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05 Dec

Yuvraj Sandhu shoots 66 to take a three-shot lead after round three: Jaipur Open 2025

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Yuvraj Sandhu, the PGTI Ranking leader, recorded a determined third-round performance of four-under 66 to take a three-shot lead at 16-under 194 in the INR 1 crore Jaipur Open 2025, which is being played at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur. Yuvraj Sandhu (65-63-66), who was in second place and one shot behind the leader at the start of round three, fired 66 with an eagle, four birdies, and two bogeys to take control in the penultimate round. Yuvraj, a Chandigarh golfer returning to Jaipur after four years away, is aiming for his sixth PGTI title this season. If Yuvraj…

25 Nov

PM Modi praised India’s boxers for a stellar show at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals

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India's boxers were commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals, where they won medals in all 20 events. Nine gold, six silver, and five bronze were among the outstanding 20 medals that the contingent won at the Greater Noida event. The best eight competitors from the previous two World Boxing Cup legs compete in the tournament. As he wrote on X, "Our phenomenal athletes delivered an extraordinary, record-breaking performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025!" PM Modi praised the athletes for their "extraordinary, record-breaking performances," claiming that their accomplishments…

21 Nov

Following a loss against Bangladesh, India’s FIFA ranking drops to 142

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India is now ranked 142nd in the world after dropping six spots in the most recent FIFA rankings. India's poor performance in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, where the Blue Tigers have lost all five of their games, is the reason for the decline. On October 14, India lost 1-2 to Singapore, eliminating them from the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign. On Tuesday, it lost its most recent game against Bangladesh 0-1. India's lowest FIFA ranking was 173 in March 2015. The setback exacerbates broader worries about the Indian Super League's uncertain future in the domestic game.

03 Nov

Smriti Mandhana’s World Cup Glory gets musical touch as Palash Muchhal joins the celebration

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After the Indian women's cricket team made history by winning their first World Cup, Palash Muchhal, a music director and filmmaker, became the biggest supporter of his cricketer girlfriend Smriti Mandhana. It all seems like a dream, Palash acknowledged. At Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, the Indian women's cricket team won the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. For the first time in their history, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team won the event after defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the summit match at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQk4uamiLMX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Palash, the music composer and cricket player Smriti…

01 Nov

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son made his debut with Portugal’s Under-16 national team

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The oldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal's Under-16 national team. Cristiano dos Santos, often known as Cristianinho, is 15 years old and was substituted in the 90th minute of Portugal's 2-0 victory over Turkey in the Federations Cup competition that was held in Turkey. The teenager, who plays for his father's club, Al-Nassr's junior academy in Saudi Arabia, was called up to Portugal's U-15 team in the past. Portugal's U-16 team will play Wales and England in their upcoming tournament matches.

28 Oct

Weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi sets a new world record at the Youth Asian Games

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Weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi won gold in the girls' 44kg division at the Youth Asian Games, shattering the world youth record in clean and jerk. The 16-year-old smashed the world youth record by lifting 92 kg in clean and jerk and 66 kg in snatch, totaling 158 kg and placing first on the competition podium. Priteesmita, a teenager, achieved her first clean and jerk lift of 87 kg on the same day that India won silver in the boys' 60 kg event. She managed to hoist 92 kg for the record after improving it by three kg in her second lift.…

24 Oct

Rohit Sharma moves past Ganguly in ODI runs, now third among Indian batters

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In India's second ODI match against Australia in Adelaide, opener Rohit Sharma became the third-highest run scorer for his nation. With 32 hundreds, 59 fifties, and a highest score of 264, Rohit has amassed 11,249 runs at an average of 48.69 from 267 ODI innings. With a knock of 73 at the Adelaide Oval, the 38-year-old Rohit passed former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly (11221) to take third place in the all-time Indian list. The only players to score more ODI runs than Rohit are Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) and Virat Kohli (14181). Earlier, in the second ODI between Australia and India…

17 Oct

UAE secures 2026 T20 World Cup berth after dominant win over Japan

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At the current Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured a top-three finish, guaranteeing them the final qualifying spot for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. After defeating Japan, the UAE joined Nepal and the host nation of Oman to complete the 20-team roster for the shortest format global championship that will take place in India and Sri Lanka the following year. Muhammad Waseem's team won by eight wickets at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, putting Japan out of the running for qualification. The aspirations of Qatar and Samoa, who required a Japanese victory to…

11 Oct

Smashing Stereotypes: Richa Ghosh Sets a New Benchmark for Power-Hitters

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During a Senior Women’s T20 Trophy match in October 2019, Bengal found themselves at 35/2 after 10.3 overs when 16-year-old Richa Ghosh came out to bat. At the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, she would go on to score 67 runs off 36 balls, hitting two sixes and nine fours, which helped Bengal reach a total of 136/7 – with over 100 runs being made after the 10-over mark. Bengal's victory over Delhi by 60 runs that day was more than sufficient. Richa believes that the knock was instrumental in her receiving a call-up to the Indian squad at the…

04 Oct

KL Rahul dedicates century to daughter in emotional Ahmedabad test moment

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After reaching a long-awaited home hundred against the West Indies on Day 2 of the Ahmedabad Test, India opener KL Rahul dedicated his century celebration to his daughter, Evaarah. The opener stated that the milestone hit has a particular significance for him. Rahul and his wife, actress Athiya Shetty, welcomed their daughter on March 24 of this year. When asked about the gesture, Rahul said at stumps, "It was for my daughter." Rahul, who is back at the top of the order following a successful tour of England, acknowledged that he was more nervous during a practice match against Australia…