‘All countries wear the flag on competition wear': SFI brushes off controversy over tricolour on swimming trunks

IANS | October 9, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After the controversy sparked by the display of the national flag on the swimming trunks of the Indian men's water polo team during the Asian Aquatics Championship in Ahmedabad, the Swimming Federation of India has clarified the matter, saying the inclusion of the national flag on the athletes' competition wear adheres strictly to the World Aquatics regulations governing sportswear.

PKL 12: Shinde’s 14 points help Puneri Paltan secure a win over U Mumba

IANS | October 8, 2025 11:03 PM

Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Aditya Shinde was in form yet again as Puneri Paltan brushed aside a resilient U Mumba 37-27 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night. It was a strong performance from the season 10 champions, who were losing at the start before the raider came off his own to secure the win.

Archery Premier League: ‘Seven-star’ Rajputana Royals through to semis

IANS | October 8, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) After a washout on Tuesday, the Archery Premier League (APL) saw the teams playing two matches each in two sessions on Wednesday at the Yamuna Sports Complex here in the national capital. At the end of the day, the unbeaten Rajputana Royals had taken their winning streak to seven, while the Kakatiya Knights succumbed to their sixth defeat.