Chanu credits hard work, coaches after gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships

IANS | August 25, 2025 7:13 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu marked her golden return to action by clinching the women’s 48kg title at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday. It was her first competitive appearance since finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics last year, and the Indian star did not disappoint, lifting 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean & jerk for a total of 193kg to take gold.

Hockey Asia Cup: Eyes on the title, Indian men’s hockey team arrives

IANS | August 25, 2025 5:00 PM

Rajgir, Aug 25 (IANS) Bronze medallists at the last two Olympics and the current Asia No. 1, Indian men’s hockey team, arrived in Patna, Bihar, on Monday for the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta (Indonesia), where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium.

Golf: Inaugural Kolar Open gets underway from Tuesday

IANS | August 25, 2025 3:59 PM

Kolar (Karnataka), Aug 25 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India announced the Kolar Open, will be held at the Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, from August 26 to 29. The total prize purse for the event is Rs 1 crore.