Rajgir, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team enjoyed a comfortable 7-0 win over China, in their third Super 4s game in the Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Abhishek (46′, 50′), Shilanand Lakra (4′), Dilpreet Singh (7′), Mandeep Singh (18′), Raj Kumar Pal (37′), and Sukhjeet Singh (39′) were the goal scorers for India.India asserted complete dominance right from the first whistle and have now reached the final of the prestigious tournament,…

Hangzhou, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team put in a strong performance, as they fought hard against Japan, coming back a goal down to draw their second Pool B game at 2-2 at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025. For India, both the goals were equalising goals, and were scored by Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (30’) and Navneet Kaur (60’).Meanwhile, for Japan, the goals came in the form of Hiroka Murayama (10’) and Chiko Fujibayashi (58’). The result means India are unbeaten so far in the tourname…

Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) Notching his third win in five starts in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open class, Hyderabad’s Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) extended his lead on the points table in the third round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit, here on Saturday.The day’s other winners in the National championship included Rajender Beedani (MAI Racing) from Hyderabad in the Stock 165cc (Novice) category, and Chennai’s…

Guwahati, Sep 6 (IANS) With the Asia Cup around the corner and the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 set to begin later this month, BCCI Secretary Devajit Lon Saikia shared his views on India’s preparations, governance policies, and upcoming events.India will open their Group A campaign against the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10, followed by a high-stakes clash against Pakistan at the same venue on September 14, before facing Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium …

Liverpool, Sep 6 (IANS) India’s star boxer Nikhat Zareen announced her return on the international stage with a clinical win in the opening round of the women’s 51kg weight category at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Saturday.The 29-year-old, who was crowned world champion twice before, had not competed in any international event this year, but did not show any signs of rustiness as she was dominated the USA’s Jennifer Lozano from the first minute to get a 5-0 verdict.Howeve…

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Nominations for the upcoming BCCI elections will be accepted on September 20 and 21, said a notification from Electoral Officer A.K. Joti released on Saturday evening. Previously, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS that the elections are on the agenda for the 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held at 11:30 am on September 28 at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.Now, as per the full election schedule revealed by Joti, elections will be held for five office-bearer…

Bengaluru, Sep 6 (IANS) Half-centuries from Shubham Sharma (96), Upendra Yadav (87), Rajat Patidar (77), and Harsh Dubey (75) powered Central Zone to inch closer to the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy final after reaching 556/8 in 157 overs at stumps on day three of their semifinal against West Zone.At the close of day three’s play at the BCCI CoE Ground 2, Central Zone have secured a first-innings lead of 118 runs, which means they can enter the final on this basis even if the game ends in a draw. Sara…

Mohali, Sep 6 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy continued to remain on top of the table with a commanding 5-2 victory over PIS Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, on day five of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21), which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.The Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat, remained in second place with a commanding 5-0 victory over Ghumanhera Risers Hockey Academy.Roundglass Hock…

Dubai, Sep 6 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav said he was left with a smile on his face on seeing a brilliant bunch of the Indian team put in the hard yards in their first practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai ahead of starting their 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup campaign.India will begin their Group A games against the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10, before facing off against Pakistan at the same venue on September 14. It is followed by a clash against Oman at …

Monza, Sep 6 (IANS) Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the final practice session at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, posting a best lap of 1m 19.331s. Charles Leclerc thrilled the home Tifosi by finishing second, just 0.021s off the McLaren driver, while Norris’ team mate Oscar Piastri claimed third, 0.165s adrift.The session began slowly, with most drivers spending the opening 10 minutes performing tyre scrubbing on hard compounds. Focus quickly shifted to Qualifying simulations as …