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KIWG 2025: Telangana’s Nayana Sri skates to gold in women’s 500m short track

IANS | January 24, 2025 7:55 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 24 (IANS) Two southern states – Telangana and Karnataka – stole the honours when a pair of speed-skating gold medals were decided on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 here on Friday. Telangana’s 15-year-old Nayana Sri Talluri won the first gold medal of KIWG 2025 and completed a ‘hattrick’ when she sped to the women’s 500m short track gold at the NDS Stadium.

Ghoshal, Shameena emerge winners in WSC Squash Classic Open 2025

IANS | January 24, 2025 7:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Indian squash legend Saurav Ghoshal and Shameena Riaz, both representing Tamil Nadu, emerged the men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the four-star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open 2025, which concluded at the WSC Squash courts here.

Leicester City’s fight to stay in PL makes them a difficult opponent, says Postecoglou

IANS | January 24, 2025 6:51 PM

London, Jan 24 (IANS) Every point matters for Leicester City as the club hopes to move out of the relegation zone in the English Premier League 2024-25, starting their journey upward with the match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. Spurs' head coach Ange Postecoglou believes their clash against Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s side will be a difficult one to deal with.

Harry Brook urges England to strike back in second T20I against India

IANS | January 24, 2025 6:49 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) After a seven-wicket loss in the first T20I in Kolkata, England's top-order batter Harry Brook has emphasised the importance of maintaining relentless pressure on India’s bowling attack in the second game of the five-match series. The match will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, with the visitors aiming to level the series at 1-1.

Uncapped Udara, Dinusha included in Sri Lanka Test series squad against Australia

IANS | January 24, 2025 5:33 PM

Colombo, Jan 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka has announced an 18-member squad to face Australia in the upcoming Warne-Murali Test Series, scheduled to kick off on January 29 in Galle. The two-match Test series will also serve as the final series of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. This series offers Sri Lanka a chance to climb the WTC standings, while Australia, already assured of a place in the WTC Final, will look to maintain their dominance.

Mandhana, Deepti included in women’s ODI Team of the Year led by Wolvaardt

IANS | January 24, 2025 5:10 PM

Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were included in the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year led by South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt. Smriti Mandhana reigned supreme in 2024, finishing as the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs with an impressive tally of 747 runs in just 13 matches. Her year began modestly with a 29-run knock against Australia in January. However, after a six-month hiatus from ODIs, Mandhana returned to action against South Africa in blistering form.

India’s first Olympic equestrian Anush Agarwalla bids farewell to his horse Manni

IANS | January 24, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Indian rider Anush Agarwalla, who made history as the first Indian equestrian to compete in the dressage event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has bid a heartfelt farewell to his trusted horse, Manni, as the 19-year-old champion enters retirement. In an emotional video shared on social media, Anush expressed his gratitude for the incredible journey he shared with Manni, a bond that transcended competition and became the cornerstone of his career.

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