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Wrestlers from Sichewal Academy of Kapurthala won eight medals: Competing against Punjab’s Khadand Vatan in Jalandhar, they secured a spot in the state‑level contest.

Under the banner of Khadan Vatan Punjab Diyaan, wrestling matches for the Under‑14 and Under‑17 categories were held at Hans Raj Wrestling Stadium in Jalandhar. Wrestlers from the Sichewal Academy won 8 medals at the district level and secured a place for state‑level competitions. The academy’s Sukhmanjeet Singh (38 kg) and Manraj Singh (52 kg) secured first place. World

30 Sept 2026 7

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Devajit Saikia Backs India Women’s Decision to Skip Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi

Dubai/New Delhi: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has backed the Indian women’s cricket team’s decision not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi following their emphatic victory over Sri Lanka in the final.

14 Sept 2026 3

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Rewarded ₹50 Lakh After Historic World Cup Finish

New Delhi, August 29, 2026: Hockey India has announced a ₹50 lakh cash reward for the Indian women’s hockey team following its impressive fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands.

29 Aug 2026 9

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India’s Hockey World Cup Exit Raises Tough Questions Over Selection and Player Transition

New Delhi, August 25, 2026: India’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup has triggered a fresh debate over the country’s player-selection strategy, the transition from junior to senior hockey and the strength of its domestic system.

25 Aug 2026 22

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Praggnanandhaa Reaches Grand Chess Tour Final, Sets Up Showdown With Caruana

St. Louis, August 25, 2026: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has stormed into the final of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals, setting up a highly anticipated title clash against American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana.

25 Aug 2026 8

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Urges Support for Women’s HIL Amid Uncertain Future

New Delhi, August 25, 2026: Indian women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), saying the competition has played a crucial role in developing young talent, building confidence and preparing players for international-level pressure.

25 Aug 2026 7

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Dhruv Jurel: From a Soldier’s Son to India’s Rising Test Star

New Delhi/Singrauli: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is one of the major coal-producing subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL) and plays an important role in supplying coal to power plants and other consumers in India. Headquartered in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, NCL operates in the Singrauli coalfield, a key coal-producing region of the country.

25 Aug 2026 8