Sports Archives - Page 9 of 24

09 Sep

Abhimanyu Mishra Stuns World Champion Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Sixteen-year-old chess sensation Abhimanyu Mishra produced a stunning upset at the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament by defeating reigning World Champion D Gukesh, the youngest world champion in history.The victory makes Mishra the youngest player ever to beat a sitting world champion in classical chess, shattering a 33-year-old record previously held by Grandmaster Gata Kamsky.Born to Indian-origin parents and raised in New Jersey, Mishra has been a prodigy since learning the game at age two. He shot to international prominence in June 2021 when he became the world’s youngest Grandmaster at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days,…

07 Sep

India Defeats South Korea 4-1 to Win Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, Secures Spot in 2026 World Cup

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Rajgir, September 7: The Indian men’s hockey team lifted the Asia Cup 2025 title on Sunday with a commanding 4-1 victory over South Korea in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar. With this triumph, India claimed the Asia Cup crown for the fourth time and also booked its berth in the 2026 Hockey World Cup.India struck early, as Sukhjeet Singh scored in the opening minute to put the hosts ahead. In the second quarter, Dilpreet Singh extended the lead to 2-0 before netting again in the third quarter to strengthen India’s dominance. In the final quarter, Amit…

07 Sep

8th Senior Sports Day Unites Calgary’s Seniors in Celebration by Amrit Sagar Foundation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The 8th Senior Sports Day, hosted by the Amrit Sagar Foundation at the Genesis Centre, proved to be a resounding success with over 200 seniors participating in an inspiring celebration of health, community, and togetherness. The special memory of the day was the remarkable performance of Mr. Hansraj Sukheja, who, at 89 years old, stood out as the oldest participant, showcasing extraordinary sportsmanship and determination. Final Games Winners Male Category 1st – Pargan Singh, 2nd – Chand Singh, 3rd – Sukhwinder Singh. Female Category 1st – Xintong Zhang, 2nd – Anuradha Sharma, 3rd – Mahboubeh Azimi. The…

04 Sep

India Fight Back to Beat Malaysia 4-1, Move to Top of Asia Cup Super 4s Table

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Jakarta , September 4, 2025— A determined India produced a commanding performance on Thursday, overturning an early deficit to defeat Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4s match of the Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament. Malaysia stunned India in just the second minute when Shafiq Hassan scored, exposing the Indian defence. But India regrouped quickly and dominated thereafter. Manpreet Singh (17th), Sukhjeet Singh (19th), Shilanand Lakra (24th), and Vivek Sagar Prasad (38th) struck to secure a convincing victory for the hosts. The win lifted India to the top of the Super 4s standings with four points from two games, edging…

03 Sep

Djokovic Marks US Open Win With Dance Tribute to Daughter Tara

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New York, September 3, 2025 — Novak Djokovic brought both tennis brilliance and a touch of family fun to Arthur Ashe Stadium after defeating Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion sealed a 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory before breaking into dance moves inspired by the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters.Djokovic revealed that the choreography was taught to him by his daughter, Tara, who celebrated her eighth birthday on Tuesday. Calling the win “a big present” for her, he said he hoped his performance on court both in tennis and dance would make her smile…

02 Sep

BCCI Opens Bidding for Team India Title Sponsorship After Dream11 Exit

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Mumbai – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited fresh bids for Team India’s title sponsorship after fantasy sports platform Dream11 pulled out of its contract. The withdrawal comes following the implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans real money gaming in the country. Dream11 had secured the rights in a deal worth USD 44 million (₹358 crore) for the 2023–2026 cycle but exited with almost a year left. Along with My11Circle, the platform had jointly contributed close to ₹1,000 crore to the BCCI through sponsorship of both the national…

01 Sep

India Crush Kazakhstan 15-0 to Enter Asia Cup Super 4 With Perfect Record

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National Times Bureau, September 1, 2025: India stormed into the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup hockey tournament with a commanding 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Monday, extending their unbeaten run in the group stage.Abhishek starred with four goals, striking in the 5th, 8th, 20th, and 59th minutes, while Sukhjeet Singh (15th, 32nd, 38th) and Jugraj Singh (24th, 31st, 47th) also completed hat-tricks. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (26th), Amit Rohidas (29th), Rajinder Singh (32nd), Sanjay Singh (54th), and Dilpreet Singh (55th) added to the tally in an utterly one-sided contest.India, who topped Pool A, dominated from the start and led…

31 Aug

Harmanpreet Singh’s Double Guides India to Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Japan in Asia Cup

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Jakarta: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh starred with a brace as India clinched a narrow 3-2 win over Japan in their second Pool A clash of the Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.India got off to a flying start when Mandeep Singh scored in the fourth minute. Just a minute later, captain Harmanpreet doubled the lead with a powerful strike. He returned in the 46th minute to score his second of the match, giving India a strong edge.Japan mounted a strong fightback through Kosei Kawabe, who found the net in the 38th and 59th minutes. Despite the late surge, India’s defense…

30 Aug

Rahul Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026

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Jaipur, August 30, 2025: Rajasthan Royals confirmed on Saturday that head coach Rahul Dravid will step down before the 2026 Indian Premier League season, after declining a “broader role” within the franchise.Dravid, who was appointed head coach ahead of the 2025 season, ends his latest stint with the Royals at a time when speculation also surrounds skipper Sanju Samson’s future with the team. Reports suggest Samson may be looking to part ways, potentially leaving the franchise in a difficult position ahead of the upcoming mini auction.In an official statement posted on X, the Royals praised Dravid’s long association with the…

29 Aug

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

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Zurich [Switzerland]: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable consistency in international competitions by finishing second at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, registering a best throw of 85.01 metres.Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a commanding throw of 91.51 m on his second attempt, securing the top spot with two successive efforts beyond 91 metres. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, took third place with a best of 84.95 m.Chopra, who had a shaky start with attempts in the low 80s followed by three consecutive fouls, risked breaking his four-year…