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Yuva All Stars Championship: Vasco Vipers, Sonipat Spartans, Warriorz KC, and Yuva Yoddhas Triumph on Day 16

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1 year ago

March 22, 2025

On Day 16 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025, Warriorz KC and Vasco Vipers both secured impressive 10-point victories. Meanwhile, Yuva Yoddhas dominated the Junior Steelers, and the Sonipat Spartans made a strong comeback to defeat Yuva Paltan at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar.

In their match, Vasco Vipers triumphed over Kurukshetra Warriors with a score of 55-45, maintaining their last place in Pool A standings with 14 points. The Vipers took control in the first half, executing two All-Outs against the Warriors and leading 28-18 at the break. Although the Sonipat Spartans managed two All-Outs against the Vipers, a crucial All Out and a Super Raid during the final moments allowed Vasco Vipers to clinch the victory.

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Sahil emerged as the standout performer with 21 raid points, comprising 17 touch points and 4 bonus points. On the opposing side, Kurukshetra’s Rahul Poriya contributed 16 points (15 raid points and one tackle point). The Warriors currently sit at the bottom of Pool B with 14 points from 10 matches.

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Warriorz KC also celebrated a 10-point victory, overcoming Yuva Mumba in Haridwar. The team from Bengal inflicted an All Out on Mumbai, leading 24-14 at halftime. They secured another All Out in the second half, ultimately winning 38-28. Despite their loss, Yuva Mumba’s Ajay Sangwan stood out with 8 raid points. Yuva Mumba currently holds second place in Pool B with 38 points, while Warriorz KC is second in Pool A with 47 points.

In a closely contested match, the Sonipat Spartans narrowly defeated Yuva Paltan. Both teams were evenly matched in the first half until Paltan managed an All Out, ending the half with a 17-11 advantage. The Spartans fought back, executing an All Out themselves to pull ahead by two points. A vital Super Tackle from Aman gave Sonipat the edge, and they added three points in the final two raids, concluding with a score of 33-29.

Paltan’s Ajay Gulia was the top performer with seven raid points, whereas the Spartans and Yuva Paltan currently hold third and fifth places in Pool B, with 38 and 25 points, respectively.

Later in the day, Yuva Yoddhas delivered a commanding performance against Junior Steelers, winning 42-23 and securing the top spot in Pool B with 45 points after 11 matches. The Steelers find themselves fifth in Pool A with 18 points. The Yoddhas started strong, leading 16-9 at halftime thanks to an All Out, and they maintained their momentum in the second half, inflicting two additional All Outs on the Steelers to finish the match with a 19-point margin. Shivam Singh was the standout player with 11 points.

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Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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1 day ago

August 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.

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India Wins Two Silver Medals at Commonwealth Games

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2 weeks ago

July 29, 2026

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Sports:India added two more silver medals to its Commonwealth Games tally as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered impressive performances.

Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event. He finished second with a time of 27:49.78, while Australia’s Kai Robinson won gold.

In weightlifting, Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and earned India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games.

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India Opens Medal Account at Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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Glasgow: India opened its medal account at the Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event on Friday.

The 28-year-old athlete, who is affected by polio, delivered a strong performance in the competition. Jhandu successfully lifted 181 kg in his first attempt.

He then lifted 190 kg in his second attempt. He attempted 196 kg in his final lift but was unable to complete it.

He finished with a total of 130.9 points to secure the bronze medal. Nigeria’s Idris Rilwan won the gold medal with 132.8 points.

Great Britain’s Matthew Harding claimed the silver medal with 131 points. Another Indian athlete, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points in the same event.

Earlier on the opening day of the Games, Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik narrowly missed a medal after finishing fourth.

Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal gave India its first medal of the Commonwealth Games.