CHENNAI: Showing remarkable determination and racing spirit, the young riders of Honda Racing India put on an impressive show in Race 2 of the first round of 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F in Chennai, highlighting their talent and consistency on the track.

Adding to the excitement of Race 2, Solomon R put on a powerful display, showcasing impressive speed, precision, and competitive spirit on the track.

In the 8-lap race, Solomon R, gradually built his pace to gain momentum and take the lead. He maintained a consistent and commanding pace, eventually crossing the chequered flag in first position with a total race time of 17:03.481, while also clocking the fastest lap time of 2:05.892.

The contest for second and third place intensified as Deepak Kumar, Alshin Thomas and Swaroop Krishna went head-to-head, each pushing their boundaries in a gripping battle for the podium.

Showing strong control and consistent pace, Deepak Kumar secured second position, completing the race with a total time of 17:13.576. Right behind him, Swaroop Krishna P maintained steady focus to take third position on the podium with a total time of 17:24.441.

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CHENNAI: Demonstrating exceptional racing passion, the young riders of Honda Racing India delivered a strong performance in Race 1 of the first round of 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F in Chennai, showcasing their skill and high spirit on the track.

Adding to the thrill of Race 1, the rider Solomon R delivered a fierce performance on the track, setting a benchmark with his speed, control, and racing spirit.

In the 6-lap race, Solomon R made a strong start from 2nd on the grid, swiftly taking the lead in the opening lap. Maintaining a commanding pace, he stayed ahead throughout the race. He secured the first position by crossing the chequered flag first, completing the race in a total time of 12:50.322, while also clocking the fastest lap time of 2:06.934.

The fight for second and third place heated up as Ann Jenifer, Alshin Thomas, Bharath Balan, and Deepak Kumar battled closely, each rider pushing the limits for a spot on the podium.

Showing great control, Ann Jenifer maintained her pace to finish in second position, completing the race with a total time of 13:06.226. Following closely, Alshin Thomas displayed strong focus, securing the third position on the podium with a total time of 13:10.090.

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CHENNAI: As the curtains went down for the 2024 season of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R, the young riders of Honda Racing India concluded the season with impressive performances, setting new benchmarks and gaining valuable experiences and learnings for the upcoming seasons.

Leading the entire season with an adrenaline rush was Malappuram’s Mohsin Paramban, who showcased exemplary performance and claimed victory this year. Throughout the season, Mohsin finished with seven wins in ten races.

In today’s final 8-lap race of the season, Mohsin got off to a strong start. However, his machine encountered a mechanical issue, causing him to slow down a bit. Savion Sabu then executed a decisive move and accelerated quickly to take the lead in the intense battle. Savion showcased a brilliant performance in the final race, crossing the chequered line in first position with a total time of 15:03.809 and his best lap time was 1:51.260. In his rookie year, Savion has emerged as one of the most promising riders in this category.

In the thrilling race, the battle for second and third positions intensified as Mohsin Paramban pushed his limits. With strong determination, he finished the race in second position with a total time of 15:10.876 and his best lap time was 1:52.171.

Following Mohsin was Beedani Rajender who maneuvered swiftly against all the other riders and claimed a podium finish by crossing the chequered line at the third position. He finished the race with a total time of 15:17.258 and a best lap time of 1:52.654.

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MUMBAI: Athletics Kids Cup is a new grassroots sports initiative for children and adolescents. Launched by Dspowerparts, a team of athletics enthusiasts from Switzerland, in collaboration with UBS, the initiative aims to promote physical activity among children and help tackle the growing concerns around childhood obesity among urban Indian children. The Athletics Kids Cup starts in the Mumbai region and aims to get tens of thousands of children moving. Schools are now invited to register for the Athletics Kids Cup.

Simple concept – huge impact

Athletics Kids Cup centers around three fundamental movements – running, jumping, throwing – that are required in almost every sport and are specifically practiced and perfected in athletics. The initiative features a triathlon-style competition comprising a 60m sprint, the long jump, and the ball throw and is open to children and young people between the ages of 7 and 15 from all walks of life.

Built with the conviction that sports, particularly athletics, can play a vital role in personal development, health promotion, and fostering mutual social understanding, the Athletics Kids Cup is an ideal platform for young participants to build character, values, integrity, mutual respect, and discipline. The initiative aims to inspire children to get the best out of themselves and to have the confidence to pursue their own ambitious goals.

India is on the brink of a health crisis with obesity rates rising sharply, particularly among children. Athletics Kids Cup aims to help counteract this problem by encouraging an active lifestyle as a means to improve overall health.

Schools in the spotlight

In the first season (2024/2025), the Athletics Kids Cup will focus on the Mumbai region. Schools will be key enablers in organizing school-level competitions with the help of a ready-to-use toolkit containing the material required to organize the competition independently, such as competition materials, bib numbers, certificates of participation, or a complete handbook. Dspowerparts and its partner Striders will provide all schools with the necessary help and advice to actively engage students in the initiative.

A platform for aspiring athletes

While it is of central importance to us to get all children moving, regardless of their background or talent, the Athletics Kids Cup also has the potential to grow as the perfect platform for aspiring athletes. The initiative features a three-stage competition structure. After participating in the school-organized event, the most talented girls and boys can qualify for one of the five regional finals in Mumbai, which will take place in January 2025. The top 30 athletes in each age category will get the chance to prove their mettle and be part of the Grand Finale on 15 February. These competitions will be organized in a professional setup, ensuring an unforgettable experience for the qualified young athletes.

Expansion planned for the 2025/2026 season

The initiators are already preparing for expansion. In the coming months, pilots will be carried out in Pune and Hyderabad, to expand the Athletics Kids Cup to these two cities in the 2025/2026 season. The expansion will be another step forward in spreading the grassroots initiative to other parts of India and making a significant impact in promoting healthy habits and physical activity among Indian children.

UBS enabling change that matters

The launch of the Athletics Kids Cup is made possible through the generous support of UBS, the Switzerland-based bank, which has had strong local ties with India for three decades. UBS is committed to empowering communities through catalytic programs that improve learning outcomes and the overall well-being of students, enabling them to achieve their full potential. The Athletics Kids Cup is a key initiative among UBS’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the development and success of India’s young generation.

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Free State Women outside back Sikholiwe Mdletshe will earn her first cap after being named on the left wing, while regular starter Sinazo Mcatshulwa returns at flanker for South Africa’s second match of the tournament after they outplayed Cameroon 55-0 in the opening match on Saturday.

Koen selected a new midfield, where Jakkie Cilliers will link up with Aphiwe Ngwevu, a try-scorer off the bench against Cameroon. Tayla Kinsey, South Africa’s most capped scrumhalf, will swap places with Rumandi Potgieter after playing her 33^rd Test match off the bench at the weekend.

Squad personnel Azisa Mkiva, Roseline Botes, and Xoliswa Khuzwayo swap their opening match bench role for starting positions in the front row against Kenya.

Botes (hooker) swops places with Lindelwa Gwala and Khuzwayo (prop) with Sanelisiwe Charlie. Mkiva replaced the injured Aliyah Tchogna-Njamen early in the Cameroon game, which means Amber Schonert, who made her Test debut at the same venue last year, will provide tighthead cover against Kenya.

Vainah Ubisi and Nomsa Mokwai also swop jerseys, with Ubisi starting and Mokwai moving to the bench where she will be joined by Unathi Qolo, who will be keen to start her contribution to the Springbok Women’s quest to qualify for next year’s Rugby World Cup in England.

The Springbok Women’s last Test against Kenya was in September 2023 at the University of Western Cape Stadium in Bellville, where South Africa won by 77-12.

Only five players who started against Kenya in that Test are back and will run out in the starting line-up again: Cilliers, Mcatshulwa, Botes, Byrhandrè Dolf, and Lusanda Dumke.

Koen said he is keen to see Mdletshe in action at this level.

“She has been good at training in recent weeks and having her on board for our European tour is now reaping rewards,” said Koen.

“She did not get the opportunity in Spain or England, but kept on working hard and contributed on and off the field, so I am delighted for her to get that first cap.”

The Bok Women’s coach, who opted for a split of six forwards and two backs on the bench, said team selection is a reflection of how they are approaching this Test.

“We want to focus on our processes, and we selected the team accordingly. We have prepared the team well and we are good to go,” said Koen.

“We have a strategy for this match and how to nullify Kenya’s attacking strengths and select our team accordingly. We got over the first hurdle, but that was only the start.”

“Kenya will present a huge challenge with South Africa’s Jerome Paarwater coaching their forwards and many of our players back home (as DHL Western Province forwards coach).”

The Test is scheduled to start at 12h00 (SA time) and will be broadcast live on YouTube and SuperSport.

Springbok Women team to face Kenya:

15. Byrhandrè Dolf (Bulls Daisies) – 12 Tests, 15 points (3 tries)

14. Nomawethu Mabenge (Sanlam Boland Dames) – 17 Tests, 65 points (13 tries)

13. Jakkie Cilliers (Bulls Daisies) – 11 Tests, 29 points (2 tries, 5 conversions, 3 penalty goals)

12. Aphiwe Ngwevu (Border Ladies) – 19 Tests, 40 points (8 tries)

11. Sikholiwe Mdletshe (Free State Women) – uncapped

10. Mary Zulu (Sharks Women) – 9 Tests, 14 points (7 conversions)

9. Tayla Kinsey (Sharks Women) – 33 Tests, 48 points (2 tries, 16 conversions, 2 penalty goals)

8. Sizophila Solontsi (Bulls Daisies) – 19 Tests, 40 points (8 tries)

7. Sinazo Mcatshulwa (DHL Western Province) – 29 Tests, 45 points (9 tries)

6. Lusanda Dumke (Bulls Daisies) – 29 Tests, 35 points (7 tries)

5. Vainah Ubisi (Bulls Daisies) – 12 Tests, 5 points (1 try)

4. Nolusindiso Booi (captain, DHL Western Province) – 43 Tests, 5 points (1 try)

3. Azisa Mkiva (DHL Western Province) – 7 Tests, 0 points

2. Roseline Botes (DHL Western Province) – 18 Tests, 40 points (8 tries)

1. Xoliswa Khuzwayo (Golden Lions Women) – 3 Tests, 0 points

Replacements:

16. Lindelwa Gwala (Ealing Trailfinders Women) – 30 Tests, 50 points (10 tries)

17. Sanelisiwe Charlie (Bulls Daisies) – 17 Tests, 5 points (1 try)

18. Amber Schonert (Sale Sharks Women) – 4 Tests, 0 points

19. Nomsa Mokwai (DHL Western Province) – 6 Tests, 0 points

20. Nompumelelo Mathe (Sanlam Boland Dames) – 18 Tests, 25 points (5 tries)

21. Anathi Qolo (Bulls Daisies) – 2 Tests, 0 points

22. Rumandi Potgieter (Bulls Daisies) – 16 Tests, 0 points

23. Piwokuhle Nyanda (Golden Lions Women) – 11 Tests, 0 points

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This distinctive collaboration will mark the debut of an Indian team in the cutting-edge global electric all-terrain motorcycle racing World Cup organized by FIM E-Xplorer. Additionally, India has been selected to host the season’s grand finale in November 2024.

This pioneering all-terrain electric motorcycle racing series has been offering manufacturers a unique platform to test and push the limits of developed vehicles and prototypes, showcasing their level of technological advancement. The series, with its second season around the corner, will be broadcast in over 60 countries, reaching over 350 million households globally. 

Choosing to partner with KSG marks a pivotal moment in FIM E-Xplorer’s worldwide expansion strategy. It affirms its steadfast commitment to India’s thriving market and willingness to extend its reach to Asia. It also reinforces India’s stature as a burgeoning motorsport hub with a growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles and motorsports, while steering the country towards sustainable mobility.

“We are thrilled with this long-term partnership with E-Xplorer. We aspire to unite the motorbike community and all racing fans, igniting enthusiasm for India’s motorsports while being a catalyst for it. Not only will the upcoming season excite and entertain moto enthusiasts across the country, but the introduction of our very own Indian team will finally give us all a chance to be on an international podium in motorsports! This is the start of a new dawn for motorcycle racing in India.“, said Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, Owner of Kankanala Sports Group.

Carina Munte, Chief Championship Officer and Co-Founder at E-Xplorer said: ”This strategic and long-term partnership with Kankanala Sports Group marks a significant step for the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup. It also aligns perfectly with the growing enthusiasm for electric motorbikes and motorsports in the world’s largest two-wheeler market. Kankanala Sports has already demonstrated to be well-equipped to make this race an unforgettable and outstanding event that will elevate the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup’s profile globally.“
 

Valentin Guyonnet, CEO and Co-Founder at E-Xplorer said: ”India is on the brink of becoming the world’s leading two-wheel market. Our enduring nine-year partnership is a testament to our commitment to a long-term vision, especially in collaborating with Indian motorcycle manufacturers. We are also looking to develop a national championship and other grassroots programs. Our months of collaboration with Kankanala Sports Group have filled me with confidence. They are the ideal partners to help us realize our ambitious objectives.”

Beyond racing, FIM E-Xplorer champions a broader mission: advancing technological innovation, electric mobility, gender equality, and sustainability. It stands as a beacon of commitment by promoting gender parity on the tracks, fostering seamless collaboration between female and male riders, and contributing equally to the team’s success.

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The golden double points finale started in the highest, gustiest, and shiftiest winds seen so far in the SSL Gold Cup, but settled into a more stable rhythm soon after. In the evening at the 1/4 Finals Closing Ceremony, Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny summed up the feeling of everyone by saying that each round had incredible drama, only to be surprised when the next round surpasses it. The semifinals promise to bring even more excitement on Saturday.

The SSL Gold Cup is the football world cup of sailing, and the 1/2 Finals of the Finals series start on Saturday, December 2nd, at 12 pm GMT local time. The full report for the 4th day of the 1/4 Finals is available, along with the full results, on the SSL Gold Cup website.

The SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals witnessed a tough and tempestuous golden day of sailing, with the world’s top 56 countries battling it out to raise the coveted Sailing World Cup trophy. The Regatta Director summed up the feeling of everyone, saying that each round had incredible drama, only to be surprised when the next round surpasses it. The semifinals promise to bring even more excitement on Saturday.

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The pre-show will include an exclusive segment called #AskDua, where the three-time Grammy award and six-time BRIT award winner will share her thoughts on the regality of the Cricket World Cup and engage with cricketers from both India and New Zealand. The segment will see cricketers posing questions about the game, her performances, and her interests.

The pre-show is set to be nothing short of spectacular, leaving viewers and fans awestruck with Dua Lipa’s captivating persona and charisma. Star Sports aims to blend cricket and glamour as India inches closer to the final hurdle.

Watch the video here:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/Czp3VtNr1DP/

YouTube – https://youtu.be/TNJnrNJWSEM

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final 1-India vs New Zealand will be broadcast live and exclusively on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar from noon onwards on November 15, 2023. Tune in to witness the blend of cricket and glamour as India aims to oust the Black Caps and secure their berth in the final.

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The final spot in the playoffs was decided in the last game on goal difference, while Hotfut Academy needed penalties to beat Brawlers in the 3rd place playoff. United Studs Football Club (USFC) was crowned Champions after beating Rovers Academy 2-0, thanks to goals from Zia ul Hussain and Sadhwick Raj.

The tournament was an eventful exhibition of quality football on Independence Day, with over 80 high-quality goals scored throughout the two days of the tournament. Hyderabad FC’s First Team Assistant Coach, Shameel Chembakath, was in attendance for the knockout phase of the competition, keeping a keen eye on the upcoming talent from the footballing hotbed of the city.

Individual awards were also given out, with P. Sai Daksh from Rovers Academy winning the Golden Boot for most goals, Mohammad Osman Hussain from USFC winning the Golden Glove for best keeper, and Sadhwick Raj from USFC winning the Golden Ball for best player.

The Future Is Us Cup will return with U15 and U17 tournaments scheduled soon. Keep an eye on the club’s social media handles for more information.

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Parivartan Shetkari Gat (Group) from village Vathoda, Taluka Varod from Amravati district bagged the first prize of Rs. 25 lakhs. The second prize was grabbed by village Golegaon, taluka Khultabad from Aurangabad; they received prize money of Rs. 15 Lakhs. The third prize was jointly bagged by Jai Yogesshwar Shetkari Gat (Group) village Danger Budruk from Amalner taluka, District Jalgaon, and by Unnati Shetkari Gat (Group) from village Nandapur, Taluka Kalamnuri from Hingoli district. Both districts received a prize of Rs. 5 lahks. Forty-two taluka-level winners won Rs. 1 lakh each. The prizes were given to groups who did excellent work in implementing best agricultural practices, practicing residue-free farming, lowering the cost of cultivation, and improving productivity.

The prizes were given to groups who did excellent work in implementing best agricultural practices, practicing residue-free farming, lowering the cost of cultivation, and improving productivity.

The Chief Guest for this event was the Honorable Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. On the occasion, he said, “It is a commendable work done by Paani Foundation ably led by Shri. Amir Khan. I am really overwhelmed by the unity displayed by the farmers and dedication by the community towards the cause. I would appeal Paani Foundation to further scale up the participation of farmers as it would lead to a holistic development of the farming community. He congratulated the entire participating farmer and emphasised on how collectivisation in farming is the key to tackling inflation, climate change, and market uncertainties. He also urged the collectives to look beyond subsidies, and focus on creating self-sustaining and profitable farmer producer companies.”

On the occasion, Amir Khan, Founder of, the Paani Foundation said, “I thank Shri. Fadnavis for his words of encouragement and would ensure that we try our level best to best to go the extra mile. Also to all the participants, I salute them for their passion and commitment towards the competition.”

Many luminaries from diverse fields also joined the ceremony like Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar, Shri. Shantilal Muttha of Bhartiya, Jain Sangathana, Shri Eknath Dawale – Agriculture Secretary, Shri. Ashutosh Gowariker, Film Director and Actor, Shri Atul Kulkarni, Actor, Shri Sunil Chavan – Agricultural Commissioner, Shri Vikas Shinde of Sahyadri Farms, Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities: Dr. Prashant Patil of MPKV, Rahuri & – Dr. Sharad Gadakh of PDKV, Akola

The highlight of the event was a “Powada” (folk song and dance), performed by Shahir Avdhoot Gandhi, and accompanied by noted dancer Ms. Phulawa Khamkar and her troupe, to honor the work done by the farmers. Written by Vaibhav Hiwase with Suresh Bhatia as Director of the show, the song was specially composed for this event by musician duo Rahul Khade and Tejas Kale, of the group Sameehan. The 35-minute Powada performance received thunderous applause and a standing ovation from the audience.

Mr. Vilas Shinde, the Chairman of Sahyadri Farms, shared his thoughts on the importance of farmer-producer companies. In a conversation with Mr. Khan, Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar spoke about the importance of farmers’ unity.

The anchors of this function were noted actor, Ms. Spruha Joshi, as well as writer Neeraj Narkar. Paani Foundation’s CEO, Mr. Satyajit Bhatkal, and Pramukh Margdarshak, Dr. Avinash Pol, welcomed all the guests and introduced the Farmer Cup.

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