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Hockey has given India pride of place in Olympics: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The Sports Authority of India and Hockey India celebrated 100 years of Indian hockey with a grand centenary event at the historic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Friday.
The landmark occasion was attended by union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister of Sports and Youth Services, Odisha Suryabanshi Suraj, president, FIH, Dato Tayyab Ikram, along with other dignitaries, hockey legends, and members of the national teams.
The celebration marked a century of sporting excellence, pride, and unity, honouring the journey of Indian hockey from its beginnings in 1925 to its resurgence in the modern era.
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Corinthians, Vasco reach Copa do Brasil final on penalties

15 Dec 2025 | 1:27 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 15 (UNI) Corinthians and Vasco da Gama will meet in the Copa do Brasil final after winning their respective semifinals in penalty shootouts.
At Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium, Uruguayan defender Jose Luis Rodriguez converted the decisive spot-kick as Vasco prevailed 4-3 in its shootout against local rival Fluminense.

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PM Modi congratulates Indian squash team on World Cup win

15 Dec 2025 | 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian squash team for creating history by winning their first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister lauded the quartet of Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh for their “tremendous dedication and determination”, stating that their success had made the entire nation proud.

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Delhi issues traffic advisory for Lionel Messi GOAT Tour

15 Dec 2025 | 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a traffic advisory in view of the “Lionel Messi G.O.A.T India Tour – Delhi Leg” event scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla ground, from 1 pm to 4 pm on December 15.
According to the advisory, traffic movement is expected to remain slow and regulated in and around the stadium due to diversions, restrictions, and heavy spectator movement during the event hours.

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Injury-plagued 2025 could push Boca’s Ander Herrera toward retirement

15 Dec 2025 | 10:19 AM

Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (UNI) Veteran Boca Juniors midfielder Ander Herrera could retire from football after an injury-wracked 2025, according to media reports in Argentina.

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Hooda, Kiran George clinch singles crowns at Odisha Masters

15 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM

Cuttack, Dec 15 (UNI) India’s Unnati Hooda and Kiran George emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s singles events, respectively, at the Odisha Masters 2025 badminton tournament, which concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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