sports

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle, Arunachal Pradesh

IANS | May 3, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a significant boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday. State Ministers Kento Jini and Nyato Dukam, along with MLA 25th Raga, Rotom Tebin, were also present on the occasion.

IPL 2025: Mohammed Shami is not looking good right now, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | May 3, 2025 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is not looking good right now in IPL 2025, adding that a big question mark appears over which version of him would turn up for the Test series against England, starting on June 20.

IPL 2025: Cummins optimistic over SRH future despite seventh defeat

IANS | May 3, 2025 12:11 AM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins stated the team 'can cling on to some hope' about their future despite having been virtually eliminated from playoff contention after the 38-run defeat against Gujarat Giants in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Friday.

IPL 2025: All-round Gujarat Titans move to second place with 38-run win over SRH

IANS | May 3, 2025 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, May 2 (IANS) Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj grabbed two wickets each as Gujarat Titans registered a 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.

Soumya Guguloth, Subhasish Bose get top accolades in AIFF Awards 2025

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the AIFF Best Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2024-25 on the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Awards Day here on Friday. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final.

Sudirman Cup badminton: China sweeps aside Malaysia to reach semis

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:03 PM

Xiamen (China), May 2 (IANS) Hosts China swept aside Malaysia 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup quarterfinals here on Friday, securing a spot in the last-four stage of the world badminton mixed-team championship.

Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach; to serve as team's President

IANS | May 2, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After nearly three decades at the helm, Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, closing the curtain on one of the most iconic and influential coaching careers in NBA history. Popovich, 76, will now serve exclusively as the Spurs’ team president, the franchise confirmed on Friday.

National Autocross C'ship: Top drivers ready for Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025

IANS | May 2, 2025 10:41 PM

Chikmagalur, May 2 (IANS) Some of the top drivers of the country will be among the over 100 entrants that will line up for the Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025, set to rev into action on May 3 and 4, here at Survey 85, Sangnipura Road, Kurvangi Grama, bringing the Indian motorsport community for the event.

Lloyd Tennant appointed Ireland women's team's head coach

IANS | May 2, 2025 10:09 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has appointed English coach Lloyd Tennant as the new head coach of the Ireland Women's team, marking a fresh chapter for the national side following the departure of Ed Joyce. Tennant will formally begin his role on June 1, stepping in after Joyce concluded his nearly six-year stint last month following Ireland’s unsuccessful ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign.

Shotgun World Cup: Indian skeet shooters in Cyprus for year’s third WC stage

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian skeet shooting squad has reached Cyprus for the year’s third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage, set to begin in the capital city of Nicosia from Saturday (May 3). The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) had named a 12-member squad for the Nicosia World Cup back in February itself, including for both disciplines of Skeet and Trap.