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| IOA chief PT Usha hails India's "phenomenal display" at Asian Para Games | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 25: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday hailed the record-shattering performance of the para-athletes in the just-concluded Asian Para Games, saying that their "unyielding spirit" will inspire millions of people across the country "to chase their dreams against all odds". India's para-athletes surpassed all expectations to deliver their best ever show at the Asian Para Games, ending their campaign at the fourth place with a haul of 114 medals -- 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze. India sent 168 athletes in Japan, nearly half the size of the contingent that went to the Hangzhou Games in 2023 and finished with the then haul of 108 me | |
| | | | Punjab tennis federation office- bearers seek removal of secretary, forensic audit | | | |
Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, Oct 25: Office-bearers of the Punjab State Lawn Tennis Association (PSLTA) have sought the removal of honorary secretary Dinesh Arora, citing financial and administrative concerns, with an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for October 31 to consider the motion.
The office-bearers have raised questions over transactions involving association funds, the routing of receipts through third parties and the non-production of complete financial records despite requests.
They have also called for scrutiny of grants, tournament receipts and other income received by the association.
A written complaint has been submitted to the Commissioner of Police, Am | |
| | | | I want to be world number one, win Olympic gold like my idol Neeraj Chopra: Ojaswani | | | | Early Times Report
GURGAON, Oct 25: Thirteen-year-old Ojaswani Saraswat has already created history by becoming the youngest Indian woman to make the cut at a Ladies European Tour (LET) event, the Women's Indian Open, but the young golfer has her sights set on a much bigger goal -- becoming world number one and winning an Olympic gold medal, just like her idol Neeraj Chopra.
Ojaswani is also the second-youngest player in women's golf history to make the cut at an LET event, after Ariya Jutanugarn, who made the weekend at the Finnair Masters in 2008 at the age of 12.
"I am very happy to make the cut. This is just the beginning. My aim is to become the best in India and then in the world. | |
| | | | 1600 runners take part in 'Run to Inspire' 10-km marathon in Ahmedabad | | | | AHMEDABAD, Oct 25: A total of 1,600 runners participated in the fourth edition of the 'Run to Inspire' 10-km marathon in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The number of participants increased from 500 in the inaugural edition to 1,600 this year, while 70 per cent of the runners were repeat participants, an official release said, adding those who took part included professional athletes, running enthusiasts and visually impaired runners from across India.
The marathon featured separate male and female categories across six age groups, ranging from 15-20 years to 60 years and above, it added.
"The marathon has evolved into a platform that brings people together through a shared commitment to fitness, pe | |
| | | | Lalit enters bronze bout, three others lose opening round at World Championships | | | | ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), Oct 25: India's Lalit kept the country's hopes of a rare Greco-Roman World Championships medal alive by advancing to the bronze medal bout with a convincing 7-0 victory over American Max Emiliano Nowry here.
Lalit will take on Kazakhstan's Iskhar Kurbayev in the bronze medal playoff, with an opportunity to add to India's limited success in Greco-Roman wrestling at the global level.
Sandeep Tulsi Yadav is the only Indian to win a World Championship medal, in 2013, claiming a bronze.
However, it was a disappointing day for three other Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games silver medallist Nitesh Siwach, who failed to progress beyond their opening bouts.
Siwach, comp | |
| | | | District Pulwama Cycle Polo Championship 2026 concludes at Sports Stadium Chewi Khuard | | | | Early Times Report
PULWAMA, Oct 25: The District Pulwama Cycle Polo Championship 2026 concluded at Sports Stadium Chewi Khuard, Pulwama with the participation of more than 165 athletes, including boys and girls, competing in the Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior age categories.
Jujdash Raj Sharma DYSSO Pulwama attended the event as Chief Guest. President and Organising Secretary, District Pulwama Cycle Polo Association (DPCPA), were among the Guests of Honour.
The Chief Guest distributed medals, trophies and mementos among the winning and runner-up teams and appreciated the efforts of the organisers in promoting sports among young boys and girls.
The championship was organised by the Distri | |
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