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Indian Grandmasters Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh win big at European Chess Club Cup
In Chess, Indian grandmasters Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh starred at the recently held 2025 European Chess Club Cup, winning two gold medal apiece.
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Pakistan pulls out of Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in India
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has informed the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that its team will not be travelling to India to participate in the upcoming Men’s Junior World Cup, on the advice of its government.
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India Secures Semifinal Spot with 53-Run Win Over New Zealand in Rain-Shortened Match
India secured a 53-run victory over New Zealand in a rain-affected Women's World Cup match, sealing their semifinal spot. Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and Jemimah Rodrigues starred with the bat, while Renuka Singh led India's bowling attack. New Zealand's chase fell short despite Brooke Halliday's valiant 81.
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Manipur wins ’30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy’
With this win, Manipur successfully managed to defend its title and also won the trophy for the record 23rd time.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia and Qatar became the latest Asian teams to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 with Iraq in Jeddah, topping Group B in the Asian qualifiers. They aim to match or surpass their best performance, reaching the last 16 in the USA 1994. Qatar earned their spot by beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in Doha. Second-half headers from Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel, set up by Akram Afif, ensured victory. The UAE pulled one back late through Sultan Adil, but it was not enough. This will be Qatar’s second consecutive World Cup appearance, after a group-stage exit in 2022.
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India Men’s Football Team faces Singapore tonight in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
The last match played between India and Singapore ended in a draw in Singapore.
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AIFF Adopts supreme court-approved constitution at special general body meeting
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) adopted the Supreme Court-approved constitution at its Special General Body Meeting at the AIFF Football House in New Delhi yesterday.
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