Chengdu (China), Aug 14 (IANS) Jhoan Sebastian Guzman Bitar of Spain achieved a golden double at The World Games 2025 on Thursday, winning gold in both the inline speed skating track men's dual time trial 200m and sprint 500m +D.
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Khan Tigers powered past Vernost Jaguars in a commanding 19-10 victory, while the defending champions SG Pipers Cheetahs held their nerve to edge out Vedanta Leopards in a thrilling 15-14 contest on the third day of the World Padel League. The wins helped them seal their spots in the semifinals alongside Game Changers Lions and Hubtown Panorama Panthers.
Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Vincent Keymer completed a landmark triumph at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and becoming the first sole champion in the tournament’s history. The 20-year-old German, playing with white pieces, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Padel’s growing presence in India received a nod from Adv. Manikrao Kokate, Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare of Maharashtra, as he promised that he would speak to the Sports Ministry about developing infrastructure for padel in the state.
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Over 220 players from across India are gearing up for one of the biggest chess battles of the year as Season 2 of the All-India Chess Masters, the Mumbai FIDE Classical Tournament, which kicks off here on Saturday (August 16). The prestigious event will run until August 21 and will have some of the top talent on the domestic circuit battling it out in an intense six-day contest under the FIDE rules and laws.
Port of Spain, Aug 14 (IANS) Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have announced Nicholas Pooran as their new captain for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Pooran will take over the mantle of leadership from the legendary Kieron Pollard, who has led the side with distinction since 2019, guiding them to their record fourth title in 2020.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) After a highly competitive Test series against India, England have turned their focus to the Ashes tour of Australia later this year, with pacer Chris Woakes providing an encouraging update on his fitness.
Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 14 (IANS) Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their fixtures while Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir settled for a draw in their respective Division 'B' matches on Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj believes a maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title is within the current team's reach if they are able to seize key moments during the tournament starting on September 30. India head into the eight-team showpiece event as one of the favourites to win the title, though seven-time champions Australia and four-time winners England remain as formidable challengers.
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) The organisers of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival released the Himalayan Kingfisher as the mascot of the upcoming Games, which will be held at the iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23, in Srinagar on Thursday.
