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September 30, 2025 1:13 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites applications for Sports Awards

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has invited applications for its annual Sports Awards, recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award honors sportspersons for the most spectacula...

September 30, 2025 12:53 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India begin World Cup 2025 campaign against Sri Lanka

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to India after a 12-year gap. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, carrying the aspirations of a nation eager for its firs...

September 30, 2025 9:39 AM

Battling West Ham grab 1-1 draw away to Everton

West Ham United battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Everton in the Premier League on Monday, with Jarrod Bowen scoring as Nuno Espirito Santo grabbed a point in his first game in charge of the London side. With former manager Graham Po...

September 30, 2025 10:04 AM

Nepal humble West Indies, secure first-ever T20 series against full member

West Indies suffered a humbling defeat on Monday when they were dismissed for 83 runs by Nepal who secured an unprecedented T20 series triumph in the United Arab Emirates. The 83 all out stands as the lowest total ever recorded by a full member agai...

September 29, 2025 11:32 PM

Japanese sumo wrestler Jokoryu Takayuki performs Shiomaki ritual, wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday

Jokoryu Takayuki, a Japanese sumo wrestler, performed the traditional Shiomaki ritual in Tokyo to ward off evil spirits and offer strength and blessings to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday. As part of the Vish...

September 29, 2025 11:33 PM

West Indies fast bowler Joseph ruled out of India tests with back injury

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of next month's two-test series against India due to the recurrence of a back injury, the team said on Monday. "After (Joseph's) complaints of discomfort, scans revealed a degeneration of the...

September 29, 2025 10:31 PM

England all-rounder Woakes announces international retirement

England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his international retirement on Monday after missing out on selection for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November. Team director Rob Key said last week that the 36-year-old, who suffered a disloc...

September 29, 2025 12:54 PM

Golf-Europe hold off furious US charge to win Ryder Cup

What looked certain to be a comfortable Europe win unexpectedly turned into a thrilling Ryder Cup finale on Sunday as they withstood a ferocious challenge from the U.S. to capture golf’s biggest team prize in a nail-biting 15-13 victory. Europe...

September 29, 2025 11:47 AM

India welcomes the World Para Athletics championships 2025 in New Delhi

“Sports have the power to unite and inspire beyond boundaries,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi once remarked. That sentiment comes alive as India hosts the 12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi. From September 27 to October 5, t...

September 29, 2025 11:28 AM

Australia eye historic Women’s World Cup double

Seven-times champions Australia will once again be the team to beat in the Women's World Cup as eight teams prepare to battle it out for the trophy in India and Sri Lanka. England have won four titles and New Zealand one while India, South Africa, B...

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