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Mansukh Mandaviya urges NSFs to follow nation-first approach for LA 2028 Olympics

IANS | January 21, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With the focus on India’s superlative performance in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports requested National Sports Federations (NSFs) to follow guidelines on good governance in a round table meeting here on Tuesday. The core of the discussion revolved around establishing a comprehensive sports ecosystem with a focus on planning, governance, and infrastructure.

India triumphs in PD Champions Trophy with a win over England

IANS | January 21, 2025 7:34 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team defeated England by 79 runs in a thrilling final at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, near here, to achieve a remarkable milestone by clinching the title in the PD Champions Trophy 2025. Choosing to bat, the India team posted a commanding total of 197/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The team then bowled out England for 118 to win the title.

PGTI Qualifying School 2025 tees-off from January 22 in Jamshedpur

IANS | January 21, 2025 7:16 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 21 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour India (PGTI) Qualifying School 2025 will be played from January 22 to February 7, 2025, at the Golmuri Golf Course here on Tuesday. While the First Stage consisting of three Pre-Qualifying events of 36 holes each will be held from January 22 to February 1, the Final Stage, a 72-hole event, will be held from February 4 to 7.

Jos Buttler excited to have 'full line-up' for India tour

IANS | January 21, 2025 6:53 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) England captain Jos Buttler is excited with the prospect that they have a "full line-up" for the white-ball series against India. The wicketkeeper-batter emphasised that there is no workload or injury concern in the squad in the build-up to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.

World champ Gukesh to run into Nakamura in Norway Chess 2025

IANS | January 21, 2025 5:42 PM

Stavanger (Norway), Jan 21 (IANS) Norway Chess, which has already got confirmation from five of the top-10 in FIDE Rankings, on Tuesday announced that world-renowned American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, currently ranked World No. 3, will compete in Norway Chess 2025. This will be Nakamura’s seventh time at Norway Chess, where his exciting games and competitive spirit have made him a favourite among fans.

Aus Open: Sabalenka digs deep to make 10th major semifinal

IANS | January 21, 2025 5:10 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a stern challenge from No. 27 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her third consecutive Australian Open semifinal. Top seed Sabalenka twice came from a breakdown in the decider to advance 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 in 1 hour and 53 minutes at Rod Laver Arena. The middle set was the first Sabalenka had dropped in Melbourne since the 2023 final.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals snap Desert Vipers' winning streak with six-wicket victory

IANS | January 21, 2025 12:33 AM

Dubai, Jan 21 (IANS) The Desert Vipers' undefeated streak finally met its match on Monday, as the Dubai Capitals delivered a stunning six-wicket victory in the ITT20 Season 3 at the Dubai International Stadium. A dominant bowling performance, spearheaded by Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan's three-wicket hauls, restricted the Vipers to 139. Gulbadin Naib then led the chase with a fiery 78-run innings off 51 balls, ensuring the Capitals broke a three-match losing streak.

Flame for 9th Asian Winter Games lit in Harbin

IANS | January 20, 2025 11:55 PM

Harbin (China), Jan 20 (IANS) The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area here on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games. The flame was lit after a brief ceremony opened by a choir of 90 children.

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