Cathedral and John Connon High School (Fort), and Vibgyor High School (Goregaon) booked their places in the finals of the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school basketball tournament after winning the boys and girls U-16 semi-finals respectively at Azad Maidan on Monday. In the boys U-16 semi-final, Cathedral defeated Don Bosco High School (Matunga) 42-33. Samar Hingorani (22 points) emerged as the standout performer for the Fort school. He received solid support from Veer Kedia (14), Anshuman Hooda (four), and Zahan Mistry (four). For Don Bosco, Soham Yewale top-scored with eight points. Rajaditya Deshmukh (seven), Archit Gawde (six), Vyom Tamhanekar (six) and Kavish Rajale (six) also got onto the scoresheet. In the girls U-16 semi-final, Vibgyor beat Fatima High School (Vidya Vihar) 27-18. Hridika Mehta (11) led the scoring for the Goregaon outfit, while Gauri Anngeri (six), Jaini Nisar (six), and Kashvi Muchhal added (four) to the Goregaon team’s tally. For Fatima, Grace Pereira (six), Esha Agnihotri (five), and Aarushi Mohite (four) were the top scorers. Other results . Boys U-16 semis: Podar International (Powai) bt Yashodham High School (Goregaon) 37-22.. Girls U-16 semis: Auxilium High School (Wadala) bt PVG Vidya Bhavan (Ghatkopar) 51-9
17 December,2025 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamSnithik Patil of Our Lady of Salvation School (Dadar) put in a stellar performance, clinching three gold medals at the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school artistic gymnastics competition held at Leap Gymnastics Studio, Worli, on Tuesday. Competing in the U-10 category, Snithik bagged top honours in the vault (9.5 points), floor exercise (9.55 pts), and high bar (9.7 pts) events. The nine-year-old is the top-ranked gymnast in the state, and represented Maharashtra in the state championships held in Thane on December 3, where he secured six golds (floor exercise, pommel horse, vault, ring, parallel bar, and one for all-round performance) and one silver medal (high bar). Meanwhile in the girls U-10 uneven bar event, Sarah Kanayalkar (9.55 pts) of Mount Litera International School (Bandra) clinched gold, while Tara Shete (9.425 pts) of Ascend International (Bandra) stood second, and Nyra Chakka (9.4 pts) of Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (BKC) finished third. In the girls U-8 high bar event, Amaya Kamod (8.8 pts) of Ascend International (Bandra) won gold, ahead of Ojasvi Achrekar (8.7 pts) of IES Orion (Parel), and Eshani Laddha (8.525 pts) of Vibgyor High School (Goregaon). Meanwhile, Reet Kabdule (8.7 pts) of Swami Vivekanand High School (Chembur) claimed gold in the boys U-8 high bar event. Saksham Shah (8.15 pts) of JBCN International (Parel) bagged silver, while Aarav Mehta (7.55) of Bombay Scottish (Mahim) took bronze. 06No. of gold medals won by Snithik Patil for Maharashtra at the recent State C’ships
17 December,2025 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamOlympic gold-winning former Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra on Monday criticised the manner in which Argentine football great Lionel Messi’s tour of India has unfolded, saying he feels a “quiet sadness” seeing millions being spent for “moments of proximity photographs and fleeting access” to the legend. “As his recent visit to India unfolded parts of it felt chaotic and left me quietly uneasy. It compelled me to pause and reflect not in judgment but in genuine concern about what we were really trying to achieve,” he wondered aloud in an elaborate post on X. Lionel Messi is one of those rare athletes whose story transcends sport. His journey from a child fighting physical odds to a footballer who redefined excellence has moved millions across the world. As someone who has lived the life of an athlete, I hold profound respect and… — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) December 15, 2025 This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 December,2025 10:05 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIA supremely confident up Grad Mumba Masters beat Fyers American Gambits 9-7 to make it two wins on the trot and go top of the table in the Global Chess League here on Monday. Ganges Grandmasters also mounted a stunning comeback to beat Alpine SG Pipers 13-7 with black for their first win of GCL Season 3.
16 December,2025 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentMore than 500 junior players will be seen in action at the Yonex Sunrise Gautam Thakkar Memorial Maharashtra State Junior Badminton Championship from December 17 to 21 at the Bombay Gymkhana. The tournament will feature U-11, U-13 and U-15 singles matches for boys and girls and doubles matches for U-15 boys and girls.
16 December,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentYashodham High School (Goregaon) edged past Dhirubhai Ambani International School (BKC) 33–31 in a nail-biting contest to book a spot in the semi-finals of the boys U-16 Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school basketball tournament at Azad Maidan on Friday. Eshan Mansuri was the star of the show for Yashodham, netting 20 points with his brilliant footwork, accurate shooting, and exceptional composure under pressure. Most importantly, with less than a minute to go, and the scores level, Eshan scored the winning points through his brilliant drive to the basket. Throughout the match, he received solid support from Archit Nayar (four points), Aditya Kamble (four), and Jayesh Gaud (four) and Teerth Kokave (one). For Dhirubai Ambani International, the bulk of the scoring was done by Vir Bakshi (17). Dev Surya (nine points), Vihaan Sen (two), Nirvaan Khanna (two), and Sidh Bothra (one) also got onto the scoresheet. 20No. of points scored by Yashodham’s Eshan Mansuri
16 December,2025 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamDay six of the Clear Premium Water presents Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 marked the business end of the tournament at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, culminating in a high-stakes grand finale, where GS Delhi Aces emerged victorious to clinch their maiden title. In the grand finale, GS Delhi Aces and Yash Mumbai Eagles battled it out for the Tennis Premier League Season 7 title. The tie opened with the Women’s Singles, where Sofia Costoulas took on Riya Bhatia. Costoulas once again produced a commanding performance, cruising an emphatic 18–7 win to maintain her unbeaten record in singles. The momentum continued in the Mixed Doubles, as Sofia Costoulas partnered Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan against Riya Bhatia and Niki Poonacha. The Delhi Aces duo controlled the contest from the outset, combining sharp returning with confident net play to secure a 16–9 victory and extend their advantage in the final. The Men’s Singles saw 30-year-old Billy Harris take on Damir Dzumhur. World No. 57 Dzumhur produced a strong performance and claimed a 16–9 win. However, despite the result, GS Delhi Aces continued to maintain a healthy 11-point lead. The Men’s Doubles brought the finale to a close, with Billy Harris and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan taking on Niki Poonacha and Damir Dzumhur. The GS Delhi Aces pair delivered a composed and controlled performance, securing an 8–4 win to seal a dominant 51–36 overall victory. In their debut campaign, GS Delhi Aces emerged victorious in the Tennis Premier League Season 7, clinching their maiden title after a commanding performance in the grand finale. Earlier in the day, two high-intensity semi-finals set the stage for the final. In the first semi-final, GS Delhi Aces locked horns with Rajasthan Rangers. The tie opened with the Women’s Singles, where 20-year-old Sofia Costoulas delivered a dream start for the Aces with a commanding 19–6 win over Ekaterina Kazionova, the biggest margin of victory recorded in a tie this season. Costoulas then partnered Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan in the Mixed Doubles, but the Rangers duo of Kazionova and Dhakshineswar Suresh responded strongly to edge a tight 13–12 win. The Men’s Singles proved decisive as Billy Harris produced a dominant performance against world No. 26 Luciano Darderi, registering a 17–8 win to put GS Delhi Aces firmly in control. Billy Harris then teamed up with Jeevan in the Men’s Doubles, where the Delhi Aces pair secured a 3–1 win over Dhakshineswar Suresh and Darderi to close out the tie. GS Delhi Aces completed a commanding 51–28 overall victory to book their place in the final of Tennis Premier League Season 7. The second semi-final saw SG Pipers Bengaluru take on Yash Mumbai Eagles. The tie opened with the Women’s Singles, where Shrivalli Bhamidipaty faced Riya Bhatia. Bhatia produced a strong comeback to edge out Bhamidipaty 13–12. In the Mixed Doubles, Bhamidipaty paired with Rohan Bopanna against Riya Bhatia and Niki Poonacha. The SG Pipers duo held their nerve to secure a 13–12 win, keeping the semi-final finely balanced. The Men’s Singles proved decisive as Ramkumar Ramanathan went up against world No. 57 Damir Dzumhur, who edged out Ramanathan 14–11 with a composed display. In the Men’s Doubles, Ramanathan and Bopanna faced Niki Poonacha and Damir Dzumhur, with the SG Pipers pair winning a tight 13–12 match. Despite the late push, Yash Mumbai Eagles finished ahead on aggregate, sealing a narrow 51–49 overall victory to book their place in the final of Tennis Premier League Season 7. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 December,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn the momentous occasion of the 55th anniversary of his long and illustrious training career, trainer MK Jadhav received the greatest gift: Kavya, trained by him and ridden by David Allan, won the Indian 1000 Guineas at the Mahalaxmi race track on Sunday, beating the piping-hot on-money favourite Fynbos (P Trevor up) by half a length. This was the third success for the trainer in the coveted Classic. He had earlier won it with Destined Queen (1974) and Thumbelina (1992). "It's like a dream come true," a tearful Jadhav said after the race, virtually choking on the last words in a touching display of emotion. Owner Prasant Nagar, who happens to be the son of Jadhav's sister, reminded all that his grandfather Major KP Jadhav had started the family tradition of winning an Indian Classic when he led in the winner of the second Indian Derby, run in 1944, with Deepak. "This is just the extension--the same tradition is being kept alive here," he said, smilingly. "I was introduced to the owners yesterday morning," said jockey David Allan, who has been retained by the trainer for this Mumbai season, "I was told we have a good horse, and I am happy that she (Kavya) proved it by winning the big race today." David Allan turned out to be the star professional of Sunday afternoon at Mahalaxmi as he also rode Evaldo to victory for trainer Aman Hussain in the RJ Kolah Trophy, and finished a close second to the Pesi Shroff-trained winner Jade (Vivek G up) in the MN Nazir Trophy.
15 December,2025 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash GosaviIndia clinched its maiden squash World Cup title by producing a commanding 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong in front of the vociferous home fans at Chennai’s Express Avenue Mall on Sunday. Veteran Joshna Chinappa, ranked 79th in the world, kick-started the final with a 7-3, 2-7, 7-5, 7-1 win over World No. 37, Ka Yi Lee. Abhay Singh, World No. 29, then swatted aside Asian Champion and World No. 42 Alex Lau 7-1, 7-4, 7-4 in straight sets. Youngster Anahat Singh ranked 28th in the world, then sealed it off with an emphatic 7-2, 7-2, 7-5 victory in just 16 minutes over 31st-ranked Tomato Ho, who also an Asian Champion. India’s previous best performance at squash’s showpiece event came in 2023, when they won the bronze medal. This was the fifth edition of the tournament. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 09:53 AM IST | Chennai | AgenciesNavi Mumbai’s Kharghar Valley Golf Course will play host to an international-level golf tournament, CIDCO Open 2025, from December 16 to 19, 2025, bringing together some of the finest golfing talent from India and abroad. The four-day tournament is being jointly organised by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as the presenting partner. The competition will be played in the stroke-play format, featuring four rounds of 18 holes each. After the completion of two rounds, the top 50 players and ties will make the cut and advance to the final rounds. The course is set at par 72, promising a high-quality and competitive contest. A total of 126 professional golfers will participate in the tournament, including players from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Czech Republic, Italy, the United States and Uganda. The strong international presence is expected to elevate the standard of play and attract attention from golf enthusiasts across the country. Leading Indian golfers such as Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, Manu Gandas, Angad Cheema, Khalin Joshi and Om Prakash Chouhan will be seen competing for top honours. The international field includes notable names like N. Thangaraja (Sri Lanka), Jamal Hossain (Bangladesh), Subash Tamang (Nepal), Stepan Danek (Czech Republic), Michele Ortolani and Federico Zucchetti (Italy), among others. The tournament carries a prize purse of Rs 1 crore, which will be distributed among the top-performing players. Organisers believe that hosting such a high-profile event will not only strengthen Navi Mumbai’s position on India’s sporting map but also provide valuable exposure and competitive experience to young and emerging Indian golfers. Vijay Singhal, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, CIDCO said, “CIDCO Open 2025 is an important step towards promoting golf in India and providing Indian players, especially young and emerging talent, an opportunity to compete alongside international professionals. Hosting such tournaments at Kharghar also reinforces Navi Mumbai’s growing stature as a destination for world-class sporting events". This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghNewly crowned Formula One champion Lando Norris’s model girlfriend Magui Corceiro has opened up about her relationship with the McLaren driver for the first time, revealing they’re ‘very happy’ together. McLaren’s British driver Norris, 26, became the F1 champion last weekend when he finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to beat teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull Racing’s four-time champion Max Verstappen in the title race. Norris and Corceiro were wearing matching black outfits as they posed for many pictures at the FIA awards in Uzbekistan on Friday night. Corceiro, a Portuguese actress, influencer and model, was also present in the stands in Abu Dhabi, witnessing her boyfriend’s success. The couple, who were first spotted together in 2023 in Norris’s car, shared a passionate kiss in front of the cameras after the race. In an interview with TV Guia as reported by The Daily Mail, Corceiro has given an insight into her blossoming romance with Norris. “There’s no rule for going public,” she said. “I thought it [the kiss in Abu Dhabi] made sense. I’m very happy, he’s very happy, and that’s what matters.”
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