During a village sports competition organized by a local MLA at Nakur’s Mini Rural Stadium, participants were made to run on an incomplete track, causing concern among athletes and spectators. The event included running, kabaddi, and volleyball contests but raised questions about infrastructure readiness.
At the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sports Stadium in Saharanpur, the regional selections for gymnastics and judo teams were held — with senior male and female athletes chosen to compete at the state-level competitions, highlighting growth in non-cricket sporting disciplines locally.
In the ongoing Under-14 Kachhal Sports Trophy 2025, Chauhan Cricket Academy recorded a commanding 66-run win over SBBA Cricket Academy at the Bhuteshwar Inter College ground. Keshav Tomar and Prince starred with the bat, guiding their team to success and showcasing future talent from Saharanpur.
Saharanpur’s own Prasanth Veer, a young left-arm spinning all-rounder, became one of the highest-paid uncapped players in IPL history, being bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹14.20 crore in the 2026 auction — a proud moment for local cricket fans
Three talented cricketers from Saharanpur — Mo. Amaan, Deepak Rana, and Vansh Chaudhary — have been selected in the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 Ranji Trophy squad for the upcoming domestic season. They earned their spots based on strong performances at a five-day training camp, and will play crucial matches starting in late January against teams like Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand.
