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Shane Watson pulls out of Pakistan head coach race — Report

NEW DELHI, MARCH 16 (IANS) — Shane Watson, the former Australian all-rounder, has opted out of contention for the role of Pakistan’s head coach, despite being the preferred candidate of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), says a report. Accordi...

16 Mar 2024

Angami Sports Association wrestling championship all set to begin tomorrow

DIMAPUR — The much-anticipated 52nd Angami Sports Association (ASA) wrestling championship is all set to begin at Khuochiezie (local ground) in Kohima on Saturday. The stage is ready for action with the Angami Catholic Union and led by organising c...

15 Mar 2024

Nagaland Olympic Association to hold cross-country race in Kohima

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) is holding cross-country race on March 23, starting at 4 am and concluding at 10 am, beginning from the IG Stadium with roundabout at Hotel Vivor before finishing at IG Stadium. However, an update fr...

15 Mar 2024

Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to have reserve days for semifinals, final

DUBAI — The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Friday that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 would have reserve days scheduled for the semifinals and final. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be jointly hosted by the West In...

15 Mar 2024

Qatar to hold next five editions of FIFA U17 WC

GENEVA — Qatar will be host of the next five editions of the U-17 World Cup from 2025, FIFA announced on Thursday. In the same period, Morocco will stage the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup from 2025 to 2029, reported Xinhua. The two competitions...

15 Mar 2024

Alcaraz to face Sinner in Indian Wells semis; Paul to meet Medvedev

INDIAN WELLS — Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Indian Wells semifinal after beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in a quarterfinal match like no other. Swarmed by bees, Carlos Alcaraz swung his racquet in defense, halting play for nearly two hours. Desp...

15 Mar 2024

Villarreal close to fightback but Marseille into Europa League quarters

MADRID — Olympique Marseille qualified for the quarterfinal of the Europa League despite suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Villarreal on Thursday evening as the Spanish side went close to a historic European fightback. Villarreal went into the game lo...

15 Mar 2024

NEISSR’s 9th annual sports meet begins

DIMAPUR — The Students’ Council for Social Change (SCSC), a student council body of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), kicked off its 9th annual sports meet on Thursday on the theme ‘Beyond the game’ at Peace Centr...

14 Mar 2024

Nagaland sepaktakraw squads announced for North East Games

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association has announced teams, both men and women, to represent Nagaland at the upcoming North East Games 2024, to be held at Niathu Resort in Chümoukedima from March 19 to the 23rd. According to a press releas...

14 Mar 2024

All-England Badminton: Sindhu loses Korea’s An Se Young in pre-quarters

BIRMINGHAM — India’s P.V Sindhu crashed out of the All-England Badminton Championship, losing to top seed An Se Young of South Korea in a women’s singles Round of 16 match on Thursday. Sindhu went down to the Korean 19-21, 11-21 in 42 m...

14 Mar 2024

Dortmund see off Eindhoven to advance into UEFA Champions League quarterfinal

BERLIN — Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus helped Borrusia Dortmund advance into the quarterfinals after securing a 2-1 (3-1 on aggregate) victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Dortmund made an immediate impact,...

14 Mar 2024

Indian Wells: Navarro stuns Sabalenka, Gauff enters quarters

INDIAN WELLS — American tennis sensation Emma Navarro defeated world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 3-6 6-2 to secure her spot in ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final at the Paribas Open for the first time in her career. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff celebrated ...

14 Mar 2024

Ranji Final: Mumbai ends eight-year drought to clinch 42nd title

MUMBAI — The eight-year Ranji Title drought ended for Mumbai as they beat Vidarbha by 169 runs on day 5 of the final to clinch their record-42nd championship title, here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The performance of bowlers was led by vet...

14 Mar 2024

Northeast Games 2024: NOA seeks support, cooperation

DIMAPUR — In view of the upcoming Northeast Games 2024, the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has appealed to all well-wishers and the citizens of the state to extend their co-operation and support for the overall success of the Games. The Northea...

14 Mar 2024

Kandy Samp Army end New York Superstar Strikers’ winning streak, Punjab Royals hammer Delhi Devils

PALLEKELE — Kandy Samp Army showcased a clinical performance, ending New York Superstar Strikers’ three-match winning streak with a five-wicket victory at the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on W...

14 Mar 2024

MIFT 2024: Tongdentsuyong, Sungkomen, Artang register wins

MOKOKCHUNG — Tongdentsuyong struck two quick first-half goals to beat Kumlong 2-0 and begin their 5th Mokokchung Interward Football Tournament (MIFT) campaign on a winning note at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Wednesday. Noksang and Wabongtemjem sc...

13 Mar 2024

SYU Open Futsal Tournament from March 26

MOKOKCHUNG — The second SYU Open Futsal Tournament, organised by Salangtem Youth Union under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Football Association, will take place from March 26 to 28 at Mojabi Futsal Turf in Salangtem ward. Additional deputy c...

13 Mar 2024

Preparations underway for 52nd ASA Wrestling Meet

DIMAPUR — Preparations are underway for the 52nd Angami Sports Association (ASA) Wrestling Meet 2024, scheduled to be held on March 16 at the Khouchiezhie (local ground) in Kohima. The ground management team led by the Angami Catholic Union (ACU) i...

13 Mar 2024

North East Games 2024: Schedule and venues announced

DIMAPUR — The North East Sports Association has announced the schedule and venues for the North East Games 2024, which will take place in Nagaland from March 18 to 23. It will begin with an opening ceremony on March 18 at 7 pm at the Games Village,...

13 Mar 2024

Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr win top honours at New Zealand Cricket Awards

CHRISTCHURCH, MAR 13 (IANS): Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr emerged as the winners of the top honours at the New Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony on Wednesday evening. Ravindra, 24, became the youngest player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, awar...

13 Mar 2024

Singapore Smash: Sharath Kamal beats World No. 13 to reach round of 16

NEW DELHI — Commonwealth Games gold medalist Achanta Sharath Kamal advanced to the round of 16 of Singapore Smash for the first time after a thumping victory over World No. 13 Darko Jorgic with a scoreline of 3-1 (8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9), on Wednes...

13 Mar 2024

Chakhesang wrestlers undergoing intensive coaching at Kisama

DIMAPUR —Eighteen Chakhesang wrestlers are currently undergoing intensive coaching and conditioning at Kisama Heritage Village in preparation for the 29th Nagaland Wrestling Championship, which is set to take place on March 26. The coaching camp, i...

12 Mar 2024

Over 300-strong contingent to represent Manipur at North East Games

IMPHAL — A contingent of over 300 sportspersons and officials from Manipur will represent the state in the upcoming 3rd North East Games. The event is scheduled to take place from March 18 to 23 in Nagaland. The contingent, comprising 178 males and...

12 Mar 2024

MIFT 2024: Artang overwhelm Marepkong with 7-0 victory

MOKOKCHUNG — Artang delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Marepkong 7-0 in the 5th Mokokchung Interward Football Tournament (MIFT), which began on Tuesday at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex in Mokokchung. Artang received a tangible reward ...

12 Mar 2024

Legends League Cricket Season 3 to be played in India and Qatar

NEW DELHI — The Legends League Cricket (LLC) organisers on Tuesday announced that the next tournament season will be played across two countries, India and Qatar, from September 11 to October 5. The league garnered a viewership of 180 million acros...

12 Mar 2024
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