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January 8, 2025 1:25 PM January 8, 2025 1:25 PM

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India’s Kapila-Castro advance to mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals at Malaysia Open

In Badminton, India's Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Castro have advanced to the Mixed Doubles Pre-quarterfinals at the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur this morning. The ace duo defeated Sung Hyun Ko and Hye Won Eom of South Korea, 21-13, 21-14, in the first round. The star Indian duo will next take on Chi ...

January 8, 2025 11:35 AM January 8, 2025 11:35 AM

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India to participate largest-ever contingent in India Open starting Jan 14

India is all set to participate with its largest-ever contingent at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting on the 14th of January at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall of Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. The contingent includes star shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu. A total of 21 India...

January 8, 2025 7:28 AM January 8, 2025 7:28 AM

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Asian Games champion Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected as AFI president

Asian Games champion in Men's Shot Put, Bahadur Singh Sagoo, has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). It was announced during the two-day Annual General Assembly Meeting of the federation, which started in Chandigarh yesterday. Bahadur Singh will succeed the ...

January 8, 2025 6:32 AM January 8, 2025 6:32 AM

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HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers tame Bengal Tigers for first win

In the Hockey India League (HIL), Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of this season as they hammered Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela last night. Thierry Brinkman scored two goals for Lancers in the 3rd and 47th minute. Despite being the table...

January 7, 2025 8:29 PM January 7, 2025 8:29 PM

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Badminton: Treesa & Gayatri advances to Malaysia Open Round of 16

In badminton, India's women's doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the round of 16 at the Malaysia Super 1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Thailand's Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai. The sixth-seeded Indian pair secured a dominant 21-10, 21-10 victory i...

January 7, 2025 10:35 AM January 7, 2025 10:35 AM

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Indian U-18 Badminton team reaches IHF trophy final

In Badminton, the Indian Youth Under-18 Junior team has reached the final of the IHF Trophy-Asia Zone at the K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow. In a thrilling semi-final yesterday, India triumphed over Kazakhstan with a 31-27 victory. The Indian team played an attacking game from the start, putting...

January 7, 2025 6:32 AM January 7, 2025 6:32 AM

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Squash: Anahat Singh clinches U-17 Girl’s Singles title at British Junior Open

In Squash, India's Anahat Singh has clinched the Under 17 Girl’s Singles title at the British Junior Open in Birmingham, England. The 16-year-old top-seed Indian defeated Malika El Karaksy of Egypt, 3-2 in the summit clash last evening. Anahat came from behind twice to secure the win with scores of ...

January 7, 2025 6:24 AM January 7, 2025 6:24 AM

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ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City score dramatic winner to overcome late East Bengal charge

In the Indian Super League Football, Mumbai City FC registered a 3-2 victory over East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata last night. Mumbai City FC struck first blood when Lallianzuala Chhangte found the back of the net in the 39th minute. Four minutes later, Nik...

January 7, 2025 6:18 AM January 7, 2025 6:18 AM

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WTT Star Contender 2025 begins, Indian paddlers shine in men’s singles qualifiers

In Table Tennis, the WTT Star Contender 2025 began in Doha, Qatar yesterday. In Men’s Singles Qualifying Round 1, Indian paddler Anirban Ghosh defeated Iran’s Navid Shams 3-2, Snehit Suravajjula defeated compatriot Payas Jain 3-1 and Manush Shah outclassed French paddler Florian Bourrassaud 3-1 at t...