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The stage is set for one of the most anticipated clashes in chess history as India’s 18-year-old sensation, D Gukesh, takes on China’s reigning world champion, Ding Liren, in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. Hosted at Singapore’s iconic Resorts World Sentosa, this marks the first time in the 138- year history of the championship…
The Indian men’s basketball team is gearing up for a crucial set of matches in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers. Scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India will face Qatar on Friday, November 22, and Kazakhstan on Monday, November 25, as the second window of the qualifiers begins….
Indian squash has witnessed a remarkable week of triumphs, showcasing the talent and dedication of its rising stars. Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh, and Ramit Tandon have each made significant strides on the international stage, bringing pride to the nation. Veer Chotrani, a young prodigy from Mumbai, clinched the prestigious White Oaks Cup. Veer relocated to…
GM Aravindh Chithambaram ended the unbeaten run of table topper GM Arjun Erigaisi to throw open the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title race while GM Vidit Gujrathi eked out a draw against GM Levon Aronian in Round 6 here on Sunday. Arjun and Aronian are now in joint lead with four points each with Aravindh,…
It is never easy to script history and add your name to the list of firsts, but that’s exactly what India’s U19 boxing stars achieved, proving themselves in the first-ever U19 World Boxing Championship. These young athletes brought home a staggering 17 medals—4 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze (India finished at second position in…
The U19 World Boxing Championships 2024 is underway from October 26 and will continue until November 3 at the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, marking an exciting chapter in youth boxing. This event is the first-ever global U19 World Boxing Championships, exclusively for boxers aged 17 and 18, and will feature competitions across 10 weight…
Asian heavyweights to feature as the tournament kicks off in New Delhi from December 1 till 10 South Asia’s first women’s handball league, the World Handball League (WHL) India – Women, will be hosting the historic 20th edition of the prestigious Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi from December 1 to 10, 2024, with…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi relied on his strong analytical skills and quick decision making to beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to clinch the WR Chess Masters 2024 title in London. The final of the 16-player strong knockout tournament was decided via Armageddon after both the classical games ended in draws. The competition followed a bidding…
The pair will make up Team India at the BEC in Moscow in Nov 2024, after finishing 1st & 2nd in the NESC24 Winner Wasfi Bilal (YoshiKiller) and runner-up Shubham will represent India at the BRICS Esports Championship (BEC) in Moscow, Russia, on November 9-10, 2024, after topping the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24), held…
India’s Avik Bhatia secures Silver medal and Surya finishes with Double Silver The AEF Cup CSIY-B, returning to India after 14 years, featured top riders from 11 nations showcasing their skills at Bengaluru’s state-of-the-art Surge Stable from October 11 to 13. India celebrated a double podium finish in the overall standings at the AEF Cup…
India’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has had its share of highs and lows. In their opening game against New Zealand, the team faced a disappointing 58-run defeat. New Zealand posted 160/4, with Sophie Devine starring (57* off 36). India’s response fell short, being bowled out for 102, with top players…
New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Alongside squash, badminton and skating were also…
Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in Ahmedabad. This camp will bring together all 21 players, blending youthful talent with the seasoned…
As we know, the craze of the Paris Olympics 2024 is waving high in the air. People are eagerly waiting to see their favorite athletes in action. When I say action, it resembles one of the most highlighted sports, “Boxing”. It was included in the Olympics in 1904 and since then, it has given a…
On April 21, 2024, in the waters of Chungju, South Korea, history was made as Balraj Panwar powered his way to secure India’s first quota in rowing for the Paris Olympics, by finishing third in the Men’s Single Sculls event at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta. The event is set to take…
As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina Borgohain has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country…
Amit Panghal will have one sole aim in his head when he steps into the ring at the Paris Olympics, and that is “Redemption”. But when he steps into that ring ,Panghal will not just be fighting for a medal; he will be fighting to reclaim his place among the world’s elite and to prove…
Swimming federation of India has announced Srihari Nataraj along with Dhinidhi Desinghu will be representing India at the upcoming Paris Olympics via the Universality Quota. Universality Quota ensures representation of countries in the Olympic swimming event if their athletes haven’t achieved direct qualification standards. The final qualification deadline passed on June 23rd without any Indian…
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has picked Anush Agarwalla to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Games in Dressage event after he pipped close contender Shruti Vora on better average after a careful evaluation of the recent performances of the contenders. It will be India’s first ever entry at the Dressage event at…
Southeast Asia’s groundbreaking Women’s Handball League (WHL), promoted by Pavna Sports Venture, has launched an ambitious “future handball champions program” starting from the upcoming league season in January, 2025 with a focus on scouting and developing young and talented Indian women players from across the country. With this goal in mind, the League has entered into…
The final Boxing World Olympic qualification tournament concluded in Thailand which was the final opportunity for boxers around the globe to secure their Paris Olympic tickets. Indian boxers put up a good show in Thailand winning three Quota places while narrowly missing two. Amit Panghal (Men’s 51 kg),Nishant Dev(men’s 71 kg) & Jaismine Lamboria(women’s 57kg)…
Pro-boxing in India to get major fillip with inaugural Global Boxing Series to be held on June 1 The series will witness first ever influencer marque showdown along with eight bouts at the Jade Garden Banquets, Worli Mumbai, 31st May 24: Boxing fans in India would witness the electrifying atmosphere and high-octane tussles between professional boxers at the inaugural Global Boxing Series which will be held…
Wondering who will qualify for the Paris Olympics in boxing, we have you covered. MENS: 51kg(4 Quotas): Amit Panghal has probably got the the most favorable draws out of all the Indian men’s boxers competing at the tournament. A bye in the 1st round,followed by a relatively easy Round of 32 match. His toughest challenge…
The Second and final Boxing World Olympic Qualification tournament begins on May 24 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event presents the last opportunity for boxers around the world to secure a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024. A total of 51 remaining Paris 2024 Olympic quota places (23 for women and 28 for men) will be…
The 2024 Rowing Asian and Oceanian Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta is scheduled from 19-21 April in Chungju,Korea. Five Indian rowers will be in action across three disciplines in a bid to secure Olympic and Paralympic Quotas for the country. India had qualified a total of two rowers for the Tokyo Olympics.The pair of Arjun…
Exciting news for weightlifting enthusiasts as the IWF World Cup is scheduled to be held from 31st March this month in Phuket,Thailand. This is an Olympic Qualification event and will serve as the last chance Qualifier for weightlifters around the world to try and secure their spot for the Paris Olympic Games. This event is…
The Indian star defeated the Jordanian in the quarter final bout to book her place at Paris 2024. By Astik Raj The reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen stole the show once again as she took on the Jordanian pugilist Hanan Nassar in the quarter-final of women’s flyweight category. This win means a lot, not only…
South Korea has been winning medals in Asian Games since 1966, never missed in one single games. Written by Astik Raj The Indian Men’s Volleyball team put up a stunning performance by defeating the reigning silver medalists in the Asian Games. After thrashing Cambodia 3-0 last night, everyone expected India (ranked 19th in Asia) to…
Birmingham, August 26th 2023:The Indian women’s blind cricket team on Saturday scripted history as they won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show in Birmingham here. The Indian women’s blind cricket team has won everyone’s…
Indian men are in Syria to play the six nation tournament which will decide the lone team which will go to the Olympic qualifiers. The team who was running high on confidence made a lot of spirited comebacks during the match. In the first quarter India was quickly down 0-9 but then ended up scoring…
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New Delhi, June 19: Defending Champions Services Sports Control Board once again stamped their authority by clinching the team championship title at the 6th Youth Men’s National Boxing Championships in Gangtok, Sikkim. SSCB boxers pulled off a stunning show on the last day of the competition as nine of their 11 finalists emerged victorious and took…
Today the Returning Officer Justice Mr. RK Gauba (Retd.) declared the final list of contesting candidates for the Office Bearers & Managing Committee of Cycling Federation of India. Mr. Pankaj Singh, MLA of UP Assembly is contesting the election of President while Mr. Maninder Pal is contesting for Secretary General for his second consecutive term. Mr. Sudeesh Kumar of…
New Delhi, April 17: Indian Men’s boxing contingent left for Tashkent, Uzbekistan in the early hours of Monday to participate in a 12 day long multi-nation training camp prior to the 2023 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from April 30- May 14. Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva…
Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the upcoming IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 14. Shiva, who won a World Championships bronze medal in Doha, Qatar in 2015 will be looking…
Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilist Saweety Boora was crowned as World Champion for the first time after registering victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. While the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu (48kg) defeated Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia with a…
Scripting history, the young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as a World Champion for the first time after registering a sensational victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. Maintaining her red hot form, Nitu (48kg) made lightwork of the two-time…
New Delhi, March 23, 2023: Prominent Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Saweety Boora produced monumental displays to reach the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship as the hosts dominated proceedings at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Thursday. With three consecutive Referee Stops Contest (RSC) wins under…
International female pugilists have begun the training camp for the 13th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships with Sri Lanka being the first team to take to the ring. The Championships will be held from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The training camp is being…
Total prize money of INR 20 crores announced for the Championships which is the highest ever Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the charge as the Indian contingent fielded by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) looks to create new records at the IBA Women’s World Boxing…
India’s female pugilists Anamika and S.Kalavani made their way into the semi-finals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday. Anamika (50kg) faced Brazil’s Caroline de Almeida in the quarter-final and started the bout with an aggressive approach. She displayed swift movement and landed a flurry of punches on…
The 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships is set to take place from March 15 to 31 in New Delhi as India gears up to host the biennial event for the third time in the tournament’s history. Since the inception of the Championships in 2001, the prestigious event took place twice in India previously–in 2006…
IBA President Kremlev signs MoU with BFI President Ajay Singh Championship boasts prize pool of close to 20 crore In a yet another milestone moment for boxing, India has been named as the host country for the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship. The announcement was made on Wednesday at a press conference in New…
Five Indian women including Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda will battle for gold in the finals on Friday The 2022 Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani both suffered defeats in their semi-final bouts and secured bronze at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Govind…
Martial Arts sport Judo and Taekwondo making good strides in India. There are a total of 23 gold medals to play for at the Olympics (Judo with 15 and Taekwondo with 8). India for a long time has not invested in these martial sports which if invested can see India getting good number of medals…
Double gold medallist in the 36th National Games’ Rowing events, Khushpreet Kaur took up the sport over a chide for being a girl. “I had gone swimming and I got intrigued by its boats,” she disclosed on Monday, shortly after winning her second gold in the Quadruple Sculls with Vindhya Sankath, Poonam and Rukmini. Earlier,…
Tired of returning with a bloody nose from the ring, or getting a beating from his coach, Arunachal Pradesh’s Sambo Lapung gave up boxing. And took up weightlifting. “Yes, I had first tried boxing only for about a year in 2008. But I gave it up. What’s the point in getting thrashed both in the…
Astha Choudhury (Assam) claimed the honour of becoming the first swimmer to break a record as the National Games Aquatics competition commenced at the Sardar Patel Aquatics Complex here on Sunday. She clocked 1:03.91 in the 100m Butterfly heats to take the Games record from Richa Mishra, who set it at 1:04.41 in Ranchi in…
India’s best swimmers will go all out to make waves at the Sardar Patel Swimming Complex when the National Games Aquatics competition gets underway here on Sunday. Olympians Sajan Prakash (Kerala) and Srihari Natraj (Karnataka) among men and Maana Patel (Gujarat) among women are expected to claim top honours. Sajan Prakash emerged the Best Male…
