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Salim Diwan Takes Ownership of Rajasthan Rangers Ahead of Tennis Premier League Season 8

Salim Diwan Takes Ownership of Rajasthan Rangers Ahead of Tennis Premier League Season 8

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New Delhi [India], October 29: Salim Diwan has taken ownership of Rajasthan Rangers ahead of Season 8 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), bringing a renewed focus on building a competitive team and strengthening the franchise’s connection with tennis fans. Under Diwan’s leadership, Rajasthan Rangers will look to bring together experience, team spirit and a shared commitment to performance. His broader vision includes supporting the growth of Indian tennis and the aspirations of Indian men and women competing on the global stage, including at the Olympic Games. The announcement was made at an event held at Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, where the franchise unveiled its plans for the upcoming season, with Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza joining Rajasthan Rangers as its Brand Ambassador. Th...
Adv. Gourav Bedi Nominated as Indian Team Observer for 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, Set to Represent India on International Stage

Adv. Gourav Bedi Nominated as Indian Team Observer for 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, Set to Represent India on International Stage

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Advocate Gourav Bedi Named Indian Team Observer for 5th Asian Para Games 2026, Marking a Milestone for Haryana and Indian Para Sports New Delhi [India], October 15: In a significant development for Indian para sports and a proud moment for the state of Haryana, Advocate Gourav Bedi, son of Shri Krishan Kumar Bedi, Cabinet Minister in the Government of Haryana, has been nominated as an Observer of the Indian Team for the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Advocate Gourav Bedi currently serves as the Director of Strategy & Planning for the India Para Powerlifting Unit under the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). His nomination for this international responsibility marks an important milestone in his professional journey and highlights his grow...
Gully Games Set to Bring a New Play-and-Reward Experience to Gamers

Gully Games Set to Bring a New Play-and-Reward Experience to Gamers

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A new gaming hub where players can discover games, earn GG Coins and get closer to real rewards New Delhi [India], October 14: Gully Games, a new gaming hub designed to bring games, progress and rewards into one experience, is gearing up for its upcoming launch. The platform aims to give players more than just another place to play by introducing a simple progression layer where gameplay can translate into GG Coins and opportunities to participate in reward contests. The concept is built around a simple philosophy: “Play. Progress. Win Real.” One Hub. Multiple Games. One Progress Journey. Gully Games is designed to bring multiple gaming experiences together in one destination, allowing players to discover games while keeping track of their overall progress. As the platform grow...
Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India’s Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India’s Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

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Seven teams to represent 28 states and 8 Union Territories; smartphone-led talent hunt to discover 140 cricketers and 30 singers, with free-to-air access across Waves OTT and DoordarshanChannels New Delhi, 08 October 2026: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today announced the launch of the Kisan Cricket League (KCL), a nationwide sports and entertainment platform designed to create a unique opportunity through an organized pathway for cricket and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India to reach the global stage. Built around the vision “Khelega Bharat, Dekhega India,” KCL will conduct India’s largest talent hunt, bringing rural cricketers and singers through a unique matrix of digital auditions, AI-e...
Volleyball Champions League Set to Open With a Star-Studded Grand Ceremony in Noida; Sonu Sood to Grace the Launch

Volleyball Champions League Set to Open With a Star-Studded Grand Ceremony in Noida; Sonu Sood to Grace the Launch

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India’s newest professional volleyball league gets underway on October 6 with 10 franchises, high-voltage action, and a grand opening ceremony. Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6: The wait is almost over. Indian volleyball is ready for a new beginning. The Volleyball Champions League (VCL) is set to officially begin its inaugural season on 6 October 2026, bringing together some of the country’s finest volleyball talent, ten ambitious franchises, and thousands of passionate fans under one roof at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The league will kick off with a grand opening ceremony from 6:30 PM onwards, setting the stage for an evening that promises sport, entertainment, and the arrival of a new chapter for professional volleyball in India. Adding to the excitement, the opening cer...
Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1

Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 5: The Haryana Hurricanes have completed an intensive training camp in Dehradun, marking an important phase in their preparations for the inaugural season of the Volleyball Champions League (VCL). The camp saw the entire squad come together for a focused period of training, with the players putting in long hours on court to sharpen their skills, improve fitness and build stronger combinations ahead of the league. Under the guidance of the coaching staff, the team worked extensively on tactical execution, match situations, communication and overall team coordination, with a clear focus on developing the chemistry required to compete at the highest level. The Hurricanes will now take this preparation into their league campaign, which begins on 6 O...
Yudiz Solutions and CricTracker unveil Fanziz, a new-age News and Entertainment platform

Yudiz Solutions and CricTracker unveil Fanziz, a new-age News and Entertainment platform

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1: Technology firm Yudiz Solutions and sports media company CricTracker have partnered to launch Fanziz. Built specifically for Gen Z audiences, the new platform is now live and available on Web, Android, and iOS. Fanziz is designed as a lightweight, AI-native platform that rethinks how young people consume daily content. What sets the app apart is its “lingos” approach. The platform uses AI to deliver news and updates in a tone and vocabulary that naturally matches how digital-first youth communicate online today. Instead of operating as a traditional news feed, Fanziz bundles media, sports, and interactive entertainment into a single, easy-to-use app. Current features include: Lingo Support: News and updates delivered in custom l...
Talent Identification Golf Tournament, Season 3 Held at Army Golf Course, Jaipur

Talent Identification Golf Tournament, Season 3 Held at Army Golf Course, Jaipur

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Hemanshu Pal Singh Jadon crowned Overall Champion; Shiksha Jain wins Girls’ Category Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 26: The third season of the Talent Identification Golf Tournament, organised by 100 Medals Targeted Foundation and Adpod Communications, was held on 25th September at the Army Golf Course, bringing together young golfers and caddies from across three categories — Girls (up to 21 years), Boys (up to 18 years), and Caddies (16 to 29 years). Col Himmat Verma, Director, 100 Medals Targeted Foundation, informed that a total of 62 players took part in the tournament, comprising 7 girls, 10 boys, and 45 caddies. Hemanshu Pal Singh Jadon emerged as the Overall Champion, while Ms Shiksha Jain claimed the top spot in the Girls’ category. Lt Gen PS Shekhawat, Chief of St...
World’s Largest Women-Only Marathon, The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2027 opens entries for Indian women

World’s Largest Women-Only Marathon, The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2027 opens entries for Indian women

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New Delhi [India], September 18: The Nagoya Women’s Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, announced that entries are now open for Indian women for the 2027 edition of the prestigious event. Guinness World Record-certified world’s largest all-women marathon brings together 22,000 runners Exclusive Baccarat crystal tumbler awarded to every finisher The Nagoya Women’s Marathon, held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, is the world’s largest women-only marathon, certified by Guinness World Records. For 2027, the race capacity has been expanded by 2,000 to 22,000 runners. From first-time marathoners to experienced runners chasing a new personal best, and from 19-year-olds to runners in their 80s, women of all ages and backgrounds will take on the same 42.195 km course, each...
Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland

Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland

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High-Level Interaction Focuses on Para-Sports Development and Strengthening India–Switzerland Sports Cooperation Bern [Switzerland], September 17: In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in para-sports, Shubham Chaudhary, Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), met Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger during his visit to Switzerland. The high-level interaction focused on the development and promotion of para-sports, athlete empowerment, international sporting partnerships and opportunities for greater cooperation between India and Switzerland in the field of sports. During the meeting, Shubham Chaudhary and Dr. Nik Gugger exchanged views on the evolving global para-sports ecosystem and discussed the importa...