Category: Sports

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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Lucknow: The third SB Lal Advocate Memorial Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 will be held on November 14 and 15 at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, La Martiniere College, Lucknow. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy, the two-day tournament will feature singles and doubles competitions across four age categories: above 35, 45, 55 and 65 years. Pawan Sagar, founding member of SDS Tennis Academy, said the tournament aims to provide veteran tennis players an opportunity to compete across different age groups. Several experienced players, including Alok Bhatnagar, Anil Kumar, Laxman Singh,…

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South Central Railway beat Uttar Pradesh Police 4-2, while Punjab and Sind Bank and CAG played out a 2-2 draw on opening day Lucknow: The 44th All India KD Singh ‘Babu’ Invitational Prize Money Men’s Hockey Tournament 2026 began at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium in Vijayant Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Thursday. The tournament, being held from November 12 to 20, was inaugurated by Suhas L.Y., Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Department. Dr RP Singh, Director of Sports, welcomed the chief guest with a…

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India will look to secure the ODI series against New Zealand when the teams meet in the fourth match on Friday, November 13. With India leading 2-0 after the third game was abandoned due to rain, a win would give the team an unassailable lead. New Delhi: India will have to make at least three changes to their playing XI after Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj left the squad to join preparations for the upcoming Test series. Their absence has opened up a key selection question over who…

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New Delhi: Delhi Capitals face uncertainty over their leadership ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction, with reports suggesting that all-rounder Axar Patel is reluctant to continue as captain. The franchise management is reportedly trying to persuade him to retain the position, while Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have emerged as possible alternatives. According to a report by The Times of India, Delhi Capitals are keen to continue with Axar, whom they consider an important part of their long-term plans. The franchise has reportedly turned down several attractive trade offers…

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Lucknow emerges as the centre of professional women’s volleyball as six franchises compete in India’s first national franchise-based women’s league, opening new career opportunities for Indian players. Lucknow: In a region where cricket and kabaddi have traditionally dominated the sporting imagination, a new sporting movement is taking shape in Uttar Pradesh. The Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL), India’s first national franchise-based professional league exclusively for women, is being held at the Ekana International Indoor Stadium in Lucknow from November 11 to 21, 2026. With six franchises, 17 matches and players…

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Lucknow: Indian women’s cricket team player Pratika Rawal visited Amravati Sports City and interacted with young cricketers at its cricket academy, sharing her experiences of international cricket and offering guidance on the path to sporting success. During the interaction, Rawal discussed various aspects of the game, including technique, discipline, regular practice and the importance of consistent performance. Her conversation gave young players an opportunity to understand the challenges of international cricket and the preparation required to compete at the highest level. Rawal also appreciated the sports facilities, training infrastructure and…

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Lucknow: Huzaifa Ibrahim and Abhigyan Katriar, both from Modern School, Aliganj, emerged champions in their respective age categories at the first White Stallion Children’s Chess Tournament held in Lucknow. Organised by Chess Club Black and White (CCBW) at a city hotel, the tournament saw Huzaifa win the Under-10 category and Abhigyan top the Under-13 section, with both players scoring 6.5 points. In the Under-7 category, CMS Mahanagar’s Vian Kartik and CMS Gomtinagar First’s Avyaan Srivastava shared the top position with 4.5 points each. Aarush Katriar of CMS Aliganj First finished…

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MUMBAI – Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will donate some of his most treasured possessions, including bats he used to score his hundred international centuries, to the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. The collection will be unveiled at a special event on November 16, 2026, the date on which Tendulkar retired from international cricket 13 years ago after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will mark the occasion with an exhibition titled “Batography”. Drawing on the idea of…

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New Delhi: Defender and drag-flick specialist Sanjay has been appointed captain of India’s young men’s hockey team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, where the two sides will play a three-match series in Auckland from November 19 to 22. The series marks 100 years of hockey ties between India and New Zealand. The Indian team will face the hosts at Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium on November 19, 21 and 22. The historic connection dates back to 1926, when an Indian Army hockey team led by legendary player Major Dhyan…

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