Hangzhou, 28th September 2023: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Thursday continued their winning run at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, defeating the 2018 Asian Games Gold medalist Japan 4-2 in their third Pool A match. Abhishek (13′, 48′), Mandeep Singh (24′), and Amit Rohidas (34′) scored the goals for India to help their side get an important victory. Genki Mitani (57′), and Ryosei Kato (60′) scored the goals for Japan. ~ Abhishek, Mandeep Singh and Amit Rohidas scored goals for India in the match ~ India began the match with Jarmanpreet Singh making dangerous overlapping runs from the right…
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Odisha FC held Mumbai City FC to a 2-2 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight as an emotional encounter for Sergio Lobera against his former club saw some intense action that eventually left little to be separated between the two sides. Teams with largely similar on-field footballing philosophies and styles of play engaged in a tough tussle in one of the most highly-anticipated showdowns from the 10th season of the Indian Super League (ISL). The two sides were attempting to be in greater control over the proceedings from the offset and that led to an interesting battle in…
Chennaiyin FC will head to Guwahati to face NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium as the two teams seek their first victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. This will be the second game on the road for the Marina Machans and head coach Owen Coyle would be planning to put in a convincing performance that can help them gain some positive momentum before they play their first home match of the campaign against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant on October 7. What’s at stake? NorthEast United FC The Highlanders cannot afford to slip up…
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana teaches the first Criiio 4 Good learning modules to 1000 children at Narendra Modi Stadium. Images available here. Using the popularity of cricket and the emotional connection the game has with young audiences, ICC and UNICEF release eight online learning modules aimed at teaching children and youth critical life skills and importance of gender equality Groundbreaking program is free to use on criiio.com/criiio4good The International Cricket Council (ICC) and official charity partner UNICEF today released a new online, life skills learning initiative, Criiio 4 Good aimed at promoting gender equity among girls and boys. The program…
Mumbai, 28 September 2023: The commemoration of Manchester City’s Treble Trophy Tour in India visited the cities of Kochi and Mumbai earlier this month as the four highly coveted trophies- the Premier League Trophy, The FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League Trophy and the UEFA Super Cup were present in the cities along with Manchester City Legend, Nedum Onuoha. The India leg of the Treble Trophy Tour kicked-off in Kochi on 22nd September, where the four pieces of silverware displayed on the scenic banks of the Vembanad Lake, the longest lake in India which is renowned for hosting the Nehru Trophy…
New Delhi, September 28, 2023: Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, known for his remarkable on-field achievements, shared his journey of battling and overcoming cancer at the launch of “Sanjeevani: United Against Cancer,” a joint initiative by the Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation and News18 Network, with Tata Trusts as a knowledge partner. In a conversation with News18, Yuvraj opened up about the challenges he faced and the resilience that defined his path to recovery. “Life strikes in a way which you are not expecting, and you realise that you’re just a ‘human being’” “I was 29 years old, at the…
Mumbai, September 28, 2023 – ASICS, the renowned Japanese sports performance brand, proudly announces the newest addition of Indian hockey sensation Manpreet Singh to its esteemed roster of brand athletes. With a shared commitment of the brand’s value, ASICS India is delighted to align with Manpreet Singh, a defender and the former captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey team. ASICS’ brand philosophy, “sound mind, sound body,” emphasizes the need to maintain a perfect balance between mental and physical well-being. The brand envisions to not only supporting but also encouraging the young talent of the country to achieve new heights and…
Day 5 of the Real Kabaddi League Season 3 saw captivating matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The first game saw league leaders Bikana Riders taking on Aravali Eagles who were placed second in the league with tied points. The match was an intense showdown that ended with the Aravali Eagles triumphing over the Bikana Riders with a final score of 55-46. Aravali Eagles top the league table with 8 points closely followed by Jaipur Jaguars with 7 points, Bikana Riders and Singh Soorma tied on 6 points. Going into halftime, Bikana Riders maintained a slender…
Mumbai, September 28, 2023 – Veera, India’s first mobile-only internet browser, proudly announces its partnership with the Yuva Kabaddi Series as the ‘Secure Browsing Partner’ of the tournament. This collaboration underscores Veera’s commitment to transform the digital experience for Indian users. Launched in 2022, the Yuva Kabaddi Series has emerged as a cornerstone in shaping the future of Kabaddi in India. Notably, eight out of the 12 players who recently contributed to India’s triumphant victory in the Junior Kabaddi World Cup have honed their skills through the Yuva Kabaddi Series program. Veera India acknowledges the paramount importance of this tournament in…
Kagiso Rabada believes he is ready to spearhead a rejuvenated South African attack to their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy. The Proteas failed to advance beyond the group stage four years ago but are yet to taste a series defeat in ODIs this year. Injuries to fellow quicks Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have dealt a blow to the team’s hopes, but that has done little to quell Rabada’s optimism. “One thing we have never lacked as South Africans is belief, so going into the tournament we do believe we can win it,” said Rabada, whose side begin…