Rajgir, Sep 7 (IANS) Hockey India has announced Rs 3 lakh each to players after the men's team won the Asia Cup following a convincing 4-1 win over South Korea in an exciting final here at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday, with the stadium packed to the brim as locals turned up in large numbers to cheer the home team.
Liverpool, Sep 7 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Chahar came up with a clinical performance to blank Hussein Iashaish of Jordan to reach the round of the 16 in the men’s 80kg category at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Sunday.
Rajgir, Sep 7 (IANS) India lifted their fourth Hockey Men's Asia Cup crown with a commanding 4-1 victory over South Korea in the final in Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday. The triumph marks India’s first continental title in eight years and secures their qualification for next year’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands.
Ahmedabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Adani International School, Shantigram, successfully hosted the ISSO National Games Chess Competition 2025, a two-day celebration of strategy, intellect and sportsmanship. The event brought together more than 370 student participants representing over 80 schools from across 10+ states of India. With over 650 attendees - including parents, coaches and supporters - the campus was transformed into a vibrant hub of competition and camaraderie.
Harare, Sep 7 (IANS) A sparkling unbeaten 73 off 43 balls from Kamil Mishara powered Sri Lanka to a 2-1 T20I series win over Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket victory on their last game of the tour at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 7 (IANS) The arrival of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, as part of its official tour, was marked as a historic occasion by top Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) officials, who celebrated the city’s selection as a host venue for the tournament.
Monza, Sep 7 (IANS) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a dramatic start and end to proceedings at Monza.
Mohali, Sep 7 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat secured commanding victories against SDAT Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu and Namdhari Hockey Academy to consolidate their positions on top of the table after day six of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
Dubai, Sep 7 (IANS) Oman captain Jatinder Singh has described his side’s maiden Asia Cup appearance as a valuable opportunity to test themselves against the region’s top teams. Oman had sealed their qualification for the eight-team Asia Cup through the ACC Men’s Premier Cup held in April last year, alongside Hong Kong and the UAE.
Houston, Sep 7 (IANS) Pranavi Urs got off to a flying start with four birdies in five holes on her way to a solid 3-under 69 second round at the Aramco Houston Championship. Pranavi, now placed tied-26th with rounds of 72-69, is 3-under and the only Indian to make the cut.
