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Senior National Boxing: Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal set up final clash with easy semifinal victories

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh dominated the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal in the semifinals of the men's 50-55kg category to set up a mouth-watering summit clash against Pawan Bartwal in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday.

Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club beat Hyderabad Toofans 1-1 (3-1 SO)

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:45 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20') scored the goal for Soorma Hockey Club, and Amandeep Lakra (46') was the goalscorer for Hyderabad Toofans.

BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). VVS Laxman and discussed the roadmap for the centre's future course. The meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters at the Stadium, was also attended by other BCCI office-bearers, including President Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

IOA AGM concludes in Ahmedabad, to focus on governance reforms and athlete Welfare

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:12 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad, bringing together representatives of National Sports Federations, athletes’ representatives, and IOA office-bearers to review recent initiatives and outline the roadmap for the Olympic movement in India.

KIBG 2026: Khelo India is giving us a platform like beach games, which is big, says Diu's Prasanna Behindre

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:57 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Prasanna Behindre, who won a gold medal in pencak silat, on Friday hailed Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) for providing a platform for youngsters. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.

IWL 2025-26: Emem hat-trick powers Kickstart to victory over Sesa

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:46 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Kickstart FC earned only their second victory of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Sesa Football Academy 3-1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, on Friday. Nigerian forward Emem Peace Essien (2’, 61’, 90+3’) netted a hat-trick to earn the victory for Kickstart, while Sesa FA captain Aniela Barretto (17’) scored one.

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