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NorthEast United beat Shillong Lajong 5-2 to reach Durand Cup semis

Defending champions NorthEast United came from behind to beat Shillong Lajong 5-2 in the Durand Cup quarter-final, led by an Alaaeddine Ajaraie hat-trick.

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio opens 16 sports infrastructure projects

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio opened 16 sports projects online, four under Khelo India and twelve state-funded, with halls and futsal grounds in nine districts.

Assam’s Kasturi Sharma wins double gold at national arm wrestling meet

Assam's Kasturi Sharma won gold in both right and left hand events in the 70 kg class at the 6th BCAI National Arm Wrestling Championship in Bengaluru.

KKHSOU’s Riya Deuri wins ju-jitsu gold, picked for world university meet

KKHSOU student Riya Deuri won gold in the under 52 kg class at the All India Inter University Ju-Jitsu Tournament and will represent India in Brazil.

Assam and Arunachal athletes shine at Khelo India Tribal Games

Assam took a weightlifting one-two and a swimming gold, while Arunachal won both men's weightlifting golds on day four of the Khelo India Tribal Games.