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Dhruvh Goswami, Anish Shetty claim dramatic wins at Indian National Car Racing Championship
COIMBATORE: A last-corner touring-car clash, a 0.004-second battle for fourth in the Novice F1300 race and a rain-disrupted LGB F4 finale ensured a dramatic finish to the opening round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 in Coimbatore on Sunday. In LGB Formula 4, Meco Racing’s Dhruvh Goswami starred in the opening race of the day, surviving repeated safety-car periods and a tense final-lap battle to win by 0.356 seconds.
Wasteful Kerala Blasters settle for a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC Original
Kochi: Kerala Blasters dominated from the opening minute to the final whistle but could not find the decisive touch, settling for a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in their first home match under the new management at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday. Blasters controlled large spells of the game, especially in midfield, where new signing Mohammed Sanan, captain Adrian Luna and Korou Singh were heavily involved in driving the team forward.
Goswami, Shetty shine on dramatic day in Indian National Car Racing Championship
Coimbatore: A last-corner touring-car clash, a 0.004-second battle for fourth in the Novice F1300 race and a rain-disrupted LGB F4 finale ensured a dramatic finish to the opening round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 in Coimbatore on Sunday. In LGB Formula 4, Meco Racing’s Dhruvh Goswami starred in the opening race of the day, surviving repeated safety-car periods and a tense final-lap battle to win by 0.356 seconds.
Arya Singh dominates opening day
Coimbatore: Arya Singh emerged as the early benchmark in the LGB Formula 4 class as the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 opened at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore on Saturday. A dramatic first day featured nine races across eleven categories, but Singh’s composed victory in a disrupted Formula 4 race placed him firmly at the top of the championship table.
Kerala’s shooting star Vidarsa hits bulls eye with father’s and husband’s support
Behind every successful man stands a woman,” goes the old saying. For Vidarsa K Vinod, the state’s Asian Games shooting medallist, it runs the other way. Behind her stood two men: Her father, Vinod K, a small-time building contractor who struggled to pay for her equipment and ammunition, and her husband, Manu S Ravi, who set aside his own shooting ambitions to support the woman he loved.
Ran for a job, found a podium
When the baton reached Manu Thekkinalil Saji, India was trailing in third place. Inside the roaring stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the 24-year-old did what has defined much of his journey: He held his nerve and ran without flinching. His blistering leg helped India to silver in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games. The team clocked 3:14.46 to finish just behind Bahrain, and Manu shared the podium with MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj.
Mehta triumphs round 3 in F4 Indian championship
Fifteen-year-old Aaron Mehta delivered the defining story of Round 3 of the F4 Indian Championship at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai, becoming the youngest race winner in the championship’s history with a composed and courageous victory for Kolkata Royal Tigers. Racing in difficult wet conditions against a highly competitive 16-driver field, Mehta converted pole position in the third race into a landmark maiden win.
‘Realising that was disheartening’: Vidarsa Vinod on 0.2-point Asiad heartbreak
Kochi: Asiad medallist Vidarsa Vinod came back from the Asian Games with the satisfaction of having risen to the occasion, even though the narrowest of margins kept her from achieving even more. In the 10m team event, she executed her plans well and played her part in helping India win a medal, despite the event not being her main discipline and using a weapon she had received only two months before the Games. She later won another team silver in the 50m rifle 3 positions as well.
Ronaldinho, Fernandinho steal the show as Brazil Legends beat Indian All Stars Original
Kochi: The refurbished Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed a group of Brazilian greats, with Ronaldinho leading Brazil Legends against an Indian All Stars team. The Indian team featured IM Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia and Jo Paul Ancheri. The exhibition match ended 4-3 in favour of Brazil Legends. Fernandinho scored a hat-trick, while Ronaldinho converted a penalty. For the Indian All Stars, CK Vineeth struck twice and Ashim Biswas added another goal.
Vidarsa’s father wants her to win an Olympic gold Original
Kochi: Vidarsa K Vinod has always credited her family for supporting her journey as an international shooter. After winning a silver medal for India in the 10m Air Rifle Team event at the 2026 Asian Games alongside Elavenil Valarivan and Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa remained humble. As the first woman shooter from Kerala to win an Asian Games medal, she thanked her parents and husband for encouraging her and helping her reach the top.
The fast & the fearless: Chasing Asiad glory
Keralam is expected to make a spirited mark at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with its athletes aiming to extend the state’s proud tradition across athletics, volleyball, rowing, badminton and combat sports. The state has long supplied India with disciplined runners, jumpers, swimmers and team-sport players and the 2026 edition offers another stage for emerging talents and experienced campaigners to shine. India is sending 501 sportspersons to Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, to compete in the Asiad.
Arjuna honour comes amid grief for sprinter Ajmal
Thiruvananthapuram: Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi should have been overwhelmed with joy when he learned that he had been selected for the Arjuna Award . It was one of the biggest recognitions of his career, a moment any athlete would treasure. Yet, when contacted after a training session at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Thiruvananthapuram, Ajmal’s voice carried more grief than celebration. “It was my ummachi who wished for my success the most,” Ajmal said, referring to his mother, Asiya.
World Athletics U-20 Championships: Bronze fine, but long jumper Shahnavaz Khan hoping for more Original
KOCHI: Shahnavaz Khan is a young man of few words, but his ambitions are anything but modest. He has never been one to celebrate average results, and even on Sunday, as India rejoiced over his bronze medal at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, he remained far from satisfied. His best effort of 7.84m, which earned him third place in the men’s long jump, did not meet the standards he had set for himself.
When the earth lost its many names
I know only the skin of the earth and I know it has no name.” — Pablo Neruda, “Too Many Names" (Demasiados Nombres)For one extraordinary month, the 2026 FIFA World Cup made Neruda's words feel almost possible. Borders did not disappear, nor did rivalries. Yet football briefly blurred the lines that separate us. For a few fleeting weeks, much of humanity felt almost stateless, not deprived of citizenship, but freed from the labels that usually define us.
Blasters sporting director Skinkys leaves amid uncertainty
News City News kochi News Blasters sporting director Skinkys leaves amid uncertainty Trending Kochi: Kerala Blasters sporting director Karolis Skinkys has confirmed that he will leave the club, citing the continuing uncertainty around the Indian Super League and the wider future of Indian football as the main reason for his decision.
Brazil’s World Cup campaign revives hope for bedridden fan Original
News Brazil’s World Cup campaign revives hope for bedridden fan Akshay suffered a stroke after Brazil crashed out of the 2022 World Cup Kochi: Kerala has never been short of Brazil fans. But for a family in Kakkanad and their close friends, supporting the Selecao in this World Cup is deeply personal.
Rights claim casts shadow over World Cup screenings in Kerala
News City News kochi News Rights claim casts shadow over World Cup screenings in Kerala Trending A giant screen installed at Kalluthankadavu in Kozhikode district for World Cup public screening Kochi: The screening partnerships announced by Zee Entertainment, the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, have raised questions over Kerala’s long-standing tradition of neighbourhood match screenings.
Desi flex at FIFA World Cup: Kerala boy Tahsin Jamshid to play for Qatar
News Sports News Football Desi flex at FIFA World Cup: Kerala boy Tahsin Jamshid to play for Qatar Trending Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid born in Doha to Kerala parents, is set to become the first Indian passport holder to play in a World Cup after being named in Qatar's squad. (Photo/ X) KOCHI: Tahsin Jamshid is on the verge of doing what very few Indians expected to see in a World Cup.
'Everything was a blur after I scored': Ryan Williams after successful India debut
Rayson Tennyson KOCHI: Moments after India's 2-1 win over Hong Kong at the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Tuesday, Ryan Williams was caught between disbelief and delight. “I still haven't fully processed the moment. I don't know what I did after scoring, where I ran, what I felt. Everything just became a blur,” he said. His fourth-minute strike, a finish carved out of instinct and timing, was the cornerstone of India's win.
Asian Cup Qualifiers: Ryan Williams impresses on India debut, scores in win over Hong Kong Original
News Sports News Football Asian Cup Qualifiers: Ryan Williams impresses on India debut, scores in win over Hong Kong Trending Indian football team (Pic credit: AIFF) KOCHI: India earned their first win in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Hong Kong at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. Ryan Williams made an instant impact in India colours, scoring just four minutes after kick-off to set the tone for an impressive performance.
Asian Cup Qualifiers: Spotlight on Ryan Williams as India face Hong Kong Original
News Asian Cup Qualifiers: Spotlight on Ryan Williams as India face Hong Kong Ryan Williams (ANI Photo) KOCHI: All eyes will be on Ryan Williams when India take on Hong Kong in their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier at the JLN stadium on Tuesday.
Spotlight on Williams as India face Hong Kong
Kochi: All eyes will be on Ryan Williams when India take on Hong Kong in their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Tuesday. While both sides are already out of contention, this fixture is far from just a mere formality, with valuable FIFA ranking points still up for grabs and a chance for India to sign off on a positive note in front of their home fans. Much of the spotlight will be on 32-year-old winger Williams, who is set to make his India debut.
Indian football team, coach Khalid Jamil denied entry over Kochi stadium pay dispute Original
News Sports News Football Indian football team, coach Khalid Jamil denied entry over Kochi stadium pay dispute Trending KOCHI: The Indian men’s football team faced fresh embarrassment on Thursday, this time even before they could take the field. National head coach Khalid Jamil and the team were denied entry to Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, the venue for India’s Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31.
National coach denied entry to Kochi stadium over payment dispute
News City News kochi News National coach denied entry to Kochi stadium over payment dispute Trending Kochi: The Indian men's football team faced fresh embarrassment on Thursday, this time even before they could take the field. National head coach Khalid Jamil and the team were denied entry to Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, the venue for India's Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31.
Piyush Raj, Sahil Malik qualify for World U-20 Championships at Indian Open 400m meet
News City News kochi News Piyush Raj, Sahil Malik qualify for World U-20 Championships at Indian Open 400m meet Trending Thiruvananthapuram: Bihar's Piyush Raj and Uttarakhand's Sahil Malik achieved the qualification standard for the World Athletics U-20 Championships after finishing first and second in the U-20 men's 400m at the Indian Open meet held at LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday.
How Sanju Samson created a 'spiritual place' in dressing room after WI win Original
News Sports News Cricket News How Sanju Samson created a 'spiritual place' in dressing room after WI win Trending For someone who was looked at as dispensable not too long ago, Sanju Samson is suddenly in demand. One day, he is addressing conclaves and attending awards in New Delhi, the next day, he is flying back home to Thiruvanthapuram for an event.
Chennaiyin hold firm to beat struggling Blasters
Kochi: Kerala Blasters' winless run in the Indian Super League (ISL) continued as they slumped a fourth straight defeat, going down 0-1 to Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Saturday. Imran Khan scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute for the visitors.
Kochi set to host India’s AFC qualifier against Hong Kong in March
News City News kochi News Kochi set to host India’s AFC qualifier against Hong Kong in March Trending Kochi: International football is set to return to Kochi after nine years, with the city scheduled to host India's AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31.
Kerala Blasters' first ISL home game on track, but stadium rent row casts shadow over future matches
KOCHI: Preparations for Kerala Blasters' first home match of the new Indian Super League (ISL) season against Mumbai City FC were thrown into turmoil on the eve of the fixture on Saturday, following an unexpected standoff with the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which owns the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.
Services beat Kerala to lift Santosh Trophy for 8th time Original
News Sports News Football Services beat Kerala to lift Santosh Trophy for 8th time Trending Services defeat Kerala to win Santosh Trophy. (Pic credit: AIFF) Abhishek Pawar’s 109th-minute strike earned Services a 1-0 win over Kerala in a gripping final of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam, on Sunday. The victory gave Services their eighth Santosh Trophy title.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Purushothaman exits Blasters, set to join Odisha as head coach
News City News kochi News Purushothaman exits Blasters, set to join Odisha as head coach Trending Kochi: Former Kerala Blasters coach TG Purushothaman is poised to take over as Odisha FC head coach for the upcoming season.
130cr for Messi, little for Kerala athletes: Anju flags gaps in state’s sports funding
News City News kochi News 130cr for Messi, little for Kerala athletes: Anju flags gaps in state’s sports funding Trending Thiruvananthapuram: AFI senior vice-president Anju Bobby George criticised the Kerala government's priorities in sports funding.
Jinson Johnson retires at 34
Rayson Tennyson KOCHI: National 1500m record holder and Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, from Chakkittapara in Kerala's Kozhikode district, has not competed since winning a bronze in 1500m at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Oct 2023. His career highlight was the 1500m gold (3:44.72sec) at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. He also won 800m silver at the Asiad. “I've been thinking about retirement for a while,” Johnson said.
Jinson Johnson retires at 34
KOCHI: National 1500m record holder and Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, from Chakkittapara in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, has not competed since winning a bronze in 1500m at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Oct 2023. His career highlight was the 1500m gold (3:44.72sec) at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. He also won 800m silver at the Asiad. “I’ve been thinking about retirement for a while,” Johnson said.
No Lionel Messi and mates in Kochi this November; Argentina cancel Kerala friendly Original
News No Lionel Messi and mates in Kochi this November; Argentina cancel Kerala friendly Football fans in India are disappointed as Lionel Messi's Argentina will not play in Kerala this November. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the team will train in Spain and play Angola in Luanda. Earlier reports of a friendly against Australia in Kochi were also debunked by Football Australia.
Grit and Glory: Devananda breaks 200m record despite battling appendicitis
News City News kochi News Grit and Glory: Devananda breaks 200m record despite battling appendicitis Trending Thiruvananthapuram: After surging past the finish line with a commanding lead in the junior girls' 200m, Devananda V Biju of St. Joseph's HS, Pulloorampara, Kozhikode, collapsed onto the track, clutching her stomach in pain.
Fasalul breaks 110m hurdles record; Adithya strikes double gold
Trending Thiruvananthapuram: Fasalul Haque CK endured a challenging outing on Thursday, finishing second in the senior boys' 100m race at the 67th Kerala State Sports Meet held at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. But the 11th grade student from Navamukunda HSS, Tirunavaya, Malappuram, bounced back in style on Friday, smashing the senior boys' 110m hurdles record to clinch gold with a time of 13.78 seconds.
Kerala State School Athletics meet: Athul storms past 37-year junior boys’ record
News City News kochi News Kerala State School Athletics meet: Athul storms past 37-year junior boys’ record Trending Thiruvananthapuram: For the past decade, Ram Kumar has been a regular face at the junior boys' 100m event in the State School Athletics meet, waiting for someone to break his record set in 1988 at the Nehru Stadium, Kottayam.
49-year-old Joby Mathew wins World Para Powerlifting C’ships bronze
News City News kochi News 49-year-old Joby Mathew wins World Para Powerlifting C’ships bronze Trending Kochi: India's seasoned para-athlete, Joby Mathew, who aspires to compete in the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028, has successfully cleared his first hurdle by securing a bronze medal at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo.The World Championships is one of the five essential events for para-athletes aiming to qualify for the Paralympics.
Kerala win Subroto Cup for the first time in 64 years
News Kerala win Subroto Cup for the first time in 64 years Kochi: For the first time in 64 years , Kerala has clinched the prestigious Subroto Mukerjee International Football Tournament U-17 boys' title, defeating Amenity Public School, Uttarakhand, 2-0 in the final in New Delhi, on Thursday. Farook Higher Secondary School, represented Kerala to end the state's long wait for the coveted trophy.
Abdulla Aboobacker sounds alarm on athlete burnout
Trending Indian triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker voices concern over athlete burnout, attributing it to aggressive training methods in private academies, particularly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. He highlights that while junior athletes show early promise, overtraining leads to injuries and performance plateaus, hindering their senior-level transition.
Argentina to play friendly in Kerala this November, Lionel Messi expected to play
News Sports News Football Argentina to play friendly in Kerala this November, Lionel Messi expected to play Trending Argentina's football team is set to play a friendly match in Kerala in November 2025, confirmed by the AFA. While the AFA statement remained silent on Lionel Messi's presence, Kerala's sports minister assured his participation. Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield Stadium is the likely venue, pending resolution with the Kerala Cricket Association.
Under Murali Sreeshankar's guidance, Shahnawaz Khan eyes bigger leaps
News Under Murali Sreeshankar's guidance, Shahnawaz Khan eyes bigger leaps Shahnawaz Khan, a 17-year-old long jumper, recently achieved a milestone by crossing the 8-metre mark at the Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Meet, with guidance from Murali Sreeshankar.
Shooting coach Sunny Thomas passes away
Indian shooting mourns the loss of Sunny Thomas, the esteemed national coach, who passed away at 84. Thomas, known for his pivotal role in elevating Indian shooting on the global stage, mentored numerous top shooters, including Abhinav Bindra and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. During his tenure from 1993-2012, India amassed 235 international medals.
Vijayan, the policeman retires. The footballer plays on
IM Vijayan, the celebrated Indian footballer, is set to retire from Kerala Police, marking the end of a unique relationship. Recruited at 17 due to his exceptional talent, Vijayan rose from constable to Assistant Commandant, even with stints at top clubs like Mohun Bagan. His prolific scoring helped Kerala Police win Federation Cup titles. IM Vijayan during police duty in the 2018 state elections KOCHI: IM Vijayan, the mercurial India footballer refuses to retire.
India’s fastest men not included for Asian meet
Gurindervir Singh and Manikanta Hoblidhar were not picked for their individual events in India's Asian Athletics Championships squad due to new, unpublicized selection criteria, though they figure in the relay team. Despite meeting qualification standards, some athletes' performances at the Federation Cup were deemed insufficient.
Anju and Robert get the perfect anniversary gift from Shaili
Anju Bobby George and Robert celebrated their silver jubilee wedding anniversary as their protege, Shaili Singh, broke Anju's 23-year-old meet record in the women's long jump with a leap of 6.64m. Anju, delighted, presented the gold medal to Shaili and expressed confidence in her ability to break the national record.
Animesh Kujur takes 200m gold in record time
Animesh Kujur's stunning 200m victory, clocking 20.40 seconds, highlighted the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, eclipsing Amlan Borgohain's previous record. Praveen Chithravel equaled his national record in the triple jump, securing a World Championships spot, while Shaili Singh's impressive long jump broke a 23-year-old meet record. Samardeep Singh's shot put upset further added to the event's excitement.
Animesh Kujur pips Amlan Borgohain for 200m record gold
National Federation Athletics: Shaili Singh breaks mentor Anju Bobby George’s long jump meet record set in 2002. Praveen Chithravel Seals Tokyo Worlds long jump spot Animesh Kujur of Odisha set a new national record in the men's 200m at the National Federation Senior Athletics in Kochi on Thursday. He clocked 20.40 sec, bettering the previous mark of 20.52 sec by Amlan Borgohain in 2022.
Vithya Ramraj dominates 400m hurdles, clocks second-fastest time in Asia this year
News Vithya Ramraj dominates 400m hurdles, clocks second-fastest time in Asia this year Vithya Ramraj dominated the women's 400m hurdles at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition in Kochi, clocking 56.04 seconds and breaking the meet record. Despite her victory, Vithya expressed disappointment over the lack of competition, feeling she could have achieved a better time with stronger rivals.
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