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Inaugural edition of Korfball Premier League to begin in September

Inaugural edition of Korfball Premier League to begin in September

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With a legacy spanning more than four decades, Korfball is entering a new era in India under the philosophy ‘Naya Khel, Nayi Soch’. The tagline captures the spirit of the Korfball Premier League, not because Korfball is new to India, but because the way India will experience it now. So far, Korfball has quietly built a strong sporting legacy in India. It has produced international medals, specifically earning bronze medals at the Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship (AOKC) in 2002 and 2006. The Indian youth teams (U-14, U-16, U-19) regularly participate and compete against other nations like China and Thailand. Yet, despite being one of the world’s most inclusive and fastest-growing team sports, it has remained largely outside India’s mainstream sporting conversation. But that is now set to change. Game Changers FZCO, together with Sporty Bharat, is taking the sport into its next phase by introducing a professionally managed franchise league that seeks to redefine how emerging sports are built, commercialised and experienced in India. The league aims to introduce Indian audiences to a fresh sporting experience, …

India complete century of gold medals to dominate the inaugural World Yogasana Championships

India complete century of gold medals to dominate the inaugural World Yogasana Championships

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Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals, including a century of gold (102), to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday. Second-placed Japan were a distant second with three gold, three silver and five bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza’s exploits of two gold and three silver. Neighbours Nepal were the second most successful contingent in terms of number of medals won as they clinched a total of 52 medals, including one gold, 36 silver and 15 bronze to finish fifth on the medal standings. Uzbekistan finished with 25 medals, including one gold, 13 silver and 11 bronze. In all, a total of 522 athletes from 79 countries participated in the Championships, with 31 of them winning at least one medal each. Ten of those managed to win at least one gold medal. The inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, the venue of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, were a landmark event that marked a defining moment in the …

Modi on IND players’ reactions to inaugural T20 WC

Modi on IND players’ reactions to inaugural T20 WC

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3 min readJun 4, 2026 09:40 PM IST Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairperson Lalit Modi said that he had personally approached the Indian cricketers in the dressing room during their 2007 England tour, urging them to participate in the inaugural T20 World Cup. India’s tour of England took place from July 19 to September 8, 2007, comprising a three-match Test series and a seven-match ODI series, just days before the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 got underway on September 11. While senior stars such as Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were part of the squad for the England tour, the team selected for the T20 World Cup featured a younger core, with several experienced players absent. Led by MS Dhoni, India’s squad included players such as Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, RP Singh, Irfan Pathan and others. The team ended up winning the whole thing and a year later, the IPL was born and ushered in the boom of T20 cricket. Modi also said that the format was met with …

India launches inaugural World Yogasana Championship, to be held in Ahmedabad

India launches inaugural World Yogasana Championship, to be held in Ahmedabad

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India officially launched the inaugural World Yogasana Championship (WYC) 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya unveiling the championship’s identity, including its logo, trophy, official jersey, and mascot Veer, a lion, at a ceremony attended by federation leaders from the sport’s national and international governing bodies. The five-day championship is scheduled from June 4 to 8 at the Eka Arena in Ahmedabad, and will feature athletes and delegations from over 60 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Nations confirmed to participate include Uganda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Japan, Oman, Mauritius, and the Netherlands. Competition will be held across four formats: Traditional Yogasana, Artistic Yogasana, Rhythmic Pairs, and Team Events, with athletes competing in junior, youth, and elite divisions under internationally standardised rules. Performance is assessed on precision, balance, flexibility, control, stability, and degree of difficulty. The championship is backed by a multi-ministry consortium: the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, the Sports Authority of India, the Sports Authority of …

Indian men finish runners-up in inaugural CASA Rugby 7s

Indian men finish runners-up in inaugural CASA Rugby 7s

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The Indian men’s rugby sevens team clinched a silver medal at the 2026 CASA Rugby Sevens tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Sunday. India faced a heavy 10-31 defeat to the top-seeded Sri Lankan team in the final of the inaugural edition of the competition. This event is a newly introduced regional annual championship involving countries from Central and South Asia, helping the teams to grow their international calendar. Indian men had a good start to the tournament, winning all three matches on the first day against hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and then Mongolia. They continued the momentum and defeated Pakistan on the second day and booked a spot in the final with their fourth consecutive win. #News| India beats Pakistan 20-14 to reach the final of Inaugural CASA Rugby 7s Tournament. This was the Indian men’s team’s fourth consecutive win in the pool stage, keeping them unbeaten. This event is a regional championship involving countries from Central and South Asia.… pic.twitter.com/xZX7JSvthM — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) May 17, 2026 In the final group game, they faced their …

Inaugural Air India flight lands at Halwara terminal from Delhi; turns into BJP show of strength | Chandigarh News

Inaugural Air India flight lands at Halwara terminal from Delhi; turns into BJP show of strength | Chandigarh News

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3 min readLudhianaUpdated: May 15, 2026 09:13 AM IST The inaugural Air India flight from Delhi to Ludhiana landed at the newly developed Halwara Civil Terminal at 7.05 am on Friday. Union Minister of State and senior BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with two Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab — philanthropist and businessman Vikramjit Sahney and Trident Group chairman Rajinder Gupta — were among the passengers on the first flight. Both Sahney and Gupta were among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the BJP. In a post on X, Bittu said: “Ludhiana takes flight! A historic milestone reached today as we boarded the inaugural flight to Halwara Airport along with MP Vikramjit Sahney Ji and MP Rajinder Gupta Ji. Fulfilling a 30-year-old demand, this operationalisation is a massive boost for our local industry and economic growth. Huge thanks to PM Narendra Modi Ji for this visionary gift to Punjab. The sky is the limit for Ludhiana’s trade and exports.” Around 60 passengers arrived at Halwara …

Narrative of scientific progress seen through narrow lens: Jaishankar at maths exhibition inaugural

Narrative of scientific progress seen through narrow lens: Jaishankar at maths exhibition inaugural

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United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated an exhibition highlighting Indian civilisation’s contributions to mathematics, noting that the global narrative of scientific progress has long been viewed through a “narrow lens” and stressing the need to “right” historical distortions. Narrative of scientific progress seen through narrow lens: Jaishankar at maths exhibition inaugural The exhibition titled ‘From Shunya to Ananta – The Indian Civilization’s Contribution to Mathematics’, hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, has been organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in collaboration with the India International Centre. “When we assemble at the United Nations, we often speak of a shared human heritage. Yet if we look at the arc of modern history, the global narrative of scientific progress has for far too long been viewed through a narrow lens, limited in time and in geography,” Jaishankar said in his remarks as he inaugurated the “historic, first-of-its-kind” mathematics exhibition at the United Nations headquarters Monday. India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Consul General of India in New …

‘Dream to see the talent on the world stage’: Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid excited for inaugural ETPL

‘Dream to see the talent on the world stage’: Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid excited for inaugural ETPL

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Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid has high expectations of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) to be held later this year in The Hague and Dublin. An exciting project by all means! (ETPL) Dravid co-owns one of the six franchises in the league, Dublin Guardians. He is part of an Indian consortium that is the financial force behind the Guardians. “It’s absolutely brilliant to be involved. When I first heard about this, it was really exciting,” Dravid said. Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir pride Auqib Nabi impresses on return but he should follow Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Anshul Kamboj example “I’ve always loved the passion and energy of cricket in Europe. The passion with which the players play the game. “I’ve seen the passion of grassroots, and also the T20 World Cup has shown the talent, too. “That’s something we can grow and build. It would be a dream to see the talent on the world stage,” he added. Ashwin in the picture too! Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will captain the Guardians during the league’s …

India set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad

India set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad

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In a significant milestone for the global Yogasana movement, India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4th–8th, 2026, at TransStadia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with participation from over 40 countries. Organized under the aegis of World Yogasana, the championship will be hosted by Yogasana Bharat to bring together leading athletes from across the globe, further strengthening India’s position at the forefront of promoting Yogasana as a recognized competitive sport. This movement seeks to create a resonance that paves the way for the sport’s inclusion in multi-sport events globally, with a high possibility of becoming an Olympic sport. As part of the preparations, the official selection trials for the Indian National Yogasana Team were conducted on May 1st and 2nd, 2026, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Sonepat, Haryana. Athletes competed in categories including Traditional, Artistic, Rhythmic, and Athletic Yogasana. The selected athletes will now participate in a National Coaching Camp at the Naranpura Sports Complex (SAI NCOE), Ahmedabad, from May 10th to June 2nd. Speaking …

India accepts FIFA invitation for the inaugural ASEAN Cup

India accepts FIFA invitation for the inaugural ASEAN Cup

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India will participate in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup after the All India Football Federation signed a participation agreement with FIFA. The new tournament, announced by Gianni Infantino during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur last year, is expected to be held later in 2026 and will feature national teams from Southeast Asia along with invited nations. AIFF deputy secretary general M Satyanarayan confirmed that India had accepted FIFA’s invitation and completed the agreement process, while further details regarding the competition are awaited. Tournament offers India valuable international exposure India’s participation comes at a crucial time for the national team after failing to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia. The team has since struggled to secure high-quality international fixtures. The FIFA ASEAN Cup is expected to provide India with competitive matches during the September-October international window. Reports also suggest that China has been invited as FIFA looks to include the world’s two most populous nations in the tournament. The competition will reportedly follow a format similar to the FIFA Arab Cup …