Sport in India

India is home to a diverse population playing many different sports across the country. Cricket is the most popular sport. Football is the popular sport in some of the Indian states. The country has won eight Olympic gold medals in field hockey, another popular game in India. Kabaddi, an indigenous sport is popular in rural India. Several games originated in India including Chess, Snooker and other regional games. India has hosted and co-hosted several international sporting events, including the 1951 and 1982 Asian Games, the 1987, 1996 and 2011 Cricket World Cup, the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, the 2010 Hockey World Cup and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a premier twenty20 cricket league held every year from 2008. The Indian Super League is a football league tournament held since 2014. Major international sporting events annually held in India include the Chennai Open in tennis, the Indian Masters in golf. From 2011 to 2013, India hosted the Indian Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. The National Games of India is a national domestic sports event, which has been held in the country since 1924.It will host the FIFA U-17 world cup 2017

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This luxury travel destination in Asia announces partnership with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
In a major move for the Maldives, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced its partnership with Mumbai Indians as the Official Tourist Destination Partner for the 2025 IPL season.
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"I look up to Anirban Lahiri": Veer Ahlawat aims for Indian Open glory

Beijing News 26 Mar 2025
Indian professional golfer Veer Ahlawat is all set to tee off at the Indian Open, an event he knows well ... With Indian golf steadily growing, Ahlawat believes the sport is on the right track but can still reach greater heights.
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Nylander, Tavares each have 2 goals, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Flyers 7-2

Hindustan Times 26 Mar 2025
Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris.
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'Since 2018, IPL's TV viewership has grown by 40%': JioStar Sports CEO Sanjog Gupta

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
... (TV) and JioHotstar (digital), a move that signals the consolidation of power and distribution in the hands of one media giant.The IPL continues to be a behemoth in the Indian sporting landscape.
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Jack Eichel's hat trick helps Golden Knights stay hot

Hindustan Times 26 Mar 2025
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Argentina's Global Tour Brings Messi and Co. to India After 14 Years

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 26 Mar 2025
... be a major highlight for Indian football fans ... Since 2021, AFA has been working on establishing a stronger connection with the Indian football community, recognising the nation's passion for the sport.
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Figure skating-American Malinin embracing pressure of defending world title

Hindustan Times 26 Mar 2025
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Aussies on Tour: Kim ready to kick-start 2025 campaign

PGA Tour 26 Mar 2025
Live from 11.30pm Thursday, Friday; Live from 2am Sunday, Monday on Fox Sports 503 and Kayo ... Live from 9am Friday on Fox Sports 505; Live from 9am Saturday on Fox Sports 506; Live from 9am Sunday, Monday on Fox Sports 503 and Kayo ... Hero Indian Open.
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North Carolina government makes big tax revenues quickly from first year of sports betting

Daily Press 26 Mar 2025
... from authorized sports wagering in the ninth-largest state ... Before the law was implemented, sports gambling was legal in North Carolina only at three casinos operated by two American Indian tribes.
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Alappuzha Gymkhana trailer: Premalu's Naslen K Gafoor plays underdog trying to land punches in boxing ...

Hindustan Times 26 Mar 2025
Malayalam actor Naslen K Gafoor, who rose to pan-Indian fame with the romantic drama Premalu, is back with a quirky sports comedy in Alappuzha Gymkhana ... crack their college admission from sports quota.
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Sports shooting: Warrior compete at nationals

Ottumwa Courier 26 Mar 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Indian Hills Shotgun Sports squad wrapped up its 2024-25 campaign at the ACUI/SCTP Clay Target Collegiate Championships. The Warriors placed fifth overall in the Division IV Classic All-Around with 1,326 total targets ... .
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Jackie Robinson baseball game returns to Vero Beach after COVID hiatus

TCPalm 26 Mar 2025
and game starting at 6.45 p.m.Jackie Robinson Celebration Game supports the United Way of Indian River County. A Treasure Coast sports tradition will return next month after a five-year hiatus.
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Major League Cricket to play a series of matches at Oakland Coliseum this summer

The Mercury News 26 Mar 2025
One of the world’s most popular sports will be coming to Oakland this summer, finally creating home matches for the Bay Area’s team ... does not have a rich history in the sport until recently.
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Ban on Indian kabaddi federation will be lifted next month: international body chief Tiwari

Hindustan Times 25 Mar 2025
In a respite for Indian kabaddi players, the international governing body of the sport is set to lift suspension imposed on the national federation next month after the court-appointed administrator handed over the charge to the 'elected body'.
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J&K Snowboarders Make Debut At World Championship

Kashmir Observer 25 Mar 2025
Srinagar- In a historic feat for Indian snowboarding, the country made its debut at the World Snowboard Championship 2025 in St ... Shri Sarmad Hafeez, IAS, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, also extended his congratulations, remarking.
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