Hockey: Indian team leaves for Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat

IANS | November 22, 2024 2:46 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 22 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team embarked from Bengaluru on Friday for their Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 campaign, in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4. India have won the tournament for a record four times including 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004. They beat nemesis Pakistan 2-1 in the final last year to lift the title.

International Kabaddi Federation sanctions World Super Kabaddi League 2025

IANS | November 22, 2024 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has officially granted permission for the staging of the World Super Kabaddi League (WSKL) 2025. The league is being organised in collaboration with the South East Asian Kabaddi Federation (SEAKF) and the Kabaddi Association of Thailand.

'Want more PMs like him': Clive Lloyd after meeting Narendra Modi

IANS | November 22, 2024 11:20 AM

Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 22 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Clive Llyod expressed his pleasure after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Georgetown on Thursday. The two-time World Cup-winning captain lauded PM Modi's efforts at boosting cricket and stressed to have more leaders like him.

World No. 1 Wang Chuqin advances as Sun Yingsha falls at 2024 WTT Finals

IANS | November 21, 2024 11:58 PM

Kitakyushu (Japan), Nov 21 (IANS) The 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals continued with the men's and women's singles quarterfinalists and doubles semifinalists determined here on Thursday. In the men's singles round of 16, Lin Shidong delivered a solid performance to defeat Alexis Lebrun of France 3-1 in an engaging offensive battle.

Abu Dhabi T10: Kohler-Cadmore, Buttler hit out as Deccan Gladiators ace high-scoring run chase

IANS | November 21, 2024 11:45 PM

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Nov 21 (IANS) In a day dominated by batters, Deccan Gladiators overcame the Chennai Brave Jaguars in the second match of the 2024 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 in a match that saw 18 sixes being struck between the two teams. The Gladiators won the match by 7 wickets with 3 balls to spare to light up the opening night. In the end, last year's runners-up, the Gladiators emerged victorious with Jos Buttler and Tom Kohler-Cadmore sharing a magical partnership in a high-scoring run chase.