Women Boxing National: World champion Nitu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up

IANS | March 20, 2025 11:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The country’s best boxing talent is all set to punch their way to glory as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships to be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27 set the ball rolling for a week-long exhibition of the exhilarating contest between the established and upcoming talent.

Bikaner's nonagenarian athlete Pana Devi wins gold medals, proves age is just a number

IANS | March 20, 2025 9:04 PM

Bikaner, March 20 (IANS) Pana Devi Godara, a 93-year-old athlete from Bikaner, has defied age and proven that determination knows no boundaries. Recently, at the 45th National Masters Athletics Championship in Bengaluru, Pana Devi won gold medals in multiple events, including Shot Put, 100-meter sprint, and Discus Throw, making the entire nation proud.

IPL fan parks 2025 to cover 50 cities in 23 states

IANS | March 20, 2025 7:06 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the return of the IPL Fan Parks for the 2025 season, expanding the premier cricket viewing experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory.

BCCI allows use of saliva to shine the ball in IPL 2025: Report

IANS | March 20, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season commencing on Saturday. The decision was taken during the meeting of the captains and managers at the board's headquarters in Mumbai after the majority of captains approved the proposal.