Indian sports wrap, June 7: Diksha sits tied third in Tenerife Women’s Open

GOLF Diksha adds another solid round in Spain to move into tied third place India’s Diksha Dagar followed up her opening round with another strong effort, carding a three-under 69 on the second day to lie tied third at the Tenerife Women’s Open on the Ladies European Tour. The 24-year-old has carded rounds of 70 … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Ankit Jaglan retained by Patna Pirates using one-season FBM for INR 1.573 crore

FILE PHOTO | Ankit Jaglan (L) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement FILE PHOTO | Ankit Jaglan (L) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

UTT 2025: Absence of review system in spotlight once again as Patriots, U Mumba post wins

The absence of the review system became a major talking point at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league on Sunday as season six continued to move towards its business end. Jaipur Patriots crushed home side Ahmedabad SG Pipers 11-4 in front of around 200 spectators at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. With the Patriots leading … Read more

UTT 2025: Mentor Sharath doesn’t rue not playing despite Chennai Lions’ struggling form

After three rounds in the ongoing Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season Six, Chennai Lions is the only team amongst the eight franchises which has not won a single tie in Ahmedabad. The side, which clinched the title on its debut season in 2019 (Season Three) and finished as runner-up in 2023 (Season Four), is seventh … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Naveen Kumar sold to Haryana Steelers before Pro Kabaddi League season 12

Reigning Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 champion, Haryana Steelers, strengthened its squad by adding veteran Naveen Kumar on the first day of the PKL 12 auctions in Mumbai. Naveen, who has been with Dabang Delhi since his debut in 2018, was acquired for Rs 1.2 crore on Saturday. He played a pivotal role in … Read more

UTT 2025: Diya Chitale completes singles whitewash with eight-point streak in Dabang Delhi’s win over ThunderBlades; Challengers romp home

While the Kolkata Thunder Blades fans celebrated Quadri Aruna’s forehand winners against Dabang Delhi TTC skipper G. Sathiyan, Diya Chitale looked calm in the warm-up area. Standing a few metres away from Chitale was fellow Mumbaikar and 19-year-old Ananya Chande, preparing for her debut in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league. With Dabang trailing 5-7 … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Full list of sold crorepati kabaddi players in Pro Kabaddi League season 12

For the first time in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League, ten players crossed the magical figure of 1 crore in a single edition on day one of the PKL 12 players auction held in Mumbai. PKL 2025 Auction HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1 Here’s the full list of top 10 players who fetched more than … Read more

Indian sports wrap, June 5: Ganemat moves top during national shotgun selection trials

SHOOTING Ganemat reclaims women’s skeet top spot after shining in third national trials Punjab’s Ganemat Sekhon reclaimed the women’s skeet top spot in Indian rankings after the national selection trials (T3) for the shotgun shooters, courtesy her top score of 116 in qualification at the M.P. State Academy Shooting ranges here. State-mate Abhay Singh Sekhon … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Full list of sold and unsold players after day 1

On day 1 of the PKL Season 12 auction, held in Mumbai on May 31, the top 40 players went under the hammer. For the first time in PKL history, 10 players crossed the Rs 1 crore mark in a single edition. Notably, only two players, including the ‘record breaker’ Pardeep Narwal, went unsold. PRO … Read more