New Zealand All-rounder Thamsyn Newton Announces Retirement from International Cricket
New Zealand all-rounder Thamsyn Newton announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, after a 14-year career consisting of 10 ODIs and 15 T20Is.
Newton was a part of the squad in the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where New Zealand women lost out on a final spot narrowly after being beaten by the eventual champions, West Indies women, by six runs in the semi-final.
Sreeshankar Murali Wins Long Jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Event
Sreeshankar Murali won the men's long jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Event in Bhubaneswar, as he took a huge leap and landed with 8.13m from takeoff, recording his own season best and the top attempt by any Indian this year in the discipline.
India's Annu Rani Wins Gold at International Wiesław Maniak Memorial
India's Annu Rani, the reigning Asian Games champion, struck gold in the women's javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland, delivering a season-best performance of 62.59 metres. She secured the top spot ahead of competitors from Turkey and Australia.
Her winning distance places her among the top 15 women's javelin throwers in the world this season. Rani now has her sights set on achieving the 64m qualification standard for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo next month.
Aug 10, 2025
Kanpur Warriors Latest Franchise for UP Kabaddi League 2025
In a boost to Uttar Pradesh's rapidly growing kabaddi landscape, the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) unveiled its newest team – Kanpur Warriors – ahead of Season 2 in 2025. Following the widespread success of the league's inaugural season, which captivated millions of viewers across India, the inclusion of Kanpur Warriors reflects UPKL's commitment to expanding its reach into kabaddi-rich regions. The franchise, owned by BA Sports Club LLP and spearheaded by entrepreneur Bhumika Vora, aims to turn Kanpur into a thriving hub for professional kabaddi. With its strong sporting culture and untapped potential, Kanpur is poised to become a major player in the league's future.
Greater Noida Hosts 4th Sub-Junior National Boxing Championships from August 7 to 13
The 4th Sub-Junior Under-15 Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships is being held from August 7 to 13, 2025 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Over 700 young boxers, including 400 boys and 300 girls aged between 13 and 14, are competing across 15 weight categories.
Aug 09, 2025
Global Chess League to be Hosted by India This Year
After two seasons abroad, this edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) will be hosted by India this year (2025), the league announced along with dates for the league. The organisers said that the GCL will be held from December 13 to 24 this year. The dates mean that the league will end very close to the start of the traditional year-ending FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship, which is usually held over the Christmas and New Year window.
The first edition of the Global Chess League was hosted in Dubai while last year, the event was held in London.
Aug 08, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Pro Volleyball League Starts
The Uttar Pradesh Pro Volleyball League (UPPVL) began with a grand opening ceremony at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida. The league has been founded by Shi Kulwant Baliyan and is being organised under the leadership of Prabal Pratap Singh Tomar, Organising Chairman. UPPVL aims to provide a powerful platform for the youth of Uttar Pradesh to gain recognition at national and international levels.
The following eight teams are participating: Ayodhya Super King, Gorakhpur Giants, Kashi Warriors, Lucknow Tigers, Mathura Yodhyas, Moradabad Bulls, Muzaffarnagar Lions and Noida Thunders.
A total of 25 matches will be played during the course of the league, culminating in the Grand Finale on August 21, 2025, where the champion team will be crowned.
Velammal Wins 2025 World Schools Team Championship
India's Velammal MHS School claimed the gold medal at the 2025 World Schools Team Championship in Alexandria, Virginia after winning all eight of their matches.
This latest title for a team representing India came as India's takeover of the sport is taking shape.
Aug 07, 2025
Cricket Australia Signs New Shirt Deal with Westpac
Cricket Australia officially announced a new four-year deal with Australia's oldest bank, Westpac, to become the principal partner of the cricket team, bringing an end to Commonwealth Bank's 37-year sponsorship.
The partnership will commence with the upcoming series against India and South Africa. This agreement covers all formats of the game in Australia - Test, One-Day Internationals, and T20s, as well as support for Australia A and the under-19 national teams.
Westpac's logo, a red coloured 'W', will now feature on the shirts of both Australia's men's and women's sides for all the international matches played by the Aussies. The bank has also become the official sponsor for the Big Bash League, which is played in Australia.
Seventeen Indian Athletes Compete in World Games 2025
For the World Games 2025, which are being held in Chengdu, China, from August 7-17, India has sent a squad of 17 members.
This is the 12th edition of the World Games, a quadrennial competition for sports not included in the Olympics.
Running since 1981, the multi-sport event typically takes place a year after the Olympics. The 2025 World Games feature 253 medal events across 34 sports and 60 disciplines, with powerboating and cheerleading making their debuts at the quadrennial meet.
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