Category: Sports

Johannesburg: South Africa are the World Test champions and skipper Temba Bavuma wants them to play like it and prove their credentials in the two-test series against India beginning. After decades of trying to shed the ‘choker’ tag, South Africa registered their first major triumph in June when they beat Australia in the World Test Championship final. Five months on from their Lord’s glory, South Africa arrived in India with swagger but also a point to prove – that the WTC trophy was no fluke. “We’re known as the champions,…

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Islamabad: Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka’s cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said. Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir had assured Sri Lankan Defence Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon of the team’s safety, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told parliament in a live televised transmission. “Our army and paramilitary are deployed for the Sri Lankan team’s security,” he added. The cricket stadium and the hotel where the Sri Lanka team is staying are both…

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Lucknow Welcomes Prestigious Trophy Ahead of Historic Tournament in Tamil Nadu; CM Highlights UP’s Legacy in Indian Hockey Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday gave a grand welcome to the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 trophy, ahead of the tournament scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu, from November 28 to December 10. Addressing the gathering, CM Adityanath said, “Welcoming the prestigious trophy in Lucknow is a joyous moment for the state and its people. Uttar Pradesh has a rich legacy in…

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London: Manchester City issued a powerful statement of intent in manager Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match as they crushed defending champions Liverpool 3-0 , narrowing Arsenal’s Premier League lead to four points. Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and a superb solo strike from Jeremy Doku sealed a dominant display at the Etihad Stadium, reminding everyone that City remain formidable title contenders after a brief dip last season. The result marked City’s first league victory over Liverpool in more than two years, while Guardiola’s side showcased the fluid, attacking precision that…

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Cairo: India’s Samrat Rana etched his name in the history books by winning the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo on Monday — becoming the first Indian ever to clinch an individual world title in the event. In a dramatic final, the 22-year-old debutant scored 243.7, edging past China’s Hu Kai by just 0.4 points, while compatriot Varun Tomar secured the bronze medal with a score of 221.7. “This is a dream come true,” Rana said after his victory. “It was my first senior…

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Bengaluru: India’s growing pickleball community is set for a historic moment as the first-ever Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 gets underway from November 13 to 16 at The Sports School, Bengaluru. The event is being organized by the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) under the banner of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). This inaugural edition marks a major step for the sport following its official recognition by the National Sports Federation (NSF) earlier this year. The championship will feature over 1,200 players representing more than 20 states, competing across multiple age and…

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New Delhi: India’s dynamic all-rounder Richa Ghosh is ready for her next big challenge — the T20 World Cup in England next year — after playing a defining role in India’s historic One-Day International World Cup victory earlier this year, despite battling a painful hairline fracture. The 22-year-old from Siliguri, West Bengal, believes that the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where she represents Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will be a crucial platform to fine-tune her game for the shortest format. “The T20 World Cup is going to be very important for…

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By Anil Jaiswal  Mumbai:  The game is changing — not just on the field but through technology. UK-based AI and Sports Tech company Kabuni, in collaboration with former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, has officially launched its cutting-edge AI Sports Training Platform in India. This innovative platform promises to bring personalized, real-time coaching to every player — from local talent to aspiring professionals — right on their smartphones. With the help of machine learning and biomechanics, the Kabuni platform records a player’s movements during practice and instantly analyses them, offering…

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Lucknow: The Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, celebrated with immense pride and honour the Centenary Year of Hockey India, marking 100 glorious years of excellence, legacy, and national pride in Indian hockey. The event served as a tribute to the country’s rich hockey heritage, its achievements, and the inspiring journey that has shaped India’s sporting identity over the past century. Over the last 100 years, Hockey India has not only taken the sport to unparalleled heights — from multiple Olympic gold medals to nurturing young talents at the grassroots level —…

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