Sports

Assam Hockey secretary Kalyani Deka, 58, passed away in Nagaon on Sunday. A former player, she took charge in 2025 and helped promote hockey across Assam.

Chinmoy Boro won the inaugural Green Meadows U-10 Tennis Tournament in Guwahati, beating Chaayan Kalita 4-2, 4-1 in the final among 30 players.

Biman Biswas won Best Gross at the Rajib Chandra Baruah Memorial Hollonghabi Golf Cup in Duliajan, with winners named across four handicap categories.

Assam paddler Divija Paul won the U-13 Girls’ Singles title at the WTT Youth Contender Championship in Chennai, also securing third place in U-15 Mixed Doubles.

Vani Kapoor took a one-shot lead with a five-under 211 at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, moving closer to ending India’s decade-long wait for a home winner.