Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 2-0 victory over Le Mans on Tuesday, securing their place in the French Cup quarter-finals. Desire Doue opened the scoring after 25 minutes, capitalizing on poor defending from Le Mans, while Bradley Barcola doubled PSG’s lead with a goal in the 71st minute. French defender Presnel Kimpembe made his long-awaited return to action after a two-year injury absence, coming on in the 81st minute.Coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s maturity and depth, h

India’s U19 Women’s cricket team triumphed in the final of the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 9 wickets to win their second consecutive title. Playing in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, India showcased an outstanding all-round performance. South Africa, batting first, were bowled out for a mere 82 runs in 20 overs, thanks to disciplined bowling from the Indian team.   The bowlers made an immediate impact, taking back-to-back wickets early, which set the

In a thrilling semi-final clash at the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Parunika Sisodia’s inspiring spell has been pivotal in India’s effort to bring England back from a strong start. England, opting to bat first, had a solid beginning with Davina Perrin leading the charge. She scored 45 off 40 balls, helping her side reach 37/0 by the end of the powerplay. However, India’s spinners, led by Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla, soon triggered a dramatic collapse in t

Ahead of their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoff tie against Togo, Team India has made extensive preparations, ensuring that the squad is well-acclimatized and sharp for the upcoming matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. The team, led by Captain Rohit Rajpal, consists of seasoned players like N Sriram Balaji, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Mukund Sasikumar, alongside debutants Rithvik Bollipalli and Karan Singh. Captain Rajpal emphasized the importance of team cohesion and getting used to th

The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 has brought a new wave of excitement to the sport, highlighting its potential for international growth. Held in India, the event demonstrated how this traditional South Asian game is gaining traction across continents, from the United States to Brazil and beyond. The tournament not only showcased thrilling matches but also brought awareness to the possibilities for Kho Kho’s expansion, especially with low investment and minimal infrastructure requirements.

n an impressive display of skill and strategy, the Indian women's Kho Kho team dominated Bangladesh with a resounding 109-16 victory in their Kho Kho World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, securing their place in the semifinals. Captain Priyanka Ingle led the team with exceptional leadership, guiding India to their fifth consecutive 100-point game. India's performance was flawless across all four turns, with a particularly

Continuing their unbeaten streak in the Kho Kho World Cup, the Indian women's team defeated Malaysia in commanding fashion to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The match, held in New Delhi on Thursday, showcased India’s dominance with several spectacular 'Dream Runs' and tactical mastery. The match began with India's defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika setting the pace in the opening batch, leading to an evenly matched start with both teams tied at 6-6 by th

India and Pakistan have reached an agreement to play their upcoming ICC tournament matches at neutral venues, following a dispute over the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which was originally set to be hosted by Pakistan. The decision was made after India refused to send its team to Pakistan, citing security concerns and political tensions between the two countries. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that matches involving both nations during the 2024-2027 cycle will take

The weakening of Asian currencies is bringing key levels into focus as traders prepare for further dollar gains, fueled by expectations surrounding Donald Trump's economic policies. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index is on track for its third consecutive monthly loss, with traders betting that Trump’s low-tax and high-tariff approach will increase inflation and boost the dollar. According to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, both hedge funds and asset manag

Ukraine has condemned FIFA after a map displayed during the European World Cup qualifiers for 2026 appeared to omit Crimea from Ukraine. The map, shown during the December 2024 draw for the joint-hosted tournament by the US, Mexico, and Canada, sparked backlash when it excluded Crimea, which has been under Russian occupation since 2014. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhy accused FIFA of supporting Russian propaganda and violating international law by "redrawing b

 In a dominant performance at the U19 Asia Cup 2024, India secured their spot in the semi-finals with a resounding 10-wicket victory over the UAE in their final group match in Sharjah. Chasing a modest target of 137, India sailed through to the target in just 16.1 overs, thanks to an unbroken 143-run partnership between Vaibhav Suryavanshi (76*) and Ayush Mhatre (67*). Earlier, UAE, who opted to bat first, were bowled out for just 137, with six overs to spare. Muhammad Rayan was the top

Indian kudo athlete Sohail Khan has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the senior level in international kudo events. He claimed a bronze medal in the -250 PI men's category at the prestigious Eurasian Cup 2024, held in Yerevan, Armenia. Sohail's impressive performance began with successive victories that propelled him into the knockout stages. He secured a submission win against Kazakhstan's Dastan Utimanov in the Round of 16, followed by a deci

Indian Americans have become the largest "Asian-alone" group in the United States, recently surpassing Chinese Americans, according to new Census Bureau data. While Chinese Americans remain the largest Asian group when including multiracial individuals, the number of people identifying as solely Indian on the 2020 census has grown to nearly 4.4 million—a 55% increase over the last decade. This shift reflects a long-standing trend since the 1990s when the U.S. tech bo

The Women’s T20 World Cup will see a new champion this year as New Zealand Women defeated the 2016 champions, West Indies Women, in the semi-final match on Friday. The White Ferns will face South Africa in the final on Sunday, following South Africa's earlier victory over Australia in the first semi-final. Chasing a target of 129 runs, the West Indies were restricted to 120 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in Sharjah. The West Indies' bowling attack initially showed prom

India's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked significant debate around the future of the team and its leadership. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has come under fire after the team's disappointing performances against New Zealand and Australia, leading to questions about her captaincy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning to convene a meeting with head coach Amol Muzumdar and the selection committee to discuss the team's fu

Team India suffered a surprising nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on Sunday, significantly harming their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The outcome now hinges on the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will ultimately determine the fate of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. In this crucial match, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8

Australia is set to face Pakistan in a crucial Group A match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai. The defending champions are riding high after a commanding 60-run victory over New Zealand in their previous encounter. Conversely, Pakistan comes into this match looking to bounce back after suffering a disappointing six-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India. For Pakistan, this match is vital as they aim to secure a significant win against Australia to keep their hopes of

Team India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 hit a rough patch following their opening loss to New Zealand. Despite bouncing back with a convincing victory over Pakistan in their second match, the road to semi-final qualification remains fraught with challenges. As New Zealand prepares to face Australia, Team India finds itself rooting for the White Ferns to enhance their chances of progressing in the tournament. India's prospects for moving beyond the group s

Title and Overview: Defending champions India achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China to clinch their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title. The final, held amidst intense competition, saw India’s perseverance and strategic play ultimately lead them to triumph. Match Highlights: Despite a challenging match where India struggled to penetrate the Chinese defense in the first three quarters, the breakthrough c

As the Indian cricket team prepares for their Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is on the verge of a remarkable achievement. With his retirement from T20Is, Kohli will be seen exclusively in Tests and ODIs, and his performance in the upcoming series could secure him a significant milestone. Kohli, who has already amassed 80 international centuries, is now just 58 runs away from becoming the first cricketer in the 147-year history of int