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Ranji Trophy: Nagaland on the brink of victory

DIMAPUR — Nagaland maintained their dominant position on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy encounter against Mizoram, currently underway at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad. Despite a valiant knock of 146 by Agni Chopra for the opposition, Nagaland...

15 Nov 2024

Manipur lifts NE zone inter-university football tournament

DIMAPUR — The Northeast Zone Inter-University Football Tournament, which kicked off on November 11 at Nagaland University Lumami, culminated on Friday with the National Sports University (NSU) of Manipur claiming the title. A press release informed...

15 Nov 2024

Nagaland Police Meet enter 6th day on Saturday

Dimapur, Nov. 15 (EMN): The fifth day of the ongoing Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet at Chümoukedima saw the 6th NAP Bn. defeat DEF Mokokchung 6-2  in the first quarter finals. A press release informed that 1st NAP defeated DEF Kohima 4-1 ...

15 Nov 2024

CSU organises volleyball competition

DIMAPUR — The Chakhroma Students’ Union (CSU) organised the second edition of CSU volleyball running trophy at Chümoukedima village local ground with Medo Yhokha as the special guest. A press release on Friday informed that the special guest cal...

15 Nov 2024

2nd Mojabi Open Futsal Tournament kicks off in Mokokchung

MOKOKCHUNG — The 2nd edition of Mojabi Open Futsal Tournament, organised by Kupza Students’ Union Mokokchung, commenced at Mojabi Futsal Turf, Salangtem Ward in Mokokchung on Friday. The tournament was kicked off by Imkongchuba, Chairperson of Mo...

15 Nov 2024

CBCMHK sports week underway

DIMAPUR — The 6th edition of Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) men’s fellowship annual sports week got underway on Friday at Kohima Science College ground, Jotsoma. A press release informed that CBCMHK Senior Pastor, Rev. ...

15 Nov 2024

‘Man Utd will always hold a special place in my heart’: Van Nistelrooy bids farewell to Old Trafford

NEW DELHI — Dutch football legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Manchester United’s interim head coach who has now departed from the club upon the arrival of Ruben Amorim, took to social media on Friday to thank the club for giving him the opportunity. &#...

15 Nov 2024

“A difficult period, physically and psychologically’: Deschamps on Mbappe’s struggles

SAINT-DENIS — Despite Kylian Mbappe not being a part of the French national team for a second consecutive international break, the Real Madrid forward is still the talk of the town. Head coach Didier Deschamps revealed he believes ‘there is a phy...

15 Nov 2024

FIFA unveils Club World Cup trophy ahead of tournament in 2025

ZURICH — FIFA has unveiled the official Club World Cup Trophy that will be lifted for the first time at next year’s tournament. FIFA Club World Cup set to be staged at 12 world-class venues across 11 Host Cities in the United States June 15 to Ju...

15 Nov 2024

Paraguay shock Argentina in World Cup qualifier

ASUNCION — Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderete scored either side of halftime as Paraguay recovered from a goal down to clinch a 2-1 home win over Argentina in their World Cup qualifier. Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez put the visitors ahead wh...

15 Nov 2024

Chetan Bist’s 304 guides Nagaland to 731-run lead in Ranji Trophy

DIMAPUR — On the second day of the Ranji Trophy match between Mizoram and Nagaland, held at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad, Chetan Bist’s record-breaking inning of 304 propelled Nagaland to a commanding position. An update from the ...

14 Nov 2024

‘Coming to the City of Joy’: Premier League star Sol Campbell named international ambassador for World 25K Kolkata

KOLKATA — Former Premier League great Sol Campbell is coming to the City of Joy as the ex-England footballer has been named international event ambassador for 2024 World 25K (TSW 25K), the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K. At 50, Camp...

14 Nov 2024

40th edition of Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet kicks off

Governor Ganesan, DGP Sharma exhort personnel to exhibit unyielding spirit of police force DIMAPUR — The 40th edition of the Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet 2022 was officially kicked off by Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan at the Nagaland Ar...

14 Nov 2024

Chile manager Gareca seeking fresh start against Peru

SANTIAGO — Chile manager Ricardo Gareca has expressed hope that Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Peru will mark a “fresh start” for his beleaguered side. Chile is currently last in the 10-team South American qualifying gr...

14 Nov 2024

Indian para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary handed 8-year ban for second anti-doping rule violation

MUMBAI — Para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary, who won a bronze medal for India in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has been for a period of eight years for committing an anti-doping rule violation. Chaudhary has committed a breach of the IPC’s Anti...

13 Nov 2024

Northeast Zone Football Tournament: Nagaland University advance to semis

DIMAPUR — During the third day of the ongoing Northeast Zone (Men’s) Football Tournament, Nagaland University secured its place among the semi-finalists. The matches, played at the Dr. T Ao Football Ground in Lumami, Nagaland, saw Dibrugarh Unive...

13 Nov 2024

Sports meet of Sainik School Punglwa kicks off

DIMAPUR — The 15th annual sports meet of Sainik School Punglwa kicked off on Wednesday at the school premises. The principal attended the opening ceremony as chief guest and formally declared the meet open, stated an update. An update from the scho...

13 Nov 2024

Nagaland dominate Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match against Mizoram

DIMAPUR — On Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match between Mizoram and Nagaland at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium in Nadiad, Nagaland showcased dominant batting performances. According to an update from the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA), Mizoram w...

13 Nov 2024

Police sports meet: Football, bugle competition mark 3rd day

DIMAPUR — On the third day of the ongoing Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet in Chümoukedima, football league matches, volleyball league matches, and bugle competition took place. In the football matches, six games were played among different gr...

13 Nov 2024

Sania Mirza, Harbhajan Singh named Dubai Sports Ambassador

NEW DELHI — Six time Grand slam champion and former women’s doubles number one, Sania Mirza and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh have been named as Dubai Sports Ambassadors. The announcement was made at the “Dubai Sports Retreat” held on ...

13 Nov 2024

NBA Cup: Steph Curry leads Warriors past Mavericks on Klay Thompson’s return

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry put on a stellar performance, scoring 37 points to lift the Golden State Warriors to a narrow 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup matchup at the Chase Center The game also marked return for Klay Thom...

13 Nov 2024

Amandeep Johl appointed as CEO of Professional Golf Tour of India

NEW DELHI — The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) announced the appointment of Amandeep Johl as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from January 2025. The appointment comes alongside another recent significant leadership addition, with the l...

13 Nov 2024

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held from March 1 to 21 in Australia

NEW DELHI — AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will take place between March 1 to 21 as Football Australia announced dates and venues for the tournament on Wednesday, following the AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...

13 Nov 2024

Northeast Zone Football Tournament: Four universities secure qualifying spots

DIMAPUR — On the second day of the ongoing Northeast Zone (Men’s) Football Tournament at Nagaland University, four teams—Sikkim Manipal University, Mizoram University, Dibrugarh University, and Nagaland University—secured spots in the qua...

12 Nov 2024

Football, volleyball matches heat up Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet

DIMAPUR — In the ongoing Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet 2024, Day 2 featured football league matches, volleyball league matches, and a drill competition. The event began on November 11 at the Police Complex in Chümoukedima. In the football l...

12 Nov 2024
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