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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Beer Necessities: Could football fans in England finally have a pint in the stands?

England could be heading for a major change in football stadium rules as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs a review of the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch. Supporters and clubs favour reform, while police warn it could increase disorder and safety risks United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that the government is actively considering ending the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch at men’s football matches.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Burnham described the landmark prohibition as “outdated”…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: How a last-minute gamble pays off as Kamaljeet & Suruchi seal India’s first shooting gold

A last-minute team combination proved to be a masterstroke as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a record-breaking performance to secure India's first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The Indians shooting duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet helped India secure its first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. They teamed up in the mixed 10m air pistol event on Friday, clinching the gold medal and setting a new Asian Games record in the process.Suruchi and Kamaljeet's standout performance at the Aichi Prefectural Shooting Gallery filled the void of earlier disappointment in the 10m air pistol event.…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Double delight for India at Asian Games as men’s and women’s teams storm into kabaddi finals

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams moved within touching distance of back-to-back Asian Games gold medals after producing dominant semifinal victories in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams stayed on course for a successful defence of their gold medals as they logged facile wins to enter the finals of their respective events at the Asian Games here on Friday.The women marched into the summit clash with a 48-24 triumph over Nepal before the men joined them with a 66-28 victory against Thailand in the last-four stage here.The comprehensive wins also kept the two defending champion teams' unbeaten run…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India vs West Indies ODI series: Check schedule, live streaming details, full squads, venues, and details you need to know

India's road to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 begins with a three-match ODI series against the West Indies, as familiar faces Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja return to the 50-over setup. India will face off against the West Indies in a white-ball cricket series, starting with a three-match one-day series on Sunday. The series will kick off the team's preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.The ODI series will mark the return of veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, while all-rounder Ravindra…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

From Himachal to the podium: 25-year-old Seema Kumari ends India’s 16-year Asian Games drought in 10,000m

Seema Kumari etched her name in Indian athletics history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, clinching a bronze medal in the women's 10,000m and ending the country's 16-year wait for a podium finish in the event. Seema Kumari made history at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after adding a bronze medal to her nascent career as a long-distance athlete. She clocked 32:50:05 in the women's 10,000m to clinch a bronze, helping India seal its first athletics medal at the continental showpiece.The Indian long-distance runner finished behind gold medal-winner Winfred Yavi of Bahrain (32:39:18) and Yingying Huang of China…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India vs Panama live streaming: How to watch IND vs PAN international friendlies match live in India?

India begin their high-profile international friendly campaign against FIFA World Cup participants Panama as Khalid Jamil's men look to bounce back from a difficult run of results. India is all set to face Panama in the upcoming September-October FIFA international friendly window. As part of their preparations against top-tier international opposition, the Blue Tigers will face three FIFA World Cup-playing teams, starting with Panama in Bengaluru on Friday.India will be eager to turn the page on recent setbacks and revive their fortunes after suffering a significant fall in the FIFA international rankings.Panama, meanwhile, are 44th in the world rankings. The…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Suruchi Singh, Kamaljeet win India’s second gold at Asian Games 10m Air Pistol mixed team event

India’s wait for a shooting gold at the 2026 Asian Games finally ended as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced a stunning display in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Indian shooting duo Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the nation's second gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday at the Aichi Prefectural Shooting Gallery.India's shooters began strongly in rifle and skeet events, winning five silver and three bronze medals, but gold remained elusive. They also endured multiple disappointments in the 10m Air Pistol event, with the biggest medal…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Silver for India in mixed 4x400m relay; Seema secures surprise bronze to end 16-year wait

India began its Asian Games athletics campaign strongly as the mixed 4x400m relay quartet secured silver and Seema produced a determined run to claim a surprise bronze in the women’s 10,000m. India's mixed 4x400m relay team won its third consecutive Asian Games medal by securing a silver, while Seema fetched a surprise bronze in the women's 10,000m race as the country's athletics campaign began on a strong note here on Thursday.The quartet of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3 minute 14.46 seconds to finish behind Bahrain who took the gold with a Games record time…

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24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Gambhir admits choosing Vaibhav over Samson left him ‘sleepless’: ‘The toughest decision in my coaching tenure’

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that dropping opener Sanju Samson despite his red-hot form was the toughest decision of his coaching career, which also gave him a sleepless night. India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the toughest decisions of his career: Dropping Sanju Samson for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite the wicketkeeper-batter being in tremendous form.Vaibhav made a historic debut during the England T20 tour, but the decision came at a cost as Samson had to be dropped from India's playing XI. Benching Samson drew criticism, as he had recently won the Player of the Tournament award…

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24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Portugal, outlines final ambitions ahead of retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that retirement crossed his mind after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, but the veteran forward remains committed to the national team. Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that retirement was something that came to mind after Portugal's World Cup 2026 campaign ended. But he is determined to continue playing for the Portugal national football team.Ronaldo was in action for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but their campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion with a Round of 16 defeat to eventual champions Spain. The Portuguese star's run is considered his final appearance in the global football showpiece.Ronaldo had…

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