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Fate of women World Cup final changed in last one hour: Jhulan

Aug 08, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): Senior Indian women team pacer Jhulan Goswami on Monday said the fate of the women's World Cup final changed during the last one hour.

Air India felicitates ace cricketer employee Jhulan Goswami

Aug 07, 2017, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): The star Indian Women's cricket team all-rounder Jhulan Goswami was felicitated by Air India, Eastern Region at its head office in Kolkata on Monday by the Regional Director Eastern Region Capt. Rohit Bhasin.

Laxman the King of Indian Blitz Chess

Aug 04, 2017, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): GM R. R. Laxman clinched the National Blitz Chess Championship 2017 title with an unbeaten 10 out of 11 scorecard.

Milky Moo RCGC Challenge today

Aug 02, 2017, at 12:17 am

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): Following the successful week in Jamshedpur, the Mecca of Indian golf, the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club is all in readiness to host the Milky Moo RCGC Challenge, the fifth leg of the 2017 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour here.

Manchester City, Etihad Airways team up to empower young community football leaders in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2017, at 02:29 am

Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) and Etihad Airways have joined forces to develop youth leaders from India and around the world, who are tackling social issues in their communities by delivering youth-led football projects.

Cricket Association of Bengal's website hacked, police complaint lodged

Jun 13, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS): The official website of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the governing body for cricket in West Bengal, has been hacked since June 9, reports said on Tuesday.

Kolkata: School Regatta begins at Lake Club, DAV Public School from Chandigarh shines

May 29, 2017, at 04:25 am

Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): DAV Public School from Chandigarh stole the limelight winning their hit easily over city based Khalsa English High School in Sr Boys Fours event on the opening day of the 45th KC Mahindra All India Invitation School Regatta , organized by Lake Club at Rabindra Sarobar here Sunday.

Kolkata: Aditya School of Sports launches Masterclass with Michael Clarke

May 19, 2017, at 06:05 pm

Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Newly opened sports academy in Kolkata, Aditya School of Sports has joined hands with Michael Clarke Cricket Academy in Sydney for a training program for young cricketing talent in the country under the personal guidance of the Australian cricketing maestro and former World Cup winning captain, Michael Clarke himself.

Delhi Daredevils post 160/6 against KKR

Apr 28, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): RIding on Sanju Samson's 38-ball 60, Delhi Daredevils posted 160 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here on Friday.

RCB win toss, elects to field against KKR

Apr 24, 2017, at 02:49 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL encounter here on Sunday.

Kolkata: Rain delays toss between KKR-RCB

Apr 24, 2017, at 01:31 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Rain delayed toss in the IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the iconic Eden Gardens here on Sunday.

BPTL: Gagan TMT Durgapur Warrior emerge champion

Apr 24, 2017, at 01:26 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): After massive rain delay on Saturday, Gagan TMT Durgapur Warrior ultimately emerged as the champion at the inaugural edition of the Bengal Premier Tennis League, held at the Bengal Tennis Association complex between Apr 18 - 22.

Bengal Premier Tennis League:Gagan TMT Durgapur Warriors make impressive show, defeat Howrah Hurricanes

Apr 22, 2017, at 01:29 am

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Gagan TMT Durgapur Warriors stole the show at the Play Off of the first edition of the Bengal Premier Tennis League 2017, been held at the synthetic courts of the BTA Complex.

Kolkata to host 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup India

Apr 04, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer on Tuesday announced the Kolkata leg of the 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup in India.

World Cup U-17 in India- Navi Mumbai and New Delhi to host inaugural matches, Kolkata to organise final

Mar 28, 2017, at 12:05 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): The World's football governing body - FIFA - on Monday announced that Kolkata will host the World Cup Football championship under-17 final play on Oct 28, whilst New Delhi and Navi Mumbai have been honor to organise inaugural matches on Oct 6.

FIFA U-17 WC: Kolkata to host final

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Following a week-long inspection tour of the six venues chosen for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, and with less than 200 days to go until the footballing talents of the future compete on the pitch, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have released the official match schedule and unveiled the tournament slogan.

Ladies Golf tournament organized by Taj Bengal enters first day of the competition

Feb 07, 2017, at 10:15 pm

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IBNS): The 36th Ladies Golf tournament organized by Taj Bengal entered the first day of the competition.

Over 8,000 enthusiastic runners participated in the inaugural IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon 2017

Jan 29, 2017, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): Over 8,000 passionate runners took to the streets of Kolkata on Sunday, participating in the inaugural edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.

Sachin Tendulkar considers Indian team to be the best fielding side

Jan 29, 2017, at 02:27 am

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record of maximum number of international centuries, considered the Indian team to be the best fielding side currently in world cricket.

Fitness is all about feeling from within: Sachin Tendulkar

Jan 28, 2017, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who had played some memorable innings in his career, said he feels that fitness is all about feeling from within.

England team launches “Curry 4 Kolkata Kids”

Jan 22, 2017, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS):: England Cricket Team launched “Curry 4 Kolkata Kids” at the Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon after their practice at the nets.

Pankaj Advani wins Kolkata Open National Snooker

Jan 09, 2017, at 04:41 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): 16-time World Champion in cuesports, Pankaj Advani, put up a flawless display to outclass Aditya Mehta 5-1 to win the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Top players cruise in Kolkata Open National Snooker

Jan 05, 2017, at 02:42 am

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS):Marquee players PankajAdvani and Aditya Mehta had easy outings on the first day of the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association at the Bengal Rowing Club, even as Dharminder Lilly, the current World Champion (Masters) bit the dust against LaxmanRawat.

Top cueists for Kolkata Open National Snooker

Jan 03, 2017, at 01:15 am

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Sixteen-time world champion in cuesports Pankaj Advani leads a star-studded lineup at the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association which will be held from Jan 3 to 8 at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Jeev, Arjun & Jyoti make up star grouping in opening round of McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016

Dec 21, 2016, at 11:51 pm

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): It promises to be a ‘Super Thursday’ for golf fans in Kolkata as they will be witness to a rare spectacle at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) during round one of the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016.

G Lakshmanan and Monica Athare win the 3rd edition of TATA Steel Kolkata 25K

Dec 19, 2016, at 12:26 am

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): A new course record was set by G Lakshmanan at the third edition of TATA Steel 25K, event as 10,089 participants came out on Sunday to turn the historic Red Road into a veritable track on a nippy winter morning here in Kolkata.

Boris wins Kolkata with charm, personality and nostalgia

Dec 18, 2016, at 04:19 am

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): Cliched as it may sound, he came, he saw, he conquered. That is the summation of Puma Legend Boris Becker's trip to Kolkata who filled the day-long visit to the city with moments of joy and nostalgia that will be part of the urban lores long after he has flagged off the Tata Steel Kolkata 25k on Sunday.

G Lakshmanan, Swati Gadhave to lead charge of Indian athletes in TSK 25k

Dec 13, 2016, at 01:47 am

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS): Tata Steel Kolkata 25K will see a 30-member strong Indian contingent fighting it out for the top spot with G Lakshmanan and Swati Gadhave leading the battle for the prize money of Rs 22, 80,000 on Dec 18.

Koeli living up to her promise

Dec 05, 2016, at 03:58 am

Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): Representing Joydeep Karmakar Shooting Academy (JKSA), Koeli Dalmiya has secured 1st position along with Mehuli Ghosh and Arnisha Chowdhury in group segment of 10 m Air rifle peep sight Women category at the Dr. Harihar Banerjee Air Weapon Shooting Championship.

69 United won the Kolkata leg of Neymar Jr’s Five

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): It was an adrenaline-fuelled battle as young footballers went head to head to secure their spot in the next round of the Neymar Jr’s Five tournament in India.