Category: Sports

Rome: The Olympic torch is set to embark on a spectacular 12,000-kilometre journey across Italy, marking the countdown to the Winter Olympics, scheduled to run from February 6 to 22 in Milan and the Alpine resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Games organisers announced on Monday that the torch relay will traverse some of Italy’s most iconic landmarks, including Rome’s Colosseum, Venice’s Grand Canal, and major southern cities like Palermo and Naples—regions not traditionally associated with winter sports but seen as vital to spreading nationwide excitement. Giovanni Malagò, president of the Milano…

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New Delhi— Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur made a notable appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, commending the All India Chess Federation (AICF) for its role in bringing the prestigious tournament back to India after 20 years and for its wider push to establish the country as a global chess force. Thakur, who has also served as BCCI president and remains a prominent sports administrator, performed the ceremonial first move in the high-stakes quarterfinal clash between India’s Arjun Erigaisi and China’s Wei…

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London: As England prepare to embark on one of cricket’s toughest missions — reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil — captain Ben Stokes once again finds himself at the centre of the nation’s ambitions. For a player already celebrated for his match-winning heroics on the world stage, leading England to an Ashes victory Down Under would stand as the crowning glory of his career. Stokes, now 34, has repeatedly carried England in defining moments, from dragging the side to white-ball World Cup triumphs to producing unforgettable Test match miracles. Yet…

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New Delhi: India’s women boxers delivered a sensational performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, winning four gold medals and electrifying the crowd at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) emerged champions in their respective categories, marking one of India’s strongest collective showings in recent years. The victories came in Olympic weight divisions that will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Games — a major boost for India as the sport moves toward full gender parity. Their triumphs…

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Canberra: Lakshya Sen advanced to the men’s singles semifinals of the Australian Open Super 500 after securing a commanding straight-games win over compatriot Ayush Shetty at Sydney Olympic Park. The seventh seed, who had previously beaten Shetty at the same stage of the Hong Kong Open earlier this year, clinched the match 23–21, 21–11. With this victory, Sen sets up a high-stakes semifinal clash against second seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei. Chou, currently ranked World No. 9 and a 2018 Asian Games silver medallist, survived a tough three-game…

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New Delhi: India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory has sparked a surge of commercial interest in the country’s top female cricketers, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Brands across diverse sectors are now lining up to partner with her, with expectations that her endorsement portfolio may triple in the coming months. Before the World Cup, Harmanpreet was associated with 8–10 brands. But her match-winning performance in the Navi Mumbai final—where she took a crucial catch off Nadine de Klerk to seal India’s win over South…

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Chennai: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise has signaled a major decision, making it clear that Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. While the franchise did not issue a formal press release, a post on their X (formerly Twitter) account featuring a specific picture and message clearly indicated that the captaincy will remain with Gaikwad. A Difficult Preceding Season Gaikwad’s tenure as captain in the previous IPL 2025 season was challenging. He led the team for the initial five matches, during which…

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New Delhi : The controversy surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch following the first Test between India and South Africa continues to dominate cricket discourse. While many former players and pundits have criticized the pitch—which featured uneven bounce and sharp turn, proving a graveyard for batters—Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has openly defended it, stating the surface was prepared exactly as requested. This stance has also drawn criticism, but now, the legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar has come out in strong support of Gambhir, asserting that India’s defeat was due to poor batting,…

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BERLIN — Germany secured its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in spectacular fashion, dominating Slovakia with a 6-0 victory in their Group A encounter. From the opening whistle, Germany maintained relentless pressure, giving the visiting side no chance to settle.  Early Goals Set the Tone Germany needed only one point to clinch the top spot in the group, but the team adopted an aggressive approach from the start. The opening goal came from a superb cross by captain Joshua Kimmich, which Nick Woltemade headed powerfully into the net.…

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