IPA concludes selection trials for Indian pickleball team for World Cup

IANS | August 31, 2025 6:02 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), recognised National Sports Federation for Pickleball under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has officially concluded its landmark two-day selection trials held at the IPA Centre of Excellence in Ahmedabad on August 30 and 31.

Hockey Asia Cup: India defeat Japan 3-2 to advance to Super 4s

IANS | August 31, 2025 5:51 PM

Rajgir, Aug 31 (IANS) The Indian men’s team continued their winning form in the Asia Cup with a 3-2 victory against Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Sunday. With this win, India have secured a spot in the Super 4s stage as they progress ahead in the tournament.

Three-day National Sports Day celebrations have transformed into true Jan Andolan: Mandaviya

IANS | August 31, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The national capital came alive this morning as the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium hosted the special National Sports Day 2025 edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle featuring National Sports Federations, with Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya leading the celebrations. The event was part of the concluding day of the three-day pan-India celebration of sports, honouring hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand on his 120th birth anniversary.

Hockey India congratulates Krishan Pathak on completing 150 international games

IANS | August 31, 2025 3:54 PM

Rajgir, Aug 31 (IANS) Hockey India on Sunday congratulated men's team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak on completing the milestone of 150 international caps. The 28-year-old, who hails from Kapurthala, Punjab, achieved this remarkable feat during India’s second match of the ongoing Asia Cup against Japan here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni’s double ton helps North Zone qualify for semis

IANS | August 31, 2025 3:33 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi all-rounder Ayush Badoni scored his second double century in first-class cricket as North Zone qualified for the semi-finals of the Duleep Trophy on the basis of taking the first-innings lead over East Zone in the quarter-final at the BCCI COE Ground 1 on Sunday.