Indian Sports Highlights, December 26: AITA declines Sumit Nagal's wildcard entry to AUS Open

Hockey India announces 34-member core probables for national women's coaching camp

Hockey India on Tuesday announced the 34-member core probable group for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, which is scheduled to commence on December 27 at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The upcoming camp is significant as India will aim to fine-tune its preparations ahead of the crucial FIH Olympic Qualifiers 2024 and the FIH 5s Women’s World Cup 2024.

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'I competed in the wrong era,' says Anju Bobby George

Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George, the vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), said she played 'in the wrong era', as things have improved a lot now.

Anju, India's first-ever medallist at the World Athletics Championships, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's willingness to promote and transform sports in India.

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AITA declines to send Sumit Nagal's name for Australian Open wildcard entry

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) quashed Sumit Nagal's wildcard entry into next year's season-opening Grand Slam - Australian Open - after he refused to play India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan. The latest development left Nagal disappointed.

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What to follow today?

In ISL, Punjab will be taking on Odisha FC. 

In PKL, Puneri Paltan face off against Patna Pirates in Chennai. 

More updates are expected from Indian wrestling as IOA is expected to form a new body to run day-to-day affairs of the WFI. 

What happened on December 25?

Here are the key highlights of the day:

AIFF President calls review meeting with Referees Committee after complaints - REPORT

Indian Chess players robbed in Spain during Chess tournament - REPORT

New faces come up as Indian women's cricket team for ODI and T20 announced - REPORT