National Sports Governance Bill drafted with inputs from IOC, NSFs & international federations: Mandaviya

IANS | July 17, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the National Sports Governance Bill, which will be tabled in the Parliament during next week’s monsoon session, has been drafted with inputs from international organisations such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the FIFA, in addition to extensive consultations with National Sports Federations, athletes and coaches.

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.