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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…

31 Jul

Coaches, Not Cricket: Why India’s Sports Ecosystem Still Has a Talent Development Gap

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: Every four years, the Olympics end, India comes back with only a few medals, and the same old question pops up on everyone’s lips. How can a country with over a billion people have so few champions? Fast forward a few TV debates, and the talk almost always shifts to cricket. Why does every kid grow up dreaming of cricket, while other sports—athletics, swimming, wrestling, boxing—barely stand a chance? People love to blame cricket’s popularity, but that’s honestly just the surface. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find the real answer is much less flashy:…

30 Jul

The Rise of Recreational Leagues Among Working Professionals in India

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: After a long day staring at a screen, jumping between video calls, and surviving a commute that feels like it eats up the whole evening, Indian professionals are finding their own way to shake off that exhaustion. More and more, you’ll catch folks hit the local turf around 7 pm—maybe in borrowed cleats—playing football with teammates whose names they barely know, but whose footwork feels like old friends after a few weekends. This is how recreational leagues are quietly changing what evenings look like for working adults in Indian cities. It’s not some flashy movement,…

30 Jul

Khelega India, Badhega India: NCR T20 League Aims to Bridge the Gap for Budding Cricketers

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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…