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Kalaburagi to host its biggest women’s international tennis tournament as ITF W35 kicks off next week

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:34 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Kalaburagi will host its largest international women’s tennis tournament, the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, from March 1 to 8, 2026, at the Chandrashekar Patil Stadium. This USD 30,000 event, part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour overseen by the International Tennis Federation, will be the city’s inaugural ITF W35-level women’s professional tournament.

India deaf team wins inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup in Cuttack

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:24 PM

Cuttack, Feb 25 (IANS) The first edition of the ADCA T20i Asia Cup 2026 at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium came to an end on Wednesday with Team India beating the Sri Lanka Deaf team by six wickets to win the first Asia Cup trophy.

FIH Men’s Pro League: India win 3-1 in shootout against Australia to conclude Hobart leg

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:08 PM

Hobart, Feb 25 (IANS) After a close 1-1 draw in regulation time, India finished their Hobart segment of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 on a positive note with a 3-1 shootout victory against Australia, earning the bonus point. Shilanand Lakra (51') scored for India, while Captain Jeremy Hayward (49') put Australia on the scoreboard. During the shootout, Shilanand Lakra, Maninder Singh, and Vishnukant Singh successfully converted their attempts, and young goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar made vital saves for India.

DY Patil T20 Cup: Lomror, Rawat star for Income Tax; Bista, Wadhera lead the way for Jain Irrigation

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:55 PM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Left-handed batting duo Mahipal Lomror and Anuj Rawat powered Income Tax to a six-wicket win over Bank of Baroda in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup game held at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul on Wednesday.

72nd Sr Men’s National C’ships: ‘The quality on day 1 of the tournament proves kabaddi’s growth,’ says Rakesh Kumar

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:47 PM

Vadodara, Feb 25 (IANS) The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship is happening now at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara. While it provides an important stage for emerging players to display their skills, it also highlights India’s increasing strength and depth in the sport.

Sidra Amin reprimanded for code of conduct breach in PAK W vs SA W 1st ODI

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:29 PM

Bloemfontein, Feb 25 (IANS) Pakistan women's cricketer Sidra Amin has been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in their first ODI against South Africa, played at the Mangaung Oval on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ahead of meeting Zimbabwe, Pathan urges India to focus on victory over net run-rate

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against chasing a big gain in net run rate ahead of their crunch Super Eights meeting against Zimbabwe, saying that winning must remain the priority in their aim to enter the semi-finals.

KIWG 2026: From coffee hills to cold glory—the story of sprint queen Bhavani Thekkeda

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:07 PM

Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 25 (IANS) In a country where snow falls like a birth right, Bhavani Thekkeda Nanjunda had to borrow her first winter. She grew up in the coffee-scented hills of Kodagu, Karnataka where the earth is red, the mornings are misty, and snow exists only on television screens.

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K in command against Karnataka, reach 527/6 at stumps on Day 2

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:00 PM

Hubli, Feb 25 (IANS) All-rounder Sahil Lotra stood tall with an unbeaten 57 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 527/6 at Stumps on Day 2 in the Ranji Trophy Final against the eight-time champions Karnataka here at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Rinku will join squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash, there will be thoughts about playing Samson, says Kotak

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will be joining the squad on Wednesday evening ahead of must-win Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe here at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

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Kalaburagi to host its biggest women’s international tennis tournament as ITF W35 kicks off next week

India deaf team wins inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup in Cuttack

FIH Men’s Pro League: India win 3-1 in shootout against Australia to conclude Hobart leg

DY Patil T20 Cup: Lomror, Rawat star for Income Tax; Bista, Wadhera lead the way for Jain Irrigation

72nd Sr Men’s National C’ships: ‘The quality on day 1 of the tournament proves kabaddi’s growth,’ says Rakesh Kumar

Sidra Amin reprimanded for code of conduct breach in PAK W vs SA W 1st ODI

T20 WC: Ahead of meeting Zimbabwe, Pathan urges India to focus on victory over net run-rate

KIWG 2026: From coffee hills to cold glory—the story of sprint queen Bhavani Thekkeda

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K in command against Karnataka, reach 527/6 at stumps on Day 2

T20 WC: Rinku will join squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash, there will be thoughts about playing Samson, says Kotak

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