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Sportspersons rally behind armed forces amid India-Pak tension

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) As tensions escalate in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and along the border, leading Indian athletes have come out in strong support of the Indian Armed Forces, lauding their courage and expressing solidarity through heartfelt messages on social media.
Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was among the first to post, stating, "Thinking of our brave personnel in uniform as they carry out operations to keep our nation safe. Grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and service. Praying for your safety always. Jai Hind."
Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra echoed similar sentiments, writing, "We are proud of our Brave Indian Armed Forces who are fighting for our nation against terrorism. Let’s do our part and make sure to follow guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety during this time...."
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Dhakshineswar holds nerve to level Davis Cup tie against Netherlands

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BY BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (UNI) India's Davis Cup 2026 campaign took a dramatic turn as 25-year-old Dhakshineswar Suresh edged past Dutch top seed Jesper de Jong in straight sets to level the qualifier 1-1 after Sumit Nagal's hard-fought loss in the opening singles at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Saturday.

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Dhakshineswar hold nerve to level Davis Cup tie against Netherlands

07 Feb 2026 | 11:16 PM

BY BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (UNI) India's Davis Cup 2026 campaign took a dramatic turn as 25-year-old Dhakshineswar Suresh edged past Dutch top seed Jesper de Jong in straight sets to level the qualifier 1-1 after Sumit Nagal's hard-fought loss in the opening singles at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Saturday.

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Rohtak Royals crowned Champions of inaugural Kabaddi Champions League

07 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM

Sonepat, Feb 07(UNI) In what turned out to be a thrilling contest, Rohtak Royals, were crowned champions of the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League after edging past the Bhiwani Bulls 32–30 in a nail-biting final played here at the Sports University of Haryana, Sonepat.

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Mananchaya Sawangkaew sets up final clash with Lilli Tagger at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

07 Feb 2026 | 9:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7(UNI) The penultimate day of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series served tense clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). Last edition’s runner up Mananchaya Sawangkaew and 17-year-old Lilli Tagger registered wins on Saturday, confirming their place in the Singles final. Meanwhile, the duo of Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko also booked their place in the Doubles final. .

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Davis Cup: Young gun Dakhshinesar Suresh keeps India in hunt, beats De Jong

07 Feb 2026 | 9:20 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (UNI) Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered a commanding performance to help India level the Davis Cup tie 1-1 against the Netherlands, defeating Jesper De Jong in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

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