GI-PKL 2025: Tamil Lioness, Telugu Cheetahs set up final clash with dominant wins

IANS | April 29, 2025 10:07 PM

Gurugram (Haryana), April 29 (IANS) Tamil Lioness and Telugu Cheetahs reached the women's final of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) after thrilling performances at the Gurugram University here on Tuesday. Tamil Lioness defeated Bhojpuri Leopardess while Telugu Cheetahs outclassed Punjabi Tigress to reach the final. Tamil Lions and Telugu Cheetahs will now lock horns in the women's final on Wednesday.

Over 60 teams to compete in U-19 Kho Kho Championship in New Delhi

IANS | April 29, 2025 9:31 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Under-19 Boys and Girls Kho Kho Championship, a key event of the 68th National School Games, will be held at New Delhi’s Thyagraj Stadium from April 29 to May 3. Organised by the Delhi administration under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), the championship will see fierce competition among 30 boys’ and 30 girls’ Kho Kho teams from across the country.

Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s NFC: Kerala, Meghalaya kick off Group A campaigns in style

IANS | April 29, 2025 9:04 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 29 (IANS) Kerala began their Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 campaign with a massive 8-1 victory over Bihar, in Group A of the competition, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Tuesday. The other game in the group between Meghalaya and Rajasthan ended 4-0 in the former’s favour.

Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City, Jamshedpur eye first trip to final

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Both Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC bowed out of the Kalinga Super Cup at the semifinal stage in the preceding Super Cup, but this season presents them a chance to make the final for the first time ever when they face off at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

India fined for slow over-rate in first match of Sri Lanka Women's Tri-Series

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:33 PM

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) India have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first match of the Women’s Tri-series in Colombo on Sunday. Vanessa de Silva of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India were ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Sudirman Cup Finals: Dhruv-Tanisha impress, Sindhu loses as India lose to Indonesia

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:17 PM

Xiamen (China), April 29 (IANS) The rising mixed doubles combination of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto showcased their prowess with a come-from-behind win to give the team a strong start, but India could not avoid a 1-4 loss against Indonesia in their second Group D match in the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 here on Tuesday.

Young rider Hriday Brar impresses at Delhi Horse Show with six medals

IANS | April 29, 2025 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Young rider Hriday Brar from Chandigarh delivered a noteworthy performance, securing three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals across various categories in the Delhi Horse Show, one of India’s oldest and most respected equestrian events.