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Taekwondo

Taekwondo glory for Uttarakhand; Nitesh Singh strikes Gold, Latika Bhandari adds Bronze

The fourth and final day of Taekwondo at the 38th National Games witnessed intense competition as athletes battled for supremacy in both Kyorugi and Poomsae categories. With power-packed performances and strategic combat, the event wrapped up on a high note, crowning champions across multiple weight divisions. In the Kyorugi Female Under 53 Kg category, Gujarat’s…

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Kerala

Kerala Shows Grit and Holds Uttarakhand for Gold at National Games Football 2025

Down to ten, up to Gold! Kerala manage to hold lead in National Games final The football event at the 38th National Games concluded on Tuesday with the men’s final and bronze medal matches being held at the Indira Gandhi International Sports Complex in Haldwani. The final between Uttarakhand and Kerala saw over 12,000 spectators…

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Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain Punches For Gold Medal at National Games Boxing 2025

Men’s & Women’s Boxing at the 38th National Games Witnesses Thrilling Encounters, as Lovlina Borgohain wins Gold The men’s boxing at the National Games saw thrilling bouts, with the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) asserting its dominance across multiple weight categories. In the flyweight (51kg) division, SSCB’s Mandengbam Judumani secured a solid victory over Chandigarh’s…

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Juyel Sarkar

Juyel Sarkar, Deepika Kumari bag Gold medals as Recurve Archery at the 38th National Games

The 38th National Games witnessed an exhilarating display of skill, focus and determination in the recurve archery division as the medal winners were decided across the categories. Juyel Sarkar and Deepika Kumari win Gold Medals In the Men’s Recurve Individual, West Bengal’s rising star, Juyel Sarkar, showcased exceptional composure and accuracy to claim the gold…

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Football

Odisha, Haryana Book Spots in Women’s Football Final with Commanding Semi-final Victories

The semi-finals of women’s football at the 38th National Games saw Odisha and Haryana secure remarkable victories, booking their spots in the final. In the first semi-final, Odisha defeated Delhi 5-1. Rebecca Zamthianmawi scored Delhi’s lone goal, while Odisha’s Pyari Zaxa netted one with Malti Munda scored a brace while Sumitra Hembram and Jabamani Tudu…

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Rowing

MP and Services Dominate Rowing Competition at National Games 2025

The rowing competition at the 38th National Games concluded on a high note today, wrapping up a thrilling three-day event held from February 3 to 5 at the picturesque Water Sports Complex in Koti Colony, Tehri, Uttarakhand. With over 20 teams participating from across the nation, the competition was marked by exceptional performances, particularly from…

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National Games 2025

National Games 2025: Maharashtra, Haryana register convincing wins in women’s competition; Haryana men’s bag a victory in a 12-goal encounter

Day 2 of the Hockey events at National Games 2025 commenced with Haryana Women defeating Karnataka Women 4-0 in Haridwar. Captain Rani (6’, 24’), Ishika (34’) and Mahima Choudhary (51’) scored the goals for Haryana in their season opener. With two losses in a row, Karnataka have slipped to the bottom of the Pool A…

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National Games

National Games 2025: David Beckham wins Gold for Andaman and Nicobar as they bag three medals in Road Cycling; SSCB clinch two

David Beckham from Andaman and Nicobar had a great outing on Day 1 of the Road Cycling finals with three medals, including one gold, one silver, and one bronze. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) bagged a gold and a silver medal on Monday. The remaining seven medals were won by players from seven different states….

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National Games

Sift Samra and Jonathan Anthony Clinch Gold at 38th National Games

In a thrilling display of precision shooting, Punjab’s Sift Kaur Samra won the gold in the Women’s 50m 3 Position event at the 38th National Games, held at Maharana Pratap Sports College Trishul Hall in Uttarakhand. Samra’s commanding performance saw her score an impressive 461.2 points, securing the top spot in a competitive final. Her…

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Volleyball

At 38th National Games Services Clinch Men’s Volleyball Title, Kerala Wins Gold in Women’s Category

The volleyball competition at the 38th National Games concluded today at Shivalik Hall, Rudrapur. After five days of intense matches, the winners in both the men’s and women’s categories were decided. In the men’s final, Services defeated Kerala 3-1 to claim the gold medal, while in the women’s final, Kerala edged past Tamil Nadu in…

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National Games

Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, and Delhi Dominate Women’s Football Matches at National Games in Haldwani

The Women’s Football competition at the National Games witnessed intense matches and remarkable performances as teams battled for dominance in their respective pools. Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, and Delhi emerged victorious in their opening matches, setting the stage for a competitive tournament. In Pool A, Haryana displayed an extraordinary performance against Tamil Nadu, securing a…

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Sajan Prakash

Sajan Prakash Wins Gold on Day4 of Aquatics at National Games

Day 4 of the Aquatics competition at the 38th National Games showcased fierce competition and remarkable performances from athletes specially Sajan Prakash and across India, with standout moments in swimming and 3MT SB events. The day witnessed exceptional races in the butterfly, breaststroke, and relay events, as well as the 3MT SB Women’s event. Event…

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National Games

Madhya Pradesh’s Valluri Ajaya Babu clinched the gold medal In 81Kg at National Games Weightlifting

Day 3 of the events at the National Games weightlifting 2024 witnessed some intense battles and record-breaking performances, with lifters from across the country showcasing their strength and determination Men’s 81kg Category: Madhya Pradesh’s Valluri Ajaya Babu clinched the gold medal with a commanding lead of 11 kg over his nearest rival. Ajaya lifted 147…

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National Games

Punjab’s Arjun Babuta and Ojasvi Thakur Clinches Gold in 10M Air Rifle Mixed Team Event at 38th National Games

Trishool Shooting Range witnessed an intense battle on Day 4 of Shooting at the 38th National Games, as Punjab emerged victorious in the 10M Air Rifle Mixed Team event. The duo of Arjun Babuta and Ojasvi Thakur showcased exceptional precision and composure, securing the gold medal with a 16-12 victory over Maharashtra. Despite a strong…

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Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar Equals National Record with 143kg Clean and Jerk to Clinch Gold in 55kg Weightlifting Category

In an extraordinary display of grit and determination, Vijay Kumar etched his name in the history books of Indian weightlifting by clinching the National Games gold in the 55kg men’s weightlifting category. The Chhattisgarh native’s moment of glory came after an awe-inspiring lift of 143kg in the clean and jerk, equaling the national record. This…

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National Games

Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Raju Clinch Gold in Thrilling Shooting Finals at 38th National Games

Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Raju Clinch Gold in Thrilling Shooting Finals at 38th National Games The Trishool Shooting Range in Dehradun was the stage for a high-octane showdown at the 38th National Games, with two shooting stars, Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Nithin Raju, emerging victorious in their respective finals. In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol…

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National Games

14 Year Old Dhinidhi Wins Three Golds and Improves National Record in Swimming At National Games 2025

On the first day of the Swimming at National Games competition, there were six swimming events and three were won by Dhinidhi Fourteen-year-old swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu was the cynosure of all eyes as she stamped her authority with three gold medals as Karnataka made a splash in the pool, grabbing five gold and two silver…

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National Games

On a day of upsets, Sathiyan follows others in the hut at Senior National Table Tennis Championships

Payas Jain from Delhi stunned top seed G. Sathiyan with a dominant straight games victory to secure a spot in the semifinals of the UTT 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium today. Divyansh Srivastava, Manush Shah, and second seed Ankur Bhattacharjee joined him in the men’s semifinals. Payas,…

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India Open 2025

Satwik-Chirag go down in semi-finals, End of Indian contention at India Open 2025

Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag go down in semi-finals; Chochuwong saves three match points to book women’s singles final berth India’s challenge at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 came to an end with men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down against world no. 2 Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei of…

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Riya Bhatia

Riya Bhatia loses in singles, keeps India’s doubles hopes alive at W50 in Delhi

Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina advances to doubles semifinals with their partners Riya Bhatia fought hard before losing her women’s singles pre-quarterfinal to fourth seed Yuriko Lily Miyazaki in a three-setter but she later reached the doubles semifinals, while Ankita Raina also made the last-four stage with her partner at ITF W50 tournament on Thursday….

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India Open 2025

Sindhu, Kiran and Satwik-Chirag Enter Quarterfinal at India Open 2025

Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George register commanding wins to book quarter-final berth; Satwik-Chirag also advance Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while up and coming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight game wins while the men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag…

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Women Singles

India Endures a Tough Day as Prannoy, Malvika and Lakshya exit India Open 2025

Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Anupama Upadhyaya advances to second round, Malvika Bansod, Priyanshu Rajawat go down fighting against higher ranked opponents Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young register contrasting wins Anupama Upadhyaya won the battle between two rising women’s singles players while Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat put their best foot forward by putting…

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Yonex Sunrise India Open 2025

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Win on Day One of Yonex Sunrise India Open 2025

Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha register hard-fought wins to advance to second round Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia upsets Chinese fifth seed Li Shi Feng in men’s singles Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung…

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National Boxing Championships

Sachin Siwach, Lakshya Chahar Shine as Services Claim Top Honors at 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships

Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…

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India Open

Rising Stars of Indian Badminton: Young Talents Ready to Shine at Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025

As the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 approaches, excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages. Among the participants are a host of young Indian players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories,…

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Boxing National

Sachin Siwach, Lakshya Chahar Lead High SSCB Representation Into 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing C’Ship Semis

India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in…

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Boxing National

Shiva Thapa Shines on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship

India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…

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National Games

Strandja Medallist Govind Sahani Kicks Off 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship in Bareilly with Day 1 Win

India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…

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National Games

Berhanu is ready for a “hat-trick” while Minsewo will return to defend her title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025

Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for Sunday, 19th January. Berhanu will attempt a hat trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section.  If successful, he…

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National Games

HIL 2024 | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers take home the positives from an exciting opener against UP Rudras

At HIL 2024, Spaniard Enrique Gonzalez put Vedanta Kalinga Lancers ahead in the 13th minute, but the side failed to build on the early momentum in their opening Hockey India League match as UP Rudras scored thrice at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday, December 30. Gonzalez struck home following a mesmeric run…

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National Games

India to Host World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and World Boxing Congress in November 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is delighted to announce that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November 2025. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing prominence on the global boxing stage and reaffirms its capability to host world-class…

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National Games

Malaysian doubles coach Tan Kim Her returns for second stint with Indian Badminton Team

New Delhi, November 26, 2024: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has appointed Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her to work with the national team for the second time. Instrumental in pairing Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy during his first stint with India, Tan will focus on developing strong doubles partnerships and bench strength ahead…

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