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September 12, 2025 4:31 PM

Our target is to place India among the top ten sporting nations in the world, says Mandaviya

The government has readied plans to make India one the world’s top ten sporting nations, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Addressing the PlayCom – Business of Sports Summit 2025, Mandaviya said, “We have laid out a 10-ye...

September 12, 2025 12:54 PM

Asia Cup: Litton Das’ 59 powers Bangladesh to seven-wicket win over Hong Kong

Skipper Litton Das led from the front with a composed 59 off 39 balls as Bangladesh began their Asia Cup campaign with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Chasing 144, Litton anchored the innings w...

September 12, 2025 12:47 PM

FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said on Thursday. The extraordinary global ...

September 11, 2025 5:05 PM

India name squad for inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind

India on Thursday announced its 16-member squad for the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind, to be held from November 11–25 in New Delhi and Bengaluru. The tournament will feature Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka ...

September 11, 2025 10:38 AM

South Africa beat England in rain-hit T20I via DLS

South Africa held their nerve in a rain-affected contest at Cardiff, edging past England by 14 runs in the opening T20I on Thursday under the DLS method. Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a brisk 28 off 14 balls, while Dewald Brevis and ...

September 11, 2025 10:24 AM

Shivam Dube credits coach Morkel after crucial spell in Asia Cup win over UAE

Shivam Dube impressed in India’s crushing nine-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup on Wednesday and the all-rounder credited bowling coach Morne Morkel with the tactical tweaks and advice that led to his three-wicket haul. UAE...

September 11, 2025 10:10 AM

Asia Cup: Kuldeep spins web as India crush UAE in 27 balls

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a dream spell of 4 for 7 as India bowled out the United Arab Emirates for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs to win their Asia Cup opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Asked to bat, UAE fo...

September 10, 2025 4:49 PM

Extreme heat a rising threat to 2026 World Cup venues, says report

The 2026 World Cup could be North America's last without urgent climate adaptation measures, according to a new study highlighting extreme weather threats. The "Pitches in Peril" report, compiled by Football for the Future, Common Goal and Jupiter I...

September 10, 2025 4:45 PM

Bolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador

Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for next year's World Cup while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday. Bolivia's Miguel Terceros conv...

September 10, 2025 3:09 PM

Samrat Rana misses final on inner 10s as Divya in contention for Women’s 25m Pistol final

Samrat Rana came agonisingly close to a finals appearance in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol (APM) on the second day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center, missing out on qualification only on the count of inner 10s. Mean...

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