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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: What’s New?

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia has shattered records, cementing its place as one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries. The series opener and subsequent matches have captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide, delivering a thrilling showcase of cricketing excellence. Record-Breaking Viewership: A Historic Beginning The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar…

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Rajesh Vetcha: A Trailblazer in the Indian Running Community

Rajesh Vetcha, a name synonymous with the running revolution in India, has achieved a remarkable milestone. He recently became the first individual from India’s running community and only the second Indian overall to be elected to the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) since its inception in 1982. Serving a prestigious four-year term,…

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Fantasy Sports and India’s Evolving Sports Ecosystem

The sports industry in India is rapidly evolving into a significant driver of socio-economic development, with the potential to reach a $100 billion market size by 2030. According to the Google-Deloitte report titled “Think Sports: Unlocking India’s $130B Sports Potential”, sports is not only creating millions of jobs and generating tax revenues but also fostering…

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India’s Sports Ministry Plans National Sports Leagues

India’s ambition to establish itself as a global sporting powerhouse is gaining momentum with the Sports Ministry’s plan to introduce a dozen National Sports Leagues (NSLs). This initiative, aligned with the Khelo India Programme, aims to harness the country’s vast talent pool, promote underrepresented sports, and strengthen its bid to host the 2036 Olympics. The…

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India Shines at Asia-Pacific Deaf Games 2024

India’s athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Asia-Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Securing a historic 55 medals, including eight gold, the Indian contingent marked a significant leap from their previous performance in 2015, when the team won just five medals. The achievement reflects India’s growing commitment to inclusivity in sports…

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Dream Sports Foundation Partners with MSSA

Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, has entered into a transformative five-year partnership with the Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA). This collaboration aims to elevate youth sports in Mumbai by leveraging MSSA’s historic grassroots network and DSF’s commitment to sporting excellence. Covering 20 sports, the initiative focuses on key disciplines such…

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