India thrash Pakistan 5-3 to retain title in Men's Junior Asia Cup

IANS | December 4, 2024 11:22 PM

Muscat (Oman), Dec 4 (IANS) Araijeet Singh Hundal was the star performer with four goals as the Indian junior men's hockey team defeated archrivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to successfully defend their title, bagging a record fifth crown in the history of the competition here on Wednesday.

FIDE World Chess Championship: Gukesh misses chances, Ding turns tables as most exciting game ends in a draw (Ld)

IANS | December 4, 2024 11:05 PM

Singapore, Dec 4 (IANS) For the second game in a row, India's D. Gukesh failed to capitalise on a big advantage and landed in an inferior position as Game 8 ended in a draw with reigning champion Ding Liren of China defending stoutly and brilliantly to turn things around in an edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Wednesday.

TPL Season 6: Bengaluru SG Pipers, Gujarat Panthers sit in top two halfway through Day 2

IANS | December 4, 2024 10:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Bengaluru SG Pipers moved to the top of the points table while Sumit Nagal's Gujarat Panthers rose to second spot in the first half of Day 2 in Season 6 of the Tennis Premier League at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts here on Wednesday. Bengaluru defeated the Bengal Wizards 52-48 while Gujarat Panthers overcame Punjab Patriots 54-46 in the second match of the day.

PKL Season 11: Gagan Gowda stands tall as UP Yoddhas come from behind to beat Telugu Titans

IANS | December 4, 2024 9:48 PM

Pune, Dec 4 (IANS) Gagan Gawda was the star of the day as UP Yoddhas defeated Telugu Titans in a game of two halves in Match 91 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League in the Badminton Hall at the Balewadi Sports Complex, here on Wednesday. In a nail-biter, the UP Yoddhas trailed at half-time but roared back in the second half, winning the game 36-33. For the UP Yoddhas, Gowda bagged 15 points while Bhavani Rajput added six more to the cause.

Asian Women’s Handball C'ship: Gritty India suffer two-point loss to Iran despite Nina Shil’s heroic effort

IANS | December 4, 2024 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Despite Nina Shil’s heroic defence, the Indian women’s handball team fell to a two-point defeat 32-30 to Iran in their second Group B match at the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 here on Wednesday. Taking positives from their spirited performance, India will now look to bounce back when they take on Japan in their final group game of the tournament.