Indian junior women’s hockey team loses 2-3 to Australia U21 in tour opener

IANS | September 26, 2025 6:05 PM

Canberra, Sep 26 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss in their first match of the Australia tour against their U21 side at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra on Friday. Lalthantluangi (47') and Sonam (54') were the goal scorers for India, while Bianca Zurrer (36'), Evie Sransby (45'), and Sammy Love (59') scored goals for Australia.

Captains express confidence ahead of Women’s World Cup 2025

IANS | September 26, 2025 5:13 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) All team skippers at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 shared their excitement and confidence during a special captains’ day event held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, just four days before the tournament begins.

Indians get into action at FIA Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship in Sri Lanka

IANS | September 26, 2025 5:03 PM

Bandaragama (Sri Lanka), Sep 26 (IANS) The Indian contingent got down to the business of acclimatisation and adapting to unfamiliar conditions at the sprawling Bandaragama sports complex as the FIA Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025 got off to a wet start on Friday, with the intermittent monsoon rains forcing delays and rescheduling of the practice sessions.

PKL 12: 'When Ashu is playing, every match is easy', says defender Fazel Atrachali

IANS | September 26, 2025 3:04 PM

Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) Dabang Delhi defender Fazel Atrachali heaped praise on team captain Ashu Malik for his commanding performance in their dominant win over U Mumba. Fazel expressed his happiness over Ashu’s return from injury, stating, “I’m really glad he’s back. When Ashu is on the mat, every match feels easier."

Inaugural BFI Cup to kick off on Oct 7 in Chennai

IANS | September 26, 2025 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Boxing Federation of India will conduct the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1 to 7 to provide upcoming boxers a platform to showcase their skills and established stars an opportunity to test their preparations.