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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, …

Punit Balan Group joins Indian Supercross Racing League for Season 3

Punit Balan Group joins Indian Supercross Racing League for Season 3

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The Punit Balan Group (PBG) has joined the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) as its new franchise team for Season 3, the league announced on Monday. The new franchise PBG Racing marks PBG’s entry into Indian motorsports and further reinforces Pune’s growing stature as a powerhouse for emerging sports ecosystems in the country. Led by renowned entrepreneur, film producer, and sports patron Punit Balan, the new franchise brings together a legacy of sporting excellence, youth development, and large-scale league participation into the world of Supercross racing. With successful investments and ownership across cricket, chess, tennis, handball, table tennis, kho kho, badminton, and arm wrestling, Punit Balan Group’s entry into ISRL represents another major step in its vision of building and supporting India’s next generation of sporting platforms. The addition of PBG Racing to the ISRL grid is expected to significantly strengthen the league’s presence in Maharashtra while introducing a new wave of sports audiences and fan engagement opportunities to Indian Supercross. “Sport has always been a powerful platform for inspiring young talent and building strong …

Sarvesh Kushare finishes third on Diamond League debut in Monaco

Sarvesh Kushare finishes third on Diamond League debut in Monaco

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India’s Sarvesh Kushare made an impressive Diamond League debut by finishing third in the men’s high jump at the Monaco Diamond League 2026 on Friday. The 31-year-old cleared 2.26m to secure a podium finish at the Stade Louis II, becoming only the fourth Indian athlete to finish in the top three at a Diamond League meet after Vikas Gowda, Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar. Kushare enjoyed a consistent outing, clearing 2.12m, 2.16m, 2.20m, 2.23m and 2.26m on his first attempt. He was unable to clear 2.28m in three attempts, ending the competition in third place. Kushare continues breakthrough season Ukraine’s Oleh Doroshchuk claimed victory with a best jump of 2.32m, while Great Britain’s Jack Kimani finished second after clearing 2.30m in his Diamond League debut. Kushare’s performance saw him finish ahead of several accomplished jumpers, including joint Tokyo Olympics gold medallists Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Barshim of Qatar, who ended seventh and eighth respectively. The podium finish continues an outstanding season for Kushare. Last month, he broke Tejaswin Shankar’s eight-year-old national record by …

Sarvesh Kushare becomes first Indian to finish in top 3 on Diamond League debut | Sports News

Sarvesh Kushare becomes first Indian to finish in top 3 on Diamond League debut | Sports News

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 11, 2026 01:36 AM IST Indian high jump national record holder Sarvesh Anil Kushare finished third in his Diamond League debut at Monaco on Friday. Competing in an elite field with World leader Oleh Doroshchuk,former Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim, World Championships medallist Jan Stefela, and Jack Kimani, Kushare jumped 2.26m to finish behind Kimani and Doroschuk. World leader Doroshchuk won the title with 2.32m mark while Kimani finished second with 2.30m mark. With his finish, Kushare became the first Indian to finish in top three at a Diamond League on the debut. He also joined a list of handful Indians who have finished at top three in Diamond League meets: Neeraj Chopra, Vikas Gowda, and Sreeshankar Murali. The 31-year-old from Maharashtra started with a height of 2.16m and clear smoothly till the 2.26m mark but struggled to clear the 2.28m and ended his debut at Diamond League with a third place finish. Sarvesh soaring high in Monaco! 🚀 Sarvesh Kushare clears 2.26m to claim 3rd place in the Men’s High Jump …

Sarvesh Kushare becomes first Indian to finish in top 3 on Diamond League debut | Sports News

Sarvesh Kushare gets better of former Olympic champs on Diamond League debut | Sports News

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 11, 2026 06:36 PM IST Indian high jump national record holder Sarvesh Anil Kushare finished third in his Diamond League debut at Monaco on Friday. Competing in an elite field with World leader Oleh Doroshchuk,former Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim, World Championships medallist Jan Stefela, and Jack Kimani, Kushare jumped 2.26m to finish behind Kimani and Doroschuk. World leader Doroshchuk won the title with 2.32m mark while Kimani finished second with 2.30m mark. With his finish, Kushare became the first Indian to finish in top three at a Diamond League on the debut. He also joined a list of handful Indians who have finished at top three in Diamond League meets: Neeraj Chopra, Vikas Gowda, and Sreeshankar Murali. The 31-year-old from Maharashtra started with a height of 2.16m and clear smoothly till the 2.26m mark but struggled to clear the 2.28m and ended his debut at Diamond League with a third place finish. Sarvesh soaring high in Monaco! 🚀 Sarvesh Kushare clears 2.26m to claim 3rd place in the Men’s High Jump …

Modi, Albanese announce Big Bash League opener in Chennai

Modi, Albanese announce Big Bash League opener in Chennai

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4 min readJul 10, 2026 11:12 PM IST India and Australia decided to strengthen sports cooperation and announced a roadmap as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, as part of his two-day Australia visit. The two leaders announced that the opening match of the men’s Big Bash League will take place in Chennai in December this year. This will be the first foreign cricket league to play in India. The event will be the cornerstone of a week-long festival, called G’Day Namaste, to be held across India in December, featuring Australian cultural, business and sports events. G’Day Namaste will promote Australia’s economic priorities outlined in A New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India. The two leaders also announced the roadmap on sports cooperation, and the roadmap will “leverage Australia’s experience and India’s ambitions to host major sporting events, creating opportunities to increase our trade, tourism and investment ties”, a statement by the Australian Prime Minister’s office said. It sets out priorities across capacity …

Jumper Sarvesh Kushare set to make Diamond League debut days after breaking NR | Sports News

Jumper Sarvesh Kushare set to make Diamond League debut days after breaking NR | Sports News

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2 min readJul 9, 2026 07:48 PM IST When 31-year-old Sarvesh Kushare broke the high-jump national record last week at the Inter-State National Championships, one thing he wished for was more and more international competitions. “2.31m is a global mark. I want to compete in more competitions and rub shoulders with the best in the world,” Sarvesh Kushare had said after his national record A couple of days later, he was accepted to compete at the Monaco Diamond League scheduled for 10th July. The athlete from Maharashtra will be making his debut at the Diamond League stage where a handful of Indian athletes have featured including the likes of Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable, Sreeshankar Murali, Sachin Yadav, and Parul Chaudhary. Sarvesh, who jumped 2.31m in Bhubaneswar to break the previous national record of 2.29m, will go up against the likes of World leader Oleh Doroshchuk,former Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim, World Championships medallist Jan Stefela, and Jack Kimani. Ranked ninth in the world, only three jumpers have bettered Sarvesh’s mark of 2.31m this season. Danil Lysenko …

Major League Baseball appoints Suryakumar Yadav as India ambassador

Major League Baseball appoints Suryakumar Yadav as India ambassador

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The Major League Baseball (MLB) announced India’s T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav as its India Ambassador on Wednesday. Yadav has been at the forefront of the T20 revolution across the world with his innovative and aggressive batting, inspiring the newer generation of cricketers. MLB also announced a renewal with JioStar, India’s leading media and entertainment company, continuing the league’s commitment to bringing live MLB games and content to fans across the country through one of the world’s largest media platforms. “India is home to one of the most vibrant sports cultures in the world, and these partnerships allow us to connect with fans in a meaningful way,” said Jeremiah Yolkut, Major League Baseball, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Events. “Suryakumar is one of the most recognized athletes in India, with an ability to connect with millions of fans across the country. Combined with our renewed partnership with JioStar, we are building a powerful foundation to further expand baseball’s reach throughout the country.” Speaking about the partnership, Yadav said, “One of the …

World Padel League season 4 to be held in Mumbai from August 12

World Padel League season 4 to be held in Mumbai from August 12

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Fueling the wave of padel’s remarkable growth in India, the World Padel League (WPL) is set to return with its biggest edition yet to the iconic Dome, SVP Stadium, Mumbai, from August 12-16, 2026. Licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd., the league enters a new phase of growth with a larger venue, six franchise teams and an elite international player line-up, reaffirming its position as India’s leading franchise-based professional padel league. Season 4 will feature 36 of the world’s leading padel players representing five countries, including Spain, Argentina, and Brazil, competing across six franchises in the league’s fast-paced team format. The franchises include Vedanta Leopards, owned by Vedanta Group; Khan Tigers, owned by Sohail Khan Entertainment; Panorama Panthers, owned by Panorama Studios; Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, owned by Amit Sahni, Kewal Kalra and Pankaj Singha; Game Changers Lions, owned by Game Changers FZCO; and VB Realty Cheetahs, owned by Vashu Bhagnani. Building on the success of its previous three editions, the World Padel League has played a significant role in bringing world-class padel …

FIVB recognises PVL as India’s top division volleyball league

FIVB recognises PVL as India’s top division volleyball league

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The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the global body governing volleyball, has officially recognised the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) as India’s first divisional professional league for the sport. This development comes ahead of the league’s fifth season, which is set to begin in November this year. The player auction for the same is slated to be held in Goa on 17 August next month. “FIVB would like to formally acknowledge the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) as 1st Division professional league in India,” read a letter from FIVB to the Volleyball Federation of India’s (VFI) interim body. The letter confirmed that clubs competing in the PVL will be considered eligible to participate in the relevant Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), and FIVB club competitions. Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO, Prime Volleyball League, said, “From the outset, the aim has been to build a league that delivers both sporting excellence and long-term impact. This recognition reinforces that PVL is not just a tournament, but a platform shaping the future of volleyball in India. It is …