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Soin Premier League Finale: ‘Sportspowerful instrument for youth empowerment’

BARAMULLA: Emphasising the transformative role of sports in shaping a progressive and disciplined society, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative...

YS&S Bandipora organises ‘Sunday on Cycle’

BANDIPORA: Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S), Bandipora successfully organised “Sunday on Cycle” under the banner of Fit India Run 2026. The cycling event...

Selectors to Gill: Focus on WTC, ODI World Cup till 2027 to avoid burn-out

MULLANPUR: The selection committee has asked Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill to prioritise red-ball and 50-over cricket through the 2027 ODI World Cup...

Iran’s soccer team readies to leave for World Cup

Some officials still await US visas ANTALYA (TURKEY): Iran's World Cup soccer team prepared to set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico...

FIFA cancels ‘free’ World Cup tickets after website glitch

Asks fans to pay full price NEW YORK: Aticketing glitch briefly gave dozens of football fans what appeared to be the deal of a lifetime...

‘He should play Test cricket’: Ashwin’s advice for Sooryavanshi

NEW DELHI: Among the growing calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to earn a senior India debut, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the teenage sensation...

Pakistan to not send team to India for fencing tournament

LAHORE: Pakistan will not be sending its team to India for the Asian Fencing Championships. Usman Ahmad, the secretary of the Pakistan Fencing Federation, said...

Baramulla Volleyball Championship 2026 concludes

Promotes 'Yes to Sports, No to Drugs' message SRINAGAR: The Baramulla Volleyball Championship 2026 culminated with great splendour and success at the Showkat Ali Indoor...

Govt College of Edu holds cycle rally to promote sustainability

SRINAGAR: NSS Wing of Government College of Education, in collaboration with the Physical Education Department and the College Wellness and Anti-Substance Cell (CWASC), organized...

Can Lionel Messi lead Argentina to first back-to-back World Cup title in 64 years?

NEW YORK: As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 gathers pace, defending champions Argentina face a challenge that has eluded every titleholder...

Afghanistan need more Test cricket to grow: Shahidi ahead of India Test

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi believes his side has come a long way since its maiden Test appearance against India in 2018, but...

Ministry invites applications for formation of National Sports Tribunal

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Wednesday initiated the process of constituting the National Sports Tribunal for adjudication and resolution of sporting disputes in...

Oldest players at FIFA WC 2026: Gordon tops, Ronaldo second

NEW YORK: FIFA on Wednesday unveiled the final squad lists for the upcoming World Cup, set to be hosted by the USA, Mexico and...

Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday

NEW YORK: Iran’s World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico, where the players will be based for the duration of the...

ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures underway: Cricket Canada

TORONTO: Cricket Canada has termed the ICC's decision to suspend its membership as "unexpected" and said it has initiated comprehensive corrective measures to address...

IUST Sports Festival 2026 inaugurated

Major sports infrastructure announced AWANTIPORA: The Sports Festival 2026, featuring Inter-Departmental Tournaments for Men and Women, was inaugurated at the Islamic University of Science and...

Sub-Junior National Championship : J&K Amateur Boxing Association selection trials on June 6 at Jammu

SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Boxing Association will conduct selection trials at the Indoor Sports Complex, M.A. Stadium, Jammu, on June 6, 2026,...

IPL 2026 review: RCB sustains winning culture, MI & LSG face uncertain future

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru looked the part in another supremely successful campaign, Gujarat Titans maintained their remarkable play-off consistency while the underwhelming performance...

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi talks to Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sundayheaped praise on athletes for their record-breaking performances during the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Jharkhand’s...

Who is Tim Payne? The ‘least-known’ World Cup player who gained almost 1 million followers overnight

NEW DELHI: New Zealand defender Tim Payne has unexpectedly become one of the most talked-about footballers on social media ahead of the 2026 FIFA...

IPL: BCCI bans smart sunglasses in PMOA

Warns of action in case of violation NEW DELHI: The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has barred the usage of smart sunglasses by players and match officials...

FIFA releases new batch of World Cup 2026 tickets

LOS ANGELES: FIFA has released an extra batch of World Cup tickets, just 14 days before the global football tournament kicks off in North...

‘National Sports University will emerge as landmark institution in shaping future of Indian sports’

IMPHAL: Union Minister Raksha Khadse on Monday said the National Sports University (NSU) Imphal will emerge as a landmark institution in shaping the future...

Head’s wife alleges online abuse after husband’s tiff with Kohli

SYDNEY: Australian cricketer Travis Head’s wife, Jessica, has alleged that her social media feed has been flooded by abusive comments after her husband got...

Sports a strong weapon against drug abuse: Minister Sharma

Commends BSF’s role in nation building at Spandan League Closing Ceremony JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Science & Technology,...

Indian Wushu officials get key roles in South Asian Wushu Federation

SRINAGAR: Several Indian wushu officials have been appointed to key positions within the South Asian Wushu Federation (SAWF), including an "A" Grade International Judge...

Can an Indian run 100m in less than 10 seconds in near future?

NEW DELHI: The coveted sub-10-second dash in the 100m has been a pipedream for Indian athletes for decades, but a sudden ray of hope...

World Bicycle Day: J&K Sports Council to organise Cyclothon 2026 in Srinagar

Registrations open, cyclists, sports enthusiasts, fitness lovers invited to participate SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council is set to organise “Cyclothon 2026” in Srinagar...

Pak coach Mike Hesson sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup ahead of Aus series

LAHORE: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is looking to build a pool of talented players for next year’s ODI World Cup, scheduled to be...

Govt Hr Sec School Rawalpora lifts

U-19 Boys Cricket Trophy SRINAGAR: Government Higher Secondary School Rawalpora, Srinagar emerged victorious in the Under-19 Boys Cricket Tournament by lifting the zonal-level championship trophy...

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