Hockey India announces free tickets for Men’s Junior World Cup

IANS | November 23, 2025 2:49 PM

Madurai, Nov 23 (IANS) In a historic move to promote greater fan engagement and celebrate the sport’s increasing popularity, Hockey India on Sunday announced that entry to all matches of the Men’s Junior World Cup will be completely free.

India win inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for Blind

IANS | November 23, 2025 2:31 PM

Colombo, Nov 23 (IANS) The Indian women’s blind cricket team scripted history by winning the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind after a dominant seven-wicket victory against Nepal in the final held in Colombo. The success marked a perfect campaign where India remained unbeaten, demonstrating complete dominance throughout the tournament.

Verstappen pips Norris to win Las Vegas GP

IANS | November 23, 2025 1:11 PM

Las Vegas, Nov 23 (IANS) Max Verstappen secured an impressive victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, denying Lando Norris and reducing the McLaren driver's lead in the standings to 42 points as Oscar Piastri finished fourth.

Lakshya Sen beats Yushi Tanaka to lift Australian Open

IANS | November 23, 2025 12:42 PM

Sydney, Nov 23 (IANS) Lakshya Sen ended his title drought by clinching the Super 500 Australian Open on Sunday, comfortably defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in one of the most straightforward finals of his career. After sealing the victory, he gestured for silence by placing his index fingers in his ears and closing his eyes, a nod to the intense week he had just navigated.

Oman, France and Switzerland arrive in Chennai for Men’s Jr World Cup

IANS | November 23, 2025 12:15 PM

Chennai, Nov 23 (IANS) The excitement continues to build as three more teams — Oman, France and Switzerland — arrived in Chennai on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai. With 24 teams participating, this edition marks the largest Junior World Cup in history, and their arrival adds to the growing buzz ahead of the global showpiece.