Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) The organisers of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival released the Himalayan Kingfisher as the mascot of the upcoming Games, which will be held at the iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23, in Srinagar on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian women’s team has completed a 10-day preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, with a focus on preparing well for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, set to happen from September 30 to November 2.
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Around 2000 volleyball players, representing leading CBSE Schools from Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli, will be in Mumbai to participate in the CBSE Cluster IX Volleyball Tournament, which will be organised by the MVM International School, Andheri, from August 20 to 22.
London, Aug 14 (IANS) The English County Club Essex have announced that they have signed Ireland men’s all-rounder Curtis Campher on a short-term deal for the ongoing One-Day Cup fixtures. As per the deal, Campher will turn out for the club in three matches.
Tangerang (Indonesia), Aug 14 (IANS) Varoon Parmar, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, fired rounds of 72, 68 and 76 for an even-par 216 to finish in solo fifth place overall and runner-up in Category C (ages 38 to 46) and emerged as the best Indian in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Mid-Amateur Championship organised in association with Indonesia Golf Association here on Thursday.
Pune, Aug 14 (IANS) Right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw have been named in Maharashtra’s 17-member squad for the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament happening in Chennai from August 18 to September 9.
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) on Thursday said it is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation’s sports education framework for globally aligned schools.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Seasoned raider Maninder Singh is happy to find a new home at Patna Pirates after spending seven seasons of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with Bengal Warriorz. The change will not only reflect on the colour of the jersey that he will don, but also on the competitive mentality that the team carries with itself.
Dubai, Aug 14 (IANS) The third edition of the International League T20 Development Tournament will begin on August 24 here at the ICC Academy Oval 1. The 18-match tournament will feature six teams and will be conducted in a single-league, round-robin format.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The invitation marks the first time Kho Kho players will be part of India’s Independence Day ceremony.
