Indian sports wrap, April 13: Kochi’s Kalina Rangers win maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score National Championship FOOTBALL
Kalina Rangers reign supreme in 4v4 national football championship
Team Kalina Rangers from Kochi scripted history as it clinched the maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score National Championship in Coimbatore on Saturday.
Kalina Rangers, which beat crowd favourite MRFC A via a sudden-death goal by Tyson Patel in the final, now has a chance to represent India at the World Finals in Canada later this year.
The team comprises a tight-knit group of friends represented by Craig Dsouza, Scott Moraes, Tyson, Clinton Dsouza and Faheez Mohammed.
“We are ecstatic about the win at the Red Bull Four 2 Score India Finals, after putting in the hard work and beating the top teams in the country. But now, the focus shifts to the World Finals in Canada. We are going there to win and not just to participate,” Moraes said.
“I used to play a lot of futsal at the start of my footballing career. There is more quickness involved in this game. Red Bull Four 2 Score gives a great platform to young grassroots stars to showcase their talent. I congratulate Kalinga Rangers on winning their maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score tournament,” Indian footballer Vikram Partap Singh, who was present on the occasion, said.
Red Bull Four 2 Score is played in the 4v4 format over 10 minutes, with no breaks and goalkeepers. Moreover, goals scored in the first and last minutes of the contest count as double. Tiebreakers are settled with one player from each team going head-to-head, trying to outsmart the other to score the winning goal.
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TENNIS
Puneeth M shines at ITF Asia U-14 Championships
Puneeth M capped off a remarkable campaign at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship Finals in Colombo by winning the singles championship in the first week of the tournament before finishing as the doubles runner-up in the following week.
Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team.
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team.
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
As a consequence, Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team, which will compete across Europe later this year.
In the singles final, Puneeth defeated Hong Kong’s Him Wong to clinch the title, a win that helped India finish on top of the overall standings. Puneeth, a Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete, currently holds the All-India No. 1 rank in the AITA Boys Under-14 standings.
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Sumit Nagal crashes out of BMW Open
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal, on Monday, crashed out in the first round of the ATP 500 BMW Open being held in Munich.
He lost 2-6, 2-6 against world no. 19 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
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PICKLEBALL
Dhiren Patel, Arjun Singh secure golds for India at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026
Arjun Singh added another gold to his kitty, winning the men’s singles 5.0 at the US Open, beating Ashton Patterson in straight sets 13-11, 11-6.
Seasoned stalwart Dhiren Patel added another US Open gold medal to his tally, also adding to India’s total in the 40+ Pro Men’s Singles category.
This brings India’s total medal tally to three gold medals at the tournament held in Naples, Florida.
Dhiren was stretched to the absolute limit by Juan Arraya in the finals, with the gold medal decided by the barest of margins. He won 11-9, 3-11,11-9 to finally take home the coveted 40+ Pro men’s singles championship.
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Published on Apr 13, 2026
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FOOTBALL
Kalina Rangers reign supreme in 4v4 national football championship
Team Kalina Rangers from Kochi scripted history as it clinched the maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score National Championship in Coimbatore on Saturday.
Kalina Rangers, which beat crowd favourite MRFC A via a sudden-death goal by Tyson Patel in the final, now has a chance to represent India at the World Finals in Canada later this year.
The team comprises a tight-knit group of friends represented by Craig Dsouza, Scott Moraes, Tyson, Clinton Dsouza and Faheez Mohammed.
“We are ecstatic about the win at the Red Bull Four 2 Score India Finals, after putting in the hard work and beating the top teams in the country. But now, the focus shifts to the World Finals in Canada. We are going there to win and not just to participate,” Moraes said.
“I used to play a lot of futsal at the start of my footballing career. There is more quickness involved in this game. Red Bull Four 2 Score gives a great platform to young grassroots stars to showcase their talent. I congratulate Kalinga Rangers on winning their maiden Red Bull Four 2 Score tournament,” Indian footballer Vikram Partap Singh, who was present on the occasion, said.
Red Bull Four 2 Score is played in the 4v4 format over 10 minutes, with no breaks and goalkeepers. Moreover, goals scored in the first and last minutes of the contest count as double. Tiebreakers are settled with one player from each team going head-to-head, trying to outsmart the other to score the winning goal.
-Team Sportstar
TENNIS
Puneeth M shines at ITF Asia U-14 Championships
Puneeth M capped off a remarkable campaign at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship Finals in Colombo by winning the singles championship in the first week of the tournament before finishing as the doubles runner-up in the following week.
Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
As a consequence, Puneeth has qualified for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament and has earned a spot on the ITF Asian 14 & Under Touring Team, which will compete across Europe later this year.
In the singles final, Puneeth defeated Hong Kong’s Him Wong to clinch the title, a win that helped India finish on top of the overall standings. Puneeth, a Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete, currently holds the All-India No. 1 rank in the AITA Boys Under-14 standings.
-Team Sportstar
Sumit Nagal crashes out of BMW Open
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal, on Monday, crashed out in the first round of the ATP 500 BMW Open being held in Munich.
He lost 2-6, 2-6 against world no. 19 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
-Team Sportstar
PICKLEBALL
Dhiren Patel, Arjun Singh secure golds for India at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026
Arjun Singh added another gold to his kitty, winning the men’s singles 5.0 at the US Open, beating Ashton Patterson in straight sets 13-11, 11-6.
Seasoned stalwart Dhiren Patel added another US Open gold medal to his tally, also adding to India’s total in the 40+ Pro Men’s Singles category.
This brings India’s total medal tally to three gold medals at the tournament held in Naples, Florida.
Dhiren was stretched to the absolute limit by Juan Arraya in the finals, with the gold medal decided by the barest of margins. He won 11-9, 3-11,11-9 to finally take home the coveted 40+ Pro men’s singles championship.
-Team Sportstar
Published on Apr 13, 2026
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![Deadspin | High scorer Liv McGill transferring from Florida to Oklahoma State Florida guard Liv McGill (23) shoots past Mississippi forward Christeen Iwuala (12) during the first half of an NCAA women’s basketball game at Steven C. O’Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, February 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] Former Florida guard Liv McGill, one of the most highly-touted players in the women’s college basketball transfer portal, committed to Oklahoma State on Tuesday. McGill put up 22.5 points, 6.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game in 31 starts for the Gators in her sophomore season. She played an SEC-best 37.2 minutes per game, also averaging 5.3 turnovers. McGill was a first-team All-SEC selection. In 68 career games (all starts) over two seasons, she has put up 19.2 points, 5.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. CBS Sports rated McGill the No. 2 overall player in the portal, behind only Iowa State star Audi Crooks. ESPN rated McGill No. 4. “Liv is arguably the most exciting player to watch in all of college basketball,” Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt said in a statement. “She has elite quickness and an unbelievable finishing package around the rim. Liv can score at all three levels, but she is so much more. She has great court vision and can deliver a pass on a dime. Her speed and athleticism allow her to jump passing lanes on the other end of the floor. “… She is a leader and I believe she has the talent and heart to take our program to heights it has not reached before.” Oklahoma State went 24-10 last season and lost to eventual champion UCLA in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Florida, 18-15 a year ago, did not make the NCAA Tournament in McGill’s two seasons. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #High #scorer #Liv #McGill #transferring #Florida #Oklahoma #State](https://i0.wp.com/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28347673.jpg?ssl=1 "Deadspin | High scorer Liv McGill transferring from Florida to Oklahoma State Florida guard Liv McGill (23) shoots past Mississippi forward Christeen Iwuala (12) during the first half of an NCAA women’s basketball game at Steven C. O’Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, February 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] Former Florida guard Liv McGill, one of the most highly-touted players in the women’s college basketball transfer portal, committed to Oklahoma State on Tuesday. McGill put up 22.5 points, 6.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game in 31 starts for the Gators in her sophomore season. She played an SEC-best 37.2 minutes per game, also averaging 5.3 turnovers. McGill was a first-team All-SEC selection. In 68 career games (all starts) over two seasons, she has put up 19.2 points, 5.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. CBS Sports rated McGill the No. 2 overall player in the portal, behind only Iowa State star Audi Crooks. ESPN rated McGill No. 4. “Liv is arguably the most exciting player to watch in all of college basketball,” Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt said in a statement. “She has elite quickness and an unbelievable finishing package around the rim. Liv can score at all three levels, but she is so much more. She has great court vision and can deliver a pass on a dime. Her speed and athleticism allow her to jump passing lanes on the other end of the floor. “… She is a leader and I believe she has the talent and heart to take our program to heights it has not reached before.” Oklahoma State went 24-10 last season and lost to eventual champion UCLA in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Florida, 18-15 a year ago, did not make the NCAA Tournament in McGill’s two seasons. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #High #scorer #Liv #McGill #transferring #Florida #Oklahoma #State")
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