Host City contract signed for Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games

IANS | June 3, 2025 6:26 PM

Dubai, June 3 (IANS) The countdown to the 5th Asian Youth Para Games has officially begun as the host city contract was signed between the Asian Paralympic Committee and Dubai Club for People of Determination, the Local Organising Committee for the Games. Majid Al Usaimi, the APC President, and Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman, Dubai Club for People of Determination, signed the contract on behalf of their respective organisations at the APC headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Smriti Mandhana nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month for May

IANS | June 3, 2025 6:14 PM

Dubai, June 3 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May following her strong show during the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka last month. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have also been nominated in the women's category for their stellar performances in limited-overs formats.

Anil Kumble, Siddaramaiah wish ‘all the best’ to RCB ahead of IPL final

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:51 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Cricket legend Anil Kumble, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and other senior political leaders of the state have extended their best wishes to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

India aim to boost confidence with Thailand friendly ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:04 PM

Pathum Thani (Thailand), June 3 (IANS) The Indian men's national team will take on Thailand in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. For the Blue Tigers, ranked 127th, the match serves as valuable preparation for the all-important AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong to be held on June 10 in Kowloon City.

French Open: Djokovic clinches 100th win to set up quarterfinal clash with Zverev

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:51 PM

Paris, June 2 (IANS) Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year at the clay-court major.

ILC 2025 players rally behind their former franchises ahead of IPL final

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:31 PM

Greater Noida (UP), June 2 (IANS) Even as the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) heats up with high-octane clashes, the buzz around the IPL 2025 final is hard to miss for some players. With RCB and Punjab Kings set to face off for the coveted title, players in the ILC, who once represented these franchises, are stepping up to show their support.