Category: Sports

Lucknow: The Annual General Meeting and election of the new executive committee of Uttar Pradesh Hockey were successfully conducted at the auditorium of K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow. The meeting was presided over by Abhijeet Sarkar, Senior Vice President of Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and witnessed the participation of key dignitaries and officials from across the state and national hockey and sports administration. Representing Hockey India at the event was  Nitin Kohli, Vice President of the national body, while  Anandeshwar Pandey, Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association, was also…

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Paris: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra once again showcased his world-class prowess by winning the Paris leg of the Diamond League with a remarkable first-round throw of 88.16 meters. The reigning Olympic and World Champion secured the top podium finish with that single standout attempt, proving enough to outclass the competition on Friday night. Launching the spear 88.16 meters in his opening effort, Chopra immediately surged to the front of the field and maintained his lead through the remainder of the contest. Despite recording three no-throws in the later…

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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh –  Left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya, a key figure for the Rajasthan Royals and Rewa Jaguars, has heaped praise on rising cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi following his stunning performance in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kartikeya believes the 14-year-old prodigy is destined to wear the Indian jersey in the near future. Suryavanshi turned heads throughout IPL 2025 with a standout season for the Rajasthan Royals. Scoring 252 runs in just seven appearances, it was his explosive century against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur that truly made waves. His…

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Headingley, Leeds – June 21: India closed Day 1 of the first Test against England in a position of strength, thanks to confident and mature innings from Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant. With Gill and Pant still unbeaten at stumps, India looks primed to pile on a formidable total. Speaking after play, former England pacer Stuart Broad said the home side had missed a crucial chance. “If Gill and Pant continue tomorrow, India could run away with the game,” he warned. Broad praised India’s ability to dictate the…

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Leeds, June 21 — India took control on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, thanks to a confident batting performance led by Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant. At stumps, India were firmly placed, with Gill and Pant unbeaten and well-set at the crease. India’s top order showed impressive poise throughout the day, with Jaiswal and KL Rahul laying the foundation early on. Jaiswal, known for his aggressive style, adapted well to the English conditions, playing a composed knock that underlined his growing maturity…

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Mumbai: Speaking on JioHotstar after the first session on Day 1 of the first Test, JioStar expert Sanjay Manjrekar reflected on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock so far: “This performance doesn’t surprise me at all. Jaiswal was India’s best batter in Australia. He was the only one consistent throughout the series, showing a solid defensive technique—playing close to the body, going deep in the crease, and handling anything pitched up, especially from someone like Mitchell Starc. He knows his Test game well. Once he’s set, you’ll see the big shots too. Very…

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Mumbai: The England Men’s and India Men’s Test teams will honour Sir James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar with a new trophy dedicated to their remarkable achievements in Test cricket. The next edition of this great rivalry takes place this summer, with the Rothesay five-match Test series getting underway at Headingley on Friday 20 June. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, a joint initiative between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will now represent all future Test series between England and India. Previously,…

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Paris : Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to lead India’s charge at the Paris leg of the Diamond League on Friday night, marking his return to this prestigious competition in the French capital after eight years. The javelin throw event, part of the second stage of the Diamond League, will commence at 1:12 AM IST, featuring a stacked field of eight world-class throwers. Among Chopra’s main rivals will be Germany’s Julian Weber, who has defeated him twice this season, and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada. Notably,…

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Lucknow : The ongoing ‘Fun Ka Sports Champion’ event at Fun Republic Mall has turned the shopping destination into a vibrant sports and wellness hub, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants and spectators. From chess boards to basketball hoops, and soon yoga mats, Lucknowites are embracing the spirit of fun, fitness, and friendly competition like never before. Running from June 8 to June 22, the event has offered an action-packed calendar of sports activities including chess, cricket, basketball, weightlifting, badminton, and table tennis. The initiative has received an overwhelming response, with…

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Mumbai : Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has stirred the cricketing circles by claiming that Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s continued presence in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) setup is hindering the emergence of new leadership within the team. Bangar, a seasoned coach and analyst, pointed out that the towering influence of Dhoni has cast a shadow over potential successors like Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad, preventing them from growing into confident captains. Speaking to a sports media outlet, Bangar remarked, “Both Jadeja and Ruturaj have struggled to evolve their own captaincy…

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