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November 5, 2025 6:06 PM

David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity

David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain received the honour at the royal residence, more than 20 years after he was awarded a separate royal honour recognising his contribution to football. Beckham, a lifelong admirer of the royal family, was dressed in a suit designed by his wife, Victoria Bec...

September 19, 2025 1:12 PM

McLaughlin-Levrone runs fastest time for 40 years to win 400 metres gold

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 seconds on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap hurdles in emphatic style. The American stormed through the Tokyo rain and held off Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in a sprint to the line to add a first global gold in the flat 400m to the two Olympic and one world titles she won over the hurdles. Only Marita Koch has run faster in the event, the East German set...

August 15, 2025 3:41 PM

On 79th Independence Day, PM highlights importance of sports in development

During his Independence Day speech at Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of sports in development and expressed joy over parents of this generation who encourage their children to take up a sport. In his address, the Prime Minister said, "Sports also hold importance for development, and I am glad that today, if children take interest in sports, parents are filled with pride. I consider this a very auspicious sign for the future of the country." He further...

June 29, 2025 3:48 PM

Not just a tournament, it’s a celebration of unity & hope: PM Modi hails staging of Bodoland CEM Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the power of sports in Assam's Bodoland, highlighting the Bodoland CEM Cup as a symbol of unity and hope in the Bodo Territorial Area. The Bodoland Chief Executive Member's (CEM) Cup Football Tournament is a visionary initiative by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), leveraging sports as a means of social transformation. The tournament embodies BTC’s commitment to fostering unity, peace, and football talent across the Bodoland Territorial R...

June 13, 2025 3:34 PM

Gautam Gambhir flies back home from England due to family emergency

A week before India begins their five-match Test series against England in Leeds, head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back home due to a family emergency. Gambhir had been with the Indian team at Beckenham ahead of their intra-squad practice match starting on Friday. "Yes it came to the light yesterday that Gambhir would be flying back home due to an important family emergency related to his mother. As of now, we believe that Gambhir has already linked up with his family in New Delhi. Keeping i...

June 10, 2025 4:07 PM

PM Modi highlights expansion of India’s sports infrastructure in last 11 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted expansion of India's sports infrastructure in the last 11 years. Responding to an article written by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, PM Modi shared on X, “Union Minister Shri @mansukhmandviya highlights how India's sports infrastructure has expanded at an unprecedented scale in the last 11 years. With youth at its core, this transformation is propelling India towards becoming a global sporting powerhouse.” In his article, Mandaviya elab...

June 10, 2025 1:11 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Indian athletes shine on global stage with record-breaking performances

India’s sporting achievements have witnessed a remarkable surge over the past 11 years, with Indian athletes delivering historic performances across major international competitions. Backed by flagship initiatives like Khelo India, TOPS, and KIRTI, the country has steadily climbed the global sporting ladder. At the Olympics, India went from winning just 2 medals at Rio 2016 to a record 7 medals at Tokyo 2020 and 6 at Paris 2024. Star performers such as Neeraj Chopra, who clinched India’s fi...

June 10, 2025 2:15 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Flagship schemes drive India’s sporting transformation

Over the past 11 years, India has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its sporting landscape, driven by a series of ambitious flagship schemes launched under the Modi government. From building grassroots infrastructure to supporting Olympic medal hopefuls, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has played a pivotal role in shaping a new sporting era for the nation. With India’s youth forming nearly 65% of its population, the government has identified sports as a key tool for empowerment ...

December 12, 2024 11:38 AM

Soccer – Juventus stun Manchester city with 2-0 win, deal blow to Champions League hopes

Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie scored to lead Juventus to a 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester City on Wednesday, a major blow to the English champions' hopes of clinching a top-eight spot in the group stage of Europe's elite competition. City, who lifted the 2023 Champions League trophy, continued a poor run of form which has brought only one victory in their last 10 games across all competitions. "(Confidence) is a big part of it, obviously it's a mental issue as well. You can see ...