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SAI to recruit 320 Assistant Coaches in approximately 25 sports

New Delhi, Nov 10(UNI) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Coach in the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
This marks the first major induction since 2017 and represents the largest recruitment exercise ever undertaken for this vital cadre in Indian sports.
The decision was announced by the union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in an interaction with the media on Monday.
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Bud Cauley wins Canadian Open to complete comeback

15 Jun 2026 | 9:35 PM

Ontario (Canada), June 15 (UNI) Bud Cauley won the Canadian Open to land his first PGA Tour title and complete a remarkable comeback eight years after his career was derailed by a car accident. .

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Jordan Cox & Sonny Baker to make England Test debuts at The Oval

15 Jun 2026 | 9:23 PM

London, June 15 (UNI) England have named their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts.
The hosts have made four changes to the side that secured an 115-run victory at Lord's and helped them move up a place in the World Test Championship standings.
Jofra Archer returns to the Test setup after making his last appearance in the format in December, while Matt Fisher is set for his first Test outing since debuting in Barbados in 2022.

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Gujarat’s Mitva scripts history; becomes 1st fencer to qualify for Asian Senior Fencing Championship, Asian Games

15 Jun 2026 | 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Jun 15 (UNI) The Amateur Fencing Association of Gujarat State (AFAGS) has announced a historic milestone for Gujarat fencing as Mitva Chaudhari has become the first fencer from Gujarat to qualify for both the Asian Senior Fencing Championship and the Asian Games.

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Deepak, Poonam progress as India begin Boxing World Cup campaign in China

15 Jun 2026 | 9:10 PM

Guiyang, June 15 (UNI) Deepak and Poonam emerged as the lone Indian winners on the opening day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, advancing to the next round of their respective categories while seven other Indian boxers suffered defeats.
Competing in the women's 54kg category, Poonam registered a convincing 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan's Aziza Yokubova in the preliminary round of 32 to move ahead in the
competition.

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HSBC Rugby Premier League Unveils Official Match Ball Ahead of Season 2 Kick-off in Hyderabad

15 Jun 2026 | 8:50 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI): The HSBC Rugby Premier League (RPL), powered by AVID, on Monday unveiled its official match ball ahead of the start of Season 2 in Hyderabad.

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