Category: Sports

Bareilly: India added another golden chapter to its growing legacy in Yogasana sports as Praveen Kumar Pathak, a Ph.D. research scholar at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, clinched the gold medal in the Artistic Yogasana – Senior Men’s category at the First World Yogasana Championship 2026. The prestigious championship was held from June 4 to 8 at TransStadia Stadium, attracting competitors from more than 75 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Pathak’s…

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L-R: Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly, Nimesh Patel, AB de Villiers and Shane Watson at the Kabuni Playtime 2026 launch event Mumbai – Kabuni, a groundbreaking AI-powered global sports platform, has launched at its debut Playtime 2026 event in Mumbai, unveiling a new era of accessible, elite-level coaching for cricket fans at every level. Positioned at the intersection of sport, technology and play, Kabuni introduces a world-first approach to training: delivering real-time, personalised coaching through advanced AI technology, enabling players of all levels to improve their performance anytime, anywhere. Alongside the global…

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Ahmedabad,: Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, supported under Adani Sportsline’s Garv Hai initiative, has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. The landmark triumph marks one of the most significant achievements of his career and a proud moment for Indian chess. The 20-year-old grandmaster delivered a remarkable performance in Oslo, outperforming a world-class field that included World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion D. Gukesh, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So, and Vincent Keymer. Praggnanandhaa’s campaign was…

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New Delhi: Fresh from leading India to its maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title on home soil in 2025, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set her sights on an even bigger milestone — guiding India to its first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup triumph. The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins in England on June 12, with India opening its campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on June 14. The tournament runs until July 5 and features 12 teams competing for the coveted title. For Harmanpreet,…

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LONDON: England batter Harry Brook has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position following another influential performance in England’s World Test Championship campaign against New Zealand. Brook’s rise comes after a crucial half-century in the first innings of the opening Test at Lord’s, a match dominated by bowlers and ultimately won by England by 115 runs. The innings helped the 26-year-old edge past teammate Joe Root and regain the top ranking he previously held in late 2024. Root Drops, Head Climbs…

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VIJAYAWADA: The fifth edition of the Andhra Premier League (APL) is set to usher in a new chapter for cricket in Andhra Pradesh, with organizers introducing an expanded format aimed at taking the sport to a wider audience across the state. The month-long tournament, which began on June 9, will run through June 30 and is expected to provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. Addressing the media at the Andhra Cricket Association headquarters in Vijayawada, ACA President and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, popularly known as…

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MYSURU: Two young athletes with strong family roots in Karnataka have achieved a significant milestone in their sporting journey after earning selection to competitive ice hockey teams under the Frisco Hockey Association in Texas for the Summer 2026 season. The achievement belongs to brothers Mayon Machaiah Merianda and Krish Machaiah Merianda, whose dedication and years of training have helped them progress through the ranks of youth ice hockey in the United States. Their success has been warmly welcomed by family members and well-wishers in Mysuru and Kodagu, where ice hockey…

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Mumbai: India are preparing for a packed white-ball calendar leading into the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, beginning with the upcoming series against Afghanistan. As part of JioStar’s programme “Follow the Blues”, former cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble shared their perspectives on Shubman Gill’s leadership, the value of senior players in the squad, and the importance of backing emerging talent. Suresh Raina highlighted the significance of having experienced campaigners like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room during a global tournament. He noted that both players…

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Bareilly: The Uttar Pradesh women’s table tennis team was felicitated at the SRMS Engineering College campus following its historic bronze-medal-winning performance at the National Table Tennis Championship. The honour ceremony was held during the 13th Shri Ram Murti Memorial First UP State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at the indoor stadium of the institution. For the first time in the history of the National Table Tennis Championship, the Uttar Pradesh women’s team secured a medal, marking a significant milestone for the state. To celebrate the achievement, each of the five team…

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