Sports – MaduraiCity https://www.maduraicity.co.in No1. Website with Madurai - News, Entertainment , Lifestyle, Sports, & Event Happenings. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:48:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/microphone-100x100.png Sports – MaduraiCity https://www.maduraicity.co.in 32 32 The Biggest FIFA World Cup Ever Is Underway https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-schedule-standings-live-india-guide.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:22:32 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=5523 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway with an expanded 48-team format. Here's everything football fans in Madurai need to know about the schedule, standings, match timings in India, and where to watch the tournament live.

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]]> Sports in Madurai: Local Matches& Rising Talents https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/sports-in-madurai-local-matches-rising-talents.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:25:40 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=4716 Madurai Match Schedule Cricket league matches lined up at Tamukkam Grounds & Race Course Stadium. Football practice sessions and friendly matches happening across college campuses. Local sports clubs gearing up for exciting weekend fixtures. Local Schools Excelling in District-Level Sports Meets Thiagarajar Model School, SBOA School, Keren Public School students winning medals in athletics, badminton […]

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]]> Local Sports: Strength Beyond the Spotlight https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/local-sports-strength-beyond-the-spotlight.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:56:09 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=4365 Introduction Sports have the power to unite people, but when we talk about games in India, only a few dominate headlines. Cricket, kabaddi, and football often enjoy all the limelight. Yet, behind this glare, there is a vibrant world of local sports and community athletes whose efforts go largely unnoticed. Their stories, struggles, and victories […]

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]]> Spotlight: Rising Stars from Madurai https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/spotlight-rising-stars-from-madurai.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:33:54 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=4272 Jerlin Anika – Deaflympic Gold-Winning Badminton Prodigy A remarkable deaf badminton athlete from Madurai, Jerlin Anika Jayaratchagan has overcome early hearing impairment to emerge as a national and international champion. She won gold in the girls’ singles at the World Deaf Youth Badminton Championships (2019), alongside silvers in doubles events. At the 2021 Summer Deaflympics, […]

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]]> D. Gukesh Beats Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 – A Historic Win for Indian Chess https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/gukesh-defeats-magnus-carlsen-norway-chess-2025.html Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:42:04 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=3566 India’s 19-year-old chess sensation, D. Gukesh, scored a historic win over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament, reinforcing India’s position in global chess.

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]]> Cristiano Ronaldo Demands Changes for Al Nassr Contract Extension https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-demands-changes-al-nassr-contract.html Tue, 13 May 2025 16:01:14 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=3229 Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly demands significant changes to his Al Nassr contract, seeking a better alignment of the club’s ambitions with his own goals. Could this mark the end of his Saudi Arabian chapter?

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]]> Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket: End of an Era for Indian Cricket https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/virat-kohli-retires-from-test-cricket-legacy.html Tue, 13 May 2025 14:35:51 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=3221 Virat Kohli’s sudden retirement from Test cricket marks the end of an era in Indian cricket. His legacy as a player and leader will continue to influence the team, but India now faces a significant transition.

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]]> MS Dhoni Celebrates Milestone 400th T20 Match with a Heartfelt CSK Gesture https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/ms-dhoni-celebrates-milestone-400th-t20-match-with-a-heartfelt-csk-gesture.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:42:18 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=3111 MS Dhoni's 400th T20 match is a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of cricket.

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]]> Mary Kom and Kareena Kapoor Join Puma for Revolutionary Movement at WPL https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/mary-kom-and-kareena-kapoor-join-puma-for-revolutionary-movement-at-wpl.html Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:08:38 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=2781 Mary Kom and Kareena Kapoor have joined forces with Puma at the Women's Premier League to encourage fitness and empowerment among women. Read on to learn more about this revolutionary movement.

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]]> Asian Games 2023: Aditi Ashok bags silver for India in golf https://www.maduraicity.co.in/sports/asian-games-2023-aditi-ashok-bags-silver-for-india-in-golf.html Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:34:56 +0000 https://www.maduraicity.co.in/?p=2490 India made history after Aditi Ashok bagged the first medal in the women’s individual golf at Asian Games 2023 here on Sunday. Aditi claimed silver by carding 17-under 271 (67-66-61-77) in four rounds at the West Lake International Golf Course. She will savour this achievement, especially after missing out on a podium spot at the […]

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