Dr. Mandaviya highlights the need to support cutting-edge research in anti-doping science

IANS | September 4, 2025 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched an indigenous Chemical Reference Material - Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM) - a critical chemical standard essential for anti-doping analysis in all World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - accredited Laboratories, at National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), here on Thursday.

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.