Sports
Ahmedabad: Gujarat is strengthening its presence on the global sporting map, with Ahmedabad set to host the FIBA U18 Asia Basketball Cup 2026 from August 13 to 23 at the state-of-the-art Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura. The tournament will bring together the top U18 teams from 16 Asia-Oceania countries, competing for the continental title […]
SRFI-sanctioned tournament showcases Gujarat’s emerging talent across junior, senior and master’s categories Ahmedabad, 06 August, 2026: As the Chiripal Gujarat State Squash Championship 2026 concluded recently, 11 champions were crowned across junior, senior and master’s categories. The championship was organised by the All Gujarat Squash Rackets Association (AGSRA) under the Chiripal Squash Excellence Programme from 1stAugust […]
Ahmedabad, India | 13–23 August 2026 Ahmedabad is set to become the centre of Asian basketball as India prepares to host the prestigious FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 from 13 to 23 August 2026. The championship will be organized by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) in association with FIBA Asia, the Government of Gujarat, […]
Despite the absence of several traditional sporting disciplines, India delivered an impressive performance by securing 39 medals in comparable events—surpassing its tally of 30 medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s sporting ecosystem continues to grow stronger, with athletes consistently raising the nation’s profile […]
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the Silver medal in the Men’s Javelin event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Prime Minister said that Neeraj Chopra has once again demonstrated remarkable consistency, composure and spirit. Shri Modi said that Neeraj Chopra’s achievements make every Indian proud and […]
Gandhinagar, 30 July 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi visited Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, to encourage and boost the morale of the Indian athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games. During his visit, DyCM interacted with Indian sports enthusiasts and supporters present at the stadium, where the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered to cheer […]
Our goal is not just to train athletes but to build an entire ecosystem that enables them to excel on the international stage and bring glory to the nation: Dy CM Shri Harsh Sanghavi The achievement marks a remarkable rise for the state, which had only three representatives at the 2014 Asian Games. Twelve years […]
Spain have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy after securing a narrow 1–0 victory over Argentina in the final. The decisive goal came during extra time, giving Spain a dramatic win in the championship match and their second World Cup title after their historic triumph in 2010. Spain produced a strong knockout-stage campaign, overcoming Portugal, […]
Ahmedabad: Gujarat cricket received a major boost as five players from the state were recognized in the West Zone selections for the Duleep Trophy 2026-27, one of India’s premier domestic first-class tournaments. The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) congratulated Urvil Patel, Jaymeet Patel, and Siddharth Desai on their selection in the West Zone squad. In addition, […]
July 2026: Australia’s rising women’s basketball stars have made a powerful statement on the international stage by securing the bronze medal at the FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Czechia. The achievement marks Australia’s first podium finish at the tournament since 2018, highlighting the country’s growing strength in youth basketball. Competing against some of […]
