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Curacao, Haiti, Panama clinch World Cup spots

Mexico City, Nov 19 (UNI) Curacao booked its first-ever World Cup berth while Haiti ended a half-century absence from football's showpiece tournament on a dramatic last day of CONCACAF qualifying.
In Kingston, Curacao held hosts Jamaica to a goalless draw to move one point clear at the top of Group B with 12 points from six games in the final stage of the North America, Central America, and Caribbean region's qualifying tournament.
Both sides tried frantically for a winner, producing a combined 29 shots on goal at Independence Park in Jamaica's capital.
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Jammu Marathon on Mar 29, J&K CM unveils official logo

15 Dec 2025 | 9:15 PM

Jammu, Dec 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the maiden edition of the Jammu Marathon, scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026, will emerge as one of the iconic events on the Indian running calendar.

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Japanese experts train Mizoram coaches under Sports Development Programme

15 Dec 2025 | 8:57 PM

Aizawl, Dec 15 UNI) A three-day capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening coaching standards across sports disciplines in Mizoram was inaugurated by Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar at the Hawla Indoor Stadium here on Monday.
Titled “Transforming Sport for the Next Generation: Developing Decision Makers”, the programme focuses on orienting coaches to modern training methods and decision-making skills.

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Messi in India: Football fever hits Delhi as Argentine legend wraps up tour

15 Dec 2025 | 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI)Football icon Lionel Messi wrapped up his three-day India tour with a tour of Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium to roars of applause from thousands of fans who braved the chill and foggy air to get a glimpse of their favourite sports superstar.

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Kabaddi tournament disrupted by shooting in Mohali; promoter critically injured

15 Dec 2025 | 7:19 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 15 (UNI) A Kabaddi tournament in Mohali’s Sohana area was thrown into chaos on Monday after unidentified attackers opened fire during a live match, leaving the event’s promoter seriously injured.

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Stolz sweeps 5 golds, US & Canada claim team pursuit trophies at Speed Skating World Cup

15 Dec 2025 | 6:20 PM

Hamar (Norway), Dec 15 (UNI) American speed skater Jordan Stolz capped a perfect weekend with five gold medals, while the United States and Canada claimed the men's and women's team pursuit World Cup trophies respectively at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup here.

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