Sports


Young Indian archers bag 9 medals in Archery Asia

Singapore, June 20 (UNI) A youthful Indian contingent capped off a memorable campaign at the Archery Asia Cup 2025 (Stage 2) here on Friday with a rich haul of nine medals, including two gold, six silver and a bronze, underlining the depth of emerging talent in the sport.
In a standout performance, the Indian women’s compound team of Tejal Salve, Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde and Tanishka Nilkumar Thokal set a new Under-21 world record by tallying 2101 points in the qualification round, surpassing their own previous mark of 2076 set in 2023. The trio went on to win silver, narrowly missing out on gold after a 232-232 tie led to a 29-26 shootoff loss to Malaysia.
India’s Kushal Dalal, continuing his impressive run from the Bangkok leg, clinched gold in the individual men’s compound final, defeating Australia’s Joshua Mahon 149-143. Sachin Chechi added a bronze in the same event, edging out Bangladesh’s Himu Bachhar 148-146.
More News

US beats China at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

17 Jul 2025 | 12:07 AM

Prague, July 16 (UNI) The United States beat China 122-57 in the round of 16 at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, as the tournament continues in Brno, Czech Republic.

see more..

Sunil Chhetri speaks out as ISL faces uncertainty

16 Jul 2025 | 11:28 PM

Bengaluru, July 16 (UNI) Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has voiced serious concern over the indefinite postponement of the Indian Super League (ISL), as the sport grapples with growing uncertainty stemming from an unresolved commercial dispute between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its marketing partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).

see more..

Praggnanandhaa, take on Carlsen at Las Vegas Freestyle Tour

16 Jul 2025 | 10:56 PM

Las Vegas, July 16 (UNI) The fourth leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour kicked off in Las Vegas today, featuring a stellar 16-player lineup, including three of India’s brightest chess stars — R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi — who are set to clash with world champions Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana.

see more..

Durham propose radical county cricket shake-up

16 Jul 2025 | 10:53 PM

London, July 16 (UNI) Durham have proposed a radical shake-up of English domestic cricket, including a rugby-style Grand Final to decide the County Championship.

see more..

Wales' most-capped goalkeeper Hennessey retires

16 Jul 2025 | 10:46 PM

London, July 16 (UNI) Wales' most-capped goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has retired from playing.

see more..