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Jammu, Dec 10: Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone Anand Jain flagged off ‘Special Olympics’ athletes, participating in North zone sports event of ‘Special Olympics Bharat’ at Chandigarh from December 11 to 13, 2023, in an impressive function, from DPL Jammu Sunday afternoon. The competition is organised by ‘Special Olympics Bharat’ Himachal Pradesh chapter and ‘Special Olympics’ Chandigarh chapter. Chief Guest of the event IGP Jammu zone flagged off the contingent of special athletes with warm wishes to bring laurels to the Union Territory of J&K. While interacting with the ‘Special Olympics’ athletes, the IGP encouraged them and advised them to participate in the events with enthusiasm and full vigour. He wished them a very happy and safe journey. The specially-able...

Jammu, Dec 10: Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Ghulam Ali Khatana Sunday inaugurated Jammu and Kashmir Premier League, being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Youth Cricket Club in collaboration with Business Buzz, at the M A Stadium in Jammu. A large gathering of cricket enthusiasts besides dignitaries and participants attended the inaugural ceremony. “The Jammu and Kashmir Premier League, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Youth Cricket Club, marks a significant milestone in promoting cricket talent and fostering sportsmanship in the region. The collaboration with Business Buzz underscores the importance of partnerships in supporting community initiatives and creating a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills,” a press statement, issued by the organisers said....

New Delhi, Dec 10: When the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction was being conducted in Mumbai on Saturday, Vrinda Dinesh was practising with the Karnataka U23 team ahead of the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy campaign starting in Raipur. When her name came up on the auction block, there was a buzz around the Karnataka camp and that increased when one of her team-mates whispered to a support staff member that Vrinda was picked by UP Warriorz for a huge INR 1.3 crore, which she didn’t believe initially. “I am in Raipur at the moment with the (Karnataka U-23) team. When the auctions were going on last evening, I was bowling in the nets and I heard my teammate whispering to my colleague, ‘She got picked for 1.3 (crore)’. It was something unbelievable and I never expected,” said Vrinda in a...

Home » Sports » I-LEAGUE | TRAU pip Inter Kashi 3-0 for 1st win of campaign Kalyani, Dec 10: Danish Aribam (9th min), Deepak Singh (22ne min) and Abraham Okyere (76th min) scored a goal each to help TRAU FC earn… I-LEAGUE | TRAU pip Inter Kashi 3-0 for 1st win of campaign IANS Kalyani, Dec 10: Danish Aribam (9th min), Deepak Singh (22ne min) and Abraham Okyere (76th min) scored a goal each to help TRAU FC earn their first win of the I-League 2023-24 season, beating newcomer...

Berlin, Dec 10: Eintracht Frankfurt ended Bayern Munich’s unbeaten run in the Bundesliga as Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe’s brace paved the way for a hammering 5-1 victory in the 14th round. The Eagles started with their guns blazing into the clash, as Fares Chaibi rattled the crossbar before Omar Marmoush poked home the rebound from close range to open the scoring with 12 minutes into game. Bayern needed some time to gain a foothold into the encounter, and produced their first chances in the 25th minute when Harry Kane pulled wide from promising position while Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting couldn’t beat Frankfurt goalie Kevin Trapp from tight angle four minutes later, reports Xinhua. It was the hosts who doubled their lead at the other end of the pitch. Dina Ebimbe shrugged off Bayern d...

Srinagar Dec 10: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) is set to face Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) in an upcoming I League match on Monday at TRC ground Srinagar.Currently occupying the 4th spot with 14 points, RKFC, led by head coach Ishfaq Ahmad, anticipates a competitive game against the 6th-placed GKFC, emphasising the latter’s consistent performance over the last four seasons. Addressing a pre-match press conference on Sunday Ishfaq said GKFC has a good team and has been playing good football consistently over the last four seasons. “GKFC has a competitive side. Monday will be a good match and we hope RKFC will play good football and get positive results,” Ishfaq said. Regarding the last two goalless draws in home matches, Ishfaq expressed disappointment but highlighted the impor...

Kupwara, Dec 9: Under the Civic Action Program Handwara Police Saturday inaugurated the Martyr PSI Arshid Ashraf Memorial T-20 Cricket Tournament at Bakiakher sports ground Handwara in which 16 cricket teams belonging to different areas of the Police District will participate. The inauguration match witnessed a huge response from district players and many cricket teams of the Police District desired to participate in the tournament, but finally, 16 teams were shortlisted. The selected playing teams wholeheartedly thanked Handwara Police for organising the event. During the inaugural interaction with teams, SSP Handwara Dawood Ayoub appreciated and wished good luck to both teams for playing the inauguration match of the tournament. He stressed the young and budding players to a...

Home » Sports » Luis Suarez wins golden ball in Brazil Rio De Janeiro, Dec 9: Gremio striker Luis Suarez was presented with the golden ball for the best player of the 2023 Brazilian Serie A.… Luis Suarez wins golden ball in Brazil IANS Rio De Janeiro, Dec 9: Gremio striker Luis Suarez was presented with the golden ball for the best player of the 2023 Brazilian Serie A.After a slow start to the season, the Uruguayan went on a prolific scoring run to finish the campaign with 17...

New Delhi, Dec 8: Former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar has been appointed the head of cricket development at Punjab Kings (PBKS), the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said on Friday. The appointment marks Bangar’s return to PBKS, having previously been the franchise’s assistant coach in 2014 before assuming the role of head coach in 2015 and 2016. “We are delighted to announce the return of our sher, Sanjay Bangar as the new Head of Cricket Development at Punjab Kings. Bangar brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization, and we are confident that under his leadership, our cricket development programs will reach new heights,” PBKS said in a statement posted on social media platform X. Source

New Delhi, Dec 8: Australia’s David Warner has said that his former team-mate Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion, however scathing, about the opener’s retirement plans. Warner said Johnson was “entitled to opinion” after the pacer expressed his disapproval in a column for The West Australian, questioning over why the left-handed opener is getting a hero’s send-off while still not owning up to his role in the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal. As Australian captain Pat Cummins declared that the Test team would be “fiercely protective” of the seasoned opener in the event of outside assaults, Warner refrained from adding gasoline to the flames. “It wouldn’t be a summer without a headline, would it?” said Warner at the launch of Fox Cricket’s summer coverage in Parrama...