The Telangana Higher Education Council and Citizens Council joined forces to celebrate National Sports Day with a special event at Masab Tank. The prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Excellency Award 2025 was presented to notable professors and majors in recognition of their contributions to sports education and youth development. Speaking at the event, Professor Purushottam emphasized the value of sports in building a better, healthier society, while Lion Dr. Komatireddy Gopal Reddy paid homage to the late Major Dhyan Chand and shared his impressive legacy.
The Delhi Premier League T20 match between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz turned into a heated showdown as players engaged in a verbal and physical altercation on the field. Nitish Rana, Krish Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Sumit Mathur, and Aman Bharti were fined for their involvement in the incident. This raises questions about sportsmanship and the need for stricter penalties for aggressive behavior in sports.
The Delhi Premier League 2025 Eliminator between West Delhi Lionz and South Delhi Superstarz was not only filled with high-octane cricket but also a fierce verbal exchange between Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi. Tensions rose as Rathi repeatedly pulled out of his bowling run-up and Rana stepped away just as he was about to deliver the ball. The heated exchange nearly turned physical, with teammates and umpires having to intervene. Despite the drama, Rana's unbeaten 134 off 55 balls led the Lionz to victory and sparked conversations about player temperament in intense matches. The incident was the highlight of the tournament and has left everyone wondering if any disciplinary action will be taken.
On National Sports Day, we remember the life and achievements of Major Dhyan Chand Singh Bais, who is known as the "Wizard of Hockey" and a symbol of sporting excellence in India. From his humble beginnings in Allahabad, British India, Dhyan Chand rose to become one of the greatest hockey players in history. Despite facing discrimination and challenges, he led the Indian hockey team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals and scored over 500 goals in his career. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes and he is commemorated with numerous honors, including the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award.
After a rough start to 2025, the Indian men’s national football team, led by newly-appointed head coach Khalid Jamil, is ready to take on the tough competition of CAFA Nations Cup 2025. With a chance to prove themselves on an international stage, India will face powerhouse teams like Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan in the group stage. Fans eagerly await the team's first match against hosts Tajikistan on August 29, as India looks to advance to the knockout phase and make a strong statement in the tournament.
Rajasthan Royals' middle-order batter Nitish Rana has been ruled out of their IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to an injury. This will be a big blow for the Royals who are already out of the playoffs race. Kunal Singh Rathore has been named as his replacement in the playing XI. KKR, on the other hand, must win all their remaining four games to stay alive in the tournament.
In a thrilling match, India's Nitish Rana and Himmat Singh put on a strong partnership of 126 runs to help India beat Pakistan by seven wickets and advance to the final of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Rana and Singh both scored unbeaten half-centuries, with Rana hitting 60 runs and Singh scoring 59, as India comfortably chased down Pakistan's target of 173 runs in just 27.3 overs. Earlier, India had bowled out Pakistan for 172 runs, with Mayank Markande taking four wickets. India will now face either Bangladesh or Afghanistan in the final on Saturday.
Under new coach Khalid Jamil, World No. 133 India defeated 106th ranked Tajikistan in their opening match of the CAFA Nations Cup with goals from defenders Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan. Jamil's influence was evident in the team's improved shape and tactics, as well as Gurpreet's stellar performance in goal. India's lack of quality in the attacking third is still a concern, but the team showed tremendous character and determination to secure the crucial win. Captain Jhingan highlighted the significance of the victory and the need for continued improvement in the upcoming match against Iran.
In a nail-biting match at the Harare Sports Club, Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning win against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the series. After setting a daunting target of 299 runs, Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka stole the show with a final-over hat-trick, taking four wickets in total. Despite strong performances from Zimbabwe's Ben Curran, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza, Madushanka's spell turned the game in Sri Lanka's favor, securing a seven-run victory.
In his first match as the national team head coach, Khalid Jamil started Kerala's own Muhammed Uvais at left-back in the 4-4-2 formation for India's victory against Tajikistan. With another Malayali, Ashique Kuruniyan, on the left wing, the team put on a strong performance in the CAFA Nations Cup.