FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup

IANS | March 13, 2025 10:20 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13 (IANS) Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

World Para Athletics GP: India tops medal tally with 134 medals

IANS | March 13, 2025 9:48 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India brought the curtains down on a remarkable campaign in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing at the top of the medals table with a stunning total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. With athletes delivering some exceptional performances across track and field events, the host nation showcased its growing strength in para-athletics on the global stage.

WPL 2025: Matthews, Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet carry MI to massive 213/4

IANS | March 13, 2025 9:30 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 77 runs each while captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a breathtaking 36 at the back-end as Mumbai Indians posted 213/4 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.

Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend

IANS | March 13, 2025 9:12 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 13 (IANS) The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.

All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi

IANS | March 13, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India’s hopes alive in the prestigious tournament.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begin training camp at Dharamsala before start of season

IANS | March 13, 2025 8:33 PM

Dharamsala, March 13 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega event at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala. The camp has been designed to fine-tune the team’s strategy ahead of the tournament as the players train under the coaching staff to get in the groove.

IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo eyes stability with his new role at KKR

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:51 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) The newly appointed mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Dwayne Bravo, has made it clear that the defending champions will stick to their winning formula in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for the 2025 season. While Bravo brings his own style, he emphasised the importance of continuity, drawing insights from former mentor Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to their third title last year before taking charge of the Indian team.

WPL 2025: Gibson, Ishaque come in as GG elect to bowl first against MI

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:27 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Saika Ishaque and Danielle Gibson have come in for the crucial clash as the Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.