FOOTBALL
Punjab FC has strengthened its aspect with the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Ramírez Fernandez forward of the upcoming Tremendous Cup starting in Goa on Saturday.
He turns into the membership’s second abroad signing of the season after Samir Zeljkovic. The 33-year-old has joined Punjab FC on a one-year contract on a free switch.
Ramirez had final performed for Manisa FK in Turkey’s TFF First League.
Ramirez started his youth profession along with his hometown membership CD Leganes earlier than shifting to Actual Madrid, the place he spent 4 seasons creating via the youth setup and that includes for Actual Madrid C.
In 2014, he joined Valencia CF B, persevering with his development in Spain’s aggressive decrease divisions. Ramirez’s journey additionally noticed him signify Getafe CF and Internacional de Madrid earlier than shifting to Polish membership Stomil Olsztyn SA.
He additionally performed two seasons for ŁKS Łodz earlier than signing with Lech Poznan, the place he received the Ekstraklasa title within the 2021–22 season.
Ramirez additionally had a spell in Belgium with Zulte Waregem earlier than returning to LKS Łodz.
Most not too long ago, with Manisa FK in Turkey throughout the 2024–25 season, he made 34 appearances, contributing seven objectives and 4 assists, showcasing his creativity and expertise in midfield.
-PTI
BADMINTON
Indian shuttlers impress on Day 1 of Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships
Indian shuttlers made a powerful begin to their marketing campaign on the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with a number of gamers notching key opening-day victories, together with notable wins towards Chinese language opponents.
Within the U-15 boys’ singles, SL Dhakshan Sugumaran produced a spirited comeback to defeat China’s Lyu Ke Ting 18-21, 21-14, 21-13, whereas Wazir Singh additionally got here via a good three-game battle to beat Xia Jun Lengthy 21-18, 18-21, 21-17. Pushkar Sai and Prabhu Dhyani registered straight-game wins over their Thai rivals, advancing easily from the Spherical of 64. Within the ladies’ singles, Anvi Rathore seemed dominant as she eased previous UAE’s Anishka Anu 21-4, 21-9.
India’s U-17 contingent additionally started confidently. The blended doubles pairs Punith Suresh/Aditi Deepak Raj and Jangjeet Singh Kajla/Jananika Ramesh superior to the Spherical of 16, defeating Chinese language and Japanese opponents, respectively. In boys’ singles, Nischal Chand outplayed Laos’ Souphaxay Simmanong 21-8, 21-7, whereas Hardik Divyansh impressed with a 21-14, 21-14 win over Japan’s Issei Matsuhita.
India had received a gold and a bronze in 2024, and one gold, one silver, and one bronze in 2023, with each editions happening in Chengdu. A 36-member squad is combating for silverware throughout two age classes this time round.
-Crew Sportstar
RUGBY
Prashant Singh to steer Indian Rugby Sevens group at Asian tourney
Prashant Singh will lead a 13-strong Indian males’s group, which has been seeded third for the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy, scheduled to be held from October 25 to 26 in Muscat, the Indian Rugby Soccer Union introduced (IRFU) on Wednesday.
The event will characteristic Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
India enters the competitors seeded third and has been drawn in Group C alongside Lebanon and Afghanistan. India will open its marketing campaign towards Lebanon on October 25.
India is being coached by former England Rugby Sevens star Ben Gollings, who not too long ago led Chennai Bulls to the inaugural version of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) title in June.
He earlier additionally served as head coach of the Fiji group from 2022 to 2024.
The Indian Crew Checklist:
Prashant Singh (Captain), Deepak Punia (Vice Captain), Sumit Kumar Roy, Karan Rajbhar, Deshraj Singh, Gaurav Kumar, Asis Sabar, Ganesh Majhi, Hitesh Dagar, Javed Hussein, Shahnawaz Ahmed, Jugal Majhi, Shivam Shukla.
-PTI
PICKLEBALL
Delhi Olympic Affiliation recognises Delhi Pickleball Affiliation as everlasting member
The All India Pickleball Affiliation (AIPA) on Wednesday introduced that its Delhi chapter — the Delhi Pickleball Affiliation (DPA) for Amateurs — has been affiliated with and granted everlasting membership by the Delhi Olympic Affiliation.
AIPA not too long ago performed the ninth Nationwide Pickleball Championship in Jammu and Kashmir from September 26–28, the place the DPA had despatched a 32-member contingent.
Greater than 450 gamers from 24 states participated within the occasion. The AIPA at the moment has greater than 24 state associations which can be serving to promote the game on the grassroots stage.
Arvind Ramesh Prabhoo, President of the All India Pickleball Affiliation (AIPA), stated, “We’re thrilled to announce that the Delhi Pickleball Affiliation (Newbie) is now formally affiliated with the Delhi Olympic Affiliation, marking a serious milestone for the game within the capital.
“This affiliation means structured tournaments, licensed coaching, and official illustration for Delhi’s gamers on the nationwide stage — underneath the aegis of the All India Pickleball Affiliation (AIPA).”
“Our purpose is to create an atmosphere the place gamers can signify the nation at international sporting occasions. This recognition is a testomony to our continued efforts in the direction of the event of the game,” he added.
-PTI
GOLF
Worldwide Sequence Philippines: India’s Bhullar hunts for glory amongst an elite subject
Gaganjeet Bhullar in motion.
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Gaganjeet Bhullar in motion.
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Gaganjeet Bhullar is hoping {that a} bodily and psychological overhaul can assist him transfer to the following stage at Worldwide Sequence Philippines offered simply three weeks after falling quick in agonising style in Indonesia.
The 11-time Asian Tour champion was in a three-way tie for the lead together with Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent and Wade Ormsby of Australia going into the ultimate spherical of the Jakarta Worldwide Championship, however in the end fell away to T19 after a four-over last spherical.
Forward of the brand new event, Bhuller stated: “It has been a very good 12 months. I’ve been putting the ball nicely and staying constant. In Jakarta, I led for many of the event, however Wade performed brilliantly over the ultimate stretch. I’ve been working laborious on my psychological sport – focusing, visualizing, meditating – and I really feel each mentally and bodily in a terrific place.”
With a stacked subject together with former world No.1 Dustin Johnson and fellow main champions Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen, in addition to one other 11 LIV Golf stars, Bhullar received’t have it straightforward.
Different Indian golfers within the star-studded subject this week embrace extremely rated Rayhan Thomas, SSP Chawrasia, Ajeetesh Sandhu, and Karandeep Khochhar. Worldwide Sequence Philippines takes place from October 23–26 at Sta. Elena Golf Membership.
– Crew Sportstar
Udayan Mane amongst males and Vani Kapoor to make IGPL debut in Jaipur
Olympian Udayan Mane and Vani Kapoor, who has one of the best file on the home Tour amongst all lively Indian ladies professionals, will make their debut on the IGPL Tour in Jaipur this week.
The Tour will go to the Pink Metropolis for the IGPL Invitational Jaipur this week after stops in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens NOIDA, and Pune.
The Rambagh Golf Membership in Jaipur has been a very good searching floor for most of the gamers within the subject.
– Crew Sportstar
Printed on Oct 22, 2025