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The Indian men’s and women’s advanced to the finals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on Saturday. While the Indian women once again showcased their tactical prowess, outplaying South Africa 66-16 in the semifinals, the men’s team also secured their spot in the with a 62-42 victory over the team from the…

India won 109-16 at the end of turn 4.© X/@Kkwcindia The Indian women’s team produced a clinical performance to crush Bangladesh by a huge margin of 109-16 and book their spot in the semifinals of the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi on Friday. Led by captain Priyanka Ingle, India dominated the…

The Indian men’s Kho Kho team secured its quarterfinal berth with a convincing 70-38 victory over Peru in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Indian women’s team too continued its dominant run as it overpowered Iran by 84 points, winning…

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse said that the central government is trying to raise the level of sports infrastructure and facilities in states ahead of the 2036 Olympics, for which India has placed bids to get hosting rights. Khadse spoke to ANI during a press conference in…

Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a “really upsetting” backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics.  Raygun, 37, became something of a global laughing stock after her unorthodox routine, including kangaroo hops and imitating a sprinkler, failed to impress the judges at the Games.  Her moves…

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that a Draft Sports Policy, aimed at “modernizing and updating” the current framework in line with India’s evolving sporting landscape, has been released for public consultation. Mandaviya informed that the draft has been released on the ministry’s website and added that the stakeholders, including the governments…

Image for representative use© X (Twitter) The first edition of the Kho Kho World Cup will be held in India next year and will feature 16 men’s and women’s teams from 24 countries and six continents. Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) made the announcement on Wednesday. “Kho Kho has its roots in…

File photo of Avani Lekhara.© X (formerly Twitter) The 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in New Delhi on Sunday, showcased India’s commitment to sports and its achievements on the international stage. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the significant strides India has made under the leadership of Prime Minister…