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12 Jun

Hong, Oh Strike as South Korea Overturn Deficit to Down Czech Republic

PreetiSports

South Korea began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a victory. In a thrilling match, the team defeated the Czech Republic 2-1. South Korea secured the win after coming back from 1-0 down in the second half. At the start of the match, both South Korea and the Czech Republic had several chances to score, but neither side could capitalize. In the 9th minute, South Korea got a chance to take the lead from a free kick, but the Czech defence thwarted their hopes. In the 11th minute, South Korea also failed to convert a corner. In the first…

12 Jun

Assam Star Riyan Parag Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery in Mumbai

PreetiAssam, Sports

Assam's star cricketer Riyan Parag, who had been suffering from a long-standing shoulder injury, underwent a successful surgery today. Riyan's right shoulder surgery was performed today at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital under the supervision of eminent sports orthopedic specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. Parag had recently led Rajasthan Royals successfully in the concluded IPL, guiding them to the playoffs.The 24-year-old all-rounder will soon begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. Right after the conclusion of the IPL, Riyan was selected as the vice-captain of the India A team. However, due to a hamstring injury sustained during…

10 Jun

Goalpara Gears Up for 3rd K.C. Das Memorial Rapid Chess on Father’s Day

PreetiAssam, Sports

Rapid Chess in Goalpara like previous years, on the occasion of Father's Day this year as well, the 3rd Annual K.C. Das Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament has been organized on June 14. The event is initiative by Chandanshamala Library, located at Azad Road, Bhatipara in Goalpara town.The competition will commence from 9:00 AM on the said day at Gandhi Bhavan, located near B.O. in Goalpara town. It will be conducted across five categories: Open, Under-19, Under-15, Under-13, and Under-11.Apart from various educational institutions of Goalpara district, many players from neighboring districts like Bongaigaon, Barpeta, and Kamrup Metropolitan will participate in…

01 Jun

Removal from Leadership is Now Only a Matter of TimeHardik Ready to Leave Mumbai

PreetiSports

It was the five-time champions Mumbai Indians who turned Hardik Pandya into a superstar of world cricket. The management did not hesitate even a bit to remove Rohit Sharma—the most successful captain in terms of numbers—to place Hardik in the leader's seat. That very Mumbai Indians management is now furious with Hardik. His removal from leadership in the near future is almost certain. Not just leadership, the possibility of him being dropped from the team altogether has also become starkly apparent. This time, Mumbai had to conclude their IPL campaign languishing in the ninth position. Winning only four out of…

29 May

Evidence-Based Inclusion: ICC Sets Blueprint for Global Representation in 2026 World Cup Officiating

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This landmark decision marks the third consecutive edition of the tournament to feature an entirely female officiating team, underscoring cricket's ongoing commitment to diversity and gender equality. A total of 14 umpires and four match referees have been selected to manage the 33 highly anticipated matches. The tournament is scheduled to take place across various venue locations in England and Wales, kicking off on June 12. The 2026 lineup introduces fresh talent alongside seasoned veterans. Four officials—Candace La…

28 May

Djokovic, 39 and Battle-Scarred, Shrugs Off Rust to Win French Open Opener in Four Sets

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Just two days ago, his age touched the mark of 39. His body has been plagued by one injury after another. For the past 8 months, instead of being on the court, he had to spend time in a rehabilitation center. Before the start of the French Open, he had played only a single warm-up match. Despite all of this, there hasn't been a shred of impact on Novak Djokovic's confidence in his game. Although stepping into a major tournament after a long hiatus is difficult, the Serbian star has full faith in himself. Keeping the goal of winning a…

26 May

AIFF Signs Partnership with Estonian Vision SparkObjective to provide international exposure to Indian footballers

PreetiSports

A landmark agreement has been formally signed today between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Estonia's Vision Spark. The partnership was announced at a joint press conference organized in Guwahati today. AIFF stated that this partnership with the Estonian organization—which has an elite representative status—aims to strengthen Indian football from the grassroots level through infrastructure, international training, and exposure.Furthermore, under this agreement, Vision Spark and AIFF will jointly provide professional support, coaching, and management to Indian footballers (specifically youth levels and academies). It will create a pathway to integrate local talent with international standards.The primary objective of this collaboration…

24 May

Haripada Kumar Memorial Ranking Badminton Tournament Continues in Nagaon

PreetiSports

Under the aegis of the Assam Badminton Association, the Haripada Kumar Memorial Yonex-Sunrise 3rd All Assam Ranking Badminton Tournament is underway in full swing at the Indoor Stadium of the Nagaon Sports Association, courtesy of the association.In this five-day tournament, featuring over 600 male and female players from a total of 20 districts, Harshita Borah of Nagaon, Ananya Chaliha of Tinsukia, Adrika Borah of Jorhat, and Adrisha Gogoi of Sivasagar have secured their spots in the semifinals in the Girls' Under-9 singles category so far.On the other hand, in the Boys' category, Divyanshu Mahanta of Naharkatia, Devanga Saikia of Digboi,…

14 Apr

PCB Slaps Two-Year Ban on KKR Pacer Blessing Muzarabani for Choosing IPL over PSL

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially handed a two-year ban to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, prohibiting him from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) until 2028. The disciplinary action follows the Zimbabwean pacer’s decision to withdraw from his binding contract with Islamabad United to join the IPL as a replacement player. Muzarabani, who had originally signed with the Pakistan-based franchise after going unsold in the initial auction, pivoted to the Knight Riders in March to replace Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman. In a stern statement released on Tuesday, the PCB characterized the move as a blatant…

30 Mar

PSL Scandal: Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars Penalized for Ball Tampering in High-Stakes Clash

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has been rocked by a major integrity crisis after Lahore Qalandars were found guilty of ball tampering during a tense encounter against Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. The controversy unfolded on Sunday night, March 29, just before the start of the final over. With Karachi Kings needing 14 runs to win, cameras captured a huddle involving captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Fakhar Zaman, during which the players were seen handling the ball in a suspicious manner. On-field umpire Faisal Afridi immediately intervened, and after a thorough inspection and consultation with fellow…