Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India register 4-0 victory against Malaysia

IANS | November 11, 2024 7:39 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 11 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team kicked off its campaign in the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a 4-0 victory against Malaysia in this historic city of Bihar on Monday. Sangita Kumari (8’, 55’), Preeti Dubey (43’), and Udita (44’) found the back of the net in the game that saw India create numerous chances and put on a solid defensive performance to walk away with three points.

Wasfi Bilal wins silver as India bags historic medal at BRICS Esports Championship in Moscow

IANS | November 11, 2024 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) In a memorable moment for esports in the country, Wasfi Bilal, who goes by the user name “YoshiKiller”, secured a historic silver medal for India in the BRICS Esports Championship for Tekken 8, held at the VK Arena in Moscow, Russia. Competing against elite players from Brazil, Russia, South Africa, China, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, YoshiKiller finished second in the overall standings behind China's XCC and grabbed a place on the podium in the two-day competition held on November 9 and 10.

'Why it's being discussed again...': Atul Wassan on India's refusal to visit Pakistan for CT 2025

IANS | November 11, 2024 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Amid reports of India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer Atul Wassan expressed his frustration on the issue that it comes up whenever it has been already decided that India doesn't want to travel to Pakistan. It has been reported that the BCCI have informed the ICC that India would not travel to Pakistan for the mega event and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought the guidance of the federal government.

Silliest thing one can do is to write off champion players, says Hussey on concerns about Rohit, Virat's form

IANS | November 11, 2024 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be in good form in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, adding that the silliest thing one can do is to write off champion sportspersons. India will reach Australia for the marquee Test series on the back of a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home, with the poor form of Rohit and Virat being amongst the main points of concern for the visitors’.

Formula 1: Mercedes keen on solving slow-corner weakness as 2024 season winds down

IANS | November 11, 2024 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has redirected their focus for the remaining races of the 2024 season toward diagnosing a critical weak spot -- poor performance in slow-speed corners. Following a challenging season marked by inconsistency and an elusive podium finish streak, the team is working to ensure the issue doesn't carry into their 2025 challenger.