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India beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a thrilling QF; sets up semis with seven-time champions Germany

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:49 PM

Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Princedeep Singh was India's cynosure in defence while Sharda Nand Tiwari struck thrice in the shootout as a spirited Indian junior men's hockey team held its nerves to beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a high-octane quarterfinal clash at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai on Friday.

Winter National Bridge C'ship: Usha Kabra & Gopinath Manna win Phoenix Mixed Pairs title

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:19 PM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Usha Kabra & Gopinath Manna produced fine form to win the Phoenix Mixed Pairs title with 82.78 International Match Points (IMPs) in the ongoing 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship being played at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town in Kolkata.

Bengaluru chosen to host India vs Netherlands Davis Cup tie in February 2026

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:01 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 5 (IANS) The All-India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday announced that Bengaluru has been awarded the hosting rights for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group stage tie between India and the Netherlands, as the mega event returns to India after a break.

Asian Youth Para Games: Dubai 2025 to host biggest-ever event with 1,500 athletes from 35 nations

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:38 PM

Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Dubai is set to make a landmark return as the host of the Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) for the second time, welcoming 1,500 young Para athletes from 35 nations, the largest participation in the event’s history, to compete in 11 sports.

Jr Women’s World Cup: India register a dominant 4-0 victory over Ireland

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:46 PM

Santiago (Chile), Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey team secured a dominant 4-0 win over Ireland in their final Pool C match of the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Friday. Purnima Yadav (42',58'), Kanika Siwach (12’), and Sakshi Rana (57') scored the goals for India as the team recovered from a defeat in its previous match.

Men’s Junior WC: International teams take in Tamil Nadu’s Iconic Jallikattu tradition

IANS | December 5, 2025 7:44 PM

Madurai, Dec 5 (IANS) In a vibrant cultural showcase during the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, international teams staying in Madurai travelled to witness Tamil Nadu’s famed traditional sport - Jallikattu - at the Kalaignar Centenary Jaikattu Arena.

Formula 1: McLaren ready to take Piastri support if needed to win championship, says Zak Brown

IANS | December 5, 2025 7:01 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 5 (IANS) McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has revealed that they are ready to use Oscar Piastri's support to win the championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In an effort to offer both drivers the best chance of winning their first championship, McLaren has operated under a philosophy of open competition.

Ashes 2025-26: Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith fifties help Australia take early lead in 2nd Test

IANS | December 5, 2025 6:38 PM

Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Australia’s batters made full use of England’s inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters – Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith – made half-centuries.

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman fined for 'showing dissent at an umpire’s decision'

IANS | December 5, 2025 6:05 PM

Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on November 29, the International Cricket Council said on Friday.

2nd Test: 'He justified his selection,' says Vaughan after Jacks takes a one-handed blinder to dismiss Smith

IANS | December 5, 2025 5:19 PM

Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Will Jacks after the off-spinner produced one of the best catches in Ashes history with his absolute screamer to dismiss Australia captain Steve Smith on Day 2 of the pink-ball Ashes Test here at the Gabba on Friday.

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India beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a thrilling QF; sets up semis with seven-time champions Germany

Winter National Bridge C'ship: Usha Kabra & Gopinath Manna win Phoenix Mixed Pairs title

Bengaluru chosen to host India vs Netherlands Davis Cup tie in February 2026

Asian Youth Para Games: Dubai 2025 to host biggest-ever event with 1,500 athletes from 35 nations

Jr Women’s World Cup: India register a dominant 4-0 victory over Ireland

Men’s Junior WC: International teams take in Tamil Nadu’s Iconic Jallikattu tradition

Formula 1: McLaren ready to take Piastri support if needed to win championship, says Zak Brown

Ashes 2025-26: Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith fifties help Australia take early lead in 2nd Test

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman fined for 'showing dissent at an umpire’s decision'

2nd Test: 'He justified his selection,' says Vaughan after Jacks takes a one-handed blinder to dismiss Smith

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