Nikhat, Olympic medallist Lovlina to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad

IANS | June 26, 2025 5:09 PM

Hyderabad (Telangana), June 26 (IANS) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will be among the top Indian women pugilists battling it out for glory and a spot in the national camp at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, to be played at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, in Hyderabad, Telangana from June 27-July 1.

Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to step down after almost 19 years in charge

IANS | June 26, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland’s CEO, will be stepping down from his role at the end of August, after spending almost 19 years in charge. Appointed to the role in December 2006, Deutrom played an instrumental role in Ireland’s progression as a full-member nation and achieved Test-playing status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017.

RPL Season 1: Bengaluru Bravehearts is third team into semis, Mumbai Dreamers, Delhi Redz share spoils (Ld)

IANS | June 26, 2025 12:06 AM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The Bengaluru Bravehearts became the third team to progress to the semi-final of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League. The Bravehearts achieved this after they defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers by a margin of 34-26. In the second game of the day, the Delhi Redz and the Mumbai Dreamers played out a thrilling draw at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, here on Wednesday

ATP Tour: Learner Tien stuns top seed Shelton in Mallorca

IANS | June 25, 2025 11:58 PM

Mallorca (Spain), June 25 (IANS) American youngster Learner Tien earned his third Top 10 win on Wednesday, beating countryman and top seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6(2) to reach the quarterfinals of the Mallorca Championships.