Women’s National Boxing: Defending champions Minakshi, Anamika storm into finals

IANS | March 26, 2025 9:54 PM

Greater Noida, March 26 (IANS) Defending champions Minakshi and Anamika Hooda kept their title reigns intact, punching their way into the final of the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship with contrasting victories on Wednesday. Reigning Minimumweight (45-48kg) champion Minakshi (AIP) was unstoppable, overpowering Delhi’s Sanjana with a third-round RSC victory to book her place in the final.

WTT Star Contender Chennai: Ayhika-Ankur duo battles into main draw

IANS | March 26, 2025 9:33 PM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Pairing up for mixed doubles, Asian Games medallist Ayhika Mukherjee and reigning three-time National Youth Champion Ankur Bhattacharjee sealed their place in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, overcoming Anirban Ghosh and Swastika Ghosh in a thrilling five-game battle on Day 2 of Qualifying on Wednesday.

IWL 2024-25: Fazila Ikwaput's hattrick helps Gokulam Kerala sink Sribhumi FC

IANS | March 26, 2025 8:21 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), March 26 (IANS) Fazila Ikwaput was once again at the heart of Gokulam Kerala FC’s triumph as her stunning hat-trick helped the Malabarians cruise to a dominant 3-0 win over Sribhumi FC in a crucial match of the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Wednesday.

Batting with the best in the world raises your standards, says Voll on learning from Mooney

IANS | March 26, 2025 6:23 PM

Wellington, March 26 (IANS) Young Australian batter Georgia Voll has credited her mentor and opening partner Beth Mooney for shaping her game after a breakout performance in the 3-0 series sweep against New Zealand. Voll, who smashed a career-best 75 off 57 balls in the final T20I, highlighted how batting alongside Mooney has elevated her standards.

First batch of Indian shooters leaves for Argentina World Cup

IANS | March 26, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The first batch of 22 Indian shooters accompanied by 13 support staff left for the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires in the early hours of the day to participate in the year’s first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) stage, competitions for which are set to begin from April 3.