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Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC Season 5 run came to an end in Shanghai on Friday after the Manipuri fighter lost his bantamweight semifinal to Japan’s Ryo Tajima by unanimous decision. The 28-year-old, known as “The Indian Rhino”, entered the UFC’s Asia-Pacific talent tournament as a short-notice New Delhi [India], August 29: Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC Season 5 run came to an end in Shanghai on Friday after the Manipuri fighter lost his bantamweight semifinal to Japan’s Ryo Tajima by unanimous decision. The 28-year-old, known as “The Indian Rhino”, entered the UFC’s Asia-Pacific talent tournament as a short-notice replacement in May. His unexpected opportunity in Macau ultimately took him through to the semifinals in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone for an Indian fighter o...

New Delhi [India], August 25: Sportswear used to have one job: perform during a workout, then get changed out of. That single-purpose model has given way to something more fluid. Fabric built for training moisture management, stretch, breathability has proven just as useful for a commute, a flight, or a full day that mixes meetings with a gym session squeezed in between. Alcis Sports, the Noida-headquartered performance-wear brand, is developing its men’s activewear portfolio along that same line. Its current focus is on the men’s polos and men’s trackpants and joggers collections categories built to move between training and daily life. Both sit alongside an already-established men’s sportswear range that includes men’s tracksuits, among other staples. The story here is less about a si...

New Delhi [India], July 30: The NCR T20 Cricket League has been announced to discover talented cricketers from the streets and neighborhoods of the National Capital Region (NCR). The league’s founders and directors, Nitin Sharma, Siddhant Kaushik, and Nalini Saxena, announced the same today at an event held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), New Delhi, and unveiled the beautiful trophy of the league. Addressing the press, Nitin Sharma and Siddhant Kaushik announced that eight teams are participating in the tournament, which runs from September 26th to October 4th, 2026. These teams include Yamuna Warriors, Faridabad Firebirds, Aravali Avengers, Gurugram Gladiators, Capital Cruisers, Delhi Dynamos, Ghaziabad Giants, and Noida Ninjas. The combination of star cricketers and budding ...

Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata | 27th & 28th June 2026 Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 9: The 28th West Bengal State Karate Do Championship 2026 was successfully organized by the Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB) at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata, on 27th & 28th June 2026. The Championship once again showcased the remarkable growth of karate in West Bengal, bringing together 1,200 players from all affiliated district associations under KAB. The event was conducted with exceptional discipline and professionalism by 70 WKF, AKF & KIO qualified Referees and Judges, ensuring that every bout was judged according to international standards. The Karate Do Association of Bengal (KAB), an official member of the Bengal Olympic Association (BOA) and the Karate Ind...

New Delhi [India], June 26: The WAKO National Kickboxing Championship was held from 17 to 21 June at Indore Public School, Indore. Athletes from across India participated in the championship. Nikshitha Tomar and Agratha Tomar delivered an outstanding performance and won a total of 10 medals, bringing pride through their achievements.  Nikshitha Tomar 3 Silver | 2 Bronze  • Point Fight – Silver (among 16 participants) • Musical Form – Silver (among 20 participants) • Other Events – 1 Silver, 2 Bronze  Agratha Tomar 1 Gold | 2 Silver | 2 Bronze  • Kick Light – Gold • Point Fight – Silver • Musical Form Team – Silver • Creative Form – Bronze • Creative Form Weapon – Bronze Coach Mukul D. BadaliaInternational kickboxing player and experienced coach Mukul D. Badalia has guided many athl...