Story of judoka Lagan Lakshakar: A telling example of how power of sport changes society’s conservative mindset

IANS | May 8, 2025 1:40 PM

Patna, May 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh’s Lagan Lakshakar is a telling example of a conservative society’s mindset being changed. On her debut in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar, this judo athlete from SAI National Centre of Excellence, Bhopal, won 57 kg category bronze medal. She not only changed how society perceives her but also inspired hundreds from Bundelkhand to follow her path.

Naorem Roshan Singh extends contract with Bengaluru FC until end of 2028-29 campaign

IANS | May 7, 2025 6:06 PM

Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) Bengaluru FC, on Wednesday, announced that full-back Naorem Roshan Singh has signed a new four-year deal with the club, committing his future to the Blues until the end of the 2028-29 season. Roshan, who joined the club as a teenager in 2017, progressed through the side’s Reserve Team before making his Indian Super League (ISL) debut in 2020.

SAFF U19 is a good platform to start preparing for AFC U20 Qualifiers: Bibiano Fernandes

IANS | May 7, 2025 5:34 PM

Yupia Arunachal Pradesh), May 7 (IANS) Bibiano Fernandes, one of the most successful coaches in Indian men's youth teams’ history, having qualified the Blue Colts to three successive AFC U16/17 Asian Cups from 2018 to 2023, is now set to begin a new cycle with a new batch of players. It all starts with the SAFF U19 Championship that will kick off on May 9 in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.