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‘We hope for the players’ support’: BWF on India Open in Delhi pollution
BWF secretary general Thomas Lund defends the India Open’s February scheduling despite Delhi’s pollution concerns, urges players to support the calendar and outlines the sport’s plans for a 15-point scoring system, greater technology use and synthetic shuttlecocks.
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BWF Worlds: Sat-Chi forces decider; PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty bow out
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East Bengal break 40-year-old record, register India’s biggest-ever win in Asia
In a stunning display of skill, East Bengal FC triumphed over Rovers FC with a remarkable 12-0 scoreline during the AFC Women’s Champions League. This victory is notable as it sets a record for the highest win by an Indian club in any Asian competition. The Moshal Girls now eagerly anticipate their next match against…
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Gill’s eye for talent: How a Mohali youngster’s life changed after one net session
A Rs 20,000 Sher-e-Punjab T20 contract could prove to be a life-changing opportunity for Kirandeep Singh, a youngster from village Cholta Kalan in Mohali. But his journey to Fazilka Falcons began earlier, when Shubman Gill spotted his bowling and urged him to leave tennis-ball cricket behind.
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Gave up IIT, slept on roads: How Rajasthan’s 1st AGM put Udaipur on global chess map
Udaipur’s Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned a difficult childhood passion for chess into a successful career. He left home as a teenager, faced financial struggles, slept at railway stations and stadiums, and kept playing despite setbacks. His persistence eventually brought recognition, coaching opportunities and his own academy, Kingdom of Chess, which now operates across around 30…
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Sam Curran ruled out for rest of English season with groin injury, Test comeback delayed
England all-rounder Sam Curran will miss the rest of the season due to surgery. He will undergo an operation on Friday for a groin injury. This setback ends his hopes of a Test comeback this summer. Another all-rounder, Will Jacks, is also recovering from appendix surgery. Both players’ availability for the Sri Lanka series remains…
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No last-minute call and 2800 km dash: Qamran Iqbal ready for Duleep Trophy challenge
Called up less than 24 hours before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal travelled nearly 2,800 km from Srinagar to Hubballi before scoring an unbeaten 160 that helped Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden title. The 24-year-old reflects on the whirlwind journey, J&K’s rise and his ambition to shine in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone…
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India’s first Asiad heptathlon gold medallist Barman suspended after positive doping test
Former Asian Games champion Swapna Barman has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for Boldenone, a banned anabolic-androgenic steroid. Barman, 29, made history by becoming India’s first Asian Games gold medallist in the heptathlon at Jakarta 2018. She represented India at the 2016 Olympics and retired earlier this month, citing persistent injuries and…
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‘The landscape is very different now’: Joe Root explains captaincy comeback
Joe Root is back at the helm as England’s Test captain, armed with fresh insights from his hiatus. His previous stint was overshadowed by the stress of extended COVID-19 restrictions. After four years, Root’s perspective has shifted, and he now values the experience gained during that time. While he felt sadness over Brendan McCullum’s exit…
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Football fan groups call for FIFA prez Infantino’s resignation, launch petition
Football fan groups worldwide have launched the #InfantinoOut petition, calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over his attempt to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. Around 40 national groups backed the campaign, criticising his leadership and lack of transparency. They also cited his support for the European Super League and biennial…