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    • Aug- 2025 -
      10 August

      Gaurav Gill suffers setback, Bopaiah and Nikeeta shine in Aaprc Rally

      Gaurav Gill’s strong start at the Sumatera Utara Rally ended with a mechanical failure, while Bopaiah kept RC2 hopes alive and Nikeeta Takkale led both RC4 and Ladies class in Indonesia Hyderabad: Hot favourite Gaurav Gill came out blazing at the Sumatera Utara Rally, winning the opening two stages in commanding fashion to establish a lead of nearly 30 seconds before cruel luck struck in Special Stage 3 with a mechanical failure that forced him to retire for the day, near here in Parapat (Indonesia) on Saturday. K M Bopaiah kept Indian hopes alive in the premier RC2 class. Gill, the Team JK Racing spearhead and the only Arjuna Awardee in Indian motorsport, saw his brand-new Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo stall…

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    • 10 August

      Bodoland knocks out Punjab FC

      Bodoland FC shocked ISL side Punjab FC 1–0 in the Durand Cup, with Robinson Blandon Rendon scoring the decisive goal as Punjab crashed out in the group stage amid heavy rain Hyderabad: Local side Bodoland FC stunned ISL side Punjab FC in front of their home fans through a second-half strike by Colombian striker Robinson Blandon Rendon to go on top of Group D of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Saturday. With this loss, last year’s quarterfinalists Punjab FC were eliminated from the tournament after ending the group stage campaign with four points from two matches, while Bodoland FC have six points from two matches. The first half unfolded in heavy rain, with Punjab…

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    • 10 August

      Patna Pirates look for record fourth title

      Patna Pirates, three-time PKL champions, aim for a record fourth title in Season 12 under new head coach Anup Kumar. With a strong defence but key player exits, the team faces challenges and opportunities ahead of the new season Hyderabad: Patna Pirates will be aiming for a record-extending fourth Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in the upcoming Season 12. The three-time champions stormed into their fifth PKL final last season, only to go down to the Haryana Steelers. After missing out on their fourth PKL trophy, the Pirates released former head coach Narender Redhu just a few hours after the Season 11 final. Ahead of Season 12, the Pirates appointed former India Kabaddi team captain Anup Kumar as their new head…

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    • 10 August

      Durand cup double-header to decide quarterfinal fate for four teams

      Saturday’s Durand Cup double-header features two crucial group-stage fixtures. Diamond Harbour FC face Mohun Bagan in a Group B showdown, while Punjab FC and Bodoland FC meet in a must-win Group D clash Hyderabad: Saturday’s double-header of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup could have a major say in the knockout race, with all four teams in action fighting to take control of their groups and potentially secure a place in the next round. In Kolkata, a mouth-watering Group B clash for supremacy sees current table-toppers Diamond Harbour FC take on ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan at 7:00 PM IST. Earlier, at 4:00 PM IST in Kokrajhar — 250 kilometres northeast of Kolkata —…

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    • 8 August

      Capri Sports and KPMG unveil report highlighting commercial boom in women’s sports in India

      Capri Sports and KPMG launched a groundbreaking report on women’s sports in India, revealing sharp growth in viewership, brand investment, and digital engagement. With a projected valuation of $900 million by 2030, the report highlights a promising future for women athletes. Hyderabad: Capri Sports and KPMG launched a unique report on women’s sports in India and it is developed in collaboration with KPMG Sports Advisory and is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the commercial ecosystem of women’s sports in India, that covers viewership trends, brand partnerships, sponsorship data, and social impact. This detailed work of research highlights the exponential growth of leagues like the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the increasing influence of women athletes on social media, and the evolving fanbase…

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    • 8 August

      Para-cyclists move Delhi High Court against CFI’s alleged irregularities

      Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to bid for 2026 Paracycling World Cup, athletes losing medals due to administrative delays, nepotism with officials sending their own children without trials, suppression of para cyclists achievements on official platforms and verbal admissions of guilt, but no written accountability Hyderabad: India’s top para-cyclists, led by international medalist Aryavardhan Cheelampalli of Telangana, have filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court against the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) for alleged “discrimination, negligence and blatant favouritism”. “Despite qualifying performances, Aryavardhan was denied a World Championship slot, putting his Asian and Commonwealth Games chances in jeopardy,” it is alleged. Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to…

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    • 8 August

      Sania Mirza, PV Sindhu urge India to back women’s sports beyond hype

      At The Sports Women Huddle 2025 – Invest in Her, leading female athletes including Sania Mirza, PV Sindhu, and Dr. Deepa Malik discussed the evolving landscape of women’s sports in India. Once underpaid and ignored, women athletes today command crores in leagues like the WPL. Mumbai: When the Indian women’s cricket team participated in the World Cup in 1997 at home, they got Rs 1000 as match fee for each match. Things have come a long way from those dark ages to 2025, when in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) mini-auction, Simran Shaikh got a bid of Rs 1.90 crore, and the 16-year-old G Kamalini went for Rs 1.60 crore. The media has started taking attention, and the broadcasters are also showing women-only…

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    • 8 August

      Gujarat Giants and Indian men’s hockey team engage in cross-sport exchange ahead of PKL Season 12

      Ahead of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Gujarat Giants held a special cross-training session with the Indian men’s hockey team in Bengaluru. The teams shared insights, tried each other’s sports, and celebrated mutual respect through skill exchange and camaraderie. Hyderabad: As part of their pre-season preparations for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants had a special interaction with the Indian men’s hockey team at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. Gujarat Giants players, Himanshu Jaglan, Rakesh, Parteek Dahiya, Nitin Panwar and V. Ajith Kumar along with the head coach Jaivir Sharma, Assistant Coach Varinder Singh Sandhu and Fitness Trainer Abhishek Parihar, drew inspiration from the Indian team hockey team and even tried their hand at hockey, while the hockey…

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    • 7 August

      JK Tyre unveils Levitas luxury range at Mumbai supercar event

      JK Tyre launched its luxury Levitas tyre range at a stylish supercar showcase in Mumbai. Featuring top motorsports names like Akhilesh Reddy and Gaurav Gill, the event also introduced the 2025 India Racing Festival and record-setting stunts at Umling La Pass Hyderabad: JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. marked a new chapter in its premium journey with a high-octane showcase of its luxury tyre range, Levitas, at Fast & Fabulous: The Supercar Catwalk in Mumbai. Blending high fashion with high performance, the event brought together supercars and the ultimate expression of speed, positioning Levitas as the tyre of choice for India’s growing tribe of luxury and performance car enthusiasts. The evening brought together industry leaders, auto and racing enthusiasts, and personalities from…

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    • 7 August

      Bengal Warriorz bank on raiders, hope for PKL playoff return under new coach

      Bengal Warriorz, the PKL Season 7 winners, have overhauled their squad and coaching staff for Season 12. With star raider Devank Dalal leading the attack, the team aims to overcome defensive inexperience and return to the playoffs after four seasons. Hyderabad: Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz will aim to return to the PKL Season 12 Playoffs after four consecutive editions of league stage exits. Ahead of Season 12 starting from August 29, the Warriorz parted ways with former head coach Prashant Surve after finishing 10th last season with just five wins in 22 matches. They appointed former India international and gold medal-winning coach Naveen Kumar, who led Telugu Titans as head coach in Season 5, as their new head…

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