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Sumit Dahiya sets his sights on another Deaflympics Gold, wishes to turn Pro

14 Nov 2025 | 6:15 PM

Rohit Kumar Mitra
New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) Wrestler Sumit Dahiya, one of India's biggest medal prospects at the Deaflympics beginning on Saturday in Tokyo, says he considers grappler Virender Singh Yadav as his role model.
In an exclusive interaction with UNI through an interpreter, Sumit, who competes in the 97 Kg category, said that he was influenced by the documentary film 'Goonga Pehelwan', based on Yadav's life.

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Bumrah's five fuels India's Day 1 control

14 Nov 2025 | 5:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) Jasprit Bumrah produced a spell of unrelenting hostility blended with seam craft to dismantle South Africa for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens, before India settled into a measured 37 for 1 by stumps, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar steering the hosts to safety under fading light.

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France crushes Ukraine to secure World Cup spot

14 Nov 2025 | 3:39 PM

Berlin, Nov 14 (UNI) Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Michael Olise impressed as France swept Ukraine 4-0 in a Group D clash to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps' reshaped lineup dominated possession but initially struggled to break Ukraine's defense at the Parc des Princes on Thursday.

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Suriname closes in on historic World Cup spot

14 Nov 2025 | 3:34 PM

Mexico City, Nov 14 (UNI) Richonell Margaret scored twice as Suriname moved to within touching distance of a place at its first FIFA World Cup with a 4-0 home win over El Salvador. .

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Bangladesh opener Mahmudul reveals reasons behind career-best innings

14 Nov 2025 | 3:24 PM

Sylhet, Nov 14 (UNI) Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy has credited former skipper Mohammad Ashraful and hard work at training as the major reasons behind his career-best
knock against Ireland here.
Mahmudul helped put Bangladesh on the brink of victory in the first Test of the two-match series against Ireland as he smashed an impressive innings of 171 during his side's whopping first innings of 587/8 declared at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

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Former coach Mott tips Australia to rally quickly after CWC25

14 Nov 2025 | 2:56 PM

Sydney, Nov 14 (UNI) Australia went unbeaten in the group stages of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup even as they were knocked out by eventual champions, India, in the semi-finals in a record chase of 338.

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South Africa collapse to 154/8 at tea

14 Nov 2025 | 2:47 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) South Africa’s innings imploded through the second session as India’s bowlers, led by incisive spells from Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the spinners, reduced the visitors to 154 for 8 at tea on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens.

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Hockey India names 18-member Junior Men’s Team for prestigious FIH World Cup

14 Nov 2025 | 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the most-awaited FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 set to begin from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai. .

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Nominees for FIFA Marta & Puskas prizes revealed

14 Nov 2025 | 2:36 PM

Zurich (Switzerland), Nov 14 (UNI) The shortlists for the FIFA Marta Award and the FIFA Puskas Award have been revealed, with voting under way to determine which goals will be crowned as the most outstanding at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025.

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New Zealand pace legend Tim Southee joins KKR as Bowling Coach

14 Nov 2025 | 2:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand cricket legend Tim Southee as the team's Bowling Coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.

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Bumrah strikes early as SA stumble at Eden Gardens

14 Nov 2025 | 12:03 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) Jasprit Bumrah, with his trademark pace and precision, put India firmly on top as South Africa, electing to bat first, were reduced to 105 for 3 in 27 overs on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens.

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Pant returns, South Africa bat first in Kolkata Test

14 Nov 2025 | 9:36 AM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) Rishabh Pant made a return to the Indian playing XI as the wicketkeeper-batsman replaced Nitesh Kumar Reddy for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens.

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Naisha wins back-to-back crown; Akshay wins U15 title in National TT Championship

14 Nov 2025 | 2:03 AM

Panchkula, Nov 13 (UNI) Fourth-seeded K. Akshay Bhushan, the lone surviving seed in a demanding 128-player draw, rose to the occasion and clinched the Under-15 Youth Boys title at the fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Tau Devi Lal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium.

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Shillong Lajong maintain dominance against Rangdajied by winning SSA Super Cup final!

13 Nov 2025 | 11:38 PM

Shillong, Nov 13 (UNI) Shillong Lajong maintained their dominance over rivals Rangdajied United by winning the final of the inaugural SSA Super Cup 2025 3-1 at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here on Thursday evening.
It was far from an easy contest as the local giants thrilled the thousands of spectators who packed into the stadium with a highly competitive match. To win, SLFC had to overturn a one goal deficit when Denelson Pyngrope (25') gave Rangdajied the lead.

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India gear up for Billie Jean King Cup battle

13 Nov 2025 | 10:29 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) The air in Bengaluru is charged with anticipation — and perhaps a touch of nervous energy — as India prepares to host one of its most important women's tennis showdowns yet.

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