Adani Sportsline’s Lakshmi Jadala qualifies for Special Olympics 2027

IANS | July 17, 2025 2:51 PM

Ahmedabad, July 17 (IANS) Adani Sportsline’s 15-year-old Lakshmi Jadala, Asia’s top-ranked para lawn tennis player with an intellectual disability, clinched the gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. With this triumphant win, Jadala has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt.

Patrick Moroney appointed as new convenor selector for South Africa men’s team

IANS | July 17, 2025 2:26 PM

Johannesburg, July 17 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday that Patrick Moroney has been appointed as the new convenor selector for the national men’s team. Earlier this year, CSA said that it would reintroduce the national convenor selector role and invited applications for the same by April 29.

India U20 women thrash Uzbekistan in second friendly

IANS | July 16, 2025 11:42 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India U20 women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium, in Tashkent, on Wednesday. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time.

AB de Villiers set for blockbuster return in World Championship of Legends

IANS | July 16, 2025 8:38 PM

Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) After four years away from competitive cricket, AB de Villiers is set to make a thrilling return to action in the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL), which kicks off on July 18. The tournament promises to bring cricket nostalgia to life as global icons from six powerhouse nations reunite on the field across venues in Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds.