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Abhinav Bindra-led task force recommends creation of NCSECB under MYAS to accredit, certify sports admin training

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) As India sets its sights on becoming one of the top 10 sporting nations by 2036, the government has outlined a bold plan to transform the country’s sports ecosystem. In a significant move to professionalise sports administration, the Department of Sports has taken steps to strengthen the administrative framework that will be pivotal in realising this ambitious goal.

‘Mini Khel Mahakumbh’ to be held in Surat from January 9 to 12

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:41 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) At a time when children are increasingly glued to mobile phones and digital gadgets, Gandhinagar-based Children’s Research University has taken a commendable initiative to bring Gujarat’s young talent back to the playground and nurture their abilities through a scientific approach. The university will organise the State-level ‘Under-11 Athletics Meet Season 4.0’ in Surat from January 9 to 12, 2026.

Former Sri Lanka U19 cricketer Akshu Fernando passes away after 8 years in a coma

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:33 PM

Colombo, Dec 30 (IANS) Akshu Fernando, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer, tragically passed away on Tuesday, nearly seven years after being left in a coma following a devastating railway accident.

IOA to convene National Athletes’ Forum on Jan 10 in Ahmedabad

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) In a decisive move to strengthen athlete-led governance and accountability in Indian sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will host the first National Athletes’ Forum on January 10 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Pandya likely to play two games for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to be rested for NZ ODIs

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in two of Baroda's final three Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches in January, before being rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11.

Deepti continues to reign atop; Shafali, Richa, Renuka make big strides in T20I rankings

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:04 PM

Dubai, Dec 30 (IANS) India opener Shafali Verma's recent resurgence has been further fuelled by her impressive performance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka, helping her climb to the sixth spot in the latest Women's T20I Batter Rankings.

Archer named in England's provisional squad for T20 World Cup

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:23 PM

London, Dec 30 (IANS) Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests due to injury, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the Harry Brook-led provisional squad for the upcoming T20 mega spectacle and the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.

India batter Tilak Varma seeks divine blessings at Tirumala Tirupati temple

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:06 PM

Tirupati, Dec 30 (IANS) India batter Tilak Varma on Tuesday visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple to seek the Lord's blessings. He was accompanied by BCCI Apex Council member and former first-class cricketer V. Chamundeswaranath.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians players begin pre-season training

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:02 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have commenced their training camp ahead of the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. The fourth edition of WPL will take place across two venues: the first leg in Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium and the second in Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium from January 9 to February 5.

Suryakumar Yadav visits Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:34 PM

Tirupati, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty paid a visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala, in Andhra Pradesh and offered their prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

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Abhinav Bindra-led task force recommends creation of NCSECB under MYAS to accredit, certify sports admin training

‘Mini Khel Mahakumbh’ to be held in Surat from January 9 to 12

Former Sri Lanka U19 cricketer Akshu Fernando passes away after 8 years in a coma

IOA to convene National Athletes’ Forum on Jan 10 in Ahmedabad

Pandya likely to play two games for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to be rested for NZ ODIs

Deepti continues to reign atop; Shafali, Richa, Renuka make big strides in T20I rankings

Archer named in England's provisional squad for T20 World Cup

India batter Tilak Varma seeks divine blessings at Tirumala Tirupati temple

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians players begin pre-season training

Suryakumar Yadav visits Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple

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