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Ajay, a weightlifter from Kondavelagada village in Nellimarla mandal, Vizianagaram district, AP, won a gold medal in the 79 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition in Ahmedabad. His achievement has brought pride to the region, with district sports association representatives congratulating him for his outstanding performance.
The T20I Tri-Series between UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan begins today in Sharjah, acting as a crucial warm-up for the Asia Cup 2025. The round-robin tournament continues until September 7, with the top two teams advancing to the final. Afghanistan enters in strong form, while Pakistan and UAE aim to sharpen tactics and strategies.
Sri Lanka has announced a 16-member squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, starting September 9. Despite injury concerns, Wanindu Hasaranga makes the squad, though his availability for the group stage remains uncertain. Key players include Chamika Karunaratne, Kamil Mishara, and a potent bowling attack led by Chameera, Pathirana, and Hasaranga.
The Indian squad for Asia Cup 2025, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will arrive in Dubai in a staggered manner due to logistical reasons. Players will start their training on September 5 at ICC Academy. India’s campaign begins on September 10 against UAE, followed by matches with Pakistan and Oman before the Super Four.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a Grand Chess Tour finale berth after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup, where American Wesley So triumphed in a tense three-way playoff with Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana. So defeated Caruana and held firm to clinch the title, while Levon Aronian also qualified for the GCT finale.
Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed the BCCI for not giving a dignified farewell to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara following their retirements. He expressed disappointment over BCCI’s failure to honor these stalwarts, who significantly contributed to Indian cricket, calling the lack of respect deeply unfortunate.
On Day 4 of US Open 2025, Novak Djokovic aims for his 25th Grand Slam title as he faces American Zachary Svajda. Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka plays Polina Kudermetova. Both matches are set for Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN and ESPN+. Big stars, big moments await.
India has approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the host city. The Cabinet, led by PM Modi, also agreed to support Gujarat financially. If selected, this would be India’s second time hosting the event. The government says it will boost tourism, jobs, and infrastructure, and may support a future […]
Kazakhstan’s men’s hockey team returns to the Asia Cup after 31 years, debuting in India for the 2025 edition in Rajgir, Bihar. Placed in Pool A with India, Japan, and China, the young squad is eager to gain experience. Captain Dyussebekov sees tough competition as a valuable learning opportunity for the developing team.
Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships, narrowly missing gold by one point to China’s Su Lianbofan. India has earned 72 medals so far, including 39 golds, boosted by strong performances from junior shooters and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra’s recent gold.
Former Team India Test captain Rohit Sharma said Test cricket is mentally very demanding. He said that it requires long-term endurance, but it’s also mentally exhausting. Rohit retired from Test cricket in May this year. He played 67 Tests in total, scoring 4,301 runs, leaving a lasting mark on the longest format of the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, ending his stint with Chennai Super Kings. Having already retired from international cricket, Ashwin plans to explore leagues worldwide. He thanked franchises, the IPL, and BCCI for memories. His IPL exit aligns with BCCI rules, allowing retired players to participate in overseas tournaments.
Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, posting, “My journey as an IPL player is over.” He played 221 matches and took 187 wickets, representing Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Pune Warriors. Ashwin had earlier retired from all international cricket formats.
The high-voltage India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash is set for September 14 in Dubai. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram urged fans to treat it as an entertaining contest, not a war. He called for calm, respectful behavior from both sides and emphasized the importance of discipline among players during this much-anticipated encounter.
India’s new Online Gaming Bill bans money-based games, causing Dream11 to exit as Team India’s lead sponsor. Cricketers like Kohli, Rohit, and Dhoni may lose ₹150–200 crore in endorsements. The BCCI could lose over ₹125 crore, with IPL teams also hit. Without a new sponsor, Team India may enter the Asia Cup without branding.