March 21, 2025 12:46 PM

BCCI allows use of saliva to shine ball in IPL 2025

The BCCI has lifted the ban on using saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after most captains supported the move. This makes the IPL the first major cricket league to reverse the COVID-era restriction. The ICC banned the age-old practice of applying saliva on the ball in 2020...

March 21, 2025 12:27 PM

India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Gujarat

India has taken a major step toward hosting global sporting events by officially submitting an expression of interest to organize the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2030. The bid, led by Commonwealth Games Association of India President PT Usha, underscores Ahmedabad’s rea...

March 21, 2025 11:23 AM

Seema wins gold in women’s discus at Indian Open Throws Competition 2025

At the Indian Open Throws Competition 2025, Seema clinched the gold medal in the women’s discus throw event in Navi Mumbai, with a 56.39-metre effort yesterday. The National Games champion finished well ahead of second-placed Neetika Verma (50.23 metres) and bronze medallist Priya (48.88 metres), ...

March 21, 2025 11:18 AM

Sankar Subramanian beats world no. 2 Antonsen in Swiss Open

In badminton, India's Sankar Subramanian has stormed into the Men's Singles quarterfinals of the Swiss Open Championship in Basel, Switzerland. Subramanian, ranked 64th in the world, defeated the current World No. 2, Anders Antonsen of Denmark, 18-21, 21-12, 21-5. He will next take on Christo Popov ...

March 21, 2025 8:59 AM

India to host 11th Asian Swimming C’ship in Gujarat

India will host the 11th Asian Swimming Championship at the Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The Swimming Federation of India announced that it has received in-principle approval from both the Gujarat government and Asia Aquatics to organize the championship. The event will take place from Oc...

March 20, 2025 8:59 PM

Boxing set to be included in LA Olympics 2028 after IOC nod

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) member states today unanimously voted to include Boxing in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. During the voting held today, all raised hands in favour of boxing's inclusion in the LA Games, with no one abstaining or voting against it. Boxing was not included i...

March 20, 2025 8:53 PM

Bihar hosts Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup, 20 countries participating

Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar inaugurated ISTAF "Sepak Takraw 2025" World Cup in Patna this evening. Bihar is hosting this World Cup first time. Twenty countries including India are taking part in the six-day event which is being held at Pataliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Kankarb...

March 21, 2025 8:18 PM

2nd edition of Khelo India Para Games begins in national capital

Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Khelo India Para Games provide athletes with the best opportunities, helping them carve a path to success. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, today, he ex...

March 20, 2025 12:56 PM

IPL 2025: Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan Royals in first 3 games

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20, Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches - against Sunrisers Hyderabad on the 23rd of March, Kolkata Knight Riders on the 26th of March and Chennai Super Kings on the 30th of March. Sanju Samson will retur...

March 20, 2025 7:33 AM

India defeats Maldives 3-0 in International friendly as Sunil Chhetri scores on comeback

In Football, India defeated Maldives 3-0 in an International friendly match at Shillong last evening. Thanks to the goals from Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco and Indian captain Sunil Chhetri, the Indian team registered victory in the match. The match was a dress rehearsal for the all-important AFC Asian...