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17 Sep

Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland

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High-Level Interaction Focuses on Para-Sports Development and Strengthening India–Switzerland Sports Cooperation Bern [Switzerland], September 17: In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in para-sports, Shubham Chaudhary, Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), met Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger during his visit to Switzerland. The high-level interaction focused on the development and promotion of para-sports, athlete empowerment, international sporting partnerships and opportunities for greater cooperation between India and Switzerland in the field of sports. During the meeting, Shubham Chaudhary and Dr. Nik Gugger exchanged views on the evolving global para-sports ecosystem and discussed the…

15 Sep

NPC West India Championship and IPL Gujarat Championship to Be Held in Surat on November 22, 2026

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Participants will get an opportunity to qualify for Sheru Classic India 2026 Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 14: With the objective of creating bigger opportunities and a stronger competitive platform for athletes from Gujarat, the NPC West India Championship and IPL Gujarat Championship will be organised in Surat on November 22. The event will feature three disciplines — bodybuilding, powerlifting and arm wrestling — and will see participation from athletes not only from Gujarat but also from Rajasthan, Maharashtra and various Union Territories. According to the organisers, the NPC (National Physique Committee) West India Championship will be an important competition for…

14 Sep

Olympian Pranati Nayak from Odisha, AM/NS India Gymnastics High-Performance Centre to represent India at Asian Games 2026

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Only Indian gymnast selected for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 14: Olympian Pranati Nayak, who trains at the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High-Performance Centre (Odisha AM/NS GHPC) in Bhubaneswar, has been selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Pranati is the only Indian gymnast selected for the Asian Games and will compete in the Women’s Vault and Women’s All-Around events in Artistic Gymnastics. Her selection follows a strong run of performances, including a silver medal in the Women’s Vault at the…

01 Sep

Odisha AM/NS India Junior Kho Kho Championship 2026 strengthens India’s Kho Kho revolution

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A spectacular show of speed, skill and teamwork of 180 athletes representing 12 teams from across India Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 1: The Odisha AM/NS India Junior Kho Kho Championship 2026, organised by the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre in collaboration with the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha (DSYS), the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), and the Odisha Kho Kho Association (OKKA), concluded on August 31, 2026 after three days of exhilarating competition. Featuring 12 teams across Junior Boys and Junior Girls categories, the championship brought together 180 rising stars, showcasing speed,…

01 Sep

Gujarat Gladiators Make Winning Start in Colombo, Defeat Mumbai in JITO Premier League 2026 Opener

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Gujarat franchise begins JPL 2026 campaign on a high, now sets sights on the championship trophy Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 1: Representing Gujarat on the international cricket stage, the Gujarat Gladiators began their JITO Premier League 2026 campaign with an impressive victory in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated Mumbai in its opening match, making a strong statement at the start of the tournament. The win has given the squad an early boost in confidence as it now looks to build momentum and compete for the JPL 2026 championship trophy. The Gujarat Gladiators had recently unveiled their team and jersey…

27 Aug

Anish Rajan’s Inclusion in Kochi Blue Tigers Squad Adds New Dimension to KCL

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Anish has made his mark in differently-abled cricket before earning a place in the Kochi Blue Tigers squad New Delhi [India], August 27: The ongoing Kerala Cricket League has given its share of opportunities to emerging cricketers, but the presence of Anish Rajan in the Kochi Blue Tigers squad has added a different dimension to the tournament. A left-arm bowler and a Physical Disability Cricket World Cup champion, Anish has made his mark in differently-abled cricket before earning a place in the Kochi Blue Tigers squad for the third edition of the KCL. The franchise acquired him for ₹75,000 at…

25 Aug

SachWorld Sports and Live Wire Sporting Ventures Strengthen Franchise Cricket and Talent Development in Uttarakhand

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Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 24: SachWorld Sports and Live Wire Sporting Ventures, organisations active in sports management, cricket operations, franchise development and commercial partnerships, are strengthening their presence in Uttarakhand with a focus on franchise cricket, talent scouting and player development. As part of their collaboration, the organisations have acquired the Doiwala Kings franchise in the Dehradun T20, creating a platform to connect emerging cricketing talent from Uttarakhand with professional franchise cricket. The initiative brings together experience in franchise operations, tournament management, commercial partnerships, player engagement, talent development and cricket operations, with the objective of contributing to a stronger and…

22 Aug

Game Changers Lions Bring World-Class Talent to Season 4 of the World Padel League

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The evening saw the presence of Sohail Khan, Nirvan Khan, Anupamaa Kuwarr, Aditi Shetty, Asif Merchant, Priyanka Bajaj Sibal, Siddharth Sibal, Akshayy Bansall, Gurpreet Khetla & Many More Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: The excitement around padel is set to reach new heights as Game Changers Lions return for Season 4 of the World Padel League, bringing together an exceptional line-up of world-class talent for a season built around elite competition, high-energy matchups and an unforgettable sporting experience. Representing the spirit of competitive padel, Game Changers Lions are set to take the court with a formidable roster of international talent,…

21 Aug

Team SSL Thailand Enters the Kapil Dev-Presented TGCL Season 2026, Joining Five Leading Franchises for a Rs 55 Lakh Championship at Jaypee Greens

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New Delhi [India], August 20: Siam Sports League (SSL) entered a partnership with the Trinity Golf Champions League (TGCL) during its contract signing and Team SSL Thailand jersey unveiling on August 13, 2026, at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The occasion marked a milestone in Indo-Thai sports, golf development, tourism and cultural exchange. The event was organized to formalize the SSL–TGCL partnership, introduce Team SSL Thailand as an official TGCL franchise, unveil its team jersey and create a long-term platform for Indo-Thai cooperation in competitive golf, sports tourism, talent development and cultural exchange. Kapil Dev Elevates a Historic Sporting Alliance Cricket…

07 Aug

Cricket Legend Chris Gayle Confirms Kerala Visit to Support Defending Champions Kochi Blue Tigers in KCL Season 3

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Subash Manuel, Owner of Kochi Blue Tigers & Global cricket icon and Co-Owner of Blue Tigers Global, Chris Gayle Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 7: Global cricket icon and Co-Owner of Blue Tigers Global, Chris Gayle, has confirmed his visit to Kerala to support the Kochi Blue Tigers in their title defense at the upcoming Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 3. The announcement, shared across Gayle’s official social media channels, calls on cricket enthusiasts across the state to turn out in large numbers to support the defending champions. The visit further solidifies the “Universe Boss’s” active leadership within the franchise, following his recent…