Ahmedabad: The second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships began in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with 144 players from 42 nations taking part. The four-day championship features 72 men and 72 women competing in English Billiards, Snooker, 10-Ball Pool, Heyball and Blackball. A total of 10 medal events will be held during the competition, which Read More…
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India Poised to Become Major Global Sports Hub: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India is moving towards becoming a premier global hub for sports by strengthening its sporting ecosystem across major international events, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Addressing the inaugural event of the World Archery Para Series virtually, Shah said India is also expected to Read More…
Nora Fatehi to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada on June 12. The announcement was made through the official FIFA World Cup Instagram handle, which revealed the lineup of performers for the grand event. Fatehi will share the stage with international artists including Read More…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Draw Takes Place Tonight — Find Out Which Teams Land Where
New York: Football fans worldwide are gearing up for one of the biggest moments ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the official group draw, which will determine which teams will face each other in the tournament. The draw will be held today at the John F. Kennedy Center in the United States at Read More…
Varun Chakravarthy Rises to No.1 in ICC T20 Bowling Rankings; Joins Bumrah & Bishnoi in Elite List
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has scripted history by claiming the top spot in the ICC T20 International bowlers’ rankings. His consistent match-winning performances over the past year have propelled him to the summit, making him only the third Indian bowler after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi to achieve this distinction. Chakravarthy’s steady form in 2025 Read More…
BCCI Eyes New Big-Ticket Sponsor as Dream11 Bows Out Ahead of Asia Cup
Mumbai/New Delhi: In a dramatic turn just weeks before the Asia Cup, fantasy gaming giant Dream11 has exited as Team India’s jersey sponsor, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hunt for a replacement. The pullout comes in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which Read More…
Historic Sports Reform: Lok Sabha Passes National Sports Governance Bill, Mandaviya Hails ‘Biggest Change Since Independence’
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform since the nation’s independence. The bill, passed amid opposition protests, promises to overhaul the country’s sporting framework with a focus on accountability, transparency, and good governance. “This will ensure fairness and responsibility in sports federations Read More…
BCCI Escapes RTI Scrutiny in New Sports Bill Amendment
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been officially excluded from the Right to Information (RTI) Act under the newly revised Central Sports Bill, following strong resistance from the cricket body. The original bill, presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23, sought to classify all national sports organizations, including BCCI, as Read More…
National Sports Governance Bill Sparks Row: Federations Warn of Govt Overreach, Autonomy at Stake
New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament on July 23, has ignited sharp debate across India’s sports landscape. Designed to replace the outdated 2011 Sports Code, the Bill proposes the formation of a powerful Sports Regulatory Board of India (SRBI) to oversee federations, enforce governance norms, and streamline sports administration. However, Read More…
Sanju Samson Snub Sparks Controversy: Excluded from Kerala Ranji Trophy and Champions Trophy Squads
Sanju Samson, one of India’s promising cricket talents, has found himself at the center of a heated debate after being excluded from Kerala’s Ranji Trophy squad, just weeks after missing out on India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 team. The decision has left fans and cricket pundits questioning the fairness of selection policies. Samson’s omission from Read More…









