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14 Sep

India Women Skip Asia Cup Trophy Presentation After Record Eighth Title

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): India's women cricketers ended their Asia Cup campaign with another title but stayed away from the traditional trophy presentation ceremony following their 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side secured a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup crown, but the players did not take part in the on-field presentation, where the trophy was to be handed over by Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi, a Pakistani politician, heads both the ACC and the Pakistan Cricket Board and currently serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister. Presentation Becomes Centre of Attention The unusual…

06 Sep

‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan’ 4.0 Begins, Details Inside

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingPunjab, Punjab News

‘ BATHINDA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s flagship sporting initiative, ‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan-2026’, began from Bathinda on Saturday, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann setting an ambitious vision of taking Punjab’s sporting talent to the global stage. The fourth season will bring nearly 10 lakh players aged 14 to over 70 years into 39 sporting disciplines, including four para-sports, while connecting generations and nurturing talent from villages and cities across the state. The event will conclude in Patiala on November 29, with ₹12.50 crore in prize money for winners, including cash awards for veteran players for the first time. On the occasion,…

05 Sep

Shubman Gill Arrives to Bolster Fazilka Falcons in Sher-E-Punjab T20 League

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FAZILKA (Gurpreet Singh): The Fazilka Falcons have received a significant boost in their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League campaign with the arrival of India captain Shubman Gill, who is set to make his first appearance in the tournament this season. Gill was seen training alongside the Falcons in a video posted by the franchise on Instagram, confirming his arrival after sitting out the team's first three matches. The right-handed batter's inclusion comes at a crucial stage for Fazilka. The team has managed only one victory from three games, with two defeats leaving them fifth among the six teams in the competition. Sanvir…

30 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League; Says League to give wings to Punjab’s cricketing talent

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated the first-ever franchise-based Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League, describing the tournament as a major platform to provide budding cricketers of the state with greater opportunities to showcase their talent, gain exposure and advance in the sport. The inaugural edition, being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), will feature six teams and run till September 13 at the PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali. Interacting with the players and organisers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the league would give talented cricketers from Punjab an opportunity to compete on a major…

26 Aug

Akaal Warriors FHC Launches MAX/PRO TAX CUP 2026 Field Hockey Tournament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Sports, TrendingAkaal Warriors

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Akaal Warriors FHC has officially launched the poster for the MAX/PRO TAX CUP 2026 Field Hockey Tournament, a two-day sporting event scheduled for August 29–30, 2026, at Maxwell Soccer Centre, located at 7000 48 Street SE in Calgary. The tournament is expected to bring together field hockey players, families, youth, sports enthusiasts and community members for a weekend of competitive action, sportsmanship and celebration of the sport. The event aims to provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their skills while encouraging greater participation in field hockey among young people. The official poster launch was attended…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo Offers Condolences to Lionel Messi Following Death of Father Jorge Messi

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Buenos Aires (Rajeev Sharma): Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. The loss marks a deeply personal blow for the Argentine superstar, whose father served as a pivotal figure throughout his personal life and historic sporting career. Reacting to an emotional social media tribute posted by Messi, Ronaldo offered words of support and solidarity to his longtime rival and fellow icon, sending a message of strength to the Messi…

03 Aug

Glasgow Eatery to Revise Logo After Lovlina Borgohain Objects to Map of India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, Trending, World NewsGlasgow

Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): A restaurant in Glasgow has apologised and pledged to update its branding after Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain raised concerns over what she said was an inaccurate depiction of the map of India at the establishment. The issue surfaced during a visit by members of the Indian boxing team following their successful campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Lovlina, who hails from Assam, noticed that the map printed on the restaurant's napkins and displayed in its branding did not include India's North-Eastern region. A video capturing her remarks was widely circulated on social media, drawing significant public attention. Boxer…

03 Aug

India Ends Glasgow 2026 Campaign with 39 Medals, Retains Top-Four Finish Despite Reduced Events

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingGlasgow 2026

Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with 39 medals, its lowest overall tally in more than two decades. However, the final numbers tell only part of the story, as the Indian contingent secured an impressive fourth-place finish despite competing in a Games that featured significantly fewer sporting disciplines than previous editions. India finished with 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, placing behind only Australia, England and Canada. The Indian team finished level with host nation Scotland in the total medal count but claimed fourth position after recording a higher number of silver medals. Reduced…

02 Aug

Teenage Shuttler Tanvi Sharma Creates History with Maiden Taipei Open Super 300 Victory

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma from Hoshiarpur scripted history on Sunday by capturing the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 women’s singles title. At just 17 years and 222 days old, she became the youngest champion in the tournament's history, surpassing the record previously held by Taiwanese legend Tai Tzu Ying. The young Indian shuttler delivered a commanding performance to defeat Vietnam’s sixth seed Nguyen Thuy Linh in straight games, 21-16, 21-16, in the championship final to secure the biggest crown of her career. The triumphant performance ended India’s 18-year title drought in the women’s singles category at…

02 Aug

India Scripts Memorable Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign with Record Boxing Triumph and Multi-Sport Medal Surge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingCommonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India delivered one of its most successful days in Commonwealth Games history on Saturday, producing an outstanding medal-winning performance across boxing, judo, athletics and para sports. Powered by a record-breaking display from its boxers, the Indian contingent climbed to fourth place in the overall standings with 38 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and eight bronze. Boxing Leads India's Golden Charge Indian boxers stole the spotlight by claiming seven gold medals, the country's best-ever performance in the sport at the Commonwealth Games. The impressive campaign also earned India the top position in the boxing medal standings with…