Parth Jindal suggests setting up a fund to support sports development

IANS | January 17, 2025 12:58 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS): With the Indian sports scene undergoing constant transformation and producing new stars and champions every year, there is a constant need for money to support them and create infrastructure. One way to generate funds besides government support is through the business community's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Cement, put forth some valuable suggestions on Thursday for the utilization of this funding in New Delhi.

Kho Kho World Cup: India men dominate Bhutan to secure QF spot; women thrash Malaysia

IANS | January 16, 2025 11:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian men continued their impressive run in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, securing a commanding 71-34 victory over Bhutan to move into the quarterfinals at the IG Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. The win guarantees India's position at the top of Group A and a place in the quarterfinals. The women's team thrashed Malaysia 100-20 as it also made it to the quarterfinals with ease.

ISL 2024-25: Karelis' equaliser secures a point for Mumbai City FC against Punjab FC

IANS | January 16, 2025 10:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Nikolaos Karelis scored a second-half equaliser as Mumbai City came back from a goal deficit to hold Punjab FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday night. The Islanders kept 60.8% of the possession, but Punjab FC took five shots on target as compared to the two of the visitors.

Women's HIL: Soorma Club hope to maintain momentum in clash with Delhi SG Pipers

IANS | January 16, 2025 9:35 PM

Rourkela, Jan 16 (IANS) With two wins from two matches under their belt, Soorma Hockey Club will take on Delhi SG Pipers on Friday in a much-anticipated clash in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, hoping to maintain the momentum when they play at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here. So far, JSW Soorma Hockey Club have won both their matches in the league -- a 4-1 win against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and a 2-1 victory against Odisha Warriors. Delhi SG Pipers, on the other hand, have lost both their encounters so far.