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20 May

IB3L Season 4 Concludes in Siliguri: Sevoke Sharks Crowned Champions

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Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], May 19: The IB3L (International Basketball 3×3 League) Season 4 concluded successfully at Kaga Basketball Academy, with Sevoke Sharks defeating Fulbari Guards in a thrilling final to become the champions of the tournament. The tournament featured eight competitive teams and brought together talented student-athletes from leading schools across the region. Participants represented institutions including Delhi Public School, G.D. Goenka Public School, Darjeeling Public School, BSF Senior Secondary School, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sevoke Road. All participating schools performed exceptionally well and displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the competition. Hosted by Kaga Basketball Academy, the league once again highlighted…

30 Apr

Indian Pickleball Association Names ‘Athletiq’ as Official Performance Partner to Accelerate Sport’s Growth in India

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(From L to R) Harsh Sharma, Founder of Athletiq and Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the Indian Pickleball Association New Delhi [India], April 30: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the apex governing body for Pickleball in India recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, today announced a landmark partnership with homegrown sports brand ‘Athletiq’ as it’s Official Performance Partner. This strategic alliance is designed to bolster the sport’s infrastructure, nurturing talent from grassroots levels to the international stage. The partnership unites two organizations dedicated to the next phase of Pickleball’s evolution in India. Athletiq will collaborate closely with…

17 Apr

Kabuni Secures Shane Watson as Super Coach, Reinforces Ambition to Transform Global Cricket Training

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Kabuni’s Nimesh Patel & Shane Watson Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17: Kabuni, the AI-powered sports technology platform redefining cricket training, today announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its Super Coaches, marking a significant step forward in its mission to make world-class coaching accessible to players at every level. This collaboration brings together Kabuni’s cutting-edge technology with Watson’s deep cricketing expertise, creating a powerful blend of data-driven insights and real-world experience for aspiring cricketers. Kabuni’s platform is designed to transform traditional net practice by capturing player movement and ball tracking in real time, translating it into…

16 Apr

RCB vs LSG: A Match Decided Without a Moment of Panic

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru didn’t chase the top spot. They just took it back. The five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at Chinnaswamy wasn’t dramatic. It was controlled. The type of game where one party holds the other tight and the other never recovers. LSG finished at 146. Most of the story is reflected in that number. It was an early finish to the Game. RCB chose to bowl. It was a typical call. It didn’t stay standard for long. Rasikh Salam led the way through. Not bursting, but a stage by stage. Wickets were thrown…

13 Apr

Lubi Industries and SunRisers Hyderabad Association – where Reliability Meets the Orange Army

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New Delhi [India], April 13: Lubi Industries LLP — a leading name in the manufacturing all the pumping solutions through their pumps, motors, valves, HVAC Systems, Solar Pumps, industrial pumps and EV chargers, is proud to announce its continued partnership with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as their Principal Sponsor for the 2026 season of India’s biggest T20 cricket tournament which comes soon after Indian Teams extraordinary performance by winning their last international cricket tournament. “For a brand built on resilience, teamwork, and performance across six decades, partnering with SunRisers Hyderabad feels both natural and timely. SRH’s fiercely loyal fanbase and a…

11 Apr

Indian Martial Artist Yashpal Singh Kalsi Clinches Gold at US Open Karate Championship Despite Injury and Illness

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Yashpal Singh Kalsi wins US Open Karate gold New Delhi [India], April 11: In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, India’s Yashpal Singh Kalsi secured a Gold Medal at the prestigious US Open Karate Championship 2026, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Tesax, USA. Competing in the Individual Advanced Masters Kata (45+ category), Kalsi delivered a standout performance under extraordinary circumstances. Just days prior to the event, he suffered a leg injury during training, followed by a bout of food poisoning and dehydration—conditions that would typically force an athlete to withdraw from competition. Defying these challenges, Kalsi chose…

10 Apr

Game Changers With MJ Unveils The Untold Story Of India’s Swing King, Praveen Kumar

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Former Indian pacer opens up about struggles, sacrifices, mental health, and life beyond cricket in a candid conversation with host Manoj Jagyasi New Delhi [India], April 10: The latest episode of Game Changers with MJ, hosted by Manoj Jagyasi, features former Indian fast bowler Praveen Kumar in an emotionally powerful and deeply personal conversation. The episode offers a rare glimpse into the life and journeyof one of India’s most gifted yet often underappreciated swing bowlers, tracing his remarkable rise from the streets of Meerut to representing the nation on the international stage, including at iconic venues such as Lord’s. In this candid interaction, Praveen Kumar reflects on his…

10 Apr

Indian Army Receives Strong registrations for Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 Registrations with IconMetrix

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113-km high-altitude Himalayan challenge set to bring together athletes, armed forces and civilians on a single national platform Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 10: The Indian Army, in strategic partnership with IconMetrix and supported by Uttarakhand Tourism, has officially opened registrations for the second edition of the Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0. This premier high-altitude endurance event is set to become a landmark on India’s fitness calendar, inviting athletes from every corner of the country to test their limits in the majestic Uttarakhand Himalayas from April 16 to 20, 2026. Vikramm Sanas, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of IconMetrix, has emphasized that this…

09 Apr

Real Cricket Cements Its Place as India’s Home of Cricket Gaming

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The 4.7 update comes with 7 officially licensed T20 franchises, Irfan Pathan’s voice in the commentary box, RCPL and Season-Long Community Experience Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 09: As India’s T20 season reaches fever pitch, Real Cricket is bringing the party to every player’s phone.KRAFTON India and Nautilus Mobile have launched the 4.7 update – the most ambitious content drop in the franchise’s history. Seven officially licensed IPL franchises are playable in the game, complete with authentic jerseys and real player faces. Irfan Pathan brings his voice to the commentary box. Twenty international cricketers get their real bowling actions. Two new…

06 Apr

GM Pravin Thipsay Endorses Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess Festival

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New Delhi [India], April 06: India’s expanding competitive chess circuit is set to witness another significant addition this summer, as the Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education prepares to host the Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial Classical Chess Festival in May 2026. The upcoming championship has drawn early attention within the chess fraternity after receiving endorsement from Pravin Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee and widely recognised as India’s third Grandmaster — a development that has added credibility and anticipation around the tournament. Scheduled to be conducted at the centrally located Marina Dreams Banquets, Delhi, the event will unfold in two competitive segments. The Open category will take place from 17th…