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Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India’s Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

8Oct

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Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India’s Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

Seven teams to represent 28 states and 8 Union Territories; smartphone-led talent hunt to discover 140 cricketers and 30 singers, with free-to-air access across Waves OTT and DoordarshanChannelsNew Delhi, 08 October 2026: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today announced the launch of the Kisan Cricket League (KCL), a nationwide sports and entertainment platform designed to create a unique opportunity through an organized pathway for cricket and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India to reach the global stage.Built around the vision “Khelega Bharat, Dekhega India,” KCL will conduct India’s largest talent hunt, bringing rural cricketers and singers through a unique matrix of digital auditions, AI-e...

Volleyball Champions League Set to Open With a Star-Studded Grand Ceremony in Noida; Sonu Sood to Grace the Launch

6Oct

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Volleyball Champions League Set to Open With a Star-Studded Grand Ceremony in Noida; Sonu Sood to Grace the Launch

India’s newest professional volleyball league gets underway on October 6 with 10 franchises, high-voltage action, and a grand opening ceremony.Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6: The wait is almost over. Indian volleyball is ready for a new beginning.The Volleyball Champions League (VCL) is set to officially begin its inaugural season on 6 October 2026, bringing together some of the country’s finest volleyball talent, ten ambitious franchises, and thousands of passionate fans under one roof at the Noida Indoor Stadium.The league will kick off with a grand opening ceremony from 6:30 PM onwards, setting the stage for an evening that promises sport, entertainment, and the arrival of a new chapter for professional volleyball in India. Adding to the excitement, the...

Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1

5Oct

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Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 5: The Haryana Hurricanes have completed an intensive training camp in Dehradun, marking an important phase in their preparations for the inaugural season of the Volleyball Champions League (VCL).The camp saw the entire squad come together for a focused period of training, with the players putting in long hours on court to sharpen their skills, improve fitness and build stronger combinations ahead of the league. Under the guidance of the coaching staff, the team worked extensively on tactical execution, match situations, communication and overall team coordination, with a clear focus on developing the chemistry required to compete at the highest level.The Hurricanes will now take this preparation into their league campaign, which begin...

Yudiz Solutions and CricTracker unveil Fanziz, a new-age News and Entertainment platform

2Oct

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Press Release, Sports

Yudiz Solutions and CricTracker unveil Fanziz, a new-age News and Entertainment platform

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1: Technology firm Yudiz Solutions and sports media company CricTracker have partnered to launch Fanziz. Built specifically for Gen Z audiences, the new platform is now live and available on Web, Android, and iOS.Fanziz is designed as a lightweight, AI-native platform that rethinks how young people consume daily content. What sets the app apart is its “lingos” approach. The platform uses AI to deliver news and updates in a tone and vocabulary that naturally matches how digital-first youth communicate online today.Instead of operating as a traditional news feed, Fanziz bundles media, sports, and interactive entertainment into a single, easy-to-use app. Current features include:Lingo Support: News and updates delivered in custom l...

Talent Identification Golf Tournament, Season 3 Held at Army Golf Course, Jaipur

26Sep

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Talent Identification Golf Tournament, Season 3 Held at Army Golf Course, Jaipur

Hemanshu Pal Singh Jadon crowned Overall Champion; Shiksha Jain wins Girls’ CategoryJaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 26: The third season of the Talent Identification Golf Tournament, organised by 100 Medals Targeted Foundation and Adpod Communications, was held on 25th September at the Army Golf Course, bringing together young golfers and caddies from across three categories — Girls (up to 21 years), Boys (up to 18 years), and Caddies (16 to 29 years).Col Himmat Verma, Director, 100 Medals Targeted Foundation, informed that a total of 62 players took part in the tournament, comprising 7 girls, 10 boys, and 45 caddies. Hemanshu Pal Singh Jadon emerged as the Overall Champion, while Ms Shiksha Jain claimed the top spot in the Girls’ category.Lt Gen PS Shekhawat,...

Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland

17Sep

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Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland

High-Level Interaction Focuses on Para-Sports Development and Strengthening India–Switzerland Sports CooperationBern [Switzerland], September 17: In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in para-sports, Shubham Chaudhary, Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), met Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger during his visit to Switzerland.The high-level interaction focused on the development and promotion of para-sports, athlete empowerment, international sporting partnerships and opportunities for greater cooperation between India and Switzerland in the field of sports.During the meeting, Shubham Chaudhary and Dr. Nik Gugger exchanged views on the evolving global para-sports ecosystem and discussed the importa...

Yusuf Pathan inaugurates the 39th center of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Alwar (Rajasthan)

14Sep

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Yusuf Pathan inaugurates the 39th center of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Alwar (Rajasthan)

Alwar, Rajasthan – 14th September 2026: Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) today expanded its presence in Rajasthan with the inauguration of its 39th centre at the Laxmi Devi Institute of Engineering & Technology (LIET) in Alwar, a key milestone that establishes its sixth centre in the state and extends its commitment to nurture emerging talent across the region.The inauguration was led by Mr. Yusuf Pathan, the celebrated former Indian cricketer and co-founder of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) alongside Mr. Harmeet Vasdev, Managing Director of CAP. Their presence reinforced the academy’s vision of upholding the highest standards of coaching and creating opportunities for aspiring cricketers across the region.“Our objective is to ensure that talent and potential are id...

Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC run ends in Shanghai after landmark semifinal appearance

29Aug

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Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC run ends in Shanghai after landmark semifinal appearance

Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC Season 5 run came to an end in Shanghai on Friday after the Manipuri fighter lost his bantamweight semifinal to Japan’s Ryo Tajima by unanimous decision. The 28-year-old, known as “The Indian Rhino”, entered the UFC’s Asia-Pacific talent tournament as a short-noticeNew Delhi [India], August 29: Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC Season 5 run came to an end in Shanghai on Friday after the Manipuri fighter lost his bantamweight semifinal to Japan’s Ryo Tajima by unanimous decision.The 28-year-old, known as “The Indian Rhino”, entered the UFC’s Asia-Pacific talent tournament as a short-notice replacement in May. His unexpected opportunity in Macau ultimately took him through to the semifinals in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone for an Indian fighter o...

Anish Rajan’s Inclusion in Kochi Blue Tigers Squad Adds New Dimension to KCL

27Aug

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Anish Rajan’s Inclusion in Kochi Blue Tigers Squad Adds New Dimension to KCL

Anish has made his mark in differently-abled cricket before earning a place in the Kochi Blue Tigers squadNew Delhi [India], August 27: The ongoing Kerala Cricket League has given its share of opportunities to emerging cricketers, but the presence of Anish Rajan in the Kochi Blue Tigers squad has added a different dimension to the tournament.A left-arm bowler and a Physical Disability Cricket World Cup champion, Anish has made his mark in differently-abled cricket before earning a place in the Kochi Blue Tigers squad for the third edition of the KCL. The franchise acquired him for ₹75,000 at the player auction in July. Anish’s selection was backed by a record of performances rather than merely his personal circumstances. He has represented India in Physical Disability...

Alcis Sports Expands Its Men’s Activewear Collection with Latest Polos, Trackpants & Joggers

25Aug

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Alcis Sports Expands Its Men’s Activewear Collection with Latest Polos, Trackpants & Joggers

New Delhi [India], August 25: Sportswear used to have one job: perform during a workout, then get changed out of. That single-purpose model has given way to something more fluid. Fabric built for training moisture management, stretch, breathability has proven just as useful for a commute, a flight, or a full day that mixes meetings with a gym session squeezed in between.Alcis Sports, the Noida-headquartered performance-wear brand, is developing its men’s activewear portfolio along that same line. Its current focus is on the men’s polos and men’s trackpants and joggers collections categories built to move between training and daily life. Both sit alongside an already-established men’s sportswear range that includes men’s tracksuits, among other staples....