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History Created: India beat Indonesia 3-0 to lift maiden Thomas Cup trophy

AMN Indian Men’s Badminton team on Sunday scripted history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time ever, dethroning 14 time Champions Indonesia in Bangkok this afternoon. In a heroic effort, India defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the finals of the prestigious team championship. World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 … Continue reading History Created: India beat Indonesia 3-0 to lift maiden Thomas Cup trophy →

Thomas Cup Badminton: India to face Indonesia in summit clash

India play first-ever final in 73-year-history BangkoKIn Badminton, rejuvenated Indian male shuttlers seeking to create history when they will clash with 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of the Thomas Cup at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand today at 11.30 am. While Indonesia have been relentless with an unbeaten record, India have lost just … Continue reading Thomas Cup Badminton: India to face Indonesia in summit clash →

Thomas Cup: Srikanth wins second singles, India leads 2-1

In Thomas Cup Badminton Tournament in Bangkok, India’s ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth registered a thumping win against Denamrk’s Anders Anderson by 20-18, 12-21, 21-15. India has taken 2-1 lead in the semifinal clash. Prior to that, Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won 21-18, 21-23, 22-20 against Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen of … Continue reading Thomas Cup: Srikanth wins second singles, India leads 2-1 →

Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha pull off powerful performances at IBA Women’s World Boxing C’ships

In Boxing, Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha pulled off powerful performances to extend India’s unbeaten run at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships with dominating victories in Istanbul. Making progress into the second round, the 2019 Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat outpunched Mexico’s Herrera Alvarez in the 52kg category, while Parveen … Continue reading Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha pull off powerful performances at IBA Women’s World Boxing C’ships →

Veteran drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh to lead India at Asia Cup

Veteran drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh will lead India at the Asia Cup in Jakarta. The tournament, which will be held from 23rd May to 1st of June, is a World Cup qualifier. Birender Lakra has been named deputy to Rupinder for the tournament. Both Rupinder and Lakra had announced their retirement after the Tokyo … Continue reading Veteran drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh to lead India at Asia Cup →

Thomas Cup: Kidambi Srikanth beat Brian Yang on second day

In the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Thailand, Kidambi Srikanth beat Brian Yang 20-22, 21-11, 21-15 on the second day today. India is now leading Canada 1-0. Earlier, Indian men’s badminton team showcased a terrific performance against Germany in the first group match of the 2022 Thomas Cup yesterday. In all the five matches, India … Continue reading Thomas Cup: Kidambi Srikanth beat Brian Yang on second day →

Haryana: Sports Minister launches Logo, Anthem, Jersey, and Mascot for Khelo India in Panchkula

AMN / WEB DESK Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur said largest ever contingent of 8500 players from across the country would participate in the 4th Khelo India Youth Games. The Minister said this during the launch of Logo, Anthem, Jersey, and Mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 today in … Continue reading Haryana: Sports Minister launches Logo, Anthem, Jersey, and Mascot for Khelo India in Panchkula →

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men thrash Germany 5-0; Indian women to open campaign against Canada in Group D in later in day

In Thomas and Uber Cup, Badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, Indian men’s team began its campaign in an emphatic manner, thrashing Germany 5-0 today. World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen started the proceeding with an easy 21-16 21-13 win over world no 64 Max Weisskirchen. The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had … Continue reading Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men thrash Germany 5-0; Indian women to open campaign against Canada in Group D in later in day →

Carlos Alcaraz shocks Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final

Rising Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz shocked world number one Novak Djokovic in a three-set thriller to reach the Madrid Open final yesterday. Claiming his first-ever win over a reigning world number one, the 19-year-old Spaniard overcame Djokovic in the men’s singles semifinal. He will now face German defending champion Alexander Zverev or Greek fourth … Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz shocks Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final →

Kerala: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil presents Rs. 1 crore to Santosh Trophy-winning team

The Santosh Trophy-winning team came together with former Kerala captains and players in a unique event organized by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil A cheque of Rs. 1 crore from Dr. Shamsheer was presented to the Santosh Trophy-winning team Kochi: It was an incredible moment when three generations of football players came together during a felicitation ceremony … Continue reading Kerala: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil presents Rs. 1 crore to Santosh Trophy-winning team →