PKL 12: Puneri Paltan fight off resilient Telugu Titans, set up ultimate clash with Dabang Delhi

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Puneri Paltan booked their place in the final of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 after scripting a magnificent comeback to register a 50-45 victory against Telugu Titans at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. This will be the third final in four years for the Season 10 champions, where they will face Dabang Delhi K.C. on Friday.

Poona Club Open: Shaurya Bhattacharya and Yuvraj Sandhu emerge halfway leaders

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:39 PM

Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya struck a tournament low of eight-under 63 while Yuvraj Sandhu posted a four-under 67 on day two as the duo emerged joint halfway leaders at a total of 10-under 132 at The Poona Club Open 2025, an INR 1 crore event, being played at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Thursday.

Women's World Cup: It’s not something new for me, I have played semis before, says Shafali ahead of Australia clash

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:46 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shafali Verma believes her unexpected call-up to India’s World Cup squad for the semifinal against Australia was destined by fate. The explosive opener, who wasn’t even part of the official reserves, was drafted in as Pratika Rawal’s replacement after the young all-rounder suffered a hairline ankle fracture during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh.

MOS Sports Smt. Khadse highlights role of Pune Grand Tour 2026 in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has highlighted the role of ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement in the country. The MoS highlighted this at the event at which the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the logo and jersey for the ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026, the PIB informed in a release on Wednesday.