Indian Sports Highlights, December 11: Odisha FC secure historic AFC Cup knockout berth

AFC Cup: Odisha FC defeat Bashundhara Kings 1-0

The Kalinga Warriors beat the Group D leaders to leapfrog them in the table and advance to the inter-zone semi-finals in their first-ever appearance on the continental stage.

Bajrang, Sakshi request sports minister to debar Brij Bhushan loyalists from contesting WFI polls

Olympic medal-winning wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik met Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday in New Delhi. They requested him not to allow any acquaintances of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to contest the forthcoming elections of the national federation REPORT

A date with history for Odisha FC in the AFC Cup

Odisha FC will be targeting a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Cup in their maiden continental appearance as they take on Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh in their sixth and final Group D match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 19:30 IST REPORT

Pro Tennis League: Gurgaon Sapphires win season 5

Gurgaon Sapphires became the first team in the history of the Harven Pro Tennis League (PTL) to win back-to-back titles when they beat Ichiban Samurai in the final at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. It took their tally to two titles as they triumphed 81-56 in the final played under the lights at the RK Khanna Stadium - REPORT

Indian hockey teams depart to Spain for five nations tournament

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has set his eyes on climbing up the FIH rankings, while his female counterpart Savita hopes to iron out the kinks ahead of next month's Olympic Qualifiers at the 5 Nations tournament in Spain - REPORT

Gokulam Kerala continues to use EMS Stadium despite no renewal of contract

Gokulam Kerala allegedly violated its contract with Kozhikode Corporation as it continues to use the EM Stadium despite the corporation not renewing the contract due to the club's utter failure to maintain the stadium. The municipality has also drawn criticism for its inability to protect its assets.

The fiasco between Gokulam Kerala and the Kozhikode Corporation came into the limelight in April this year when the club left the flood light in poor condition and the venue dirty. Several equipment in the venue were left broken too.

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What to follow today?

In the AFC Cup, Odisha FC takes on Bashundhara Kings in a must-win game. The winner of this match Group D match will advance to the next round. Mohun Bagan Super Giant faces Maziya SC, who has already been eliminated, in a dead rubber. 

In PKL, Jaipur Pink Panthers face table-toppers Gujarat Giants at 8 PM, while Bengaluru Bulls will go up against second-placed Bengal Warriors.

What happened on December 10?

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Highlights

Om Prakash Chouhan triumphs in SSP Chawrasia Invitational - REPORT

Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto wins the Guwahati Masters Women's Doubles title - REPORT

'My mom was in tears': Vrinda Dinesh narrates the story of Rs 1.3 crore WPL deal - READ INTERVIEW