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IWL 2024-25: East Bengal put the cherry on top of title by defeating Gokulam Kerala
Kolkata, April 18: East Bengal FC's first-half blitz was enough to beat Gokulam Kerala FC 3-0 in IWL 2024-25 at the East Bengal ground on Friday. East Bengal were already sure to be champions before a ball had been kicked, but the result meant they have now beaten every team in the league en route to the title.
'Hope my selection inspires other girls from rural areas': says Pooja Yadav after becoming first-ever woman from Varanasi to join Indian hockey team
Bengaluru, April 18: At the age of 21, Pooja Yadav, who hails from the outskirts of Varanasi, has become the first-ever woman from the Purvanchal region to make it to the Indian hockey team, as per the Hockey India press release.
Vandana Katariya receives PM Modi's praise as she bids farewell to international hockey
New Delhi, April 18: Former Indian hockey player Vandana Katariya, who recently called time on her international career, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday after receiving a heartfelt letter from him, commending her stellar career representing Team India.
Smriti Mandhana named icon player for Ratnagiri Jets in Women's Maharashtra Premier League
Pune, April 17: Ratnagiri Jets, the two-time champions of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) in the men’s circuit, announced its official foray into women’s cricket by acquiring a franchise in the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). In a move that signals serious intent and commitment to the women’s game, the franchise named Team India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana as its icon player for the next three seasons.
IWL 2024-25: Defending champions Odisha FC relegated with 0-3 defeat against Sreebhumi
Bhubaneswar, April 16: Sreebhumi FC ended the defending champions, Odisha FC’s time in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) with a 3-0 victory at the Kalinga Stadium that condemned the hosts to relegation. Odisha needed to eke out a result to even stand a chance at staying up, and within the first half an hour their fate was sealed, courtesy of a Nongmeikapam Shibani Devi (10’, 18’, 32’) hat-trick.
IWL 2024-25: Rampaging Fazila keeps Nita FA in relegation battle
Kozhikode, April 14: Fazila Ikwaput reaffirmed her dominance in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League with a dazzling four-goal performance as Gokulam Kerala FC defeated Nita FA 4-1 in their last home game of the campaign at the EMS Corporation Stadium, on Sunday.
IWL 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala's Fazila Ikwaput slots four goals past Nita FA
Kozhikode, April 13: Fazila Ikwaput reaffirmed her dominance in the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League with a dazzling four-goal performance as Gokulam Kerala FC defeated Nita FA 4–1 in their last home game of the campaign at the EMS Corporation Stadium, on Sunday.
Golf: Four Indians make cut as Pranavi is in Top-20 at SA Women's Open
Cape Town, April 12: Four of the five Indian women made the cut at the Investec SA Women’s Open golf championship here on Saturday. Leading them was Mysuru’s Pranavi Urs, who shot a round of 5-under 67 as she went up to Tied-16th after being Tied-68 a day earlier. Added to her first-round 72, Pranavi is now 5-under for two rounds and six shots behind Chiara Tamburlini of Switzerland (68-65).
IWL 2024-25: Bibicha, Karishma secure survival for Kickstart FC
Bengaluru, April 12: Kickstart FC mathematically ensured survival in the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2024-25 after a 2-0 win over Sethu FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Saturday. All the damage was done early in the first half as Laishram Bibicha Devi and Karishma Shirvoikar scored in the 14th and 17th minutes, respectively.
IWL 2024-25: East Bengal claim maiden title with 1-0 win over defending champions Odisha
Kalyani, April 11: Almost 21 years since an East Bengal team last won a league title in Indian football, the club’s women’s team sealed the Indian Women’s League (IWL) trophy with a careful and tight 1-0 victory over defending champions Odisha FC.
Indian women's hockey team set to tour Australia for five-match series
New Delhi, April 10: The Indian women’s hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Australia for a five-match series scheduled from April 26 to May 4. India will open the series with two matches against Australia A, followed by three encounters with the senior Australian women's team.
Indian women's hockey team set to tour Australia for five-match series
New Delhi, April 10: The Indian women's hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Australia for a five-match series scheduled from April 26 to May 4. India will open the series with two matches against Australia A, followed by three encounters against the senior Australian team.
DSC Football girls' National Finals: Jharkhand FA net 6 goals in impressive display; Assam, Kerala, Odisha also win
Panaji, April 9: The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 girls' National Finals kicked off on Wednesday as Assam FA and Jharkhand FA claimed victories in the morning session, while Odisha FA and Kerala FA continued the winning trend in the evening fixtures of the U-17 tournament.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors rout Casa Barwani FC
New Delhi, April 9: Indian Arrows Women Juniors handed out an 8-0 drubbing to Casa Barwani SC in their last Group B match of the 2024-25 Indian Women's League at the Padukone Dravid CSE Phase 2 Ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Arrows led 5-0 at half-time.
BJK Cup 2025: India look to make a mark in Asia-Oceania Group-1 at home
Pune, April 7: With India hosting the Asia-Oceania Group-1 round of Billie Jean King Cup 2025 for the first time, the hosts will be looking to capitalise on home conditions to make a mark for themselves in the prestigious tournament.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
IWL 2024-25: HOPS FC defeat Odisha 3-2 to continue battle for survival
Bhubaneswar, April 6: HOPS FC defeated defending champions Odisha FC 3-2 in an enthralling relegation battle at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in IWL 2024-25 on Sunday. The two teams were level 2-2 at the break.
Billie Jean King Cup in India will give youngsters exposure to high quality Tennis, says Ankita Raina
Pune, April 6: The Indian women's tennis team is gearing up for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group I games and will be led by the very experienced Ankita Raina. Along with India, teams from Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and Thailand will feature in the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group I here in Pune.
Indian team to play Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group-1 from April 8
Pune, April 4: The Indian team is slated to play the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group-1, from April 8 to April 12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi tennis complex in Pune.
IWL 2024-25: Indian Arrows continue winning start with 1-0 win over Inter Kashi
Bengaluru, April 4: Indian Arrows Women Juniors got their second win in a row in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2, as they beat Inter Kashi 1-0 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Friday. Viksit Bara scored the winner in the 64th minute.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors begin IWL 2 campaign with win
Bengaluru, April 3: Indian Arrows Women Juniors began their Indian Women's League 2 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Pudhuvai Unicorns at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Wednesday.
IWL 2: Indian Arrows Women Juniors begin campaign with a win
Bengaluru, April 2: Indian Arrows Women Juniors began their Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Pudhuvai Unicorns at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Wednesday. The teams were tied 1-1 at the break.
The most memorable...: Vandana Katariya opens up on international retirement, biggest moments of 15-year-long career
By Sahil Kohli, Mumbai, April 1: Following her international hockey retirement, Indian forward Vandana Katariya opened up on bidding adieu to the game and the highs and lows of her career, calling the 2013 Junior Hockey World Cup and Tokyo Olympics 2020 the highs of her career, which also saw her deal with injuries and personal loss while being with the team.
IWL 2024-25: Relegation-battling Odisha FC, Kickstart FC play out lively draw
Bhubaneswar, April 1: Kickstart FC held hosts Odisha FC to a 2-2 draw in their IWL 2024-25 encounter at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. The result meant that Odisha's winless streak was extended to six games, even if they did break their four-game losing run with a point.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors battle-ready for IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson. Drawn in Group B, they will face Pudhuvai Unicorns in their first match at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. All matches of the IWL 2 are being streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel.
IWL 2024-25: East Bengal put six past HOPS FC
Kalyani, April 1: East Bengal defeated HOPS FC 6-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday to inch closer to the IWL 2024-25 title. The winners led 3-0 at the break.
Vandana credits influence of Pillay, Ronaldo, and Bolt for finishing as India's most-capped woman hockey player
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey team forward Vandana Katariya, who retired from the international circuit on Tuesday, revealed drawing inspiration from legends like Dhanraj Pillay, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Usain Bolt to keep herself upbeat during her 15-year-long career in the senior side.
India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
IWL 2024-25: East Bengal inch closer to title with five goal routing of HOPS FC
Kalyani, March 31: East Bengal defeated HOPS FC 6-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday to inch closer to the IWL 2024-25 title.
IWL 2024-25: Mousumi Murmu brace helps Sribhumi FC beat Nita FA
Barrackpore, March 31: Sribhumi FC got their first win in three games with a 4-2 beat down of Nita Football Academy in their IWL 2024-25 encounter at the Bibhutibhushan Stadium on Monday. The hosts led 3-1 at half-time.
IWL 2024-25: Mousumi Murmu brace helps Sribhumi FC beat Nita FA
Barrackpore, March 31: Sribhumi FC got their first win in three games with a 4-2 beat down of Nita Football Academy in their IWL 2024-25 encounter at the Bibhutibhushan Stadium on Monday. The hosts led 3-1 at half-time.
Madhuri Kindo strives to fulfill brother's dreams through her hockey career
New Delhi, March 28: In a story of determination and familial bond, 23-year-old Madhuri Kindo, a rising star in Indian women's hockey, has once again been named in the core probable group of the ongoing Senior Women's National Coaching Camp.
Madhuri Kindo strives to fulfill brother's dreams through her hockey career
New Delhi, March 28: In a story of determination and familial bond, the 23-year-old Madhuri Kindo, a rising star in Indian women's hockey, has once again been named in the core probable group of the ongoing senior women's national coaching camp. This is the second time the Odisha-born goalkeeper has been selected for the prestigious camp, having first been included in 2024.
IWL 2024-25: Fazila Ikwaput's hattrick helps Gokulam Kerala sink Sribhumi FC
Kozhikode, March 26 : Fazila Ikwaput was once again at the heart of Gokulam Kerala FC’s triumph as her stunning hat-trick helped the Malabarians cruise to a dominant 3-0 win over Sribhumi FC in a crucial match of the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Wednesday.
BCCI announces Women's central contracts for 2024-25; Harmanpreet, Deepti, Smriti get Grade A
New Delhi March 24: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the annual player contracts for India's women's cricket team for the 2024-25 season on Monday.
IWL 2024-25: East Bengal consolidate their lead atop table with win against Sethu
Chennai, March 21: East Bengal beat Sethu FC 4-2 in a high-scoring encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the IWL 2024-25 table. The Red and Golds led 3-1 at half-time.
IWL 2024-25: Bala Devi's hat-trick helps Sribhumi FC sink Sethu FC
Barrackpore, March 16: India international Ngangom Bala Devi struck a hat-trick as hosts Sribhumi FC snatched full point from Sethu FC with a 3-2 victory in the Indian Women's League 2024-25 at the Bibhuti Bhushan Stadium on Sunday.
Avani shoots 65 to finish Tied-13th in Australia
Coffs Harbour, March 16: Avani Prashanth shot a superb 5-under 65 in the final round of the Australian Women's Classic and registered a solid Top-15 finish in her maiden season on the Ladies European Tour.
Avani Prashanth emerges the top Indian in Australian Women's Classic
Coffs Harbour, March 15: It was a tough day for the Indian duo in the opening round of the 2025 Australian Women's Classic. Rookie Avani Prashanth with 2-over 72 was the best at Tied-55th, while Pranavi Urs (73) and Diksha Dagar (74) were further behind in T-79th and T-88th places. They were also hit by a lack of any practice rounds at a course which took a beating because of a cyclone, according to the Australian Women's Classic press release.