National Shooting C'ship: Saurabh Chaudhary, Varun Tomar in Air Pistol final

IANS | January 4, 2025 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former world No.1 Saurabh Chaudhary representing the Railways, and multiple international medallist Varun Tomar of the Army, are among the final eight who will be vying for the Men’s 10m Air Pistol national title in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, here on Sunday.

HIL 2024-25: Delhi SG Pipers go down against Bengal Tigers

IANS | January 4, 2025 8:32 PM

Rourkela, Jan 4 (IANS) A brace of goals by Jugraj Singh helped Bengal Tigers beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 and hand them their first outright defeat of the season in the ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick unhappy over Olmo situation

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:41 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has admitted that he was "not happy" about the situation that has seen the club unable to register Spain international Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor in the first-team squad for the second half of the season.

Strong start by Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves in Ice Hockey League Season 2

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:18 PM

Leh, Jan 4 (IANS) Powered by a brace of goals by Opadma M., ’s brace Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory in an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday. Sham Wolves followed up with a 4-1 win against Maryul Spawo, thanks to a stellar performance by Urgan, who also scored twice.

Esports' inclusion in Asian Youth Games a shot in arm for Indian grassroots development: ESFI

IANS | January 4, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) expressed confidence that the Olympic Council of Asia’s decision to include Esports as a medal discipline in the 3rd Asian Youth Games to be held in Bahrain from Oct 22-31, 2025 would become a catalyst for the growth of competitive gaming across the country and unearth quality next generation gamers.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club primed for consecutive challenges

IANS | January 4, 2025 6:28 PM

Rourkela, Jan 4 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club are placed sixth on the points table after two matches in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 being held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. So far, Soorma have earned two points courtesy of their 1 - 1 (4-1 SO) penalty shootout victory against Tamil Nadu Dragons in the opening game.

Sydney Test: 200 may not be a defendable target without Bumrah, says Gavaskar

IANS | January 4, 2025 6:08 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) With India holding a 145-run lead over Australia at the end of Day 2 of the final Test match, a lot of questions are surrounding whether India's skipper and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be able to take part in what is expected to be the final day’s proceedings in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday.

ISL 2024-25: Depleted Punjab FC aim for league double over Kerala Blasters

IANS | January 4, 2025 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Punjab FC will aim to complete a league double over Kerala Blasters FC as the Shers will welcome the Tuskers in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Punjab FC started the season with an emphatic 2-1 victory away at Kochi and will look to emulate that performance to climb up into the playoff positions in the table. Punjab currently occupy the eighth position in the table with 18 points while the Blasters are two places below with 14 points.

United Cup: Fritz, Gauff help USA overcome Czechia, seal berth in final

IANS | January 4, 2025 5:44 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Coco Gauff registered a comprehensive singles win over Karolina Muchova while Taylor Fritz benefitted from the abrupt retirement by Tomas Machac as the United States sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead over Czechia and a place in the final of the United Cup mixed-teams tennis tournament here on Saturday.