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September 25, 2025 2:03 PM

Viksit Bharat Run 2025 to take place in more than 150 locations across 91 countries

The Viksit Bharat Run 2025 is being held in more than 150 locations across 91 countries as part of Seva Pakhwada. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, this first-of-its-kind ini...

September 25, 2025 10:38 AM

Doping-WADA to ban non-diagnostic use of carbon monoxide

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will add the non-diagnostic use of carbon monoxide to its prohibited methods list from next year, the organisation said. The gas is used in low doses to help measure critical blood metrics in athletes, especially ...

September 25, 2025 9:47 AM

India juggernaut crushes Bangladesh to storm into Asia Cup final

Defending champions India stormed into the final of the Asia Cup on Wednesday after thumping Bangladesh by 41 runs in a Super Fours stage contest to maintain their blemish-free run in the tournament. Reigning 20-overs world champions India have rema...

September 25, 2025 9:42 AM

Newcastle cruise past Bradford as League Cup defence begins in style

Two goals apiece by Joelinton and William Osula helped holders Newcastle United ease to a 4-1 victory over third-tier Bradford City and into the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday. Newcastle ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by beating Liver...

September 24, 2025 8:11 PM

Sinner taking time with tactical tweaks to tackle Alcaraz

World number two Jannik Sinner said he is making small tweaks to his game following his defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open final earlier this month and the Italian is confident it is only a matter of time before he implements the changes in ma...

September 24, 2025 8:08 PM

Afghan women’s refugee team to make tournament debut in UAE

The Afghan women's refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team...

September 24, 2025 1:12 PM

Govt notifies selection criteria for Asian Games 2026, other multi-sport events

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday announced new selection criteria for participation of individuals and teams in the 2026 Asian Games and other multi-sport events, aimed at ensuring only medal prospects make it to the Indian conti...

September 24, 2025 11:42 AM

India Go in as Favourites Against In-Form Bangladesh in Asia Cup

India will face Bangladesh in a key Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. A win for either side will almost guarantee a place in the final. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India top the Super Four ta...

September 24, 2025 10:34 AM

Macron says Trump should stop Gaza war if he wants Nobel peace prize

If U.S. President Donald Trump really wants to win the Nobel peace prize, he needs to stop the war in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Speaking to France's BFM TV from New York, Macron said only Trump had the power to put...

September 24, 2025 9:52 AM

ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect over repeated breaches of its obligations under the ICC Constitution, the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday. The ICC Board cited failure...

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