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• Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away on Thursday at the age of 49. • Rana was widely respected as a pivotal figure in Indian shooting, contributing both as an elite athlete and a mentor to future shooters. • His death marks a significant loss for the national sporting community, given his legacy of excellence and leadership in the discipline.

• Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh felicitated Sawan Kumar following the Indian men's team's gold medal victory at the Hockey U-18 Asia Cup. • India secured the championship on June 6 by defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final held at Kakamigahara, featuring a hat-trick by Ashish Tani Purti and a goal by captain Ketan Kushwaha. • The event marked a significant achievement for Indian hockey, as the women's team also reached the podium by winning the bronze medal.

England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best regionEnglish wines won the highest percentage of gold medals per entry in a global competition, with experts describing the improvement as remarkable.At the International Wine Challenge, English wines are winning more gold medals than ever. In 2025, the country won 10, but this year it was awarded 25.M&S Champagne Delacourt Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2017, FranceM&S Collection Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024, AustraliaExceptional Botrytis Riesling 2017, Aldi, New ZealandExceptional Asti NV, Aldi, ItalyFletcher’s LBV Port 2021, Aldi, PortugalTesco Finest Picpoul de Pinet 2024 Les Costières de Pomerols, FranceTesco Finest Barolo 2021 Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi, ItalySainsbury’s Taste the Difference Rioja Gran Reserva 2018, CVNE, Spain Continue reading...