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September 1, 2023 2:56 PM

Kerala to Host Inaugural Zayed Charity Marathon in 2024

The Higher Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Marathon has announced that the inaugural edition of the marathon in India will be held in Kerala in 2024.The marathon will be held in collaboration with the authorities in Kerala State and the I...

September 1, 2023 2:43 PM

Climate Cup, the first-ever professional football event in Ladakh, begins today

The first-ever professional football event, Climate Football Cup 2023, kicks-off today, in Ladakh, India. The seven-day long football sporting event is being held at an altitude of 11000 ft at Open Astroturf Stadium at Spituk, Leh. The event will con...

September 1, 2023 12:22 PM

Asia Cup 2023: Rain threat looms over India-Pakistan blockbuster

Rain threat looms large over the high-voltage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, in Asia Cup 2023. According to IMD, there is a 90% chance of a thundershower with 90% precipitation and 84% humidity expected in Kandy. The temperature is for...

September 1, 2023 11:47 AM

Neeraj Chopra finishes second at Zurich Diamond League

Newly-crowned World Champion and World Number One Neeraj Chopra finished second in men's javelin event in Zurich Diamond League on Friday. The Indian star javelin thrower secured a throw of 85.71m in his last attempt and finished behind Czech Republi...

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 ...

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