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KIYG 2025: Bihar, J&K bag first weightlifting medals; 13 national records set in 5-day event

IANS | May 14, 2025 7:22 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), May 14 (IANS) Hosts Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir clinched their first weightlifting medals at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 on Wednesday. At the Rajgir Sports Complex, Satwik Luthra of J&K lifted 263kg to claim silver, and Ujjwal Singh of Bihar grabbed the bronze by lifting a total of 241kg. The gold went to Sunny Bhati of Haryana, who completed a 151kg lift in a clean & jerk to comfortably get past his J&K rival.

Punjab FC clinch AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League title with 4-1 win over Jamshedpur FC

IANS | May 14, 2025 7:12 PM

Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) Four first half goals ensured Punjab FC (PFC) ease past Jamshedpur FC 4-1 to clinch the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League 2024-25 title in the final played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Goals from Karish Soram, Ashish Lohar, Vikash Kisku and Usham Thoungamba Singh within a space of 11 minutes ensured they secured the title.

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lt. Colonel

IANS | May 14, 2025 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence in the Gazette of India, a weekly authorised journal of the Government of India, on Wednesday.

Yoro, De Ligt miss Man United training session ahead of crucial week

IANS | May 14, 2025 6:32 PM

Manchester, May 14 (IANS) Manchester United's latest training session took place in front of cameras at the Carrington Training Ground and raised cause for concern as first-choice defenders Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt were not present.

IPL 2025: Fraser-McGurk was most shaken amongst DC players after Dharamshala game was called off, says Young

IANS | May 14, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Around 6 pm Australia time on Wednesday, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s manager told Delhi Capitals (DC) that the young right-handed opener will not be coming back to India for the franchise’s remaining games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, restarting on May 17.

'He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

IANS | May 14, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) As the Indian men's cricket team braces for a period of hard transition following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, former captain Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind Karun Nair for a sensational comeback. With the five-match Test series in England starting next month and a massive void left at the No. 4 position — occupied for over three decades by Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar before him — Kumble believes Nair could be the right man to step in.

2034 Saudi WC preparations come at 'grave human cost', human rights groups warn FIFA

IANS | May 14, 2025 3:35 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Human Rights groups, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and FairSquare, have warned FIFA and the Saudi Arabian authorities of ‘failing to adequately ensure basic safety protections and social security for migrant workers in the preparations of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Kohli the batter may be replaced, but his passion is irreplaceable: Kaif

IANS | May 14, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes the side may find a batter who can replace the recently-retired Virat Kohli in the Test team, but replacing that passionate spirit showcased by the talismanic batter of playing the longer format will be hard to produce.

Dehradun to host national selection trials 3 & 4 in Rifle/Pistol events from June 24

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:58 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced that the National Selection Trials 3 and 4 in Rifle and Pistol events for Group ‘A’ shooters will be held from June 24 to 30 at the Trishul Shooting Range at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun.

IPL 2025: BCCI stays tight-lipped on foreign players' return; franchises confirm their arrival to India

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has remained tight-lipped about the participation of foreign players in the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is set to resume on May 17, after a week-long suspension because of India-Pakistan conflict.

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KIYG 2025: Bihar, J&K bag first weightlifting medals; 13 national records set in 5-day event

Punjab FC clinch AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League title with 4-1 win over Jamshedpur FC

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lt. Colonel

Yoro, De Ligt miss Man United training session ahead of crucial week

IPL 2025: Fraser-McGurk was most shaken amongst DC players after Dharamshala game was called off, says Young

'He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

2034 Saudi WC preparations come at 'grave human cost', human rights groups warn FIFA

Kohli the batter may be replaced, but his passion is irreplaceable: Kaif

Dehradun to host national selection trials 3 & 4 in Rifle/Pistol events from June 24

IPL 2025: BCCI stays tight-lipped on foreign players' return; franchises confirm their arrival to India

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