Manipur: Ukhrul gets new badminton indoor stadium
Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner Kengoo Zuringla recently inaugurated a new Badminton indoor stadium cum multipurpose hall in Somdal village of Manipur.
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Dewald Brevis is ready for the big leagues
Handed his maiden Proteas call-up, Dewald Brevis is set to hit the ground running against Australia to boost his chances for the CWC23 squad.
'Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4 for India': AB de Villiers
Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has suggested Virat Kohli could be the answer to India’s No.4 conundrum at the World Cup.
Top ODI ranking within sight for Pakistan ahead of World Cup 2023
Pakistan could receive a further boost just weeks out from the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with Babar Azam's in-form side just one win away from claiming the No.1 ODI team ranking.
Former WWE champion wrestler Bray Wyatt dies at 36 due to heart attack
Professional wrestler and former World Wrestling Entertainment champion Bray Wyatt has died after suffering from a heart attack.
Chess World Cup Final 2023: Praggnanandhaa goes down in tie-breaker with Magnus Carlsen
Baku/Chennai: India’s R Praggnanandhaa lost to Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Chess World Cup Final in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Thursday, after drawing the first two matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warm-up fixtures for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 announced
The warm-up fixtures for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India have been announced.
Chess World Cup Final 2023: Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen draw in 2nd match
Baku: India’s 18-year-old chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has once again drawn with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after over one hour of intense competition in the second game of the Chess World Cup Final in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku.
Sachin Tendulkar is now 'National Icon' for ECI, to bat for greater voter turnout
Country's cricket legend and Bharat Ratna awardee Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar today began a new innings - as the ‘National Icon’ for voter awareness and education for the Election Commission of India.
'I'm alive and well': Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak rubbishing his death rumour
"I'm alive and well," clarified former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak trashing reports of his death which were triggered by an X post by his fellow teammate Henry Olonga.
Meet Adira River Ohanian: Serena Williams, husband Alexis Ohanian welcome second child
American Tennis star Serena Williams and her husband Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian have welcomed their second child.
Chess World Cup final 2023: R Praggnanandhaa draws with Magnus Carlsen in first game
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has secured a draw against the world's top-ranked Grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen.
Rohit Sharma on No. 4 choices: 'It is not just one position that can win us a game and a tournament'
With less than two months to go for the World Cup, the Indian cricket team are gearing up for Asia Cup 2023, which will be a test for the men-in-blue's One Day International (ODI) squad.
Arunachal shines in 22nd Junior National Wushu Championship, securing bronze, silver and gold
Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh showcased its prowess in the 22nd Junior National Wushu Championship held in Patna, Bihar from 6 to 11 August, securing a commendable tally of six medals.
Asia Cup 2023: India's squad announced; Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul back
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is set to be a big warm-up ahead of the World Cup to be played in October, was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s selection panel on Monday.
ICC and NIUM call on cricket loving technologists to compete in 'Next In' Hackathon
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC), together with official fintech infrastructure partner and leading real-time global payments platform, Nium, has invited all cricket-loving technologists to revolutionize the sport through cutting-edge innovation as part of the second edition of the Next In hackathon.
India seal T20I series against Ireland 2-0
Dublin/UNI: Ruturaj Gaikwad's second T20I fifty and a 42-run flurry by Shivam Dube and debutant Rinku Sigh in the last two overs helped India win the three-match T20I series 2-0 against Ireland at The Village here on Sunday.
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Sydney: Spain are the FIFA Women’s World Cup champions after a dominant and deserved 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia here on Sunday.
ICC reveals mascots for Cricket World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday introduced brand mascots for upcoming World Cups, representing the spirit and unity that cricket promotes across the globe that will excite the next generation of cricket fans.
First T20I: India win against Ireland on DLS method
Dublin/UNI: India edged out Ireland by a very thin margin of 2 runs on DLS method against Ireland in the first at The Village here on Friday.
Meghalaya: CM Conrad K Sangma and John Abraham deliberate on creation of NE United Football Academy
Shillong /IBNS: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma holds productive meeting with John Abraham, owner of NorthEast United FC, to discuss creation of North East United Football Academy.
Cricket World Cup: Sourav Ganguly picks Tilak Varma as one of India's options for No. 4 slot
Kolkata/IBNS: Rubbishing the opinions that Team India are not well settled to plunge into the World Cup battle, cricket icon Sourav Ganguly on Friday backed left-handed young batter Tilak Varma as a potential player to grab the fourth spot in the star-studded batting line up.
It’s shocking, says Sourav Ganguly on Jadavpur University student's death
Kolkata: Former Indian cricket board chief and ex-skipper Sourav Ganguly has strongly reacted to the death of a 17-year-old boy by falling from the second floor of his hostel allegedly after being ragged at Jadavpur University in Kolkata.
Mitchell Marsh to lead Australia in South Africa white-ball tour
Sydney: Mitchell Marsh will take over Australia's captaincy for the white-ball tour of South Africa after Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc were ruled out with injuries.
Lionel Messi says he does not think about UEFA best player award after winning World Cup
Washington/UNI: Football legend Lionel Messi said that he does not think “a lot” about getting the UEFA best player of the year award after winning the World Cup.
New Zealand to tour Bangladesh after 10 years
Dhaka/UNI: A long-awaited return to Bangladesh for the Blackcaps, who are set to tour the country for a split ODI and Test series, is marking the first such encounter since 2013.
Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement decision, returns to squad against New Zealand
All-rounder Ben Stokes might soon be a part of the World Cup and as a first step, he was named in the England squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
King's Cup: India to meet Iraq
Bangkok: The Indian senior men's team have been drawn against Iraq in the semi-final of the 49th King's Cup 2023 after the draw ceremony was conducted by the Football Association of Thailand on Wednesday.
Agra: Video shoot of ICC World Cup trophy done at Taj Mahal
Agra: Ahead of the cricket world cup to be held in India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy was brought to the Taj Mahal on Wednesday for a video shoot.
Brazilian football star Neymar officially joins Saudi club Al-Hilal
Riyadh/UNI: Brazilian professional football player Neymar has officially left the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club and joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian football club announced Tuesday.