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August 22, 2025 8:35 AM

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U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025: Reena and Priya Malik clinch silver

India added two more medals at the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Bulgaria, with Reena and Priya Malik winning silver in their categories yesterday. In the women’s 55kg category, Reena settled for silver after losing 2-10 to Everest Leydecker of the US in the final.         In the 76kg ca...

August 22, 2025 8:27 AM

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KIWSF: Mohsin Ali wins first gold medal in men’s 1000m kayaking

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) began on a high note in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, with 17-year-old local shikarawalla Mohsin Ali winning the first gold medal yesterday. Mohsin, who rows shikaras on Dal Lake, won the men’s 1000m kayaking race in 4:12.41, beating competit...

August 21, 2025 2:18 PM

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Salima Tete Retained as Captain of Indian Women’s Hockey Team for Asia Cup 2025

Seasoned midfielder Salima Tete today retained as captain of a 20-member Indian women's hockey team for the Asia Cup to be held in Hangzhou, China, from the 5th to 14th of September. The tournament assumes added significance as the winner will secure a direct berth in the 2026 International Hockey F...

August 21, 2025 1:28 PM

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Seven-Player Indian Contingent Set for Euro 300,000 Hills Open Golf Tournament

The trio of Pranavi Urs, Tvesa Malik and Vani Kapoor is set to lead a seven-member contingent at the Euro 300,000 Hills Open golf tournament, which is scheduled from August 22 to August 24 in Sweden. A total of seven Indians will tie up this week, with the others being rookie Avani Prashanth, Amande...

August 21, 2025 12:33 PM

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Sinquefield Cup: World Champion D. Gukesh Held to a Draw by Lone Wild Card

World Champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card, American Samuel Sevian, in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup. Sevian employed the Rossolimo Variation against Gukesh's Sicilian Defence, but Gukesh was always in control.   While fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the poin...

August 21, 2025 1:34 PM

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India’s First Khelo India Water Sports Festival Begins Today at Dal Lake, J&K

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) set to begin today at the scenic Dal Lake in Jammu & Kashmir.  Over 400 top athletes from 36 states and Union Territories compete for 24 gold medals in rowing, kayaking, and canoeing in the three-day national event. This is the first open-...

August 21, 2025 7:01 AM

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Hockey India Announces 18-Member Squad for Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar

Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian men’s squad for the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup, which will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7. India is placed in Pool A along with Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. The team will begin its campaign against China on August 29, followed by...