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Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the sport's world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. "I'm pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships," Coe revealed.

East Bengal Chase First ISL Win Of The Season vs High-Flying NorthEast United

Bottom-placed East Bengal FC will make one more attempt to notch their first win of the season when they take on NorthEast United FC in their eighth match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season here on Friday. After losing six straight matches, East Bengal opened their account with a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting on November 9 in a Kolkata Derby. They will now want to take one step forward and clinch all three points in front of their home crowd at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The Highlanders, on the other hand, have been in an impressive form this season, as they are currently placed at third with 15 points from nine games, thanks to four wins and three draws.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds

With nerves no longer a concern for him, teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will hold the psychological edge against a slightly shaken defending champion Ding Liren when the two resume their intriguing battle for the World Championship crown in the fourth round here on Friday. Having demonstrated better preparation and claimed his first victory in the third round, the 18-year-old Gukesh is expectedly upbeat and would be looking to just relax on the first rest today. With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.

Taiwan Boxer, At Centre Of Olympics Gender Row, Quits World Boxing Cup Finals

Taiwan sports chiefs said Wednesday that Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting had pulled out of a competition in Britain after her gender eligibility was questioned but organisers countered that she was not entered in the event. Lin, who along with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was embroiled in a gender row at the Paris Olympics, was due to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield starting Wednesday. The new competition is organised by World Boxing, which was founded in 2023 and boasts around 55 members, including Taiwan.

India Awarded Hosting Rights Of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup

India will host the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, the national shooting federation announced on Wednesday, continuing its drive to bring big-ticket events to the country. The decision to give India the continental tournament was taken by the executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC). In a letter to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary general K. Sultan Singh from his counterpart at ASC, Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, the host federation has been asked to inform the continental body of the proposed dates for the same.

Rigid Pakistan Cricket Board's Shocker To ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy Meet: "Not Acceptable..."

The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council on Thursday that it will not accept the Hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, and asked the global governing body not to discuss the option in Friday's board meeting. The ICC has convened a meeting of the executive members virtually to resolve the scheduling imbroglio surrounding the marquee event after India's refusal to send the team across the border. "I can confirm that PCB has a few hours back told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is not acceptable to them," a source told PTI.

"As If We Weren't Suffering Enough": Australian PM Pokes Virat Kohli, Gets Epic Reply

The Indian men's cricket team met Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the 2-day practice match in Canberra. India's returning skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Mr. Albanese to the entire Indian team. Though it was only for a brief period that the Australian PM met members of the Indian team, he did have some 'spicy' talks with Virat Kohli. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Mr. Albanese was seen having a cheeky conversation with Virat, where he lauded the Indian cricket icon's performance at Perth in the first Test.

"I Think He Could...": Rahul Dravid's Big Prediction For Virat Kohli In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid said that star India Virat Kohli could have a big series against Australia during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and getting a century at the start of the series is nice for him. Virat broke his Test century drought of over 500 days and showcased his class in his favourite Australian conditions, slamming a return-to-form century against the Aussies at Perth's Optus Stadium, tiring out the Aussies mentally and physically to set the tone for a 295-run win.

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Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

East Bengal Chase First ISL Win Of The Season vs High-Flying NorthEast United

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds

Taiwan Boxer, At Centre Of Olympics Gender Row, Quits World Boxing Cup Finals

India Awarded Hosting Rights Of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup

Rigid Pakistan Cricket Board's Shocker To ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy Meet: "Not Acceptable..."

"As If We Weren't Suffering Enough": Australian PM Pokes Virat Kohli, Gets Epic Reply

"I Think He Could...": Rahul Dravid's Big Prediction For Virat Kohli In Border-Gavaskar Trophy