Hungary's Benedek becomes new longest-living Olympic gold medallist

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:24 PM

Budapest (Hungary), Nov 24 (IANS) Hungarian modern pentathlete Gabor Benedek, 98, has become the new longest-living Olympic gold medallist, Hungarian news agency MTI reported on Monday, after former Soviet Union footballer Nikita Simonyan passed away at the age of 99.

Men's Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:17 PM

Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New Zealand’s long journey to India ended in Chennai.

Champions League: Big games for Spanish trio Barca, Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal

IANS | November 24, 2025 7:08 PM

Madrid, Nov 24 (IANS) In Champions League action on Tuesday, Spanish super club Barcelona would travel for a key match away to England for a clash with Chelsea, while Athletic Bilbao have to forget their poor domestic form in a visit to Prague, and Villarreal may produce their top domestic form in Europe.

‘His energy was infectious’: Sachin Tendulkar mourns passing of iconic actor Dharmendra

IANS | November 24, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartfelt note mourning the death of iconic actor Dharmendra on Monday, remembering him as a towering figure whose energy was “incredibly infectious.” Tendulkar paid a moving homage to the Bollywood star, calling him a true legend whose impact transcended generations and reached audiences across the world.

2nd Test: South Africa swell lead to 314 after Jansen's six-for bowls out India for 201 (ld)

IANS | November 24, 2025 5:30 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) The chatter ahead of the third day’s play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command, dismissing India for 201 and reaching 26/0 in eight overs, extending their lead over India to 314 runs.