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WTT removes mandatory participation requirement, awards wildcard for Olympic champs

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:20 PM

Beijing, Feb 11 (IANS) World Table Tennis (WTT) announced on Tuesday a host of significant changes to the WTT Series' rules, showcasing its commitment to offering a better playing environment for athletes. One notable change is the removal of the mandatory participation requirement for all WTT Grand Smashes, effective immediately, aiming at providing greater flexibility for athletes.

InBL Pro U25: Jack Purchase’s 32-point game lifts Hyderabad Falcons to thrilling win

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Hyderabad Falcons edged out the Punjab Warriors in a nail-biting 88-84 win in the InBL Pro U25 basketball league at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. Jack Purchase stole the spotlight with a stunning 32-point performance, carrying the Falcons to victory while converting over 70% of his shots from the three-point line.

ATP Tour: Bublik brings down the curtain on Gasquet’s Marseille career

IANS | February 11, 2025 10:29 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 11 (IANS) Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan summoned his best abilities to end the career of crowd favourite Richard Gasquet of France in the first round of the Marseille Open here on Tuesday afternoon. Gasquet is retiring from tennis after the French Open this year. The Kazakhstani overcame the veteran French star 6-4, 6-4 at the indoor ATP 250 to register his 100th tour-level win on hard courts.

IOA names Meghalaya as host for 39th National Games in early 2027

IANS | February 11, 2025 10:00 PM

Shillong, Feb 11 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced Meghalaya as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games in early 2027. The announcement is a historic moment for Meghalaya and the NorthEast region as it will be hosting its second National Games after Assam.

Players Championship: Rahil Gangjee, Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Sharma tied for lead on Day One

IANS | February 11, 2025 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Bengaluru’s Rahil Gangjee, Chandigarh golfer Yuvraj Sandhu and Arjun Sharma of Greater Noida fired identical scores of seven-under 63 to be in the joint three-way lead after Round One of the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025, the season-opener of the 2025 PGTI season, at The Tollygunge Club Ltd here on Tuesday.

Cricket never leaves you: Rishi Dhawan balances fatherhood & cricket at Legend 90 League

IANS | February 11, 2025 9:23 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 11 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has made an instant impact for Chhattisgarh Warriors in the ongoing Legend 90 League being played here. Having recently retired from domestic limited-overs cricket, Rishi Dhawan is playing his first-ever tournament for retired cricketers, and the former Himachal Pradesh player has wasted no time in proving that he still has plenty to offer.

National Equestrian: Top stars in fray as Showjumping event kicks off in Meerut

IANS | February 11, 2025 9:07 PM

Meerut, Feb 11 (IANS) Top stars like Asian Games participants Sehaj Singh Virk, Tejas Dhingra, Kirat Singh Nagra and Ashray Butta with start favourites in various categories of the Showjumping event of the National Equestrian Championship (NEC) 2025 officially commenced at the prestigious Modi Equestrian Academy in Modi Puram, here on Tuesday.

Sonam, Neeraj, win in National Selection Trials for Rifle/Pistol

IANS | February 11, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Railways' shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar and Army shooter Neeraj Kumar emerged victorious on Day Four of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A), currently underway in Delhi’s Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) here on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha storm into semis with dominant win over TN

IANS | February 11, 2025 8:06 PM

Nagpur, Feb 11 (IANS) Former winners Vidarbha delivered a commanding performance to book their spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals, thrashing Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on Day 4 of their quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. Riding on Nachiket Bhute’s three-wicket haul and Yash Rathod’s resolute century, last season’s runners-up continued their winning momentum, sealing a convincing victory at home.

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