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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...

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...

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...

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...

Alwar, Rajasthan – 14th September 2026: Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) today expanded its presence in Rajasthan with the inauguration of its 39th centre at the Laxmi Devi Institute of Engineering & Technology (LIET) in Alwar, a key milestone that establishes its sixth centre in the state and extends its commitment to nurture emerging talent across the region. The inauguration was led by Mr. Yusuf Pathan, the celebrated former Indian cricketer and co-founder of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) alongside Mr. Harmeet Vasdev, Managing Director of CAP. Their presence reinforced the academy’s vision of upholding the highest standards of coaching and creating opportunities for aspiring cricketers across the region. “Our objective is to ensure that talent and potential are identifi...

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...