Latest Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium News & Updates

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC aim to convert their attacking potential into a full-scale performance when they host Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League on Friday. Their goal is to turn promising moments in play into a positive result at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Following their recent test against East Bengal, the Marina Machans showed glimpses of their attacking style, especially in transitions and on the wings. However, they lamented missed chances. With anot…

Kochi, April 14 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC look to build on the momentum of their first win of the season when they face a struggling NorthEast United FC in Match 57 of Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday.Kerala Blasters, under their new head coach Ashley Westwood, have shown signs of improvement after having a horrid start to the season; they managed a single point from their first seven matches. The Englishman has injected new energy into the …

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today highlighted the importance of fitness in nation-building. He encouraged citizens to participate in the Fit India movement and embrace active lifestyles to help achieve a developed India. He also led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Mandaviya said, “Sunday on Cycle, has become a nationwide movement. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi, the youth of the country h…

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Star sprinter Hima Das has given credit to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for putting in place policies that have helped develop the sport at the grassroots level, making it possible for athletes from small cities and towns to dream of making it big in athletics and do well in the 2036 Olympic Games.Hima, who won two gold and one silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, participated in the third leg of the Indian Athletics Series at the iconic Jawaharl…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The staff at the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi are feeling the pinch as they are forced to depend on food from outside for more than two weeks, as the office canteen has been closed due to a shortage of LPG cylinders and rising prices.Sources have told IANS that the canteen has been shut down for 15 days because it could not function due to a lack of LPG cylinders, due to the crisis in the country.”The…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The spotlight will be firmly on World Championships finallist Sachin Yadav, who will be among the top Indian track and field athletes seen in action during the Delhi leg of the one-day Indian Open Series scheduled for April 11 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.Based on the number of entries, competition in almost all events is expected to be intense.In the men’s javelin, the focus will be on Sachin Yadav, who finished a creditable fourth with a distance of 86….

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) A late goal from Daniel Chima Chukwu was not enough as Chennaiyin went down to a narrow defeat against Inter Kashi in their latest Indian Super League encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. Miranda’s starting XI saw the return of forward Inigo Martin, with the Spaniard leading the attacking line alongside Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, and Irfan Yadwad. Eduardo Kau slotted back into the defence after deputising in midfield for the injured Mohammed Ali Bema…

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three matches, will aim to earn all three points and move up the table when Indian Super League newcomers Inter Kashi visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. This fixture represents the first official encounter between the two teams. Inter was promoted to the ISL last season after winning the I-League title. Chennaiyin approaches the match following a tough draw against unbeaten FC Goa, a game they led until the 88th minute. Re…

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Punjab FC came from behind with two quick goals early in the second half to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The victory saw Punjab FC climb to fifth in the standings with 11 points, while Mohammedan remain pointless at the bottom. The Shers captain, Dani Ramírez, was named the Player of the Match.Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis made two changes to his side, bringing…

Kochi, April 2 (IANS) Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Thursday alleged that the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team misled the state by failing to honour a proposed friendly match despite substantial financial commitments.’We held extensive discussions and made every effort to bring Lionel Messi and the world champions to Kerala. It was a massive undertaking to secure sponsors for the Rs 250 crore required for the international team,” Abdurahiman told reporters in Malapp…