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New ‘Senapati’ for Indian ‘Punchalis’: Santiago Nieva appointed head coach for Indian women’s boxing

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has appointed Santiago Nieva as the head coach of the Indian Women’s National Boxing Team, marking the return of one of world boxing’s most accomplished high-performance leaders.

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Come February 8, let your ‘spokes do the speaking’…

The city is gearing up to host the inaugural edition of the HCL Cyclothon, one of India’s largest road cycling events.

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A ‘goal’ Kickstart FC will cherish for a long time to come…

Kickstart Football Club (KFC) has etched its name into Karnataka football history by becoming the 2025–26 KSFA Super Division champions, marking the club’s first-ever men’s league title after an inspiring eight-year journey of grit, ambition and belief.

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Shot and Sweet: Two make India proud in Tokyo rifle contest

Rifle shooter Mahit Sandhu won silver in the 50m Prone event — her third medal in the ongoing 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo.

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Set for some bounce? Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 soon in Namma Bengaluru

In a landmark moment for India’s sporting landscape, Bengaluru is gearing up to host the first-ever officially recognised Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, marking a new era for one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.

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From ‘Balle Baaz’ to ‘IdeaBaaz’: Jonty Rhodes now premieres as a ‘business field’ player

Legendary South African cricketer and global sports icon Jonty Rhodes is set to make his debut business pitch on Indian television with Ideabaaz, India’s first media-integrated startup reality show — “Bharat ka Apna Startup Manch” that brings entrepreneurs and investors face-to-face.

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‘Say Chess’: New tie-up seeks to marry the board and the boardroom. Here’s how….

The American Gambits, one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking franchises in the Global Chess League, have announced FYERS — India’s technology-first brokerage and investment platform — as their Title Sponsor, in what is being seen as a groundbreaking partnership between two data-driven powerhouses.

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‘Serves’ as an Act of Service: As Rohan Bopanna announces retirement, an era ends, while a legacy begins…

The cheers that followed Rohan Bopanna across the world’s biggest tennis arenas fell silent on Saturday, as the 45-year-old Indian doubles ace announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of the 2025 season — closing a glorious 22-year chapter of grit, grace and greatness.

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This Mysuru student shows how happening the hoop can be…

Shravani Shivanna, a Class XI student of Excel Public School in Mysuru, was part of the Indian U-16 Women’s Basketball Team that clinched the FIBA U-16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 (Division B) held in Malaysia recently.

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Flex up and get ready, for the ‘Combattle’ begins…

In a breakthrough for Indian combat sports, Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC) India, led by former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis, and Boxingbay, co-promoted by Indian actor and entrepreneur Rana Daggubati, will become the first Indian event ever streamed globally on the UFC App.