IOA recognises new leadership of IGU after disputed elections

IANS | December 31, 2024 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally recognised the newly-elected Governing Council of the Indian Golf Union (IGU) following a contentious election process. The recognised office-bearers of the IGU Governing Council are Harish Kumar Shetty (President), Basant Kumar Repswal (Secretary General), and Manoj Joshi (Honorary Treasurer).

Dhoni, Pant, Iyer in focus as IPL 2025 promises another exhilarating season

IANS | December 31, 2024 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the year 2024 culminates with ending their cricket season with an embarrassing 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, the New Year promises fans exciting and gripping matches including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, scheduled to start on March 14 with the final slated on May 25.

Yuva Kabaddi Series: Chandigarh Chargers qualify for Div 2 final despite loss to Vizag Victors

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:42 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 30 (IANS) Chandigarh Chargers confirmed their place in the Division 2 final despite a narrow loss to Vizag Victors as the Yuva Kabaddi Series continued its thrilling run on the eighth day at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Monday. Delhi Dhurandhars, UP Falcons, and Hampi Heroes won their respective matches as the day saw dominant performances from these teams.

Football: Mohamed Salah is still far away from new Liverpool contract

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:27 PM

London, Dec 30 (IANS) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is focused on helping his team win the Premier League title, but admits he is still "far away" from signing a new contract. The Egyptian scored his 20th goal of the season and helped set up Cody Gakpo for the second goal in Liverpool's 5-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday to lift them eight points clear at the top of the points table.