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August 30, 2023 10:29 AM

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan hosts multi-team tournament after 15 years, set to face Nepal in opening game today

Pakistan is set to kick off its Asia Cup campaign against Nepal today, amidst the scorching heat of Multan. This marks a significant return of multi-team international cricket to Pakistan after a hiatus of nearly 15 years. The journey for Pakistan c...

August 29, 2023 3:22 PM

Hockey: Men in Blue in action today against Bangladesh; Women’s team wins Gold

The Indian men's hockey team will go head-to-head against Bangladesh today, August 29, at the Men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023 in Salalah, Oman. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST. Schedule of Men in Blue The men in blue will be in actio...

August 29, 2023 2:29 PM

Sports Minister Thakur unveils infrastructure projects worth Rs 13 crore in NS NIS Patiala

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated many infrastructure projects worth Rs. 13 Crores, which included state-of-the-art Weightlifting Hall, Fitness centre, modern hostels and Guest House at Netaji Subhas National...

August 29, 2023 2:30 PM

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul to miss clashes against Pakistan and Nepal

In a major blow, India's wicketkeeper-batter, KL Rahul, has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 clashes against Pakistan and Nepal due to a minor niggle, as confirmed by the team's head coach, Rahul Dravid, on Tuesday. In the statement, Dravid said:...

August 29, 2023 11:30 AM

Djokovic, Wozniacki make a winning return to US Open

Novak Djokovic made a winning come back at Flushing Meadows for the first time in two years. The World No 1 defeated France's Alexandre Muller 6-0 6-2 6-3 in the first-round at the US Open. The 23-times grand slam champion was absent from the tournam...

August 29, 2023 10:31 AM

Major Dhyan Chand: the hockey wizard

Born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad to Sharadha Singh and Sameshwar Singh - a soldier in the British Indian Army, Dhyan Singh was drawn towards hockey at a very early age. Like his father, he too enrolled himself in the army at the age of 16 and ...

August 28, 2023 7:03 PM

Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup: India defeats Malaysia 9-5

The Indian women's hockey team led by Navjot Kaur, on August 28, defeated the Malaysian team 9-5 to move to the final of the Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023. With the win, India not only entered the final, but also qualified for the ...

August 28, 2023 2:18 PM

ICC CWC 2023: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson given two weeks deadline to prove fitness

In a race against time, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been given a two-week deadline by head coach Gary Stead, to prove his fitness before the World Cup squad is announced. The 33-year-old's chances of participating in this year's World Cu...

August 28, 2023 10:07 AM

World Athletics Championships : Neeraj Chopra brings Gold

"This has been a great championship for India and I am proud to bring another title to my country," said Neeraj Chopra after winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a g...

August 28, 2023 10:06 AM

India should flourish in world of sports, and this should be encouraged: PM Modi

India had its best-ever result in World University Games? 27ENAT10 India should flourish in world of sports, and this should be encouraged: PM Modi New Delhi, 27 Aug (HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that India should thrive in th...

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