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India officially submits bid to host Commonwealth Games 2030

India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games and has submitted the bid to host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad, the government of Gujarat sports minister, Harsh Sanghavi, said in London. New Delhi: India has formally submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, the government of Gujarat sports minister, Harsh Sanghavi, said in London. Sanghavi, speaking in London after submitting the proposal to Commonwealth Sport, said the bid rests on three core pillars - sustainability, inclusivity and legacy. He noted that August 29, chosen for the submission, also marked National Sports Day, celebrated in honour of hockey legend…

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Dilshan Madushanka’s final over hat-trick propels Sri Lanka to thrilling victory against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka propelled his side to an exceptional win against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the ongoing series. Taking a hat-trick in the final over of the game, Madushanka secured the win for Sri Lanka which otherwise looked impossible. Harare: Zimbabwe looked set for a historic win against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the ongoing series. However, pacer Dilshan Madushanka had other plans as a final over hat-trick by the 24-year-old turned the game on its head, with Sri Lanka registering a brilliant win.  The clash saw the two sides lock horns at the Harare…

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How India laid the foundation for its first-ever Mondo track in Delhi? SAI secretary reveals | Exclusive

On National Sports Day, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated India’s first-ever Mondo track at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, a project long in the making and seen as a milestone for the country’s sporting future. New Delhi: As India celebrated the National Sports Day on August 29, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the nation's first-ever Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The installation of this track had been in the works for a long time and has finally been accomplished. However, there is a much bigger story behind the laying of this Mondo track - one that is…

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For first-ever time in 64-year-old history of Duleep Trophy, Auqib Nabi Dar takes four wickets in four balls

Auqib Nabi created history for the North Zone in the Duleep Trophy as he became the first bowler to take four wickets in four balls in the history of the red-ball tournament. Auqib achieved the feat against Central Zone and played a vital role in their collpase. New Delhi: Auqib Nabi Dar on Friday etched his name into the history books as he achieved a never-before-seen record in the Duleep Trophy. For the first-ever time in the 64-year-old history of the tournament, a bowler has picked up four wickets in four balls. Jammu and Kashmir right-arm fast bowler Auqib Nabi…

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Pro Kabaddi League 2025 live streaming: When and where to watch PKL 12 in India on TV and online?

Pro Kabaddi League 2025 live streaming: The revamped Pro Kabaddi League is set to churn out more dramatic matches in the 12th season as the tournament gets underway on August 29. Ahead of all the action at PKL 2025, here are the live streaming details of the tournament. New Delhi: The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 returns as 12 teams gear up to give it their all in the 12th season of the tournament. The PKL is set to enthral the fans with a riveting revamp that promises more drama and thrilling contests. The five-raid shootouts and golden raid extensions to the…

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PV Sindhu misses out on historic medal in World Championship with heartbreaking QF loss

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the BWF World Championship after she faced a defeat against PK Wardani from Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Sindhu also missed out on achieving a massive feat after her loss as well. New Delhi: PV Sindhu, after some stellar performances in the ongoing BWF World Championship 2025, faced a defeat against Indonesia’s PK Wardani in the quarter-final of the tournament. The two stars locked horns on August 29, and Wardani, after winning the first and third games, managed to win the clash and make it to the semis.  It is…

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India scrape through China in Hockey Asia Cup opener as Harmanpreet scores hat trick

India opened their campaign in the Hockey Asia Cup with a nail-biting win over China in Rajgir. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat trick as India defeated China 4-3 in their Pool A game. New Delhi: India scraped through a tough Chinese challenge in their first match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a nail-biting 4-3 win at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Friday, August 29. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat trick in the clash, with all three strikes coming through penalty corners.  The Chinese showed a lot of grit and fight as they ran the…

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India vs Tajikistan: When and where to watch CAFA Nations Cup 2025 live on TV and stream online?

India will face hosts Tajikistan in their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 opener on August 29 in Hisor. The tournament marks a fresh chapter under new head coach Khalid Jamil as the Blue Tigers look to revive form after a difficult start to the year. New Delhi: The Indian men’s football team will participate in the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025, to be held from August 29 to September 8. The Central Asian tournament will be jointly hosted by Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, with India placed in Group B and set to play all of its group stage matches in Hisor, located…

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Jose Mourinho part ways with Fenerbahce after Champions League Playoff exit, check his record at Turkish club

Jose Mourinho has parted ways with Fenerbahce after a disappointing spell that saw early exits from the Turkish Cup and Europa League, and failure to qualify for the Champions League. He leaves with 37 wins in 62 matches and a 2.02 points-per-game record. Istanbul: Fenerbahce have announced head coach Jose Mourinho’s decision to part ways with the Turkish club. The decision comes in the wake of the club's failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage, following a playoff defeat to Portuguese side Benfica. The Istanbul-based club will now compete in the Europa League for the 2025–26 season.…

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Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live telecast: When and where to watch India vs China match live on TV and streaming?

The 12th Men's Hockey Asia Cup kicked off in Bihar's Rajgir on Friday, August 29, as all eight teams will be in action on the opening day. India will begin their campaign against China, which has yet to win the tournament. Bihar: The Hockey Asia Cup 2025 took flight at the newly-built Rajgir International Stadium in Bihar on Friday, August 29. Malaysia took on Bangladesh in the opening game, Korea locked horns against Chinese Taipei, while Japan were up against Kazakhstan and India will face China as all eight teams will play on the opening day itself. India, being the highest-ranked…

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