Bengaluru, 27th August 2023: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Sunday flew to Salalah, Oman for the Men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier, set to take place from 29th August to 2nd September. India Team has been placed in the Elite Pool along with Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, Oman, and Bangladesh. The Indian Team will open their campaign on Tuesday, 29th August, against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Challengers Pool consists of Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran. After their opening contest against Bangladesh, India will take on Oman and Pakistan on Wednesday, 30th August, 2023 and then follow it up with matches against Malaysia and Japan on Thursday 31st August, 2023. To earn…
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Oman, 26th August, 2023: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team recorded a 7-1 win against Japan in Salalah, Oman, on Saturday at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier. For India, Mahima Choudhary (7’, 30’), Akshata Dhekale (8’), Mariana Kujur (12’), Jyoti (23’), Monika Dipi Toppo (27’), and Ajmina Kujur (30’) were on target. For Japan, Risa Nakasechi (9’) was on target. Riding high on confidence following their first match win, India started the match aggressively right from the start as in-form Mahima Choudhary opened the scoring in the seventh minute of the game. A minute later, India doubled their lead through…
IAFT – 0 NEUFC – 1 (Phalguni 51’) Guwahati, August 24, 2022: Konsam Phalguni Singh’s second half goal was enough for ISL side North East United FC to overcome a spirited Indian Army Football Team in the first quarterfinal of the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. All 43 games of the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup are being telecast LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 2 channels as well as livestreamed on SonyLIV Indian Army Heach Coach L. Anthony Ramesh made two changes to the starting lineup with Captain Bhabindra Malla Thakuri back after suspension in goal…
Lauderhill, Florida, 24 August 2023: The Atlanta Riders needed 9 runs off the last over against California Knights, however, former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan conceded just 3 runs and helped the Knights win the US Masters T10 League match by 5 runs at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida on Thursday. The California Knights posted 94/2 in their 10 overs before restricting the Atlanta Riders to 89/4. Robin Uthappa got the Atlanta Riders off to a great start with two boundaries and a six, however, he was dismissed by Peter Siddle for 16 runs off 9 balls in the second over. Thereafter, Lendl Simmons and Dwayne Smith strung…
Oman, 25th August, 2023: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team started their campaign at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier with a 7-2 win against Malaysia on Friday. For India, Navjot Kaur (3’, 28’), Akshata Dhekale (4’), Mariana Kujur (17’), Monika Dipi Toppo (12’, 20’), and Mahima Choudhary (28’) were on target. For Malaysia, Wan Wan (7’) and Aziz Zafirah (11’) were on target. India made an attacking start to their first match with fast-paced set-play, scoring in the third minute through Captain Navjot Kaur (3′). India’s lead was doubled a minute later when Akshata Dhekale (4′) scored a field goal.…
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Singapore this weekend with a mouthwatering line-up of clashes. This will be the sixth time the promotion travels offshore to the Asian island nation and the first time since June 2022. The Main Event clash between Featherweight Division stalwarts Max Holloway and Chan Sung Jung headlines the Fight Night in Singapore. The two popular superstars have been in the Featherweight Division fray for years but will clash heads in the Octagon for the first time ever, making it a fight to look out for. “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung returns to action…
East Bengal – 2 (Elsey 1’ Bouba (og) 77’) Gokulam Kerala – 1 (Bouba 57’) Kolkata, August 25, 2022: A first goal in the first minute by Jordan Rhys Elsey and an own goal by Bouba Aminou helped East Bengal to overcome a resilient Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in the second quarterfinal of the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Bouba Aminou scored for Gokulam Kerala. East Bengal will face North East United in the semifinals on 29th August. All 43 games of the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup are being telecast LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 2 channels…
24 August 2023, Mumbai: Leading sportswear brand FILA strengthens its commitment towards supporting emerging sports as the brand associates with The Monsoon Pickleball Championship organized by Global Sports in Mumbai, India. To be held from 24th to 27th August 2023 at the NESCO Grounds in Goregaon East, Mumbai, the indoor championship anticipates over 450+ participants over a span of 4 days, thus setting the stage for an exciting celebration of this unique sport. FILA has always believed that sport is more than just athleticism and competition, and the brand has always identified sports and cultural events which work towards community building. After having…
Bengaluru, 26th August 2023: For S Karthi, the 21-year-old lad from Tamil Nadu’s Kovilpatti, a chance in the recently concluded Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 meant the world, as his parents got the chance to watch him play live in the stadium for the first time. Not only did Karthi make this a special outing for his parents, who attended every single match, but the Indian Team made it doubly special for his family by winning the record 4th title by defeating Malaysia in the Final 4-3. It should be noted that India did not lose a single game…
Mumbai, 24 August 2023: Mumbai City FC have been drawn in Group D of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League along with Al Hilal SFC (Saudi Arabia), Nassaji Mazandaran (Iran) and Navbahor (Uzbekistan) at the Group Stage Draw that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, August 24. 40 teams were drawn in 10 groups of four teams each at the draws, with five groups (A-E) in the West Region and five groups (F-J) in the East Region. Mumbai City FC secured their second appearance in Asia’s biggest club football competition after lifting the 2022-23 Indian Super League Winners’ Shield and then…