Category: Sports

Cologne: Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich stormed back from an early deficit to defeat Cologne 4-1 in the German Cup second round, setting a new record for the longest winning start to a season by any club in Europe’s top five leagues. The reigning Bundesliga champions have now registered 14 consecutive victories across all competitions since the campaign began — surpassing AC Milan’s 13-match streak from the 1992–93 season. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s resilience after a sluggish start. “In the first half, Cologne fought hard…

Lausanne: After its successful debut at the World Games in Chengdu, China, cheerleading is now setting its sights on the Olympic Games, said Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union (ICU). Speaking at the International Federations (IFs) Forum in Lausanne — hosted at the Olympic Museum by SportAccord — Webb said the event offered an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among sports bodies, including those already part of the Olympic movement and others aiming for inclusion. “We’ve been part of this forum for a decade,” Webb said. “Around 70 sports…

Lucknow to Host International Wrestling Superstars on Uttar Pradesh Diwas Lucknow: The city of Nawabs, Lucknow, is gearing up for a grand sporting spectacle as it prepares to host India’s biggest-ever international freestyle wrestling event — “Rannbhoomi 1.0: The Clash of Bahubalis.” For the first time, world-renowned wrestling champions will perform live in India, bringing a thrilling mix of sports, strength, and entertainment to fans. The event will take place on January 24, 2026, at K.D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow, as part of the Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrations, dedicated to…

Lucknow: A District-Level Athletics Championship was organized at Guru Gobind Singh Sports College, Lucknow, to mark the birth centenary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. The event was inaugurated by the Principal of Sports College, Lucknow, in a grand opening ceremony attended by athletes, coaches, and sports officials. The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from 110 boys and 65 girls across various athletic disciplines. Present on the occasion were Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gaur, Deputy Sports Officer, Lucknow; Mr. Vimal Ram, Coach, Sports College, Lucknow; Shailendra Singh, Coach, Sports College, Lucknow;  Jyoti Nishad, Coach,…

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on ‘Game Plan’, JioStar expert Abhishek Nayar shared his thoughts on the upcoming T20I series against Australia: “This T20I series in Australia will be a significant test for many of our young players, as it marks their first experience of playing T20 International cricket against a team of this calibre in such conditions. While the environment differs from what they will encounter in the World Cup, it presents a fresh challenge and a valuable opportunity for new heroes to emerge. It’s a chance for several players to…

Mumbai: When Sunil Gavaskar and Navjot Singh Sidhu decide to don lab coats, you know things are about to get delightfully unscientific. In JioStar’s latest promo for the Australia vs India T20 Series, the legendary duo turn into eccentric scientists, trying to decode the Aussie style of play. Sidhu, in his inimitable style therefore presents their innovation, a “Sledging-Cancellation Helmet” since playing in Australia means bracing for bouncers and banter. Just as they’re about to test their innovation, in walks RJ Mahvash — clearly unimpressed as she says, “Hatao helmet……

Delhi:Patna Pirates continued their impressive run after securing a commanding 46–37 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday. In doing so, they booked their place in Eliminator 3, where they will face Telugu Titans on Wednesday. The Pirates were in top form once again, extending their winning streak to eight matches. Star raider Ayan led the charge with a brilliant performance, scoring 19 points, while the team’s defence played a crucial role in keeping the Bulls under constant pressure. A highlight of…

Delhi: In a nail-biting Qualifier 1, Dabang Delhi K.C. clinched a riveting 6-4 win in the tiebreaker against PuneriPaltan at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday night. The two teams were tied at 34-34 after regulation time, forcing a third tiebreaker between the two sides this season, which witnessed the Season 8 champions eventually prevail and confirm their spot in the final. Saurabh Nandal and Abinesh Nadarajan opened the scoring for their respective sides with imposing tackles to set the tone in this Qualifier 1. Dabang Delhi raced into an…