Srinagar, Aug 18 (IANS) The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival is all set to reveal the iconic Dal Lake in a new avatar. Jammu and Kashmir’s quest to emerge as a sporting destination will get a major boost when Dal Lake hosts its maiden major national-level Open competition, from August 21-23.
Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Adani Ahmedabad Marathon is set to return for its 9th edition on November 30, with registrations officially opening on August 15. Organised by Adani Sportsline, the 2025 marathon will once again be flagged off from the Sabarmati Riverfront, weaving through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Atal Bridge, Gandhi Ashram, and Ellis Bridge.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Olympian recurve archers Deepika Kumari and Dhiraj Bommadevara, world record-holding pair of compound archers Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, along with veteran Abhishek Verma, are among the top Indian archers for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League.
Cairns, Aug 18 (IANS) South Africa have added teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to their ODI squad for the three-match series against Australia starting on Tuesday in Cairns and are also poised to hand a 50-over international debut to in-form batter Dewald Brevis.
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner said there would be no reason not to start duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze despite both players being expected to leave this summer.
Sunderland, Aug 17 (IANS) Sunderland AFC have announced the arrival of Nordi Mukiele. The defender has signed a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light following the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Summer signing Jamie Gittens is set to make his Premier League debut after being named in the Chelsea starting line-up for Sunday's Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.
Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) A couple of months still remain before the Ranji Trophy gets underway, and the All India Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, set to begin in Chennai on Monday and run till September 9, will once again serve as the appetiser that state units eagerly seek to get into red-ball groove.
Bengaluru, Aug 17 (IANS) A new era has just begun for Indian football, and this time, it is Khalid Jamil, who is at the helm of affairs for the senior India men’s national team – an Indian coach taking charge of the Blue Tigers’ dressing room for the first time in 13 years.
Cairns, Aug 17 (IANS) Australia’s Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey said he is enjoying his refreshed role as a specialist batter in the ODI side and has no interest in reclaiming the gloves from incumbent Josh Inglis.
