Indian sports wrap, September 19: India wins FIBA U-16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B to gain promotion
BASKETBALL
India U-16 women’s team wins after eight years
The Indian basketball team clinched the FIBA U-16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B title after an unbeaten tournament in Malaysia.
This is the side’s first title since 2017 when it had won the Division B.
In the 2025 final, India beat Iran 67-66.
With this championship, India has also earned promotion to Division A.
– Team Sportstar
CYCLING
Inaugural Asian Cycling Games to take place in 2031
In a historic move, the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Management Committee HAS officially approved the organisation of the first-ever Asian Cycling Games in 2031, bringing together five disciplines — Track, Road, Mountain Bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle — all in one host city marking a historic milestone for the development of cycling in the continent.
The Management Committee also confirmed the awarding of host nations for the 2028 and 2029 Asian Continental Championships, covering four core disciplines.
2028
Track – Uzbekistan; Mountain Bike – Iraq; BMX Racing – Malaysia
2029
Track – India; Road – Malaysia; Mountain Bike – Nepal; BMX Racing – Uzbekistan
– Team Sportstar
FOOTBALL
Uttarakhand, Army Public School, and West Bengal impress on Day 4 of Subroto Cup Junior Boys (U-17)
The Junior Boys (U-17) category of the 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament rolled into its fourth day with a mix of high-scoring wins, tight encounters, and standout performances.
RESULTS
Army Public School 4-2 Sri Lanka School Football Association: Atul’s brace (17’, 33’) and Yash’s two goals (40’, 69’) gave APS the edge, while Sri Lanka fought back through Aadil (61’, 66’), keeping the game lively till the end.
West Bengal’s Chowbaga High School 6-0 Tashi Namgyal Academy (IPSC): Abhishek starred (24’, 28’, 65’), supported by Bijoy (6’, 55’) and Sahid (51’).
Fr. Agnel Multipurpose Higher Secondary School (Goa) 2-1 PM Shri B.T.M. Higher Secondary School (Jharkhand): Pinto scored a quick double (30’, 35+2’). Sujai (20’) had earlier put Jharkhand in front.
Gujarat’s S.M. Hindi Higher Secondary School 2-0 Guru Govind Singh Sports College (Uttar Pradesh): Metha (28’) and an own goal by Abhishek (21’) settled the score.
Mizoram’s RMSA School 2-0 Government Model Senior Secondary School (Chandigarh): Laldin scored twice (12’, 42’).
Mahatma Gandhi Inter College (Uttarakhand) 11-0 Sacred Heart English School (DNH&DD): Rohit netted four times (14’, 26’, 54’, 60’), while Bisth grabbed six goals (7’, 28’, 38’, 45’, 50’, 62’). An own goal by Prience (5’) added to the tally.
– Team Sportstar
Published on Sep 19, 2025
