief selector of the Indian cricket team Chetan Sharma, veteran cricket commentator and Padma Shri awardee Sushil Doshi, and UP T20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor being honoured with mementoes. Several other personalities associated with cricket administration, commentary and sports journalism were also recognised for…