Three-day National Sports Day celebrations have transformed into true Jan Andolan: Mandaviya

IANS | August 31, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The national capital came alive this morning as the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium hosted the special National Sports Day 2025 edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle featuring National Sports Federations, with Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya leading the celebrations. The event was part of the concluding day of the three-day pan-India celebration of sports, honouring hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand on his 120th birth anniversary.

Hockey India congratulates Krishan Pathak on completing 150 international games

IANS | August 31, 2025 3:54 PM

Rajgir, Aug 31 (IANS) Hockey India on Sunday congratulated men's team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak on completing the milestone of 150 international caps. The 28-year-old, who hails from Kapurthala, Punjab, achieved this remarkable feat during India’s second match of the ongoing Asia Cup against Japan here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni’s double ton helps North Zone qualify for semis

IANS | August 31, 2025 3:33 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi all-rounder Ayush Badoni scored his second double century in first-class cricket as North Zone qualified for the semi-finals of the Duleep Trophy on the basis of taking the first-innings lead over East Zone in the quarter-final at the BCCI COE Ground 1 on Sunday.

Lack of rhythm in third game cost us: Satwik-Chirag on SF loss at BWF Worlds

IANS | August 31, 2025 11:58 AM

Paris, Aug 31 (IANS) After Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell short of reaching their maiden BWF World Championships final with a 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 against China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in a semifinal, the Indian duo conceded that the lack of rhythm in the third game cost them a match.

Formula 1: Piastri edges Norris for Dutch GP pole in thrilling McLaren battle

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:36 PM

Zandvoort (Netherlands), Aug 30 (IANS) Oscar Piastri snatched pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix after outpacing McLaren teammate Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds in a tense qualifying session at Zandvoort. Norris had looked untouchable through all three practice sessions, but Piastri — who leads the championship standings — once again produced when it mattered most, delivering a blistering final lap to secure top spot.