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SAFF U17 Women's C'ship: India eye crown after redemption victory against rivals Bangladesh

IANS | August 23, 2025 4:48 PM

Thimpu, Aug 23 (IANS) There was some sense of redemption for the Indian girls when they defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship on Friday. Last year in the U16 tournament in Nepal, they had lost to them twice — in the group stage and the final. This win not only handed the Young Tigresses three points, but also instilled a stronger belief that they can not only win against tough opponents, but also win dominantly.

Maharaj recalled to South Africa’s T20I squad for England tour, Miller, Jansen and Williams return

IANS | August 23, 2025 4:31 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been recalled to South Africa’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of England, while senior batter David Miller, all-rounder Marco Jansen and pacer Lizzad Williams also make a return to the set-up.

India strikes gold in 10m air rifle mixed team event at Asian Shooting Championship

IANS | August 23, 2025 2:19 PM

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), Aug 23 (IANS) India extended its remarkable performance at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday as Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan captured the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:01 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match.

Actually thought he was going to be captain, says Haddin on Iyer’s omission for Asia Cup

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin said he was surprised by Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, adding that he even expected the right-handed batter to be named as the side’s captain.

KIWSF 2025: Silver medallists in China, MP girls chase golden dream

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:08 PM

Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh troika of Shikha Chauhan, Reena Sen, and Pallavi Jagtab, who won a team silver at the recently concluded Asian Canoe Slalom Championship in Guizhou, China, are now eyeing gold medals in individual cannoning and kayaking events in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 at the Dal Lake here.

KIWSF 2025: Madhya Pradesh clinch all four golds on Day 2

IANS | August 22, 2025 7:51 PM

Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh made a clean sweep of all the four gold medals at stake on Day 2 of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) at the Dal Lake here on Friday while hosts Jammu and Kashmir added a silver to their overnight tally while two more silvers left Odisha at No. 2 in the medal standings.

Golf: Yuvraj Sandhu prevails over Udayan Mane in marathon playoff for back-to-back wins

IANS | August 22, 2025 7:11 PM

Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Aug 22 (IANS) Yuvraj Sandhu prevailed over Udayan Mane in a marathon playoff that lasted five extra holes to win the Rs 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025 played at the Clover Greens Golf Course and Resort near here on Friday.

Hong Kong announces 20-member squad for camp in UAE ahead of T20 Asia Cup

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Hong Kong has announced a 20-member squad for a preparation camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, starting on September 9. The camp will feature competitive matches and intensive training sessions aimed at fine-tuning strategies for the eight-team tournament.

134th Durand Cup: Holders NorthEast start defend title against history-chasing Diamond Harbour

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:20 PM

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Defending champions NorthEast United FC will square off against debutant sensation Diamond Harbour FC in the final of the 134th Durand Cup, a grand spectacle to be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday, at which one team will chase history while the other will try to extend its dominance.

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SAFF U17 Women's C'ship: India eye crown after redemption victory against rivals Bangladesh

Maharaj recalled to South Africa’s T20I squad for England tour, Miller, Jansen and Williams return

India strikes gold in 10m air rifle mixed team event at Asian Shooting Championship

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India

Actually thought he was going to be captain, says Haddin on Iyer’s omission for Asia Cup

KIWSF 2025: Silver medallists in China, MP girls chase golden dream

KIWSF 2025: Madhya Pradesh clinch all four golds on Day 2

Golf: Yuvraj Sandhu prevails over Udayan Mane in marathon playoff for back-to-back wins

Hong Kong announces 20-member squad for camp in UAE ahead of T20 Asia Cup

134th Durand Cup: Holders NorthEast start defend title against history-chasing Diamond Harbour

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