Sports

Vedanta-groomed Kalahandi tribal protege shines at National Archery Meet

Vedanta-groomed Kalahandi tribal protege shines at National Archery Meet

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…
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Athletic Meet for Visually Impaired on 19th April 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

Athletic Meet for Visually Impaired on 19th April 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

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…
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ICB T20 Bash: Revolutionizing Corporate Cricket Culture

ICB T20 Bash: Revolutionizing Corporate Cricket Culture

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…
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Vedanta to Train 80 More Budding Archers in Odisha’s Kalahandi, Olympian Rahul Banerjee to Mentor

Vedanta to Train 80 More Budding Archers in Odisha’s Kalahandi, Olympian Rahul Banerjee to Mentor

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,…
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UPPVL Trials Kick Off – First Phase in Varanasi Concluded on March 29–30

UPPVL Trials Kick Off – First Phase in Varanasi Concluded on March 29–30

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…
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A Reality Check For Pickleball And Padel In India

A Reality Check For Pickleball And Padel In India

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…
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Barça Academy back in India

Barça Academy back in India

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…
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Old Sanawarian Society Hosted Prestigious Inter-House Golf Tournament at ITC Classic Golf and Country Club

Old Sanawarian Society Hosted Prestigious Inter-House Golf Tournament at ITC Classic Golf and Country Club

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…
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Vishwaraj Jadeja Gains Momentum in His Winter Olympic Qualification Journey

Vishwaraj Jadeja Gains Momentum in His Winter Olympic Qualification Journey

Calgary (Alberta) [Canada ], April 1: India’s long-track speed skating trailblazer, Vishwaraj Jadeja, has delivered a remarkable performance at the Olympic Oval Finale races in Calgary, registering a 25-second improvement over his time at the Asian Winter Games 2025. This significant leap forward underscores his upward trajectory as he inches closer to the Winter Olympic Qualification events for Milan 2026. Jadeja competed in the 3,000m and 5,000m races at the renowned Olympic Oval, a venue known for producing world-class speed skaters. His impressive performance is a strong indicator of the progress and refinement in his technique, endurance, and race execution—a…
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Surya Hospitals Partners with MukkaMaar to Contribute Sports Equipment to Empower Young Girls

Surya Hospitals Partners with MukkaMaar to Contribute Sports Equipment to Empower Young Girls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25: MukkaMaar, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young girls through awareness-building and empowerment self-defense training, is proud to announce that Surya Hospitals will be contributing towards the setting-up of essential sports equipment to support their flagship MukkaMaar Girls program. The contribution will benefit students at Poisar Hindi 2 BMC School and Mapkhan English High School, two institutions that have demonstrated strong support for MukkaMaar’s initiatives of wellbeing and empowerment of the girl child. “This sports equipment contribution is a critical step in encouraging more girls to participate in physical activities, build their health and tap…
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