Dynamix Achievers defeat Jindal-Carysil to win 8th straight Indian Open Polo Championship

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Dynamix Achievers defeated Jindal-Carysil in the Championship Match of India’s most prestigious and historic Polo tournament, the Indian Open Polo Championship, which was held on Sunday, at the iconic Jaipur Polo Ground. The Achievers continued their dominance in the tournament for almost a decade as they lifted their eighth consecutive trophy.

KIPG 2025: Jaspreet Kaur, Manish break powerlifting records; TN, Haryana share lead (Ld)

IANS | March 23, 2025 10:33 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games saw Punjab’s powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur and Haryana’s Manish grabbing the headlines. Jaspreet became the first athlete in KIPG 2025 to break a national record here on Sunday. In the 45 kg category, the 31-year-old lifted 101 kg to claim the gold medal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex on Sunday. Manish, too, lifted 166 kg, to set a new national record in the 54 kg category.

IPL 2025: Credit to SRH but we could have executed better, says Parag

IANS | March 23, 2025 9:46 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that his side could have executed better chasing 286 against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they suffered a 44-run defeat in the IPL 2025 encounter here on Sunday. Parag admitted that it was a tough day for them but credited last year's runners-up for winning the clash after posting the second-highest total in IPL history.

IPL 2025: Noor’s 4-18, Khaleel’s 3-29 help CSK restrict MI to 155/9

IANS | March 23, 2025 9:35 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad picked 4-18 while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed took 3-29 as Chennai Super Kings restricted Mumbai Indians to 155/9 in their 20 overs in the second match of Sunday's double-header in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here.

KIPG 2025: Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting national record; Sheetal Devi wins archery gold; TN keep lead

IANS | March 23, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With a record-breaking effort, Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed the headlines on the fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. Jaspreet became the first athlete in KIPG 2025 to break a national record. In the 45 kg category, the 31-year-old lifted 101 kg to claim the gold medal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex on Sunday.

Prime Minister's pep talk motivated India to T20 World Cup, CT 2025 victories: Srikkanth

IANS | March 23, 2025 8:20 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Words of encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi have probably boosted India to win the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth wrote in a video posted on social media on Sunday. Srikkanth, the 1983 World Cup winner as part of Kapil's Devils, also said the biggest, greatest quality of PM Modi is that he makes everyone who meets him "feel important" and comfortable.