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Apr 15, 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant Clinch RFDL 2024-25 Title

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 title after sailing past Classic Football Academy 3-0 in the final, held at the Reliance Corporate Park in Mumbai. Pasang Dorjee Tamang scored a magnificent hat-trick to hand the Mariners the triumph in the ultimate fixture.

Shooting: India Finishes Second in Overall Standings in First Leg of ISSF World Cup

In the first leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 at Buenos Aires, Argentina, India finished second in the standings behind China. India won a total of 8 medals, including 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.
The second stage of the ISSF World Cup 2025 is being held in Lima, Peru, from April 13 to 22.

ICC Joins Hands with BCCI, ECB and CA to Support Initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a landmark initiative, the ICC joined hands with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA) to assist these talented athletes in both their cricketing and personal development journeys.
As part of the initiative, the ICC will establish a dedicated fund to provide direct monetary assistance, ensuring these cricketers have the resources they need to continue pursuing the game they love. This will be complemented by a robust high-performance programme offering advanced coaching, world-class facilities, and tailored mentorship to help them reach their full potential.

Bihar CM, Union Sports Minister unveil logo, mascot of Khelo India Youth Games 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the official logo of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Patna on April 14, 2025. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the Games's mascot during the programme organised at the Samvad hall of the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
The mascot Khelo India is 'Gajsimha' which symbolises the power of elephant and heart of lion. The mascot has been derived from the archival heritage of Pala dynasty from Nalanda and Bodhgaya engraved on temples and their pillars.
The logo of KIYG 2025 has been inspired from the rich cultural heritage of Bihar and the colours orange and depicts enthusiasm and nature.
Mr. Kumar and Mr. Mandaviya also jointly released the theme song of the Youth Games, which will be held in the state for the first time from May 4 to 15. The Gaurav Yatra Rath of the sporting event was also flagged off.
The Games will be organised across five districts of Bihar — Patna, Nalanda (Rajgir), Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.

Apr 14, 2025

Piastri Wins Bahrain Grand Prix

McLaren's Oscar Piastri led from the pole position and won the Bahrain Grand Prix, his second of the Formula One 2025 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. This was Piastri's second win after claiming the top position in the Shanghai Grand Prix.

Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Monte Carlo Masters Title

Ace Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz registered a win over Lorenzo Musetti in the final and clinched his maiden Monte Carlo Masters title.
Alcaraz won 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 in an hour and three-quarters to secure a sixth ATP Masters 1000 title of his career.

Javelin Thrower D. P. Manu Handed Four-Year Ban

Indian javelin thrower D. P. Manu was banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after a positive test for a prohibited substance during the Indian Grand Prix athletics meet in Bengaluru last year (2024).
Manu is a silver medalist in the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in Bangkok and a sixth-place finishing athlete in World Championships 2023 at Budapest.

Apr 13, 2025

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Attends 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship held in the Keonjhar district, Odisha. The event, which spanned three days, brought together budding handball talents from across the country.

Apr 11, 2025

Isha Ambani, Louise Bawden Join FIVB Board of Administration

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced the appointment of Isha Ambani and Louise Bawden to its Board of Administration for the 2024-2028 Olympic cycle, bringing fresh perspectives, business acumen, and athlete representation to the organisation's highest levels.
Both Ambani and Bawden were appointed under FIVB Constitution Article 2.4.1.5, which allows the FIVB President to select up to four additional board members across distinct categories.

The UK Set to Host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

The United Kingdom will host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, emerging as the only valid bidder for the prestigious event, as confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. With a joint bid submitted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the home nations are set to bring the tournament to Europe for the first time since the 2023 edition. This historic opportunity follows successful events like the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and aligns with the growing momentum of women's football in the region.

Apr 10, 2025

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Flags off State Team for Khelo Masters National Championship

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the Uttarakhand team from the Chief Minister's Camp Office for the fourth Khelo Masters National Championship to be held in New Delhi from April 11 to 13.
The event will feature athletics, football, basketball, hockey, shooting, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball.

Cricket in 2028 Olympics: Organisers Confirm Six Teams to Participate at LA Games

Organisers confirmed the return of cricket, to the Olympic Games after 128 years, at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to be held from July 14 to 30, 2028, only six teams will be in contention for the coveted gold medal.
Last played in the Olympics as a one-off match in Paris in 1900, cricket will be part of the LA 2028 Games as well as in Brisbane four years later in 2032.
Organisers confirmed that the LA tournament would be played in the T20 format with six teams competing in both the men's and women's competitions. Consequently, 90 player quotas have been allocated for each gender, allowing every team to name a 15-member squad.

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