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New Delhi: Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Kumar Tirkey addresses during the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, in New Delhi on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@TheHockeyIndia)
Hockey

Asian Games: HI Prez Dilip Tirkey hails historic hockey double, promises full support for LA 2028

New Delhi, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey hailed the historic Asian Games campaign after both the Indian men’s and women’s teams won gold medals and secured direct…

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New Chandigarh: India captain Shubman Gill talks to Nitish Kumar Reddy during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Cricket

3rd ODI: Fielding and death bowling are key areas of improvement, admits Shubman Gill

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India skipper Shubman Gill expressed overall satisfaction with his team's 2-1 series-winning performance against the West Indies despite the five-wicket loss in…

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New Chandigarh: India captain Shubman Gill talks to Nitish Kumar Reddy during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Cricket

3rd ODI: Hope’s unbeaten 162 overshadows Rahul’s 129* as WI beat India by five wickets (ld)

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Captain Shai Hope kept wickets for 50 overs in the heat of New PCA Stadium, before a finger injury and a hospital visit for Jewel Andrew meant he had to open the…

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China Open: Charaeva stuns top star Rybakina as Zheng advances into third round
Sports

China Open: Charaeva stuns top star Rybakina as Zheng advances into third round

Beijing, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) World No. 118 Alina Charaeva rallied from a set down to upset newly-crowned World No.1 in WTA Rankings, Elena Rybakina, in three sets in the women's section of the…

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Brazil beat India 4-0 as Estevao, Lino shine in historic Kolkata clash
Football

Brazil beat India 4-0 as Estevao, Lino shine in historic Kolkata clash

Kolkata, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Five-time world champions Brazil underlined their quality with a 4-0 victory over India in their first-ever senior international meeting at the Salt Lake Stadium in…

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New Chandigarh: West Indies' Shai Hope plays a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Cricket

3rd ODI: Hope’s unbeaten 162 headlines record WI chase, beat India by five wickets

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Captain Shai Hope kept wickets for 50 overs in the heat of New PCA Stadium, before a finger injury and a hospital visit for Jewel Andrew meant he had to open the…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: ‘We achieved what we came for,’ says Manpreet after India defend hockey gold

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India midfielder Manpreet Singh said the team remained focused on its goal despite criticism surrounding its campaign as the defending champions retained their…

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China Open: Zverev sweeps past Shang, sets QF clash with Djokovic in Beijing
Sports

China Open: Zverev sweeps past Shang, sets QF clash with Djokovic in Beijing

Beijing, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) This year's French and US Open champion Alexander Zverev delivered a performance that summed up his 2026 season on Saturday at the China Open, where he swept aside home…

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IGPL announces ₹1 crore for Pranavi Urs after her Asian Games gold
Asian Games 2026

IGPL announces ₹1 crore for Pranavi Urs after her Asian Games gold

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) will award Pranavi Urs a cheque of ₹1 crore for winning the women's individual golf gold at the Asian Games 2026 and becoming…

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New Delhi: North Delhi Strikers captain Sarthak Ranjan speaks during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 3 Captains' Press Conference at the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)
Cricket

Sarthak Ranjan returns to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy squad for season opener against Bengal

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opener Sarthak Ranjan has earned a recall to the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad after eight years as the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) named a 16-member…

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Aichi: Gold medalist Pranavi Sharath Urs of India poses during the awarding ceremony for the Women's Individual Stroke Play of Golf at Asian Games 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)
Golf

Kapil Dev hails Pranavi Urs for showing ‘nerves of steel’ for historic Asian Games gold

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Kapil Dev hailed Pranavi Urs for showing 'nerves of steel and tremendous belief' after she created history by winning India’s first gold medal in…

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Kakamigahara: India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the men’s hockey final between India and Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Hockey

‘We played a nice brand of hockey’: Coach Fulton lauds India after Asian Games gold medal defence

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India men’s hockey head coach Craig Fulton expressed pride in his team after they successfully defended their Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 5-1 victory…

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IFA Shield: Punjab FC set for semis clash with Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Football

IFA Shield: Punjab FC set for semis clash with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Kolkata, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Unbeaten Punjab FC are gearing up for their biggest test of the season as they face local heavyweights Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the semifinal of the 126th IFA Shield…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Great answer to all critics, HI Secy Bhola Nath hails orange jersey after Asian Games gold sweep

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh believes the Indian teams have given the best possible response to criticism surrounding their new orange jerseys…

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New Delhi: Japanese Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi clicks a selfie with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Indian cricketers during a meeting ahead of the one-off T20I match between India and Japan in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@JapanAmbIndia)
Cricket

BCCI President Mithun Manhas hails Asian Games men’s T20 gold medal triumph in Japan

Srinagar, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) BCCI President Mithun Manhas showered rich praise on the Shreyas Iyer-led T20I team following their Asian Games gold medal victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, stating…

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Kakamigahara: Team India pose with the gold medal after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for the first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028 (Ld)

Kakamigahara, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With their best-ever score in a final, the Indian men’s hockey team ended its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan on a historic note by retaining its crown — a…

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New Chandigarh: India's Virat Kohli reacts after his dismissal during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

3rd ODI: ‘Believe in yourself’, Virat Kohli while giving ODI cap to Anshul Kamboj

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli handed fast bowler Anshul Kamboj his debut ODI cap ahead of the third match against the West Indies here at the New PCA Stadium on…

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Kakamigahara: Indian players celebrate after winning the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

India finish fourth at Asian Games 2026 with 85 medals after golden campaign (Roundup)

Aichi-Nagoya, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With double gold medals in cricket and hockey, and dominant performances in archery, boxing and athletics, India concluded a successful Asian Games 2026 campaign…

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Thiruvananthapuram: West Indies' Jewel Andrew during the first ODI match between India and West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Pratik Koli)
Cricket

3rd ODI: Andrew taken for X-ray at hospital after injuring finger while taking Dhir’s catch

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew has been taken to the hospital for an X-ray after sustaining a finger injury while completing the catch of Naman…

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Nagoya: India's Aman Sehrawat poses with the gold medal after winning the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Aman, Deepak on wrestling medals

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated Aman Sehrawat and Deepak Punia on their medal-winning performances in wrestling at the Asian Games 2026, praising…

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Irani Cup: Smaran’s 126* fuels Rest of India fightback, lead over J&K swells to 265
Cricket

Irani Cup: Smaran’s 126* fuels Rest of India fightback, lead over J&K swells to 265

Srinagar, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Left-handed batter Ravichandran Smaran struck an unbeaten 126 to orchestrate a stunning recovery for the Rest of India as they went from a precarious 197/8 to 306/8 at…

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New Chandigarh: India's KL Rahul walks in as Rohit Sharma walks off the field during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Cricket

3rd ODI: Rahul’s unbeaten 129, Rohit and Gaikwad fifties take India to 351/7 against WI

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) KL Rahul's career-best score of 129 not out off 87 balls, along with fifties from ex-captain Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, powered India to 351/7 in the…

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Asian Games: Indian men’s golf team finishes sixth; Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar end tied sixth
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Indian men’s golf team finishes sixth; Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar end tied sixth

Nagoya (Japan), Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian men’s golf team finished sixth at the Asian Games 2026 following the conclusion of the fourth and final round at the Kasugai Country Club East Course…

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New Chandigarh: India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: VVS Laxman hails India’s back-to-back gold after Pakistan win

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India head coach VVS Laxman described the team’s successful Asian Games title defence as a “special” achievement after the men’s cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs…

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Kakamigahara: Indian players celebrate a goal during the men’s hockey final between India and Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028

Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India defended the gold medal in men's hockey after a strong 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in…

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New Delhi: Wrestler Antim Panghal (in red) competes against Tannu in the women's 53kg category wrestling bout during the Asian Games selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Antim Panghal settles for silver after losing to Japan’s Moe Kiyooka in 53 kg final

Nishio, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s Antim Panghal settled for the silver medal in the women’s 53 kg wrestling event after losing 1-9 to Japan’s Moe Kiyooka in the gold-medal bout at the Asian Games…

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Formula 1: Verstappen takes first pole of 2026 ahead of Hamilton in Malaysian GP qualifying
Motorsports

Formula 1: Verstappen takes first pole of 2026 ahead of Hamilton in Malaysian GP qualifying

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Max Verstappen returned to the top of the Formula 1 qualifying standings in style, securing his first pole position of the 2026 season for the Malaysian Grand Prix…

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Aichi: Kumkum Anil Mohod of India celebrates after the Recurve Women's Individual Gold Medal Match of Archery against Oh Yejin of South Korea at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Okazaki of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: PM Modi celebrates India’s golden run, hails Pranavi and Kumkum

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Pranavi Sharath Urs and Kumkum Anil Mohod for scripting history with gold medals in women’s individual golf and recurve archery,…

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Birmingham:India's Deepak Punia hold Indian flag after winning against Pakistan's Muhammed Inam in the final of the Men's freestyle 86kg category event in the Commonwealth games in Birmingham, on Friday August 05, 2022.(Photo: Subir Halder/IANS)
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Deepak Punia wins bronze in 97 kg wrestling, bags second Asian medal

Nagoya, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s Deepak Punia clinched the bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 97 kg wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Mongolia’s Gankhuyag Ganbaatar by 2-1…

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Nisshin: Indian players pose with the National Flag after winning gold in the men's T20I cricket final against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
Cricket

‘Joyous occasion for the nation’: PM Modi praises Men’s cricket team for gold medal

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for defending their gold medal at the Asian Games after a strong 19-run win over…

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