BOXING
Asian Boxing U-15 & U-17 Championships 2026: U-17 Indian women affirm 12 medals
India’s Below-17 women continued their dominant run on the Asian Boxing U-15 & U-17 Championships 2026, with 12 medals confirmed, underlining their sturdy presence on the continental stage in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Main the cost, Rakhi (46kg) delivered a composed efficiency to safe a 5:0 victory over Chinese language Taipei, whereas Khushi (48kg) showcased her aggressive intent with a first-round RSC win towards Korea. Mamta (52kg) added to the tally with a powerful RSC win in Spherical 2 towards Jordan.
Amongst different standout performances, Laxmi (54kg) registered a third-round RSC victory over Mongolia, whereas Navya (57kg) outclassed her Chinese language opponent with a dominant 5:0 win. Ishika (60kg) continued the successful momentum, sealing an RSC win in Spherical 2 towards Mongolia.
The Indian contingent witnessed a collection of emphatic finishes within the later bouts as properly. Harnoor (66kg) and Himanshi (70kg) each secured first-round RSC victories towards Chinese language Taipei, whereas Jyoti (75kg) superior following a disqualification win towards Turkmenistan. Gurseerat (80+kg) rounded off the wins with a stable 4:0 victory over Kazakhstan.
In the one setback of the day, Ovi (50kg) was concerned in a carefully contested bout however went down narrowly 2:3 towards Uzbekistan.
Within the boys’ class, Narendra Kumar Nella (44–46kg) impressed with a commanding RSC win efficiency, including to India’s sturdy exhibiting throughout divisions.
– Staff Sportstar
FOOTBALL
AIFF condoles the loss of life of former India midfielder Mohan Singh
The All India Soccer Federation condoled the loss of life of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who handed away on Thursday.
A skilful midfielder of his era, Mohan represented India on the worldwide degree within the early Seventies. He made his senior nationwide staff debut towards Burma on March 22, 1972, in Rangoon through the Pre-Olympic Match. Mohan went on to earn three caps for the nationwide staff, all through the 1972 Pre-Olympic marketing campaign.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey mentioned, “Mohan Singh was a gifted midfielder who served Indian soccer with distinction throughout his taking part in days. His performances for each the nationwide staff and a few of the nation’s most iconic golf equipment mirrored his ardour and dedication to the game. On behalf of the Indian soccer fraternity, I prolong my heartfelt condolences to his household, pals, and family members. Might his soul relaxation in peace.”
On the home degree, Mohan represented Bengal within the Santosh Trophy in 1972 and performed a key function within the staff’s profitable marketing campaign, scoring two targets as Bengal lifted the title.
On the membership degree, Mohan loved profitable spells with East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
With East Bengal, whom he represented in 1972 and 1975, Mohan scored 11 targets throughout competitions, together with strikes within the Calcutta Soccer League, IFA Protect, Bordoloi Trophy, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup. Throughout his time with the Crimson and Gold brigade, he received the Calcutta Soccer League (1972, 1975), IFA Protect (1972, 1975), Durand Cup (1972), Rovers Cup (1972, 1975), and the Bordoloi Trophy (1972).
He later turned out for Mohun Bagan in 1973 and 1974, scoring three targets and successful the Durand Cup in 1974. Mohan Singh additionally represented Mohammedan Sporting Membership in 1976, persevering with a distinguished profession in Indian membership soccer.
– Staff Sportstar
HOCKEY
Hockey India publicizes squads for U-18 collection towards Australia in Bhopal
Hockey India on Thursday introduced the 24-member Indian U-18 males’s and girls’s squads for the upcoming collection towards Australia, scheduled to be held on the Udhav Das Mehta SAI Central Centre in Bhopal from Might 15 to twenty.
The four-match collection types a key a part of the groups’ preparations for the Males’s and Girls’s U-18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026 in Japan, which can be held from Might 29 to June 6.
The ultimate squads had been chosen after a week-long analysis through the nationwide teaching camp, the place the preliminary group of 42 gamers was decreased primarily based on match health and tactical adaptability.
Ahead Ketan Kushwaha has been named captain of the Indian U-18 males’s facet, whereas Sweety Kujur will lead the ladies’s staff.
The boys’s sub-junior staff is being coached by former India captain Sardar Singh and Rajnish Mishra.
Talking in regards to the upcoming collection, Sardar mentioned: “After a productive week within the camp, we’ve got recognized the 24 gamers whom we consider are prepared for worldwide publicity.
“These matches towards Australia are usually not simply observe video games; they’re an important check of our match temperament and tactical self-discipline. Ketan is a pure chief on the pitch, and I’m eager to see how this group handles the tempo and strain of the Australian type earlier than we head to the U-18 Asia Cup in Japan.”
The ladies’s facet continues to coach below former India captain Rani.
Talking on the squad choice, Rani mentioned: “We’ve pruned the squad to 24 gamers who’ve proven the best consistency and development through the camp.
“Sweety has the expertise and imaginative and prescient required to steer this younger facet successfully. Enjoying 4 matches towards a top-tier facet like Australia in Bhopal will give us a transparent image of our strengths and the areas that want adjustment.
“This collection is the last word gown rehearsal for the ladies earlier than the Asia Cup.”
Indian U-18 Males’s Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sawan Kumar, Ayush Rajak, Vishal Bada
Defenders: Ansh Bahutra, Ashish Tani Purti, Arman Soreng, Deepakprakash Toppo, Karan Gautam, Karan Dhanuk
Midfielders: Premchand Soy, Rahul Yadav, Varinder Singh, Romit Pal, Arjandeep Singh, Gursimranpreet Singh, Arshdip Singh, Avi Manikpuri
Forwards: Akash Deep, Ketan Kushwaha (Captain), Shahrukh Ali, Gazee Khan, Prahalad Rajbhar, Siddharth Ben, Jaysan Kandulna
Indian U-18 Girls’s Squad:
Goalkeepers: Mahak Parihar, Harry, Khili Kumari
Defenders: Sugan Sanga, Nilam Topno, Rubina Baxla, Kiran Ekka, Divya Yadav, Sulochani
Midfielders: Shruti Kumari, Diya, Harshita, Rashmeen Kaur, Laminganbi Akoijam, Nancy Saroha, Tongbram Lanchenbi Devi, Sneha Davde
Forwards: Nousheen Naz, Sweety Kujur (Captain), Priyanka Minz, Sandeepa Kumari, Nammi Geetashree, Princess Priya Ekka, Pushpa Manjhi
– Staff Sportstar
TENNIS
Prime seeds sail by to quarters at ITF W35 Tumakuru Open
The stage is ready for an thrilling end on the Tumakuru Open ITF W35 as all the highest seeds stormed into the singles quarterfinals after a gripping day of motion on Thursday.
Prime seed Justina Mikulskyte survived a dramatic begin towards Poland’s Zuzanna Kolonus earlier than bouncing again strongly to register a 0-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. The Lithuanian, one of many event favourites, recovered impressively after being bageled within the opening set and now seems to be firmly again on monitor heading into the enterprise finish of the event.
Second seed Zuzanna Pawlikowska too continued her regular run with a straight-sets win over India’s Sonal Patil, whereas third seed Vaidehee Chaudhari and fourth seed Zeel Desai ensured sturdy Indian illustration within the final eight with commanding victories.
Vaidehee seemed in full management throughout her 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Madhurima Sawant, displaying aggressive baseline play and consistency all through the competition.
Zeel, in the meantime, produced one among her cleanest performances of the week to outplay Jennifer Luikham 6-2, 6-3.
Fourth seed Zeel confirmed admirable composure to recuperate from a sluggish begin and defeat compatriot Jennifer Luikham 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the quarterfinals.
In doubles, Indian duo Sravya Shivani Chilakalapudi and Zeel superior to the semifinals with a straight-sets victory over the Indian mixture of Laxmisiri Dandu and ChevikaReddy Sama.
The Indo-Japanese pair of Akanksha Dileep Nitture and Michika Ozeki fought again brilliantly after shedding the primary set to beat India’s Diva Bhatia and Jennifer Luikham in a tense match tiebreak.
Prime seeds Vaidehee and Zuzanna Pawlikowska additionally entered the semifinals with a convincing win over the Indian pair of Soha Sadiq and Madhurima Sawant, whereas Ksenia Laskutova and Elina Nepliy accomplished the semifinal lineup with a cushty victory over India’s Aishwarya Jadhav and Aakruti Narayan Sonkusare.
– PTI
GOLF
IGPL’s Pukhraj Gill leads by one at ADT occasion in Malaysia
India’s Pukhraj Singh Gill endured a marathon 25-hole day however produced very good golf to emerge as a powerful contender for his maiden Asian Growth Tour (ADT) title on the ADT Gamers Championship in Malaysia.
After ending seven holes from the primary spherical, the 29-year-old, who received the Order of Advantage on the IGPL Tour in India, is holding the 36-hole clubhouse lead at 11-under-par 133.
Resuming his first spherical, he moved from 4-under to 6-under because the co-leader of the primary spherical, which was lower quick by Wednesday’s two and a half hour thunderstorm delay.
After a gap six-under-par 66 at Saujana’s highly-rated Palm Course, Gill picked up the place he left off and carded a second spherical 67 with seven birdies towards two bogeys. He lies one shot forward of Thai rookie Thanawin Lee, who signed in a pair of 67s.
Additionally mendacity in Prime-10 is teenaged Kartik Singh, who after 5-under first spherical is 1-over by 12 holes within the second and Tied-Seventh.
Khalin (71 and 1-under by 9) is 2-under and T-Twenty first. Aman Raj (72 and 1-over by 9) is T-52 and on the lower line at 1-over, whereas Aryan Roopa Anand, who just lately received on the IGPL, will miss the lower after 74-75 and so will Varun Parikh (77-73).
– PTI
Revealed on Might 07, 2026