Gujarat Open golf: Yuvraj Sandhu holds on to the lead in round three

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu has set himself up nicely for back-to-back wins on the PGTI Tour as he held a one-shot lead at 10-under 134 after round three of the INR 1 crore Gujarat Open 2025 being played at the Glade One Golf Resort & Club here on Thursday.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:23 PM

Madrid, Feb 20 (IANS) Spain’s former football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, Spain’s High Court ruled. He was fined 10,800 euros but acquitted of coercion charges. The incident occurred as Spain’s players received their medals after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney when Rubiales grabbed Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips. The act sparked widespread protests and calls for his resignation.

Haryana reigns supreme in National Paralympic Athletics Championship

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:06 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Haryana emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Tamil Nadu, the host state, finished second with 17 gold, 18 silver, and 12 bronze while Uttar Pradesh claimed the third position with 14 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United, Bengaluru FC to battle for crucial points

IANS | February 20, 2025 7:11 PM

Shillong, Feb 20 (IANS) NorthEast United FC are set to host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Friday. The ISL thus returns to the Meghalaya capital after the first-ever league game between the Highlanders and Mumbai City FC earlier this month.

Champions Trophy: Shami picks 5-53 as India bowl out Bangladesh for 228

IANS | February 20, 2025 6:44 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami stepped up to come good in ICC tournaments yet again by picking his sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs as India bowled out Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs in a Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. On a slow pitch, Shami was the standout bowler for India, striking in the first 10 overs and at the back end to take his fifth five-for in an ICC ODI tournament. He was well-supported by Harshit Rana taking 3-31, while Axar Patel took 2-43, though he missed his hat-trick.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in opener against NZ

IANS | February 20, 2025 6:24 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) Pakistan have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their opening encounter against New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. The penalty was imposed after Mohammad Rizwan’s side was found to be one over short of the required rate despite time allowances being considered.

AFC U20 Asian Cup: Thailand hold Syria to 2-2 draw

IANS | February 20, 2025 5:56 PM

Shenzhen (China), Feb 20 (IANS) Syria and Thailand shared honours at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 with a 2-2 draw in their final Group D match at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday. Syria ended their campaign in third with two points while Thailand finished bottom, with Korea Republic topping the group following a 1-1 draw with Japan.