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Amandeep Lakra makes proud India debut in FIH Pro League 2025-26

Rourkela, Feb 14 (UNI) Amandeep Lakra’s steady rise through the ranks reached a proud milestone as the young defender earned his senior international debut for India in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 in the match against Belgium on Saturday, marking the culmination of a journey that began over a decade ago at the Panposh Sports Hostel in Rourkela.

For Amandeep, who hails from Odisha, wearing the Indian jersey at the senior level was a significant moment — one built on years of discipline, patience and hard work.
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Kohli begins IPL 2026 preparations with net session in UK

11 Mar 2026 | 6:33 PM

New Delhi: Virat Kohli has begun preparations for the upcoming 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is scheduled to start on March 28. The India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart shared a video on social media showing him training in the nets as he gears up for the new season.

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Indian Football League lays a strong foundation for future with Star Cement

11 Mar 2026 | 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Star Cement have, on Wednesday, signed a deal for the latter to come on board as the title sponsors for the Indian
Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season.
Star Cement, the pioneer cement brand of Northeast India and a rapidly growing brand across India, has built a reputation for reliability, strength, and resilience in the infrastructure sector.

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Iran ‘welcome’ to play at 2026 World Cup: Trump tells Infantino

11 Mar 2026 | 5:46 PM

Zürich, March 11(UNI) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he had met with US President Donald Trump, who assured him that Iran would be “welcome” to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

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Stranded after T20 World Cup exit, West Indies, South Africa start homeward journey

11 Mar 2026 | 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 11(UNI) After days of uncertainty caused by travel disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, players and support staff from the West Indies and South Africa have gradually begun leaving India on commercial flights after repeated delays to an ICC-arranged charter flight following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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Amirta Aviation's annual sports meet Sky-Athletica 2026 held

11 Mar 2026 | 5:33 PM

Chennai, Mar 11 (UNI) Chennais Amrita Aviation campus' annual sports meet Sky Athletica 2026 was held at the Multipurpose Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.

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