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Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev meets Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of Indian hockey talent

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev met with Hockey India president and former decorated Indian hockey player, Dilip Tirkey, today in New Delhi. During the interaction, Kapil Dev applauded the sport’s resurgence in India and praised the emergence of promising young talent across the country.

U19 Asian Boxing C'ships: Five Indians assured of medals after commanding quarters wins

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:00 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), Aug 7 (IANS) Five Indian men pugilists will join their seven women compatriots in the semifinals of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in the Thai capital on Thursday after registering convincing victories to reach the semifinals of their respective weight categories and assure themselves of a medal.

England-India series proves that nothing beats Test cricket’s emotional rollercoaster ride

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Watching a five-Test series is much like binge-watching a gripping drama that takes over your life and quietly slips into your dreams. In many ways, Test cricket and a web series aim to do the same thing: to entertain and then completely occupy your mind, as if nothing else in the world sparkles in the same way.

134th Durand Cup: NEROCA FC share spoils with Indian Navy after goalless draw

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:03 PM

Imphal (Manipur), Aug 7 (IANS) NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup to earn a point each at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Thursday. Despite several half-chances and moments of promise, both sides failed to find the finishing touch in a match that was high on midfield battles and defensive organisation.

Jr Women's National C'ship: Chattisgarh, Maharashtra hockey win on day seven

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:32 PM

Kakinada, Aug 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Hockey and Hockey Maharashtra won their respective matches while Hockey Punjab drew their match against Hockey Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh Hockey drew with Hockey Bengal as seventh day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw four Division ‘A’ league matches take place in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana reprimanded for dissent in first T20I against Ireland

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:31 PM

Dubai, Aug 7 (IANS) Pakistan women's team captain Fatima Sana has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20 International against Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the development in a media release on Thursday.

DPL 2025: Purani Dilli 6 hold nerve to beat West Delhi Lions in thriller

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The sequence of thrilling matches continued in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium treated to another gem as Purani Dilli 6 edged out West Delhi Lions by 15 runs in a high-octane clash here on Thursday..

IOA Athletes Commission lays groundwork for athlete-centric reforms, announces key initiatives

IANS | August 7, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission took a major step toward athlete empowerment and welfare on Thursday, conducting a crucial meeting that signalled the beginning of sweeping reforms focused on athlete voices, rights, and post-career development.

Spurs midfielder James Maddison set for ACL surgery, faces a lengthy spell out

IANS | August 7, 2025 6:02 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS) England midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL, Tottenham Hotspur announced on Thursday. The injury occurred during the Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul. The club has not specified a timeline for his recovery.

FIBA Asia Cup: India suffer second loss in group stage, go down to China 69-100

IANS | August 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Jeddah, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian men’s basketball team suffered its second successive defeat in Group C of the FIBA Asia Cup, losing 69-100 against China here on Thursday. Sahaij Sekhon was the top scorer for India with 14 points, while Mingxuan Hu and Jiayi Zhao led the way for China with 17 points each.

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Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev meets Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of Indian hockey talent

U19 Asian Boxing C'ships: Five Indians assured of medals after commanding quarters wins

England-India series proves that nothing beats Test cricket’s emotional rollercoaster ride

134th Durand Cup: NEROCA FC share spoils with Indian Navy after goalless draw

Jr Women's National C'ship: Chattisgarh, Maharashtra hockey win on day seven

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana reprimanded for dissent in first T20I against Ireland

DPL 2025: Purani Dilli 6 hold nerve to beat West Delhi Lions in thriller

IOA Athletes Commission lays groundwork for athlete-centric reforms, announces key initiatives

Spurs midfielder James Maddison set for ACL surgery, faces a lengthy spell out

FIBA Asia Cup: India suffer second loss in group stage, go down to China 69-100

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