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DSC TT wraps up with high-intensity U-15 action

The Dream Sports Championship (DSC) Table Tennis 2026 drew to a thrilling close at TNPESU in Chennai, with Aditya Das securing the U-15 Boys title and Ahona Ray dominating to lift the U-15 Girls trophy after standout performances in the semi-finals and finals on the sixth and final day of competition.

2026-02-06T11:29:16.697287+00:00 IST

Khelo India boosts grassroots sports development in J&K

As part of these ongoing initiatives, Government High School, Dhanna Chapri, in the Akhnoor area witnessed an atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement on February 4, 2026, when a volleyball match was organised under the Khelo India Initiative - "Let's Play India" in collaboration with the Indian Army's Operation Sadhbhavana. The event aimed to encourage sports participation among students, promote healthy competition and foster values such as teamwork, discipline and physical well-being.

2026-02-06T11:21:01.782005+00:00 IST

BOXAM Elite 2026: Nitu, Preeti reach SFs, India confirm 19 nedals

The Indian women's team, under the guidance of new head coach Santiago Nieva, has confirmed 12 medals, while the Indian men's team is assured of 7 ahead of the semis, as per a press release from the Badminton Federation of India (BFI).

2026-02-06T10:13:39.861197+00:00 IST

Hisar Heroes, Bhiwani Bulls set for KCL semifinal 1 clash

Hisar Heroes enter the semi-final with strong momentum, built on attacking consistency and improved defensive coordination, according to a release. Led by star raider Ashu Malik, the Heroes will look to control the tempo and apply early pressure. On the other side, Bhiwani Bulls, powered by the fearless raiding of Devank Dalal, will aim to use their aggressive approach to unsettle the Heroes in a knockout setting.

2026-02-06T09:50:11.500822+00:00 IST

Delhi Court to pronounce bail order for Olympian wrestler S Kumar

Delhi's Rohini court on Friday reserved an order on the bail plea of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar. The order is expected by evening today. Sushil Kumar is accused in the Sagar Dhankar murder case of 2021, lodged in Model Town Police Station. His earlier bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court last year.

2026-02-06T09:12:27.670497+00:00 IST

EWCF launches Road to EWC Program ahead of EWC

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) launched the global Road to EWC qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026, according to a release. Featuring more than 230 tournaments across every major esports region and competition level, Road to EWC 2026 connects publisher-led leagues, elite international events, and endemic qualifiers into a single season-long pathway, culminating at the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 through to August 23, 2026.

2026-02-06T08:20:51.511208+00:00 IST

Asian Shooting Championships: India's Samrat, Suruchi bag silver

India's Samrat Singh and Suruchi Singh won the silver medal in the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 10m air pistol mixed team event held in New Delhi on Thursday, finishing a close second behind the Uzbekistan duo

2026-02-05T18:28:01.924602+00:00 IST

BATC 2026: Indian women to face China, men take on Korea

Defending champion India will take on China in the women's quarterfinals while the men will take on Korea in the last eight stage of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Thursday, according to a release.

2026-02-05T18:24:31.219747+00:00 IST

Humas seal late win over Zanskar in tight finish

Humas Warriors wrapped up Day eight of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 with a high-intensity win over Zanskar Chadar Tamers at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, according to a release.

2026-02-05T18:09:53.912553+00:00 IST

KCL: Panthers, Heroes, Bulls and Royals march into semifinal

The final league day of the Kabaddi Champions League lived up to its billing with three high-intensity encounters in Matches 26, 27 and 28, sealing the semi-final lineup as Panipat Panthers, Hisar Heroes, Bhiwani Bulls and Rohtak Royals emerged as the top four teams to qualify for the knockouts, according to a release.

2026-02-05T18:07:55.728015+00:00 IST

Manisha Keer and Bhowneesh Mendiratta top Trap T1 finals

Manisha Keer and Bhowneesh Mendiratta secured top spots in the women's and men's Trap T1, respectively, in the Shotgun National Selection Trials 1&2 which is being held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Thursday,

2026-02-05T18:00:04.782934+00:00 IST

“Racing at home makes it personal”: John Abraham

"A street race in Goa changes the emotion and responsibility completely," says Abraham. "This isn't just about points or podiums. We're racing in front of our people, in our city, and that adds a sense of responsibility you don't feel anywhere else. It becomes deeply personal," he adds

2026-02-05T17:02:23.623183+00:00 IST

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram suspended by AIU

Pooja has been suspended under Article 2.3 of the World Anti-Doping Agency's code.

2026-02-05T12:08:04.248264+00:00 IST

Raiders and defenders command Spotlight as KCL completes Day 11

As the Kabaddi Champions League 2026 continues its league-stage journey, individual excellence has been at the heart of several gripping contests.

2026-02-05T10:31:07.822494+00:00 IST

BOXAM Elite: Lovlina opens campaign in style, Hitesh marches on

Lovlina made a confident start to her campaign, producing a composed and commanding display to defeat Ukraine's Olha Pylypchuk 5:0. The Olympic bronze medallist controlled the bout throughout, combining sharp combinations with disciplined movement to ease into the next round. In the men's draw, Hitesh continued his impressive form, shutting out Canada's Vincent Santoriello with a dominant 5:0 verdict, once again underlining his authority and credentials in the 70kg division, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2026-02-05T09:23:21.736251+00:00 IST

Zagreb Open: Gold for Sujeet Kalkal, silver for Aman Sehrawat

Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat and Abhimanyu settled for silver (61 kg) and bronze (70 kg), respectively, according to Olympics.com.

2026-02-05T08:10:49.167161+00:00 IST

Vinesh terms WHA's selection criteria for Federation Cup "unfair"

Vinesh took to X to point out how the trials for selecting the Haryana wrestling team only deem the wrestlers who had won a senior state tournament medal last year and the ones who participated in international events last year as eligible for the trial.

2026-02-05T05:20:46.925196+00:00 IST

Shooting League of India postponed, to take place later this year

This move is designed to strengthen the league's long-term positioning, broadcast impact, and overall fan experience. It will also position the league as the ultimate celebration of Indian shooting, capitalising on the massive sporting momentum expected from the major international events in 2026 and beyond, as per a NRAI press release.

2026-02-05T04:31:40.758561+00:00 IST

Kabaddi Champions League: Rohtak Royals keep semis hopes alive

The Royals stayed neck and neck throughout the contest, combining aggressive raiding with disciplined defence, and mounted a late comeback, only for key tackle points at crucial junctures to swing the contest in Sonipat's favour. Despite the narrow defeat, Rohtak Royals remain in contention for a semi-final spot. For the Royals, Vijay Malik and Milan Dahiya emerged as the top scorers, registering Super Raids and finishing with 14 and 11 points respectively, while Ankit Rana added seven points, as per KCL.

2026-02-05T02:58:15.259044+00:00 IST

KCL: Devank's 100-raid milestone light up Day 11

Day 11 of the Kabaddi Champions League delivered high-intensity action and defining moments, with Gurugram Gurus, Bhiwani Bulls, and Sonipat Stars registering crucial victories, according to a release.

2026-02-04T18:26:04.270643+00:00 IST

My fitness is getting better day-by-day, going to be playing soon

"My fitness is getting better day-by-day. I am working hard in the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and I feel I am going to be out on the playing field soon," Pant said, whilst speaking to the World Pickleball League.

2026-02-04T18:25:29.362948+00:00 IST