ISL 2024-25: Noah's late winner helps Kerala Blasters beat Odisha FC 3-2

IANS | January 13, 2025 10:50 PM

Kochi, Jan 13 (IANS) Noah Sadaoui's late winner in the fifth minute of injury time helped Kerala Blasters FC defeat Odisha FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday night. The Juggernauts are now winless in their last four games, and the Kochi-based team is now unbeaten (W5 D2) in all seven games that Noah has found the back of the net in ISL 2024-25, as the home team netted thrice in the final half-hour of the game on Monday night.

Historic Kho Kho World Cup starts with a grand opening ceremony

IANS | January 13, 2025 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Monday. The event started with the first match of the tournament between India and Nepal.

India Open: Srikanth, Kiran George make it to main draw after withdrawals

IANS | January 13, 2025 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and Kiran George were added to the men’s singles draw of the India Open 2025 following the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi of China and eighth seed Antony Ginting of Indonesia. The withdrawal of Shi Yuqi and Antony Ginting means that the men’s and women’s singles main draws were updated according to the rules.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma eye improved scoring efficiency in key match against Gonasika

IANS | January 13, 2025 7:55 PM

Rourkela, Jan 13 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club are gearing up for their sixth match in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, facing Team Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. With eight points from five games, Soorma Hockey Club are placed fifth and head coach Jeroen Baart reflected on the team's performance so far, lauding their defensive endeavours while emphasising the need for creating more chances.