Neeraj Chopra to Lead India’s 19-Member Squad at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo

India’s golden boy of track and field, Neeraj Chopra, will lead a 19-member Indian contingent at the World Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in Tokyo from September 13 to 21. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced the final squad on Sunday, with Chopra entering the competition as the defending world champion in…

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Asia Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Singh’s Hat-Trick Powers India to 4–3 Victory Over China in Pool A Opener

India’s men’s hockey team kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a thrilling 4–3 win over China at the Rajgir International Hockey Stadium in Bihar. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, who scored a sensational hat-trick from penalty corners, the hosts overcame a resilient Chinese side in a match that tested their composure and tactical…

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Andhra Pradesh Announces 3% Sports Quota in Education and Jobs, Lokesh Confirms at Vizag Women’s Cricket Meet

In a landmark move aimed at empowering athletes and promoting sports culture, Andhra Pradesh has announced the implementation of a 3% sports quota in education and government employment. The announcement was made by Nara Lokesh, the state’s Minister for Youth, Sports, and Education, during an interaction with women cricketers in Visakhapatnam on August 29, 2025….

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Khalid Jamil Announces First India Squad for CAFA Nations Cup 2025, Mohun Bagan Players Omitted Amid Club-Federation Standoff

India’s newly appointed head coach Khalid Jamil has revealed his first 23-member squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025, set to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from August 29 to September 8. The announcement has sparked debate across Indian football circles, as no players from Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan Super…

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Why Gukesh Truly Earned the World Chess Crown—Even Without Beating Magnus Carlsen

India’s teenage chess prodigy D Gukesh has become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship final in Singapore. Yet, his historic triumph has sparked a polarizing debate in the global chess community. Critics, including legendary Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, have questioned the legitimacy of Gukesh’s title, arguing that…

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Sports Ministry Urges BCCI to Hold Elections Under New National Sports Governance Act, Signals Major Reform in Cricket Administration

In a significant push for transparency and accountability in Indian sports administration, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has formally urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct its upcoming elections in accordance with the newly enacted National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The directive comes ahead of the BCCI’s Annual…

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Not Shubman Gill! BCCI Eyes Shreyas Iyer As India’s Next ODI Captain—But Only If Rohit Sharma Steps Down

In a surprising twist to India’s leadership transition across formats, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering Shreyas Iyer—not Shubman Gill—as the next captain of the Indian ODI team. The decision hinges on one critical condition: Rohit Sharma must officially step down from the format following the Asia Cup 2025….

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant Declines to Release Players for India Camp Under New Coach Khalid Jamil, Citing Injury Risks and AFC Commitments

In a move that has stirred controversy across Indian football circles, Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant have refused to release their players for the first national camp under newly appointed head coach Khalid Jamil. The camp, which began on August 15 in Bengaluru, is part of India’s preparation for the upcoming…

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What is the ‘Idiot Test’ That Helped Carlsen Prepare for World Championship Battles? Russian GM Dubov Explains

The chess world has always been fascinated by the meticulous and often secretive preparation methods used by Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian Grandmaster who dominated the World Chess Championship scene for over a decade. Now, Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov, a former member of Carlsen’s training team, has revealed one particularly intriguing tool used in the champion’s…

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Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT, Durand Cup 2025, Live Updates: An Exciting Match Awaits at Sports Authority of India Stadium in Kokrajhar

The Durand Cup 2025 continues to enthrall football lovers across India, and today’s fixture between Bodoland FC and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Football Team at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Stadium in Kokrajhar, Assam, has captured the imagination of fans and analysts alike. This much-anticipated clash is set against the backdrop of one of…

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