Category: Sports

Lucknow: The 43rd All India K.D. Singh Babu Invitational Prize Money Men’s Hockey Tournament 2025 witnessed two electrifying semi-final clashes at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Lucknow, as hockey fans enjoyed a day of gripping action and top-class performances. In the first semi-final, the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) secured a hard-fought victory over Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), New Delhi, defeating them 5–4 in a thrilling contest that kept spectators on edge till the very end. From the very start, both teams displayed aggressive and fast-paced…

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Lucknow,: To mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, a special run competition was organised under the aegis of the Sports Department, Uttar Pradesh, by the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow. The event, held at K.D. Singh Babu Stadium, saw enthusiastic participation from athletes in both men’s and women’s categories. The 5 km men’s and 3 km women’s races began at 7 a.m., with the flag-off ceremony conducted by Dr. Atul Sinha, Principal of Guru Gobind Singh Sports College and Regional Sports Officer, Lucknow, along with…

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Lucknow — The Christ Church Cup Chess Tournament 2025 was successfully organized by the Old Christ Churchians’ Association (O.C.C.A.) at the Christ Church School campus, drawing enthusiastic participation from around 101 players across Lucknow and several other cities. The tournament brought together chess enthusiasts from diverse age groups, creating an atmosphere of healthy competition, strategy, and camaraderie. Participants demonstrated remarkable skill and sportsmanship throughout the event, making it a memorable gathering for the Christ Church community and beyond. As part of the ceremony, former Principal Rakesh Kumar Chattree was felicitated by…

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Lucknow — Young tennis sensations Arnav Srivastava and Devansh Vij stole the spotlight at the Rajat Bajaj Memorial Talent Hunt Tennis Tournament, claiming two titles each with stellar performances on the final day of the competition. The tournament, organized by the Sports Development Society (SDS) at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, concluded with an exciting series of final matches that showcased emerging tennis talent from across the city. In a remarkable display of consistency and skill, Arnav Srivastava captured the Boys’ Under-10 title after defeating Avyaan Jain 4–2 in a…

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Lucknow— Promising tennis player Raminder Deep Kaur showcased exceptional skill and composure to capture the Girls’ Under-14 title at the Rajat Bajaj Memorial Talent Hunt Tennis Tournament, held at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility in Lucknow. The third day of the tournament witnessed several thrilling matches across age categories, drawing attention for the young players’ spirited performances. In the Girls’ Under-14 final, Raminder Deep Kaur defeated Virika Agarwal 5–3 in a closely contested match to lift the trophy. Earlier, in the semifinals, Raminder outplayed Vanya 4–0, while Virika registered…

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Lucknow: The 3rd Night Golf Championship 2025 at the Lucknow Golf Course continued to dazzle spectators under glittering floodlights as the third day witnessed an exciting display of skill, precision, and sportsmanship. The prestigious tournament features 12 teams, divided into two groups of six each, competing in Singles, Veterans, and Greensome formats. On Sunday night, 64 players from eight teams took to the illuminated greens, turning the venue into a lively arena of competition and camaraderie. The matches on Day 3 were intense and evenly fought, with all fixtures ending…

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Chennai: Speaking exclusively during the ‘Revenge Week Media Day’ organized by JioStar, Dabang Delhi K.C. Captain Ashu Malik shared his thoughts on the team’s preparations, strategies against upcoming opponents, the role of senior and junior players, and the mindset needed to stay consistent through the PKL season. On the upcoming match against UP Yoddhas on October 3rd: “We had a very productive pre-season camp, where the coach ensured we trained well for a long and competitive season. As matches begin, we prepare specific strategies against each opponent. Our first meeting…

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Chennai: Dabang Delhi K.C. returned to the top of the table with a dominant display to record a 43-26 win against UP Yoddhas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Ashu Malik led the way with a Super 10, while Fazel Atrachali scored four tackle points, leading a comprehensive display for their side. Gagan Gowda set the tone for the game with a multi-point raid to give his side an early two-point opening before Ashu Malik levelled things up for his side. The former exchanged raids…

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Chennai: Tamil Thalaivas registered their first home win since PKL 6, which was in 2018, completing an absolute demolition against the defending champions to register a 45-33 win in front of a packed house at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Arjun Deshwal led the charge with an epic 22-point performance, while Nitesh Kumar also contributed with four tackles. Meanwhile, Jaideep Dahiya’s High Five and Vishal Tate’s Super 10 went down in vain for Haryana Steelers. It was an action-packed start to the game with the…

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New Delhi: In a conversation with JioStar, Indian captain Harmanpreet, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma shared their emotions around the match against Pakistan, and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana underlined her team’s confidence and shared her thoughts on her Indian counterpart, Harmanpreet Kaur. Speaking to JioStar, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared her thoughts on India-Pakistan matches: “We have grown up watching India-Pakistan games and always wanted to be a part of them. We always talk about treating it as any other game and staying focused.” India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana…

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