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A national-level basketball player, Army officer’s son dies as car falls into drain in Delhi

A national-level basketball player, Army officer’s son dies as car falls into drain in Delhi

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5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 25, 2026 10:36 PM IST About 10 days ago, Yashvendra Singh, 20, landed in Delhi from the United States, where he studied at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Son of an Indian Army Brigadier, posted in Kolkata, Yashvendra was living in the Capital briefly with his maternal grandfather, who was undergoing cancer treatment. “His maternal grandfather was living at an Army guest house in Hauz Khas and he was staying there with him,” said a family member, adding that his parents were living in Kolkata due to his father’s posting. He was later going to visit his paternal grandfather in Dehradun where he intended to stay for a longer break, according to his family members. On Friday morning, Yashvendra was driving his friend’s car, with her sitting by his side — they were visiting her home in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, according to police. The duo studied at the same university in the US where they met and became friends. Police said they spent the previous night at another …

FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: What’s ailing Indian basketball?

FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: What’s ailing Indian basketball?

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Six loses in six matches at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. No wins since March 2025. The Indian men’s basketball team is in a free fall, hard to ignore. As coach Rama Linga Prasad Guntupalli and point guard Arvind Muthu Krishnan took seats at the press conference after their sixth and final loss at the World Cup qualifiers, the disappointment was evident. The two men, part of the setup since the start of their qualifying campaign in November last year, echoed similar sentiments as they summed up the challenging eight months. They lacked the required “physicality”. “We need to work on our physicality to close the game. That’s one area we need to improve,” the usually reserved Muthu said. The physicality the coach and Muthu are referring to have often been the bane of this Indian team. They usually start well in the match and hold on till the end of the second quarter. As soon as the teams return after the 15-minute half-time break for the third quarter, the intensity drops and the …

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: India end campaign winless

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: India end campaign winless

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India ended their FIBA World Cup 2027 Asia Qualifiers campaign winless as they went down to Lebanon 72-98 in their final first round match at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Having already been knocked out of contention with five losses in as many matches, Pranav Prince and co put up a brave fight after a slow start against the higher ranked Lebanese team. India trailed 15-28 at the end of the first quarter but managed to bounce back and outshine Lebanon in the second, reducing the deficit to 38-48. However, as has been the pattern throughout the tournament, the Indians fell apart after the half-time in third quarter. In a span of two minutes in the third quarter, Lebanon went on a 12-0 run, dashing any little hopes of a India comeback. The final score line could have been even worse, if not for a late burst from Sahaj Singh Sekhon in the fourth quarter, where he scored five points, including a three pointer and two free throws. Arvinder Singh also …

Common sports terms every fan should know

Common sports terms every fan should know

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Watching a new sport can sometimes feel confusing, especially if you are a new sports fan. Every game has its own rules, playing style, and unique words that commentators constantly use during matches. Ever wondered what terms like “offside”, “love”, or “hat-trick” actually mean while watching a game with friends? Understanding common sports terms can make matches more exciting, enjoyable, and easier to follow. Here are some basic sports terms every sports fan should know. Offside: If you watch football, you have probably heard commentators shout “offside!” A player is offside when they are closer to the opponent’s goal than both the ball and the second-last defender at the moment a teammate passes the ball to them. Hat-trick: One of the most exciting achievements in sports, a hat-trick usually means a player scores three goals in a single match. In cricket, it refers to a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries. Smash: Fans of badminton and tennis will instantly recognise a smash. It is a powerful attacking shot hit sharply downward, often used …

Pune student’s death after Basketball hoop collapse prompts Sports Ministry advisory

Pune student’s death after Basketball hoop collapse prompts Sports Ministry advisory

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A tragic accident at a college campus in Pune has once again brought the safety of sports infrastructure under scrutiny, prompting the Sports Ministry to issue a nationwide advisory aimed at preventing similar incidents. On Sunday morning, 20-year-old marine engineering student Vishal Verma lost his life after a basketball pole collapsed on him at a campus in Maval taluka. Verma, a second-year BTech student, had been on his routine jog when he stopped at the court and attempted pull-ups on the hoop. The structure reportedly failed under the load, snapping at the rim and crashing down, causing a fatal head injury. Students and authorities rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating whether lapses in maintenance contributed to the incident. Statements from college staff and students are being recorded as part of the probe. The incident has drawn parallels with similar tragedy reported in Haryana in November 2025, where collapsing basketball structures claimed the lives of young players …

Indian men’s team exit in group stage

Indian men’s team exit in group stage

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The Indian men’s basketball team bowed out of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup in the group stage on Friday. Having qualified for the main draw following a three-match unbeaten run in the qualifying round on Wednesday, the Indian cagers were unable to sustain the momentum to advance to the knockouts. The team consisting of Pranav Prince, Harsh Dagar, Arvind Muthu, and Kushal Singh lost both their Group A matches against New Zealand and Qatar. The Indians started well against New Zealand, racing to an early 3-0 lead via Harsh and Arvind. However they committed multiple errors, especially towards the fag end of the match as New Zealand took advantage of the free throws to register a convincing 16-11 victory. Later, pitted against Qatar in a must win encounter, India went down 10-16. They trailed 3-9 in the contest before fighting back briefly to reduce the deficit to four points at 8-12. They, however, failed to sustain their level to lose and crash out of the competition. Last year, India had advanced to the knockout …

Indian men’s team exit in group stage

Indian men qualify for main draw

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The Indian men’s basketball team qualified for the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup main draw for a second consecutive year, topping their qualifying round group on Wednesday. The Indian team consisting of Pranav Prince, Harsh Dagar, Arvind Muthu, and Kushal Singh registered victories over Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and Bahrain to top Group D and qualify for the main draw. Led by a stellar nine points by Pranav and five points by Arvind, they started their campaign with a 20-18 win over world Kazakhstan. They trailed 14-16 in the contest, before two points from Arvind helped them level up at 18-18. #news l India top Pool D and reach the main draw! 🏀🇮🇳 A comfortable 21-12 win over Bahrain seals it. Dagar was the standout, hitting back-to-back 2-pointers to put the game to bed. Three wins from three in the qualifying round💪🔥 India are through to the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup… pic.twitter.com/hjUBbQZQl6 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 1, 2026 Pranav then scored two baskets to help India squeeze past the Kazakhstan in their first match of the …

New Zealand’s multi-sport cricketers: Kyle Jamieson played basketball, Daryl Mitchell was a rugby fly-half, Mitchell Santner is a ‘full-time golfer’ | Cricket News

New Zealand’s multi-sport cricketers: Kyle Jamieson played basketball, Daryl Mitchell was a rugby fly-half, Mitchell Santner is a ‘full-time golfer’ | Cricket News

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On winter afternoons in Hamilton, New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell once studied space and tactics as a school rugby fly-half. In Auckland gyms, the 6-foot-8 Kyle Jamieson was learning timing and elevation, and chasing rebounds on a basketball court. And long before he was sweeping spinners in T20 leagues around the world, Tim Seifert was practising similar strokes — only with a hockey stick. These snapshots capture something distinctive about New Zealand cricketers who face India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday: that the foundations of their success were laid elsewhere — on rugby fields, basketball courts, golf courses, archery ranges and hockey turfs — long before the players ever stepped on the 22 yards. Few players embody this cross-sport upbringing more clearly than Mitchell. The son of prominent rugby coach John Mitchell, he grew up immersed in rugby environments and played the sport seriously at school before committing fully to cricket. New Zealand players practice in the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the T20 World cup final vs India at Ahmedabad. (express …

PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport, Indian basketball team unable to travel onward from Doha

PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport, Indian basketball team unable to travel onward from Doha

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 28, 2026 11:44 PM IST On her way to Birmingham for the prestigious All England Open starting on Tuesday, star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is stuck at Dubai airport, while the Indian basketball team that is in Doha, Qatar unable to proceed with their onward travel after operations were suspended in multiple cities following missile strikes by Israel and the US on Iran. Elsewhere, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is also working on alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka amid the disruption. According to Reuters, airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain is virtually empty after Israel confirmed it had struck Iran and the US military launched a series of strikes on targets in the country. Iran has retaliated with a salvo of missiles. Witnesses reported explosions across the Gulf, including in Qatar’s Doha — which hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East — as well as in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Cagers stuck in …

Indian basketball team stuck in Qatar as conflict rages in the Middle East

Indian basketball team stuck in Qatar as conflict rages in the Middle East

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The Indian men’s basketball team is looking for a way out of Qatar as fresh conflict broke out in the Middle East following military action involving Israel and the USA against Iran on Friday. Iran has vowed “decisive response” against the attacks and launched retaliatory missiles against the US military bases in the region, including Qatar. The Indian men’s basketball team had flown to Doha, Qatar, for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers earlier this week. India lost their opening match against Qatar 73-99 late on Thursday night and were slated to face Lebanon for their second match on Wednesday. With the war-like situation in the region and Qatar reportedly intercepting an Iranian missile, this now looks unlikely. “It looks like we won’t be travelling to Lebanon due to the ongoing crisis,” said Pranav Prince, India’s star player, to The Bridge from Qatar. Pranav stated that the team is now looking for a way out of Qatar to return safely to India. But things are tense with airspace closure across the Middle Eastern …