Hockey India announces free tickets for Men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir

IANS | August 26, 2025 11:58 AM

Rajgir, Aug 26 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced that entry for all matches of the Men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar will be free of cost. The tournament, scheduled to be played from August 29 to September 7 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium, promises to be a grand celebration of hockey in the heart of Bihar.

Maharaja Trophy: Mangaluru Dragons post 39-run win over Gulbarga Mystics to finish top of table

IANS | August 25, 2025 11:57 PM

Mysore, Aug 25 (IANS) Mangaluru Dragons defeated Gulbarga Mystics by 39 runs in the last group stage match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium here on Monday. With this win, Mangaluru Dragons finished on top of the table and will face Hubli Tigers in Qualifier 1, while Gulbarga Mystics will take on Bengaluru Blasters in the Eliminator on Tuesday..

Mansukh Mandaviya unveils Hockey Asia Cup 2025 trophy

IANS | August 25, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men’s Asia Cup 2025 trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament’s 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

BWF World C’ship: Lakshya Sen makes early exit with a straight-game defeat

IANS | August 25, 2025 9:45 PM

Paris, Aug 25 (IANS) Lakshya Sen’s poor run continued on Monday as the Indian shuttler lost in straight sets against World No.1 and reigning All-England champion Shi Yu Qi of China in the BWF World Championship. Sen’s campaign lasted a total of 54 minutes as he succumbed to a 17-21, 19-21 defeat, bringing an end to another disappointing campaign at the tournament, after having previously won the bronze medal in 2021.

Subroto Cup 2025: Assam and West Bengal enter Junior Girls final

IANS | August 25, 2025 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS)The Junior Girls' U-17 of the Subroto Cup international football tournament semifinal is now at its business end as the semifinal matches witnessed spirited performances, with Assam and West Bengal securing their places in the finals, held at Pinto Park Football Ground, Delhi.

Chanu credits hard work, coaches after gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships

IANS | August 25, 2025 7:13 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu marked her golden return to action by clinching the women’s 48kg title at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday. It was her first competitive appearance since finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics last year, and the Indian star did not disappoint, lifting 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean & jerk for a total of 193kg to take gold.