Mumbai football club IOT FC makes history, goes 1000 days unbeaten in local league

B Shrikant | January 15, 2025 5:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Mumbai football club, India On Track Football Club (IOT FC), has set a remarkable record, joining a list of select clubs worldwide that have gone a staggering 1000 or more days unbeaten. The IOT FC, a grassroots to professional entity that plays in the Mumbai Premier League, also aims for a record fifth promotion in five years, hoping to make it to the I-League third division.

Striking the Gong in support of landmark 20th edition of Mumbai Marathon

IANS | January 15, 2025 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) With over 60,000 fans expected to participate in the historic 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which will be run on January 19, the organisers of the race in an attempt to drum up support have invited fans to join in celebrating the indomitable spirit of Mumbaikars by Striking the Gong.

Kho Kho World Cup: How volleyball background is helping Poland women's team captain

IANS | January 14, 2025 11:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Poland's Dagmara Skirzynska was nine years old when she began her sporting journey. Watching the sport of volleyball, Dagmara was lured to it and started competing at school level. As she grew up in the Northern region of Poland, in Gdansk, she began pursuing the sport at a University level, before she was introduced to a whole new world of Kho Kho three years.

HIL 2024-25: Team Gonasika edge past Soorma Hockey Club in a cagey match

IANS | January 14, 2025 11:35 PM

Rourkela, Jan 14 (IANS) Team Gonasika secured their second win of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 and kept their semifinal hopes alive after beating Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Nilam Sanjeep Xess (33`) and Lee Morton (59`) scored the goals for Team Gonasika while Pawan Rajbhar scored Soorma Hockey Club’s solitary goal.

I-League 2024-25: 10-men Real Kashmir hold fort against Sreenidi Deccan

IANS | January 14, 2025 11:04 PM

Srinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Host Real Kashmir FC came back from a goal deficit twice despite being a player down as they held Sreenidhi Deccan FC to a 2-2 draw in an I-League 2024-25 clash that had everything from penalties and goals to a red card here on Tuesday. In the match played at the TRC Football Turf, Sreenidi Deccan took the lead twice in the match through Faysal Shayesteh and Angel Orelien only to see Real Kashmir’s Paulo Cezar and Muhammad Hammad scoring timely equalisers.

Kho Kho World Cup: India men outclass Brazil, move closer to knockout stage

IANS | January 14, 2025 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) In a thrilling display of strategic prowess, Team India secured a 64-34 victory over Brazil in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday night. The match, which kept spectators on the edge of their seats showcased exceptional skill from both sides, with India ultimately proving their mettle in a spectacular finish to Day 2 of the tournament.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United grab a point in gripping end-to-end draw with FC Goa

IANS | January 14, 2025 10:14 PM

Guwahati, Jan 14 (IANS) Jithin M.S. scored the crucial goal as NorthEast United FC came from behind to hold FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Tuesday. Mohammad Yasir had his fair share of luck when he handed the lead to the Gaurs but Jithin’ 76th minute strike saw the Highlanders split points. This was the 11th draw between these two teams, the most number of stalemates between two teams in ISL’s history.