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India dominates UAE in Asia Cup opener, chasing down 58-run target in 4.3 overs
On Tuesday night, Minakshi (womens 48kg), Jadumani Singh (50kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) won their respective bouts with an identical 5-0 verdict to reach the quarterfinals
Both teams missing key players due to their India-A commitments will take the sheen away from what should have been a grand occasion
Paris Paralympics gold medalist wants to better his personal best at home
Sindhu lost the womens singles round-of-32 contest 21-15, 16-21, 19-21 to unseeded Danish shuttler Line Christophersen
From Sreesanths unpredictable brilliance and controversies, to Sreejeshs Olympic heroics and Eldhose Pauls golden leap, Kochis sporting story is a mix of drama, resilience, and glory
TVS launches takes the scooter game up a notch with the NTORQ 150, Indias first hyper sport scooter that blends sharp design, real performance, and smart tech to redefine what a scooter can be
She competed in 113 races without a single win, a streak that earned her the nickname the shining star of losers everywhere, and her persistence made her a national sensation, especially in 2003 when media coverage transformed her into a Japanese household name
I was someone who would also do a lot of extra bowling after our session. Don't know if he would recognise me but during those days, I had bowled a lot to Shubman, says Simranjeet Singh
All the top teams except India come into the Asia Cup with plenty of game-time under their belts; it will be interesting to see how Bumrah and Gill stamp their class in this format after a long break
Toss-up between Jitesh and Samson for the wicketkeepers slot; skipper Suryakumar plays the cards close to his chest; litmus test for the host
Sai Kishore, who led TN in the last two years, is not named in the 16-member squad as he is currently recovering from a finger injury and could miss the first two games
His unbeaten 56, ably supported by Rahuls undefeated 31, helps the side recover from 70 for five as the visitor clinches the title on first-innings lead
The Indian womens recurve team, comprising Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Gatha Khadake, reached the semifinals before losing 2-6 to Japan. India will meet top-ranked Korea in the bronze medal match
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada
Romdhane was teed up by fellow substitute Firas Chaouat and sparked wild celebrations for the visitors on the track behind the goal
Denmark and Scotland were level on four points at the top of Group C after the Danes beat Greece 3-0 and Scotland won against Belarus 2-0
Tayyab Ikram believes it is important for India & Pakistan to play each other but admits these are up to the governments, hails Asian teams for becoming competitive and seeks to make hockey more attractive for the viewers
India is in Pool-B with Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland
The side takes a 23-run first-innings lead against TNCA Presidents XI, thanks to Nitin Sai and Rohits three-wicket hauls
The head coach of the Kochi side justifies the trust placed in him by the team owners and delivers with a title win in the second edition of the KCL
The title ensured Indias direct entry into next years FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 14 to 30
If there is a ray of hope for these teams, it is that pre-tournament expectations dont always play out at the Asia Cup. After all, there has never been an India-Pakistan final in all these years.
The umpiring panel includes India's Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit, along with the Sri Lankan duo Raveendra Wimalasiri and Ruchira Palliyaguruge
The turnaround at the Asia Cup was remarkable, as the hosts let in only nine goals in seven matches and struck 39 at the other end
Depay scored his 51st and 52nd goals for the Netherlands, surpassing the 50 scored by Robin van Persie, according to FIFA