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Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): Abhinash Jamwal's sensational run in the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship reached new heights as he defeated reigning Welterweight champion and seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash, according to a release from Boxing Federation of India. Jamwal, representing Himachal Pradesh, has been one of the standout performers of the tournament, buil

Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 13 (ANI): FC Goa will lock horns with NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday. According to a release from ISL, FC Goa will aim to extend their unbeaten away record in the league, while NorthEast United FC will look to maintain their strong home form against the Gaurs. NorthEast United FC have been in fine r

Sharjah [UAE], January 13 (ANI): The Sharjah Warriorz made a winning start to the International League T20 (ILT20) Season 3 by winning by 3 wickets in their opening game against the Gulf Giants. In what was a highly entertaining contest at the Dubai International Stadium, the Warriorz were spurred on by captain Tim Southee's 3 wickets and Tom Kohler-Cadmore's unbeaten 83. According to a release from ILT20, Tom Kohler-Cadm

(250113) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alcaraz hits a return during the men's singles first round match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

TOKYO, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- A jockey in his 40s died after racehorses crashed during training in the western Japanese prefecture of Hyogo on Monday, local media reported.

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings (PBKS), expressed his excitement and gratitude following his appointment. Iyer thanked the fans, team owners, and coaches for placing their trust in him as captain. In a video shared by the official X handle of Punjab Kings, Iyer said, "Feeling ecstatic. Thank you so much to the fans and the owne

(250113) -- AUGSBURG, Jan. 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Deniz Undav (R) of VfB Stuttgart scores a goal past goalkeeper Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart in Augsburg, Germany, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13 (ANI): Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Their appointments follow a by-election held during the Special General Meeting at the BCCI HQ on Sunday. The process was overseen by A.K. Joti, the Electoral Officer for the 2024 by-electi

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Priyanka Ingle, the captain of the Indian women's Kho Kho team, is brimming with excitement and determination as she gears up to lead her side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Ingle, who hails from Maharashtra and has an impressive track record in the sport, expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for th

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Priyanka Ingle, hailing from Maharashtra, has been named the captain of the Indian women's Kho Kho team for the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. A seasoned player, Ingle has a stellar record in the sport, having won 23 national titles and a gold medal at the 4th Asian Championship in 2023. Expressing her exci

(250113) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Stefanos Tsitsipas serves during the men's singles first round match between Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece and Alex Michelsen of the United States at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Daily trading value on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) fell by 35 percent in 2024, the bourse said in a press release on Monday.

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Prateek Waikar, the captain of the Indian men's Kho Kho team, is all set to lead his side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Waikar has been playing Kho Kho for 24 years, starting at the young age of eight. He began representing the Maharashtra team in 2003 and has since become one of the most prominent f

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13 (ANI): The month of February is going to be an action-packed one for cricket fans. Not only they will get to see Team India in action against England at home in T20Is and ODIs, but also see them kickstart another ICC trophy chase when the Champions Trophy kickstarts on February 19, which will feature the high-profile India-Pakistan clash. Making the next month more interesting for

MELBOURNE, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Men's singles defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame big-serving Nicolas Jarry 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1 on Monday in a physical first round match at the Australian Open.

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Sudhanshu Mittal, the President of the Kho Kho Federation of India, expressed his excitement and optimism ahead of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from January 13. Mittal highlighted the preparations and the selection process that led to the formation of the Indian teams. "The national camp held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the past month has been cr

The recently concluded 5th Hebei Province Winter Sports Games featured snow football, which captured the attention of both residents and tourists. On the snowy fields of Qinhuangdao, a coastal city on the Bohai Gulf, athletes raced, passed and shot, creating a unique blend of speed and excitement.

Los Angeles [US], January 13 (ANI): Claude Jarman Jr., who received a Juvenile Academy Award for his heart-tugging performance as the boy who adopts an orphaned fawn in the 1946 MGM classic The Yearling, has passed away. Jarman was 90 when he breathed his last recently. His wife Katie told The Hollywood Reporter that Claude Jarman Jr. died in his sleep of natural causes at his Marin County home in Kentfield, California. I

MADRID, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Following are the Spanish La Liga results on Sunday (home teams listed first):

BERLIN, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Following are the German Bundesliga results on Sunday (home teams listed first):

(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday. Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine rebounds, and Myles Turner recorded 15 points and 10 boards for Indiana. The Pacers

Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 13 (ANI): In a thrilling women's final of the Ice Hockey League season 2, Maryul Spamo defended their crown with a sensational 3-2 comeback win against Changla Lamos. Led by captain Padma Chorol's hat-trick, the champions overturned a 0-2 deficit to retain the women's category title, a release from the league said. The Spamo proudly lifted the winner's trophy, while the valiant runners-up Cha

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Zane Gonzalez caromed a 37-yard field goal off the inside of the right upright and through the goal posts as time expired to give the Washington Commanders a 23-20 victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night in an NFC wild-card game. Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 268yards and two touchdowns for the sixth-seeded Commanders, who will face the top

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Pitt tied an NCAA record by completing a 32-point comeback to defeat visiting SMU on Sunday, 72-59. The Panthers fell behind 46-14 with 1:37 left in the first half and went into intermission trailing 49-18. But following a spirited halftime speech from head coach Tory Verdi, the Panthers reeled off 31 straight points, including outscoring SMU 28-0 in the third quarter. MaKayla Elm

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): India has announced its 15-member squads for both the men's and women's tournaments ahead of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, as per Olympics.com. The event, backed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will feature 20 men's teams and 19 women's teams from around the globe. The Indian men's team finds itself in G