National Women’s Hockey: Odisha, Maharashtra, Bengal win on Day 6

IANS | March 25, 2025 6:43 PM

Ranchi, March 25 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Bengal secured another win in their respective matches on the sixth day of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.

Tendulkar wishes KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty endless joy, says ‘A beautiful new journey begins’

IANS | March 25, 2025 6:15 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to congratulate wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty after the couple announced the arrival of their baby girl on Monday. Rahul and his wife Athiya, who tied the knot in January 2023 and confirmed the pregnancy in November 2024, have been blessed with a baby girl, the wicketkeeper announced through a social media post.

Paleker and Wharf join ICC Elite Panel of umpires

IANS | March 25, 2025 5:12 PM

Dubai, March 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday made two new additions to its prestigious Elite Panel of Umpires, with South Africa’s Allahudien Paleker and England’s Alex Wharf making the cut. The duo replaces Michael Gough and Joel Wilson in the latest reshuffle.

KIPG 2025: Kerala powerlifter Joby Mathew eyes LA 2028 gold at 51

IANS | March 25, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In sports, age is just a number if you are physically and mentally fit. Iconic sportspersons like Tiger Woods (49), Cristiano Ronaldo (40), and Rafael Nadal (38) have defied age in their professional careers earning the highest sporting honour on the planet through sheer hard work and willpower, enduring multiple injuries in their journey.

Punjab win first-ever IGU Golf Sixes League in Gurugram

IANS | March 25, 2025 4:03 PM

Gurugram, March 25 (IANS) Punjab emerged the winner among six state teams in the inaugural IGU Golf Sixes League organised by the Indian Golf Union, in partnership with The R&A, here at the DLF Golf & Country Club late on Monday. The Upraj Singh-Zorawar (21) duo and pair of Shlok Limaye and Guransh (19) totaled 40 points to help Punjab clinch the inaugural title.

Gabba to be demolished post 2032 Olympics, Brisbane to get new stadium

IANS | March 25, 2025 12:06 PM

Melbourne, March 25 (IANS) The Gabba, Brisbane’s iconic stadium, is set to be demolished following the 2032 Olympic Games, with cricket moving to a new 60,000-capacity venue in the Victoria Park area. This state-of-the-art stadium is being built as part of the Olympic infrastructure.