Indian sports wrap, December 12: Manush-Diya end WTT Finals campaign with third loss
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WTT FInals: Manush-Diya end campaign with third loss
India’s mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale fell to their third straight loss in the group stage of the WTT Finals 2025 on Friday.
The pair went down 3-1 to China’s Kuai Man and Lin Shidong in their final group contest. The Indian pair had lost its opening contest 0-3 to China’s Wang-Sun before going down 2-3 to Hong Kong’s Wong-Doo.
Despite the consecutive losses, their appearance at the Finals was historic for India. Manush and Diya became the first Indian team to feature at the WTT Finals.
-Team Sportstar
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Delhi Capitals Academy expands to Bengaluru with The Sports School
Delhi Capitals on Friday announced the addition of The Sports School, Bengaluru in its rapidly expanding Academy network.
This partnership marks a significant step in bringing world-class coaching, structured player development, and professional pathways to student-athletes in Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals Academies have played a role in discovering and developing young cricket talent, prioritising equal opportunities and broad accessibility.
Under this association, Delhi Capitals will provide technical mentorship through its coaching and performance staff, deliver a structured cricket curriculum aligned with professional standards, and implement player assessment frameworks with data-led performance tracking.
The program will also include coach development workshops to enhance coaching quality and exposure opportunities for standout talent to ensure student-athletes receive comprehensive training and clear pathways to progress and compete at higher levels.
-Team Sportstar
Published on Dec 12, 2025