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RCB's IPL victory celebration turns tragic: Several feared killed in stampede near B'luru's Chinnaswamy Stadium

Thousands of ecstatic fans had gathered for the celebration event, but chaos erupted when crowds surged through multiple gates, leading to panic and stampede-like conditions. According to sources, at least six people have died, with bodies sent to Bowring and Vaidehi Hospitals. Several others remain in ICU, while official confirmation is awaited

Jun 4, 2025

RCB team gets grand welcome at B'luru airport, Shivakumar gifts Kannada flag to Virat Kohli

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar greeted the victorious RCB squad as they touched down in Bengaluru.

Jun 4, 2025

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IPL 2025: What happens if it rains in Ahmedabad amid RCB-PBKS title clash

RCB and PBKS have been part of the tournament since its inception in 2008. Both sides have come close to lifting the IPL trophy but ended as runners-up. RCB played three finals (2009, 2011, 2016) before this year's title clash, while Punjab had their chance in 2014.

Jun 3, 2025

Asian Athletics: Visualisation of race during downpour keeps Jyothi on track to gold

As she warmed up for the 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji's thought process and preparations were rudely halted by a heavy downpour. With her warm-up interrupted as the evening session was delayed by two hours, the Indian national champion kept working on her mind, keeping it ready for the race, whenever it happened.

May 30, 2025

Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh leads player development workshop for Pro Kabaddi stars

The Pro Kabaddi League successfully conducted the 'PKL Level Up' player development workshop designed to elevate kabaddi players beyond their performances on the mat.

Apr 3, 2025

Adani Invitational Golf: Arjun Prasad and Yuvraj Sandhu continue in joint lead

Delhi-based Arjun Prasad and Chandigarh's Yuvraj Sandhu continued in the joint lead after shooting scores of three-under 69 on Day Three of the INR 1.5 crore Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025 being played at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort here on Thursday.

Apr 3, 2025

BCCI invites applications for filling spin bowling coach position at COE in Bengaluru

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its inviting applications for the position of spin bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The BCCI has also said that eligible candidates can apply for the role till 5 p.m on April 10.

Mar 28, 2025

India to host the world's highest Snow Marathon in Lahaul, SKP,

Asia's high-altitude snow run in Himachal Pradesh on March 23

The fourth edition of the Snow Marathon Lahaul, Asia's only and the world's highest snow marathon at an altitude of 11,000 feet, will take place on March 23.

Mar 18, 2025

Delhi Capitals name Axar Patel as captain ahead of IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals have named star all-rounder and the men's team's longest-serving player Axar Patel as captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League.

Mar 14, 2025

Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, medal tally climbs to 9

Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9

Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.

Mar 13, 2025

Indian Cricket Mourns the Loss of All-Rounder Syed Abid Ali

Indian cricket mourns the loss of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who passed away on March Abid Ali, who played 29 Test matches and five ODIs, was instrumental in India's historic Test series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia extended their deepest condolences to Abid Ali's family, praising his all-round skills and contributions to Indian cricket.

Mar 13, 2025

Gill named ICC Men's Player of the Month for February

India's in-form opener Shubman Gill has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2025. The 25-year-old outshone Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips to claim the honour.

Mar 12, 2025

Rohit climbs to No. 3, Gill remains on top in ODI rankings after Champions Trophy triumph

After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.

Mar 12, 2025

MCG can have full capacity crowd for the Boxing Day Test

Australia-England to play historic day-night match at MCG to mark 150th Test anniversary

Australia and England will play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, the Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Unforgettable gift: Maha Assembly passes resolution hailing Indian cricket team's win

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution congratulating the Indian cricket team for winning the Champions Trophy.

Mar 10, 2025

Jadeja bags best fielding medal after Champions trophy victory

Veteran spin allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has bagged the fielder of the Match medal after his impressive bullet throws in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Mar 10, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to kick off in Gulmarg today

The 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' will kick off here on Sunday with the snowclad peaks of Gulmarg providing the perfect backdrop.

Mar 9, 2025

Every day should be celebrated as women's day: Sakshi Malik

The struggles and contributions of women should not be confined to one day and rather they should be celebrated every day, said Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik.

Mar 7, 2025

Sports Min Mandaviya to chair 'Chintan Shivir' on 2028 Olympics preparation, sports governance

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad on March 7-8 to strategise India's journey to global sporting excellence with a strategic vision for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games.

Mar 6, 2025

IRFU unveils logo for inaugural Rugby Premier League

The Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) revealed the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based Rugby 7s league that is set to debut this year.

Mar 5, 2025

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