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The long-standing India-Pakistan sporting rivalry has entered another sensitive phase after the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) sought a neutral venue for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The request, made to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), is based primarily on concerns surrounding player safety, travel and the prevailing diplomatic environment between the two countries. While the…

Formula 1 is witnessing an exciting transformation as McLaren emerges as a serious challenger to the long-standing dominance of Red Bull Racing. Lando Norris’s remarkable performance at the Spanish Grand Prix has sent a strong message across the paddock: the famous papaya team is no longer satisfied with simply competing for podiums—it is ready to…

Under the dazzling lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Elena Rybakina delivered a performance that marked a defining moment in modern women’s tennis. Her historic US Open triumph was more than the capture of another Grand Slam trophy—it represented the arrival of a new leader at the summit of the game. Displaying exceptional power, precision and…

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka produced a dramatic twist that few would have anticipated when the final day began. What appeared to be a straightforward Indian victory transformed into an unforgettable display of courage and endurance, with Dinusha emerging as the central figure in Sri Lanka’s resistance. India had controlled most of…

New Delhi: PV Sindhu’s latest campaign at the BWF World Championships ended in disappointment, but the Indian badminton star’s defeat against China’s Wang Zhi Yi has generated a debate that goes beyond the scoreline. Her post-match observation — “Not sure if she was injured or it was a strategy” — has placed the spotlight on…

Rourkela: India and England played out a fiercely contested 0-0 draw at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, leaving the race for the top spot in Pool D finely balanced. In front of a passionate home crowd, both teams produced a high-intensity contest in which defensive organisation, midfield discipline and goalkeeping excellence took…

The new English football season gets underway with a blockbuster encounter as Arsenal take on Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. More than a traditional curtain-raiser, the fixture offers both sides an early opportunity to make a statement ahead of another demanding domestic campaign. The Community Shield, formerly known as the…

Kolkata, August 16, 2026: East Bengal FC secured their place in the semi-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the Indian Army Football Team at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The quarter-final lived up to its billing as a contest between professional experience and military discipline. East…

Guwahati, Assam | 17 July 2026 Preparations are in full swing for the inaugural edition of the Assam Premier League (APL), the State’s first franchise-based T20 cricket tournament on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Among the participating franchises, Dibrugarh Warriors have intensified their preparations with a series of exciting announcements aimed at…

Guwahati: Assam celebrated a phenomenal campaign at the Nationals with two standout GOLD medal victories by women athletes — a historic achievement for the state. 25 member team from Assam took part in The Pickleball Nationals which took place in Bengaluru from 13th to 16th of November. The tournament was hosted by Karnataka Pickleball Association…