Sports

New Delhi [India], May 5: As part of the countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Embassy of India in Addis Ababa organized a special yoga session on [insert date] at the Indian International School, Addis Ababa. The event aimed to introduce young students to the ancient Indian practice of yoga, highlighting its holistic benefits for physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 400 primary and middle school students, who actively took part in various yoga postures and breathing exercises under the guidance of experienced instructors. The session provided the young learners with a unique opportunity to connect with India’s rich cultural heritage and understand the lifelong value of discipline, ba...

New Delhi [India], May 1: In a move that has electrified the volleyball community, entrepreneur and sports enthusiast Naveen Rathi has taken a groundbreaking step with the launch of Noida Thunders, a vibrant team competing in the inaugural Uttar Pradesh Pro Volleyball League (UPPVL). Driven by a deep passion for sports and a commitment to nurturing grassroots talent, Naveen Rathi is not just building a team — he is building a future. With Noida Thunders, he is providing a long-awaited platform for talented players across Uttar Pradesh to showcase their skills, passion, and perseverance on a professional stage. “Noida has always been a powerhouse of raw sporting energy. Through Noida Thunders, our aim is to bring that hidden talent to the forefront, giving players an opportunity to live the...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 30: Jhuli Munda, an archery protégé from tribal-dominated Kalahandi district as well as propped up by Vedanta Aluminium, has won a bronze medal in the Under-17 category for Odisha at the prestigious Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Tribal Archery Meet 2025 held recently in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam. While the tournament, organised by the Archery Association of India, registered the participations of around 400 youth talents from the tribal communities from across the country, Jhuli’s remarkable achievement has carved a niche of immense pride and prestige for the region. Notably, Jhuli has been undergoing professional training under the aegis of Vedanta Aluminium’s community sports programme for the past three years. Her record includes one national represent...

New Delhi [India], April 25: A National Level Athletic Meet for Visually Impaired was organised by a Delhi-based NGO, CAMPAIGN FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED, on 19th April 2025 (8:00 am onwards) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Warm up area), New Delhi. This one-of-a-kind event was an attempt to boost the Morale and Cheer, state and national level visually impaired athletes who were vying for gold in athletics at this first-of-its-kind, privately held Athletic Meet. The event was attended by more than 200 athletes from across India competing in 100 m, 400 m, 1500 m, Long Jump and Shotput under T11-T13 categories. On an April afternoon, when temperatures were soaring around 40 degrees Celsius, the energy of athletes was nowhere diminishing. Athletes travelled from the length and breadth of the country ...

New Delhi [India], April 24: Cricket is more than just a sport—it’s a passion, a tradition, and a force that unites millions globally. With the emergence of corporate sports culture, cricket has found an exciting new avenue in the ICB T20 Bash, a tournament that seamlessly blends the spirit of competitive cricket with the professionalism of the corporate world. The Corporate Cricket Revolution The ICB T20 Bash is not just about scoring runs or taking wickets; it’s about creating a bridge between the corporate sector and the cricketing fraternity. The tournament is designed to give corporate professionals the unique opportunity to share the field with legendary cricketers, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and unforgettable experiences. Six dynamic corporate franchises battle it out in t...

Kalahandi (Odisha) [India], April 24: Going ahead with its socio-economic commitments to the upliftment of grassroots level community residing in and around its operational areas, India’s largest aluminium producer Vedanta has partnered with veteran Olympian Rahul Banerjee in a bid to impart training to over 80 more tribal talents in the sporting art of archery so that they could excel and carve a niche both at the national and international levels. Pertinent to note that, veteran Olympian Rahul Banerjee has not only represented India in more than 50 international events in the field of archery by bagging a gold medal, but has also been the national champion eight (08) times. In his reactions, an elated prime mentor-cum-ace archer Rahul Banerjee said, “Kalahandi is replete with promising t...

Uttar Pradesh [India], April 22: The Uttar Pradesh Pro Volleyball League (UPPVL) successfully launched its official player trials to scout volleyball talent across the state. The first phase took place in Varanasi on March 29 and 30, with over 200+ players participating in the trials. This initiative aimed to provide players, especially those from villages and small towns, a platform to showcase their skills, play alongside national-level athletes, and gain exposure through national and international broadcasts. The overwhelming response from players in Varanasi has set high expectations for the upcoming trials in Lucknow, Noida, and Muzaffarnagar. With such a positive turnout, the next phases are expected to be even more exciting and competitive. Dates for the trials in these cities will ...

New Delhi [India], April 21: The two fastest growing sports revolutionizing the future of exercise have been a talking point in most upscale parties and gatherings. However, if we look at just over a year ago, hardly anyone knew about them. In this article, we have a candid discussion with Anant Jangwal, founder and CEO of Play Padel, which is one of the pioneers in both Pickleball and Padel in India. We discuss the key reasons for the sports’ rapid success, whether these are temporary fads or more permanent habits, and what some realistic expectations are for entrepreneurs who want to join the bandwagon. Firstly, what is the origin of Pickleball and Padel, and where else are they popular? Pickleball is a mix of Tennis, Table Tennis and Badminton, and was invented in the year 1965 by Congr...

New Delhi [India], April 3: This June, the Indian cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad will all be hosting Barça Academy camps as the club returns to India where it made a huge impact a few years ago, providing an excellent opportunity to spread the club’s famous football style and philosophy to yet another part of the planet. The goal of the project is improving a comprehensive range of aspects of the game of every one of the boys and girls who attend, including personal aspects just as creativity, cooperation and initiative. SportsNTW has been chosen as its India partner and these five-day training courses are being run in an exclusive association with them. Ahmedabad will be the first from June 2 to 6, followed by Hyderabad from June 9 to 13, Bangalore from June 16 to 20...

Manesar (Haryana) [India], April 2: The Old Sanawarian Society, the Alumni Association of The Lawrence School, Sanawar, one of India’s oldest and most respected boarding schools, hosted the much anticipated OSS Inter-House Golf Tournament 2025, bringing together golf enthusiasts and distinguished guests for a day of spirited competition at the prestigious ITC Classic Golf & Country Club, Manesar on March 27, 2025. The Tournament was the ideal platform to foster closer bonds of camaraderie, friendship, and goodwill amongst members of the alumni fraternity while preserving the legacy, tradition, and values of their alma mater. 13 teams teed-off to a ShotGun Start, on a Stableford scoring format with handicaps determined on the Double Preoria System. The lush greens provided the perfect b...