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Mar 19, 2025

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Begins in England

The much-anticipated Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is set to commence in England this evening, marking a historic milestone as the tournament is being hosted outside Asia for the first time. The Indian men's team will begin their journey against Italy at Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
The tournament will span seven days, featuring over 60 matches across multiple venues, including Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
The men's event will feature 10 teams, split into two groups: Group A and Group B. India has been placed in Group B alongside Italy, Scotland, Wales, and China. Group A consists of Pakistan, England, Canada, Iran, and Kenya.
The women's event will include six teams, divided into two groups: Group D and Group E. The Indian women's team will compete in Group D along with Wales and Poland. Group E includes England, Canada, and Kenya.

Norris Triumphs in a Chaotic Australian GP Opener

The 2025 Formula 1 season began with a thrilling Australian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured a dramatic victory for McLaren amid changing weather conditions, multiple crashes, and a late-race downpour. Despite losing the lead temporarily to Max Verstappen, Norris regained control to claim his first victory of the season. The race saw several retirements, strategic pit stops, and last-minute twists, making it a memorable start to the year.

Indian Long-Distance Runner Archana Jadhav Banned for Four Years Over Doping Violation

Indian long-distance runner Archana Jadhav has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletics' Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a banned substance, Oxandrolone. The decision, which came into effect on January 7, 2025, follows her failure to contest the doping charges despite multiple reminders.
Archana Jadhav's sample was collected during the Pune Half-Marathon in December 2024 and later tested positive for Oxandrolone. This substance, a synthetic anabolic steroid, is commonly used to enhance muscle growth and increase protein production.
The test results led to her provisional suspension, effective January 7, 2025. Despite repeated notices, she did not contest the findings, leading the AIU to consider this as an acceptance of guilt.

City Union Bank Becomes Exclusive Banking Partner of Sunrisers Hyderabad

City Union Bank (CUB) has officially partnered with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as its exclusive banking partner. This strategic collaboration aims to provide SRH fans, players, and staff with customised financial solutions, exclusive offers, and enhanced digital banking services. The partnership also marks a significant step in connecting sports with financial innovation, strengthening CUB's presence among sports enthusiasts in India.
As part of this partnership, City Union Bank will introduce exclusive financial solutions tailored for SRH fans. The bank will offer: customised savings accounts designed specifically for SRH supporters, specialised loans with benefits for SRH fans, and co-branded credit cards with SRH-themed designs, offering unique rewards and discounts.

Mar 18, 2025

Lionel Messi to miss World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil

Argentina's footballing maestro Lionel Messi will not feature in the national team's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil, as announced by coach Lionel Scaloni on Monday. The 37-year-old was absent from the 25-man squad, raising questions among fans and media alike.
Despite speculation, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) did not provide an official reason for Messi's exclusion. However, Argentine media reports suggest that the star forward suffered a sore left thigh during Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday. Messi played the full 90 minutes, scoring the opening goal in his return to the starting lineup after missing three consecutive matches due to "load management."

Mar 17, 2025

International Masters League

The India Masters beat the West Indies Masters in the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 final by six wickets at the The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Sachin Tendulkar-led Indian team chased down a middling total of 149.

F1 Australian GP 2025

Lando Norris won a dramatic, rain-hit season-opening Australian Grand Prix 2025, holding his cool in the crunch stages after taking pole position. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen finished second, while George Russell took finished third.

Mumbai Indians Win Women's Premier League 2025 Final

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in the WPL 2025 final, securing their second title at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Harmanpreet Kaur was the Player of the Match while Nat Sciver-Brunt was the Player of the Tournament. Sciver-Brunt also won the Orange Cap, while Amelia Kerr took the Purple Cap.

Mar 16, 2025

Axar Patel Appointed as Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC), co-owned by JSW-GMR, officially appointed Axar Patel as the team's captain for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The -old all-rounder, who has been with the franchise since 2019, took over the leadership role after serving as vice-captain for two seasons. Known for his consistent performances with both bat and ball, Axar Patel has earned the trust of the franchise and is now set to lead DC into the new season, aiming for success with a well-balanced squad.

Mar 15, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Check Full Medal Tally

The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 (KIWG 2025), the fifth edition of India's premier winter sports event under the Khelo India initiative, was successfully conducted in two phases. The second phase of the event concluded in Jammu & Kashmir on March 12, 2025. The Indian Army emerged as the overall champion of KIWG 2025 by securing the most gold medals.
Below is the list of the first five:
Army topped the the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 medal tally with seven gold, five silvers and six bronze. It was followed by Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

Australia and England to Play Historic 150th Anniversary Test at MCG

Test cricket is set to witness a monumental milestone as Australia and England lock horns in a special one-off day-night Test match to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first-ever Test match. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed that the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host this landmark pink-ball Test from March 11 to March 15, 2027.
This encounter will mark the first-ever pink-ball Test played by the Australian men's team at the MCG. Earlier in 2024, Australia's women's team made history by playing the first-ever day-night Test at the venue against England during the Women's Ashes.

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