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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

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.

Mar 14, 2025

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Rinku Hooda Shines as India Dominates in Men's Javelin

India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men's javelin events.
Rinku clinched the gold medal in the F46 category with an impressive throw of 60.26 metres, continuing his golden streak after his triumph at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships in Goa and a silver medal at the fourth Asian Para Games.
His commanding throw placed him ahead of Sri Lanka's Gamini Ketawala, who registered a throw of 56.88 metres, and Uzbekistan's Elyorbek Elmatov, who settled for bronze with 43.01 metres.

Hockey Jharkhand clinches 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025

After a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Jharkhand dethroned defending champions Hockey Haryana with a 4-3 shootout win in the final of the 15^th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana.

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