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  Minakshi Hooda, Preeti Pawar clinch gold medals at World Boxing Cup finals 2025

  November 20, 2025 16:29 IST

  Minakshi Hooda and Preeti Pawar registered commanding wins over their opponents in the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 to clinch gold medals. Minakshi defeated Fozilova Farzona, while Preeti outclassed Sirine Charaabi.

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  Japan Masters: Lakshya Sen qualifies for quarters, HS Prannoy bows out

  November 14, 2025 3:01 IST

  Lakshya Sen advanced to the Kumamoto Masters Japan quarterfinals with a 21-13, 21-11 win over Singapore’s Jason Teh, while HS Prannoy exited after losing to Rasmus Gemke. Lakshya will next face former world champion Loh Kean Yew in the last eight.

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  Samrat Rana etches name in history, clinches India's first World Championship gold medal

  November 11, 2025 14:39 IST

  India's Samrat Rana scripted history after securing the first-ever gold medal for the country in the World Championships in the 10m air pistol event. He defeated Hu Kai to clinch first place, with Varun Tomar finishing in third place.

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  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, which hosted 2010 CWG, to be dismantled for 102-acre sports city

  November 10, 2025 15:29 IST

  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi is set to be dismantled as a 102-acre sports city is set to be built. The iconic venue was originally built to host the 1982 Asian Games and was later renovated for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The venue has also hosted major athletics events before.

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  World Champion D Gukesh crashes out in round 3 of FIDE World Cup 2025

  November 08, 2025 21:39 IST

  D Gukesh was held for a draw in the first game of his clash against Germany's Frederik Svane and looked for a win in the second with white pieces. However, he lost the second game and bowed out of the FIDE World Cup after his third-round exit.

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  Tai Tzu Ying, former world number 1, calls time on legendary career at just 31

  November 07, 2025 23:03 IST

  Taiwan’s badminton icon Tai Tzu Ying has retired at 31 due to injuries. The former world No. 1 and 2020 Olympic silver medallist ends a stellar career with 17 BWF Tour titles, three Asian Championships crowns, and gold at the 2018 Asian Games.

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  Sheetal Devi creates history, becomes first Para athlete selected for India's able-bodied team

  November 06, 2025 21:27 IST

  Para archer Sheetal Devi made history by becoming the first Indian para athlete selected for an able-bodied national team. The 18-year-old earned a spot in India’s junior squad for the Asia Cup Stage 3 in Jeddah after finishing third in national trials.

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  Mirabai Chanu's weight category dropped from 2028 Olympics, Tokyo medallist to bulk up to 53kg

  November 04, 2025 19:25 IST

  Mirabai Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg category, but her weight category has been removed for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Chief national coach Vijay Sharma feels that bulking up to 53kg will work in Chanu's favour.

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  FIDE Chess World Cup trophy named after India great Viswanathan Anand

  November 01, 2025 8:15 IST

  The FIDE Chess World Cup's trophy has been named after legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand, honouring his legacy as a great of the sport. The tournament is being held in Goa from October 30 to November 27.

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  PKL final live: Where to watch Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan on TV and stream online?

  October 31, 2025 10:26 IST

  Dabang Delhi K.C. face Puneri Paltan in the PKL Season 12 final at the Thyagaraj Stadium. Both teams, evenly matched and battle-tested, bring contrasting strengths, Delhi’s experience vs Pune’s balance, for what promises to be a thrilling, tight finale.

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  FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Where to watch, schedule, and all you need to know

  October 30, 2025 13:33 IST

  The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is all set to kick off on October 31, and with the tournament right around the corner, let us have a look at the where to watch, schedule, and all you need to know details about the marquee competition.

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  India bids to host 2026 Asian Relays and 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships for first time

  October 28, 2025 16:49 IST

  If India gets to host the 2026 Asian Relays and 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, it will be the first time that the nation will host the continental events. India has submitted bids to host the two events.

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  Jujutsu player Rohini Kalam dies by suicide at 35, work stress linked as plausible cause

  October 27, 2025 10:38 IST

  International jujitsu player and martial arts coach Rohini Kalam was found dead at her family's home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, on October 26. She was found hanging in her room by her sister and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

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  PKL 2025 Playoffs: Teams, schedule, format, match timings, live streaming - all you need to know

  October 25, 2025 18:38 IST

  108 matches, 57 days, innumerable raids and tackles later, the 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League is into its final week with the top eight teams making it into the next round as the play-ins and playoffs get underway in the capital city, Delhi, from Saturday, October 25 onwards.

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  FIS rejects neutral status for Russia, Belarus athletes in winter Olympic qualification

  October 23, 2025 23:11 IST

  The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. This decision blocks their participation despite the IOC allowing neutral competition under strict conditions.

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  After removing Pawan Sehrawat, Tamil Thalaivas in fresh controversy with coach, captain's huge claim

  October 22, 2025 13:44 IST

  Tamil Thalaivas find themselves in another controversy after captain Arjun Deshwal and coach Sanjeev Baliyan made some huge statements about the team management. The franchise hogged the limelight after sacking captain Pawan Sehrawat midseason.

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  Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary lieutenant colonel rank in Indian Army for his achievements: Watch

  October 22, 2025 13:48 IST

  India's Olympic gold medallist and javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army today. Defence minister Rajnath Singh was also present in the ceremony that took place in Delhi.

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  Commonwealth Games 2030 could be a stepping stone for India to host 2036 Olympics, here's how

  October 16, 2025 16:01 IST

  With Ahmedabad more or less confirmed as the host for the Commonwealth Games 2030, let us have a look at what this could mean for India's bid for the 2036 Olympics, and how the CWG could be used as a stepping stone.

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  India to host Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad, confirms S Jaishankar

  October 16, 2025 12:52 IST

  India have got the hosting rights of the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has confirmed the development in a post on X.

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  India poised to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad recommended as host city

  October 15, 2025 21:05 IST

  Commonwealth Sport has recommended Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The final decision will be made in November 2025, while Nigeria’s bid is supported for future African Games, including 2034.

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  Why Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat handed one-year ban by WFI? He's ruled out of Asian Games

  October 08, 2025 16:39 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India has banned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year after he failed to make weight at the World Championships. The suspension bars him from national and international events, including the 2026 Asian Games.

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  Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov revive fierce rivalry, take on each other after 30 years

  October 08, 2025 11:41 IST

  Indian Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is all set to take on Russia's Garry Kasparov in a revival of their rivalry. The two will lock horns after 30 years on October 8 at the Clutch Chess: The Legends tournament.

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  Heinrich Popow’s journey of relentless pursuit towards Paralympic greatness

  October 07, 2025 10:59 IST

  Heinrich Popow’s journey from childhood amputation to Paralympic gold showcases resilience and determination. While celebrating the Paralympic spirit, he warns that increasing commercial influence from the IOC risks overshadowing the movement’s true humanitarian values.

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  Nita Ambani hails Indian athletes historic performance at World Para Athletics 2025

  October 06, 2025 19:36 IST

  India secured their best-ever finish at the World Para Athletics 2025 2025 after bagging 22 medals at the New Delhi Games. Meanwhile, Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani hailed the Indian athletes for their show at the Worlds.

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  Why did Hikaru Nakamura throw Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him?

  October 06, 2025 15:26 IST

  Chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was captured throwing D Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him at the 'Checkmate: USA vs India' event, the moment sparked major controversy as many criticised Nakamura's gesture.

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  Two foreign coaches bitten by stray dogs at World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi

  October 04, 2025 10:32 IST

  In a bizarre incident, two foreign coaches at the World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi were bitten by stray dogs. They were attended to immediately and are out of danger.

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  Mirabai Chanu wins Silver medal at World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in 48kg category

  October 03, 2025 8:51 IST

  Mirabai Chanu finished on the podium for the first time in three years at the World Weightlifting Championships after lifting a total of 199 kg in the 48kg category. This was Chanu's third World Championships medal and second silver, after winning a Gold in 2017.

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  Mary Kom’s Faridabad home robbed during her Meghalaya visit, FIR lodged

  September 27, 2025 21:53 IST

  Mary Kom’s Faridabad home was robbed while she was away in Meghalaya for a marathon event. The exact items stolen remain unknown. CCTV footage shows suspects carrying away belongings. Police have registered an FIR and formed six teams to investigate and catch the culprits.