Assam to host Santosh Trophy 2025-26 final round in January

IANS | November 27, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The final round of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 will be held in Assam in January 2026. The group stages will take place across nine venues from December 15 to 26, 2025.

After KIUG 2025 silver, Rajyashree aims to pursue glory with mother Rakhi

IANS | November 27, 2025 5:34 PM

Bikaner, Nov 27 (IANS) For Rajyashree, weightlifting is more than just a sport — it's a family affair. Moments after almost securing gold in the women’s 58kg category at her first Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, missing by only two kilograms, she was quickly embraced by her mother and coach, Rakhi Halder, a six-time international medallist.

India conquer New Zealand 3-2 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 27, 2025 4:38 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia) Nov 27 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey team delivered a strong performance, winning 3-2 against New Zealand in a competitive match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday.

WPL 2026 to take place from Jan 9 to Feb 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara

IANS | November 27, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Navi Mumbai and Vadodara are the venues for the 2026 Women’s Premier League, to be held from January 9 to February 5. The tournament will open at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, while the final is scheduled to be held at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.