September 19, 2023 8:39 PM

Asian Games: China's dominant approaches provided them with 1-0 lead over India

China's dominant approaches have provided them with 1-0 lead over India. Gao Tianyi gave China an early breakthrough as he scored the first goal in just 16 minutes. On the other hand, India is also trying to create an opportunity to equalize the score.   Veteran forward Sunil Chettri is leading India in Group A match at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium. Thirty-nine-year-old Chettri will also be making it to the record books, joining an elite list of Indian footballers who have led t...

June 22, 2023 2:09 PM

India begin campaign at SAFF Championships with 4-0 win over Pakistan

In SAFF Championship 2023, the Indian men's football team defeated arch-rival Pakistan 4-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru last night. For India, captain Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick while Udanta Singh Kumam scored the fourth goal in the 81st minute. Chhetri scored the first goal in the 10th minute, the second goal in the 16th minute and the third penalty goal in the 74th minute. With this, India has begun its tournament journey on a winning note.   Earlier in the day, K...

June 14, 2022 7:44 PM

Indian Men's Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup 2023 for second successive time

The Indian Men's Football Team qualified for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 for the second successive time today following Palestine's 4-0 win over the Philippines. The result meant that the Palestinians are directly qualified for the 24-team finals finishing group toppers, while the second-placed Philippines, with four points, were eliminated despite finishing second. The men in blue have secured two consecutive qualifications for the first time in history. India, which is second behi...