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Oct 2021

Apr 16, 2024

Mumbai Stunned, Mohun Bagan Win League Shield

A dominant Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 and won their maiden ISL League Shield.
Liston Colaco and Jason Cummings struck for Mohun Bagan, while Lallianzuala Chhangte struck for Mumbai City FC.
This was Mohun Bagan's first victory over the two-time shield winners across four seasons as the Mumbai heavyweights were also unbeaten over them in previous eight matches, winning six of them.
The win also sealed their berth in the AFC Champions League 2 for the first time.

Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian to Hit 500 T20 Sixes

India and Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to smash 500 sixes in T20 cricket.
The 'Hitman' achieved this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma is the 5th player overall to attain the milestone of 500 sixes. Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell and Colin Munro have reached the milestone of 500 sixes before him.

Rashmi Kumari Wins National Women's Carrom Title for the 12th Time

Rashmi Kumari etched her name deeper into the annals of Indian carrom history by claiming her 12th National Carrom Championship title. The three-time World Champion overcame a tough challenge from K. Nagajothi in the women's final, emerging victorious with a score line of 25-8, 14-20, 25-20.
As the Chief Manager at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Rashmi has seamlessly balanced her professional responsibilities with her passion for the sport, cementing her status as one of the most decorated carrom players in the country.
The 51st National Carrom Championship, sponsored by the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) and SYNCO carrom company held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, attracted a strong field of 237 men and 174 women participants from across the country. The tournament showcased the depth and diversity of talent in the sport, with the semiofinals and quarterfinals providing a glimpse into the future of Indian carrom.

Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna Breaks Discus Throw World Record Set in 1986

Lithuanian Mykolas Alekna broke the men's discus throw world record with a 74.35m effort at the Oklahoma Throws Series competition.
Mykolas, son of former two-time Olympian gold-medal-winning discus thrower Virgilijus Alekna, eclipsed a record set in 1986. Utilising windy conditions, Mykolas broke the record throw of German athlete Jurgen Schult, who achieved a best of 74.08m in June 1986.
Mykolas' throw was originally measured at 74.41m but was later revised by World Athletics. WA also rated Mykolas' performance as "the best discus throw series in history", with throws 72.21m, 70.32m, 72.89m, 70.51m, 74.35m (WR) and 70.50m to his name.

Apr 15, 2024

Nepal's Dipendra Singh Created History to Hit 6 Sixes in an Over

Dipendra Singh Airee joins India's Yuvraj Singh and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard to become the third cricketer to hit six sixes in an over in a T20I.
Nepal batsman Dipendra Singh Airee became just the third man to hit six sixes in one over in an international T20 match when he achieved the feat against Qatar in Al Amerat on Saturday.
He joins India's Yuvraj Singh, who made his runs off England's Stuart Broad in Durban in the 2007 World Cup, and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard who hammered Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya in Antigua in 2021.
Airee was on 28 from 15 balls, and Nepal on 174 for 7, when medium pacer Kamran Khan began the final over of the innings in the ACC Men's Premier Cup match.
The next six deliveries were all deposited over the ropes as Airee finished on 64 not out from 21 balls.

Radhika Wins Silver Medal at Asian Wrestling Championships 2024

Radhika clinches silver in the 68kg category after being bested by world champion Nonoka Ozaki of Japan.
Shivanee Pawar earns a bronze in the 50kg class, at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek.
India's overall medal count stands at 5, including earlier wins in the men's freestyle events.
Earlier, Udit won the silver while Abhimanyu and Vicky clinched bronze medals

Stefanos Tsitsipas Dismantles Casper Ruud to Secure Third Monte Carlo Title

Stefanos Tsitsipas clinched his third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud on Sunday.
Tsitsipas displayed dominance from the start, swiftly securing the opening set by winning six consecutive games in just 36 minutes.
While the second set saw a tighter contest, Tsitsipas remained formidable, ultimately overpowering Ruud.
His straight-sets triumph marked a historic milestone as he became the first player in the professional era to claim three Monte Carlo finals without dropping a set.
Tsitsipas, who recently defeated Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner inthe semifinals, notched his first title of 2024, elevating his career tally to 11 titles.

Kartik Aaryan Turns Ambassador for the Bundesliga Dream India Project

The actor is set to work with the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga for the promotion and development of young Indian football talent.
Actor Kartik Aaryan has been named as the ambassador for the Bundesliga Dream India project. He will work with the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and promote the project across his various social media channels, which together have more than 44 million followers.
A passionate player and fan of football, Aaryan was in Munich last month for Der Klassiker match-up between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund, where he was seen in a fun interaction with football legends Harry Kane and Thomas Müller. Talking about Bundesliga Dream India, he says, "I believe this is what India needs, to elevate the level of youth football.

Apr 14, 2024

Sathiyan and Manika Batra Lose in World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification

The Indian pair of G Sathiyan and Manika Batra went down to Malaysia's Choong Javen and Lyne Karen in the quarterfinals of the World mixed doubles Olympic qualification table tennis tournament (stage 2) in Havirov, Czech Republic.
The Malaysian won 4-1 (11-9 11-9 11-9 7-11 11-8) over their opponents from India, who needed to win three matches to qualify for the Paris Games in this category having got a bye in the first round.

Asian Championships: Indian Wrestlers Draw a Blank on Concluding Day

Indian wrestlers drew a blank on the concluding day of the men's freestyle competition at the Asian Championships after Akash Dahiya and Anirudh Kumar lost their bronze-medal bouts and three others fizzled out before the medal round in their respective categories.
Competing in the non-Olympic 61kg category, Akash began with a close 10-8 win over Sardor Ruzimov from Uzbekistan and followed it up with a comfortable 7-3 victory over Korea's Sanghyeon Son in the quarterfinal.
However, Kazakhstan's Assyl Aitakyn proved too strong for the Indian in the semifinal and could not score a single point, losing his bout by technical superiority.
In the bronze play-off, he put up a gritty fight but eventually lost to Mongolia's Enkhbold Enkhbat by technical superiority.

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Kom Steps Down as India's Chef de Mission for Paris Olympics

Citing 'problems' that have 'partly crippled' her, Mary Kom resigned as the Chef de Mission of India's contingent. Her decision came weeks after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chose the boxing legend for the post.
Mary's decision leaves the IOA in a precarious position. While a majority of countries named their contingent leaders well in advance, India – in the absence of a formal appointment – has been represented in the Chef de Mission meetings by individuals with no prior Olympic experience.
Now, with a little more than 100 days left for the Opening Ceremony, the IOA will have to restart the whole process.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Loses 1-3 to Australia

India continued their dismal show in the crucial tour Down Under, losing 1-3 against Australia to suffer their fourth consecutive defeat in the five-match men's hockey Test series, here on Friday. Contrary to the final result, it was a much-improved performance from the Indians but the Kookaburras were simply too strong.
India's 1-3 defeat against Australia on Friday certainly had some positive takeaways. But ultimately, it's a fourth straight defeat and an upward trending performance graph shouldn't take the focus away from the inability to win – or even manage a draw – against the Kookaburras.
One of those positives is that for the third time in four matches, India had a lead to protect. Captain Harmanpreet Singh powered home a thundering drag flick in the 12th minute, the ball thudded on the board to send out a ringing noise around the venue.

Apr 12, 2024

Asian Wrestling Championship: Udit Bags Silver, Abhimanyu and Vicky Claim Bronze Each

India's 19-year-old Udit won the silver medal in the men's 57kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Abhimanyou (men's 70kg) and Vicky (men's 97kg) also won the bronze medals in their respective weight divisions to take India's tally to three medals after the opening day of the competition.
A total of five Indian wrestlers, all in the men's freestyle division, were in action. Rohit (67kg) and Parvinder Singh (79kg) also competed but could not finish on the podium.
Udit, the U20 Asian champion, defeated Ebrahim Mahdi Khari of Iran 10-8 in the qualification round, Kyrgyzstan's Almaz Smanbekov 6-4 in the quarter-finals and the Democratic Republic of Korea's Kim Kum Hyok 4-3 in the semi-finals to enter the gold medal bout against Japan's Kento Yumiya. However, Yumiya eked out a narrow 5-4 win in the final, and Udit had to settle for the silver medal. This was the first time since 2019 that India did not win the gold medal in the category.

Inaugural National Women's Hockey League: Raising the Bar for Women's Sports in India

The Indian hockey landscape is set to witness a groundbreaking event with the inaugural season of the National Women's Hockey League 2024 – 2025. Scheduled to be held in Ranchi from April 30 to May 9, this league promises to be a thrilling showcase of the country's top women's hockey talent.
The league is structured in two phases, with all matches to be played at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. This venue has recently hosted prestigious events like the FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, further emphasizing the significance of this league.
The league will witness the participation of the top eight teams from the Senior Women's National Championships – Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Mizoram, Manipur, and Odisha. These teams have proven their mettle at the national level and are set to battle it out for the inaugural title.
The National Women's Hockey League is more than just a competition; it is a platform to inspire young girls across India to pursue their passion for hockey. As Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh eloquently stated, This league will not only provide a platform for elite competition but also inspire young girls to pursue their passion for hockey.

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