I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC break winless streak with 5-0 win over Delhi FC

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:28 PM

Mahilpur, Jan 8 (IANS) A rejuvenated Gokulam Kerala FC jumpstarted their 2024-25 I-League campaign post-Christmas and New Year break with a resounding 5-0 victory against Delhi FC in a vital I-League 2024-35 away match at the Mahilpur Football Stadium on Wednesday. The team showed a renewed hunger and zeal as they broke their five-match winless streak in spectacular fashion. The winners led 1-0 at halftime.

Archie Vaughan to captain England Under-19 team on tour of South Africa

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) All-rounder Archie Vaughan will captain England men’s U19 team on its upcoming tour of South Africa. Archie, who is the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, will lead an 18-man squad across three 50-over and two red-ball games happening from January 14 to February 6.

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC eye a double against Odisha FC at home

IANS | January 8, 2025 4:19 PM

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS): Chennaiyin FC will aim to kick off the new year with a win when they take on Odisha FC in an Indian Super League 2024-25 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The Marina Machans started their ISL 2024-25 campaign with a memorable comeback win over Odisha in September, with Farukh Choudhary scoring twice to condemn the Juggernauts to a first home reverse in 569 days.

Strandja medallist Govind Sahani begins Men’s National Boxing C'ship with a win

IANS | January 8, 2025 3:34 PM

Bareilly, Jan 8 (IANS) Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding win over Mohammad Aarif of Jammu & Kashmir on the opening day of the tournament here on Tuesday.

Adani Sportsline organises Ahmedabad Radio Pickleball Smash

IANS | January 8, 2025 2:39 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Adani Sportsline recently organised a pickleball tournament, exclusively for the city’s radio professionals, at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, Paldi. The event, “Ahmedabad Radio Pickleball Smash”, brought together teams from Ahmedabad’s leading radio stations — Radio City, Fever FM, Radio Mirchi, and MyFM — for a competitive yet friendly evening.

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya chairs meeting to begin preparations for 2028 Olympics

IANS | January 7, 2025 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday chaired the 152nd meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the presence of eminent sportspersons, administrators and coaches. The main agenda of the meeting was the introduction of members for the newly constituted MOC and planning for Los Angeles 2028 towards improving India’s medal tally at the Olympics.

Polish goalkeeper Szczesny proud after his debut for FC Barcelona

IANS | January 7, 2025 11:19 PM

Warsaw (Poland), Jan 7 (IANS) Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted that playing his first game in FC Barcelona colours was a special moment for him as "he never imagined such a scenario." On Saturday, Szczesny played 90 minutes against UD Barbastro in Copa del Rey as the team coached by Hansi Flick won 4-0.