World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:07 AM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.

IML 2025: Australia Masters beat England Masters to set semis date with India Masters

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:52 PM

Raipur, March 12 (IANS) Australia Masters geared up their preparations for Thursday’s first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.

Formula 1: Jonathan Wheatley to take charge as Kick Sauber team principal from April 1

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:40 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Kick Sauber have confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley will officially step into his role as Team Principal on April 1, 2025. The experienced motorsport professional, who spent nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, was announced in the position last August. However, the Swiss outfit had not previously disclosed an exact start date.

Unbeaten Pune, Satara, and Mumbai enter junior semis at Asmita Hockey State League

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:25 PM

Pune, March 12 (IANS) Pune and Satara qualified for the semifinals in the Junior Category, recording all wins (9 points) in their respective groups in the Asmita Hockey State League at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Wednesday. The other qualifiers for the semifinals include Kolhapur (4 points) and Mumbai City (6 points).

Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif to make historic debut at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:03 PM

Nairobi, March 12 (IANS) Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to become the first all-Indian team in WRC as they compete in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), from March 20 to 23. Competing for the Africa Eco Motorsport team, the duo will take part in the WRC3 ARC3 class (African Rally Championship) in one of the most gruelling events on the WRC calendar.

IPL 2025: KKR perform traditional pooja at Eden Gardens ahead of training

IANS | March 12, 2025 10:44 PM

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got their pre-tournament camp underway in Kolkata with a pooja ceremony on the Eden Gardens pitch here on Wednesday. The Coaching staff, led by head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and players participated in the ceremony before commencing cricketing activities at the historic cricketing venue.

Vinesh Phogat opposes Sports Ministry's decision to restore WFI affiliation

IANS | March 12, 2025 10:10 PM

Chandigarh, March 12 (IANS) Olympian wrestler and Congress MLA from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday opposed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to lift the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restore its affiliation and hand over the reins to the current set of office-bearers.

WPL 2025: With maiden final in sight, GG ready to take on MI in Eliminator

IANS | March 12, 2025 9:55 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) After putting up a remarkable show on the league stage, the Gujarat Giants will leave no stone unturned to make it to their maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) final when they take on the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.