Indian sports wrap, January 8: Yuva Kabaddi Series: Aravalli Arrows hands Palani Tuskers first Defeat; Murthal Magnets secures maiden win

KABADDI Yuva Kabaddi Series: Aravalli Arrows hands Palani Tuskers first Defeat; Murthal Magnets secures maiden win The 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series — Division 1, held at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, delivered a day of surprises, with the Palani Tuskers suffering its first defeat and the Murthal Magnets finally breaking its winless … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Jaipur Pink Panthers appoints Narender Kumar Redhu as coach ahead of PKL 12

Two-time Pro Kabaddi League champion Jaipur Pink Panthers have appointed Narender Kumar Redhu as their new head coach ahead of PKL 12 on Sunday. The franchise announced the appointment on social media. A leader, a visionary, and the start of a new era! ✨ A warm welcome to Narender Kumar as the new head coach … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas sacks coaching duo Udayakumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan ahead of PKL 12

Tamil Thalaivas has announced the release of its chief coach, Udayakumar, and strategy coach, Dharmaraj Cheralathan following a disappointing campaign in the eleventh season of the Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) that concluded in the final days of the last year. Ahead of the last season, for the first time in PKL history, a team chose … Read more

PKL: Anup Kumar appointed as Patna Pirates head coach

Former India kabaddi team captain Anup Kumar has been appointed head coach of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 runner-up, Patna Pirates, the team announced on Thursday. Anup will replace former coach Narender Redhu, who was released by the management a few hours after the Pirates lost in the final and missed out on a … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas announces Sanjeev Baliyan as head coach ahead of PKL 12

Tamil Thalaivas has appointed Sanjeev Baliyan as its head coach for the upcoming Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday. Baliyan, who successfully guided the Jaipur Pink Panthers to victory in PKL Season 9, served as its head coach for the past four seasons. Renowned for his experience and strategic acumen, he is … Read more

Indian sports wrap, March 28: Chennai to host Esports Global Championship; FIDE Women’s GP 5th leg scheduled in Pune

From Tamil Nadu turning heads with the announcement of an international esports championship to another day of jampacked action at the Yuva All Stars Kabaddi Championship, here is all that happened in the world of Indian sports on March 28. ESPORTS Tamil Nadu to host Chennai Esports Global Championship in 2025 The Tamil Nadu Government … Read more

Indian sports wrap, March 27: India qualifies for main draw at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup

BASKETBALL FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup: Harsh Dagar sparkles as India qualifies for main draw Harsh Dagar led the scoring with 10 points as India defeated the Philippines 21-11 on Thursday for its third straight win and qualified for the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup basketball’s main draw here. India had beaten Korea 21-11 and Macau 21-6 … Read more

From Sreeja Akula’s purple patch to heartbreaks for Mike Tyson and Vinesh Phogat, what made news in 2024?

The news of table tennis being excluded from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games struck a sour note, but the paddlers delivered several inspiring performances over the past year. Sreeja Akula had her best year on the international circuit yet, winning singles titles in both the WTT Feeder and Contender series. She also registered an impressive win … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League 2025: Bengaluru Bulls releases head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat; BC Ramesh appointed

Bengaluru Bulls released Randhir Singh Sehrawat from his duties as head coach, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) team announced on Tuesday. Randhir was at the helm of the side since the inaugural season, leading it to its first title in the sixth edition of the competition. Under his leadership, the Bulls reached the playoffs six … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba parts ways with head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani ahead of PKL 12

U Mumba announced on Friday that head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani will not continue with the team for the upcoming season. The Mumbai-based side made it to the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 playoffs but was eliminated by the Patna Pirates in the first eliminator. With immense gratitude, we announce that U Mumba and Gholamreza have … Read more