Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; India concludes Para-powerlifting World Cup with 5 medals

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:07 PM

Beijing (China), June 23 (IANS) On a fresh and promising morning in China's capital, India’s Jhandu Kumar delivered an exceptional performance to secure a bronze medal in the Men’s 80kg weight category at the World Para-Powerlifting World Cup as India ended their campaign with five medals in all -- one gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table; Delhi Redz win

IANS | June 23, 2025 9:37 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls 28-7 in a crucial clash of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Monday.

1st Test: Gavaskar urges Pant to celebrate with somersault after historic ton

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant continued to serve up viral social media moments during Day 4 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley on Monday. The left-handed batter followed his brilliant 134 in the first inning with a 118 in the second, becoming the first wicket-keeper batter to score a century in both innings.

I don't want to put any pressure on myself for 90m: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | June 23, 2025 6:07 PM

Ostrava (Czech Republic), June 23 (IANS) As he builds towards his ultimate goal — a top finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he isn’t placing himself under the pressure of chasing 90-metre throws every time he steps out, though he’s quietly confident ahead of the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday.