Indian Sports Highlights, November 30- Tressa & Gayatri through to the Quarters of Syed Modi International

'Khelo India Para Games will be a great platform to earn recognition,' says Nishad Kumar

Indian Paralympian and high jumper Nishad Kumar hailed the efforts of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to host the first-ever Khelo India Para Games. He says that the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games under the able leadership of Shri. Narendra Modi is a stepping stone for athletes at grassroot level to show the world what they are capable of and will also benefit the players immensely.

Nishad, who made his maiden Paralympic Games appearance in 2020 Tokyo representing India, won Silver medal in the Men’s high jump T47 category. In doing so, he also created a new Asian record of 2.06m. In the 2022 Asian Para Games, he clinched the Gold medal in the Men’s high jump T47 at Hangzhou, China.

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Groups revealed for 77th Santosh Trophy Final Round

The draw for the 77th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2023-24 Final Round was conducted at the Football House in New Delhi on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

The dates for the Santosh Trophy have tentatively been fixed from February 21 to March 9, 2024.

Twelve teams were divided into two groups of six each. The participants include six group stage winners (Goa, Delhi, Manipur, Assam, Services and Maharashtra), three best second-placed teams (Kerala, Mizoram and Railways), and three automatic qualifiers - hosts Arunachal Pradesh, last season's champions Karnataka and finalists Meghalaya - PREVIEW

12 SSCB boxers secure semifinal spots at the 7th Elite Men's National Boxing Championships

The quarterfinal stage of the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships witnessed remarkable performances from Amit Panghal, the 2019 World Championships silver medalist (51kg), and 2021 Asian Champion Sanjeet (92kg) as they secured their places in the semifinals with commanding victories in the quarterfinals along with 10 other boxers representing SSCB on day five of the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships in Shillong - REPORT

IOA to conduct seminar on doping for core athletes before 2024 Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is planning to conduct a special seminar for the core group of athletes to educate them on the anti-doping rules to avoid any ahead of next year’s Olympic Games.

The seminar will be conducted in collaboration with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the upcoming months.

“We want to educate the athletes bound for the Olympic Games on the anti-doping rule violations to ensure proper compliance during the games,” IOA President Dr. P.T Usha said about the initiative.

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Priyanshu Rajawat into the Quarters of Syed Modi India International

Priyanshu Rajawat booked his place in quarters after his opponent Satish Kumar Karunakaran retired in the second set due to an injury.

He will face Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the quarter-final clash tomorrow.

Tressa & Gayatri through to the Quarters of Syed Modi India International

Tressa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are through to the quarter-final of Syed Modi India International after a comfortable straight set win.

They won 21-9, 21-5 against another Indian pair of Dhanyaa Nandakumar & Ridhi Kaur Toor in the second round.

Hockey India names 24-member men's team for 5 Nations tournament Valencia

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023, scheduled to be held from 15th to 22nd December in Valencia, Spain.

India will play against hosts Spain, Germany, France and Belgium in the 5 Nations tournament, which will serve as the preparatory event ahead of the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League games.

The 24-member squad features a mix of experienced and young faces, who will be led by ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh. Sumit and Amit Rohidas have been named as Harman’s deputies for this tour. 

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Youngsters Kiran, Unnati, Anupama loses out at Syed Modi India International

Unnati Hooda lost out in the second round of Syed Modi India International losing to former world champion Japanese player Nozomi Okuhara.

Another young star Anupama Upadhyaya also suffered a second round lose against eight seeded Chinese Taipei player Sung Shuo Yun.

In men's singles, Kiran George also faces a early exit as he lost to Chinese Taipei player Chia Hao Lee in a close three setter.

ITTF World Youth C'ships 2023: Bronze medal for Jennifer & Abhinandh

Indian U15 mixed doubles pair of Jennifer Varghese & Abhinandh Pradhivadhi won the bronze medal at ITTF World Youth C'ships 2023.

They lost their semi-final clash to Japanese pair of Yuna Ojio & Tamito Watanabe in a straight-set encounter (6-11, 9-11, 5-11) to secure a bronze medal.

This is the second medal for India from this event after U19 women's team bronze medal on Monday.

Jennifer will be in another semis later today partnering Divyanshi Bhowmick in U15 Girls Doubles.

Junior Hockey Women's World Cup: Indian team thrashes Canada 12-0

Indian junior women's hockey team opened the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 with a big win after defeating Canada 12-0 in the opening game on Wednesday.

Mumtaz Khan scored four goals, Annu and Deepika Soreng recorded hattricks and Neelam and Dipi scored one goal each to complete the rout.

India will face a tough opponent in Germany in their second game on 1st December.

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