Category: Sports

Lucknow: Mohammed Hamdan and Kanishka clinched the under-10 titles with impressive performances at the TPL Ranking Uttar Pradesh Tennis Tournament, being held at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College in Lucknow. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed competitive action across age categories. In the boys’ under-10 final, Mohammed Hamdan defeated Avyan Jain 4-0 to secure the championship. In the girls’ under-10 final, Kanishka emerged victorious, beating Akshita 4-1 to lift the title. The under-14 categories…

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Lucknow: Indian hockey has continued to strengthen its position in Asia, with the men’s and women’s teams achieving significant success under the tenure of chief selector Dr RP Singh, who also heads Hockey Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow following the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Dr Singh discussed the teams’ performances, selection strategies and plans for the future. He said both Indian teams had won gold medals at the continental event, reflecting the progress made in recent years. He added that the next priority was to provide…

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Lucknow: Muthoot FinCorp Limited has been named the title sponsor of India’s home cricket season, strengthening its association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The partnership covers international series and tournaments hosted in India, along with domestic cricket competitions. The sponsorship includes matches involving the senior men’s and women’s national teams, India A and India B men’s teams, India A women’s team, and the men’s and women’s Under-19 sides, along with other designated teams. Major domestic tournaments covered by the agreement include the Ranji Trophy, Irani…

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A New Chapter for Diagnostics in Maharashtra as Neuberg and NM Medical Join Hands  Mumbai (Anil Bedag): In a significant step towards making healthcare services in Maharashtra more integrated and technology-driven, Neuberg Diagnostics and NM Medical have announced a strategic partnership. Under this initiative, leading pathology, radiology and preventive wellness brands across the state will come together on a common network. NM Medical’s four decades of expertise in advanced radiology, cardiology and preventive wellness will now work in synergy with Neuberg’s advanced capabilities in genomics, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, proteomics…

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Performance Analysis to Be Part of Training Programme for Young Cricketers Lucknow: Young cricket enthusiasts in Chinhat and neighbouring areas can now access professional training closer to home, with REPL Cricket Academy opening a new training centre at Naubasta Kala in Chinhat. The centre will offer coaching in batting, bowling and fielding, along with fitness and conditioning programmes. Performance analysis will also form an integral part of the training, helping players assess their strengths, identify areas for improvement and prepare for competitive cricket. The initiative aims to strengthen the fundamentals…

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Lucknow: Four rowers from Uttar Pradesh have been selected for the national coaching camp being organised to prepare Indian athletes for the Asian Under-19 and Under-23 Rowing Championships scheduled to be held in Pune in December. The camp is being conducted at the Army Rowing Node in Pune from October 7 to 31, with 80 selected rowers from across the country participating. The four Uttar Pradesh athletes selected in the Under-19 category are Deepak Kumar, Yash Kumar Yadav, Harinath Yadav and Praveen Kumar. All four have reached Pune to join…

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Lucknow: Lucknow and Unnao were declared joint champions of the CK Nayudu Under-19 Divisional School Cricket Tournament held at Nikhat Ground in Unnao under the aegis of the Education Department. The final could not be played due to rain and adverse weather conditions, prompting the organisers to declare both teams joint winners. Earlier, Lucknow secured a place in the final by defeating Lakhimpur by 72 runs in the semi-final. Batting first, Lucknow scored 112 for five in the allotted 10 overs. Player of the Match Aman Ansari led the innings…

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Smriti Mandhana Emerges as Front-Runner for India Captaincy New Delhi: Veteran all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all three international formats — Test, ODI and T20I. The 37-year-old announced her decision through an Instagram post, saying she remains committed to playing for India and is ready to continue her international career as a cricketer. Harmanpreet has led India in five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is. Her decision came a day after the BCCI conducted a review meeting in Guwahati involving…

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New Delhi: India’s fourth-place finish at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is an achievement worth celebrating, but it should also serve as a catalyst for deeper reflection and a more ambitious sporting vision. With 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze — Indian athletes demonstrated considerable strength across a wide range of disciplines. India’s performance produced several notable highlights. Archery emerged as a major success, with the country winning nine medals, including five gold. Individual achievements in archery and golf, along with strong performances in boxing and wrestling,…

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Nagoya: India finished fourth in the overall medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after securing 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. India had also finished fourth at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou. China topped the standings, followed by hosts Japan and South Korea. The Games were held under the official theme, “Imagine One Asia”. To recognise India’s strong performance, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has introduced two new awards for the outstanding male and female athletes of the Games. IOA president P.T. Usha announced…

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