Indian Grandmaster M.R. Lalit Babu emerged victorious at the Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025, edging out Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan on a razor-thin tie-break score after both players finished with 8 points from 9 rounds. The tournament concluded at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, with Babu’s final-round win over top-seeded Georgian GM Lavin Pantsulaia…
Olympians Anish Bhanwala and Sift Kaur Samra delivered standout performances at the National Shooting Selection Trials (T3) held at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun, reaffirming their status as top contenders for India’s international shooting squad. Anish Bhanwala Clinches 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Title In the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol, Anish…
India’s disappointing run in the 2024–25 FIH Pro League has triggered serious introspection within the national hockey setup, with both the men’s and women’s teams enduring extended losing streaks during the European leg. The men’s team, led by Craig Fulton, suffered seven defeats in eight matches, while the women’s side is facing a relegation threat…
Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has set his sights firmly on the World Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to take place in Tokyo from September 13 to 21. After a selective competition season and a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship, the javelin star is now focused on peaking at the global stage. “My Focus…
The Indian junior men’s hockey team wrapped up their campaign at the 4 Nations Tournament in Berlin with a spirited 2-1 victory over Australia, securing third place in the competition. The match, held on June 25, showcased India’s resilience and tactical discipline after a challenging group stage. Rohit and Ajeet Yadav Seal the Comeback After…
The final round of group-stage matches at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 delivered high-stakes drama as Inter Milan, CF Monterrey, and Borussia Dortmund secured their places in the Round of 16, each with decisive victories that reshaped the knockout bracket. Inter Milan Outclass River Plate to Top Group E Inter Milan clinched a 2-0…
In a story straight out of a football fairytale, New Zealand’s Auckland City FC, a team of part-timers and amateurs, pulled off a sensational 1-1 draw against Argentine giants Boca Juniors at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Nashville, USA. The result has been hailed as one of the tournament’s most inspiring moments, showcasing…
In a heartwarming moment that stole the spotlight from the pitch, Lionel Messi received a surprise marriage proposal from an 85-year-old fan during Argentina’s match against Canada on June 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The fan, Maria Gonzalez, attended the game with her daughter and grandson, proudly wearing Messi’s No. 10 jersey and holding a…
A major controversy erupted on Day 1 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia at Bridgetown, Barbados, after West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph was denied a potential five-wicket haul due to a disputed third umpire decision involving Australian batter Travis Head. The Incident: Edge Confirmed, Catch Disputed In the 46th over, Joseph delivered…
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has voiced strong criticism of Bayern Munich’s performance following their 1-0 defeat to Benfica in the final Group C match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held in Charlotte, USA. The loss saw Bayern finish second in the group, setting up a tougher Round of 16 clash against Flamengo. Neuer:…
