PKL 12: Vijay Malik, Bharat combine to give Telugu Titans first win of season

IANS | September 4, 2025 10:06 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 4 (IANS) The Telugu Titans secured their first win of the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 after beating Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-32 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Thursday. An all-round performance, led by eight points for skipper Vijay Malik and raider Bharat Hooda each, and Ajit Pawar's High Five, helped the Telugu Titans to the two points. Meanwhile, Nitin Kumar Dhankar’s 13 points went in vain.

World Boxing C'ships 2025: Lovlina, Pooja among 10 Indian boxers to get first-round byes

IANS | September 4, 2025 3:45 PM

Liverpool, Sep 4 (IANS) The Indian contingent for the World Boxing Championships that gets underway at Liverpool, UK, later on Thursday, have been handed a decent draw with medal contender Hitesh Gulia (men’s 70kg), Abhinash Jamwal (men’s 65kg), Nikhat Zareen (women’s 51kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (women’s 70kg) avoiding tricky opponents early in the competition.

Goa set to host India vs Singapore AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash on Oct 14

IANS | September 4, 2025 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that Goa will play host to India’s upcoming AFC Asian Cup Final Round Qualifier Group C home fixture against Singapore on October 14. The match will take place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, a venue with a rich history of staging major international and domestic football encounters.

CPL: Saint Lucia Kings qualify for playoffs with win over Trinbago Knight Riders

IANS | September 4, 2025 12:07 PM

Tarouba, Sep 4 (IANS) Defending Champions Saint Lucia Kings won their fourth match in a row, moved to the top of the table and qualified for the playoffs of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a dominating win against Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago early on Thursday.