Sports

Dubai [UAE], September 12: Vasu Shroff, founder of India Club in Dubai, inaugurated India’s new sport, Roll Ball, alongside the launch of a new season of Cricket Predicta at the India Club on Oud Metha Road, Dubai. The event served as a prestigious platform, bringing together leading personalities from the sports and media industries. The Indian Roll Ball League, hailed as India’s own creation, uniquely combines the speed of skating with the dynamics of basketball and handball. First invented in Pune in 2003, the sport has quickly gained international popularity and is now played in more than 50 countries, with official recognition and support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Former Cricketer Madan Lal and Roland Butcher applaud the new sport. The event...

New Delhi [India], September 4: In a thrilling finish at the historic Patna Golf Club, Amrit Lal emerged victorious at the PGTI Next Gen tournament, holding his nerve to lift the coveted title. Lal showcased remarkable consistency across all three rounds, carding a final total of 214 (-2) to claim the trophy in style. The PGTI Next Gen series, designed to nurture upcoming golfing talent in India, once again lived up to its reputation for drama and competitiveness. This week’s event saw a packed field of promising professionals and seasoned campaigners vying for supremacy on the challenging Patna layout. Amrit Lal, who has been steadily building his profile on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), produced a composed display under pressure. His ability to balance aggression with disci...

Trivandrum (Kerala) [India], September 4: The Kochi Blue Tigers have stormed into the semi-finals of KCL Season 2, becoming the first team to confirm their place in the knockouts. With seven wins from nine matches and only two defeats, both by slender margins, Kochi’s campaign has been a study in consistency, resilience, and all-round brilliance. At the heart of the campaign has been Sanju Samson. Bought for a record ₹26.8 lakh, more than half of Kochi’s total auction purse, Sanju has lived up to the hype. He has scored 368 runs in five innings, including a sparkling century and three half-centuries, and remains only 11 runs short of the tournament’s leading run-scorer, Ahmed Imran, despite having played two fewer innings. His effortless stroke play and ability to anchor or accelerate at w...

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 1: The lush greens of Jaypee Greens Golf Course came alive on Friday with a unique sporting spectacle. The Legacy Open Ladies vs Gentlemen Golf Tournament 2025 broke tradition and brought a refreshing twist. For the first time, ladies faced off against gentlemen in a spirited battle. The concept was the brainchild of Aloke Paskar. The execution was managed by Spotlight, led by Rajeev Varma, known for his flawless handling of golf tournaments in the NCR. A total of 120 golfers teed off. 50 women and 70 men showcased skill, grit, and sportsmanship. The event carried a festive air while also marking the National Sports Day Special 2025 celebrations. Top Five were   Best Net: Raj Singh   Women Gross: Abbaka Rawat   Women Net: Aanya   Men Gr...

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 23: Kochi Blue Tigers cruised to victory against Trivandrum Royals in the second match of KCL Season 2, winning by eight wickets. After bowling out Royals for 97 in 20 overs, Kochi chased down the target in just 11.5 overs. Mohammed Ashiq, who claimed three wickets, was named Man of the Match. Trivandrum Royals stumbled early due to costly errors, including three run-outs that derailed their innings. Explosive opener S Subin was the first to fall without scoring, undone by a sharp throw from Sanju Samson. Soon after, Riya Basheer was removed by Akhin Sathar. At just 22 runs, Royals had already lost Krishna Prasad and Govind Pai to poor running between the wickets, while M Nikhil departed for a duck. Abdul Basith (17) tried to steady the innings,...

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 23:  At just 27, HH Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, affectionately known as Pacho, is leading a quiet revolution in the world of polo. Under his leadership, the Jaipur Polo Team has returned to the forefront of global polo, clinching 12 out of 14 finals in the 2024–25 season. His efforts have not only revived the historic team but are also reshaping the sport’s future in India and beyond, while positioning Jaipur as a polo powerhouse once again. From the sun-kissed fields of Rajasthan to the prestigious turf of Guards Polo Club in the UK, where the Jaipur Polo Team lifted the historic Jaipur Trophy in July 2025, Pacho is bringing both a legacy and a bold new vision to polo. In the span of just over a year, the team’s transformation has caught the attenti...

New Delhi [India], August 20: As coworking spaces evolve, the focus is shifting from just shared infrastructure to shared experiences. Across the industry, there’s a growing trend of hosting events that bring people together beyond their desks, turning workspaces into vibrant communities. Aligning with this shift, Collative recently organized a lively cricket tournament at its Delhi workspace, offering a refreshing reminder that coworking today is as much about connection as it is about collaboration. In that spirit, Collative recently hosted a cricket tournament for the companies and teams working out of its Delhi space. The idea was simple give members a chance to step out of their cabins, leave work behind for a day, and just enjoy a fun match together. And that’s exactly what happened....

New Delhi [India], August 21:  M3M Foundation, in collaboration with LegaXy, today announced the distribution of professional, Player-Grade I cricket kits to a cohort of rising young cricketers. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to nurturing grassroots talent with world-class resources and mentorship. Championing access to high-quality sport, the program equips emerging players with complete match-ready kits—crafted to elite specifications—to accelerate their progression from academy to competitive cricket. Each kit comprises an English willow bat (pro profile), premium protective gear (including helmet, pads, gloves, thigh and arm guards), high-durability kit bag, match apparel, and training accessories. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of ...

New Delhi [India], August 14: Niraj Kumar Borah, a former MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and now a competitive triathlete, secured third place in the SU category at the seventh edition of the HR 26 Triathlon, held in Gurugram. The triathlon brought together athletes from across India, competing in a test of endurance, skill, and mental strength across swimming, cycling, and running disciplines. The official prize distribution took place on August 10 at CAF The Wellness Hub, Sector 64, Gurugram. Niraj, founder of Fitness Bootcamp in Rishikesh, has built a reputation for his structured approach to health, training, and recovery. Over the years, he has coached more than 505 clients in his residential Fitness Bootcamp program in Rishikesh, using performance metrics such as HRV, recovery ...

New Delhi [India], August 8: Angad Cheema has emerged victorious at the Coal India Open Our 2025, closing out a dramatic final round with a solid 2-under 70, taking his aggregate score to 13-under 275. His composed performance across four rounds earned him a well-deserved win at the season-opening event of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), hosted in Ahmedabad. Cheema led from the front, maintaining his calm under mounting pressure from top contenders. Despite a charge from Amardeep Malik, who had set the pace earlier in the tournament, Cheema held his ground. Malik carded a 73 in the final round, finishing second at 9-under 279, four shots behind the champion. The battle for third was a tight one, with Shaurya Bhattacharya and Udayan Mane both finishing at 7-under 281, following ...