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Elite runners brace to battle for honours at Mumbai Marathon

The Tata Mumbai Marathon is set to witness a high-quality clash of global pedigree and domestic excellence as elite athletes from across the world, including Ethiopia, Uganda and Eritrea, line up alongside India's most accomplished distance runners for the upcoming edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race

2026-01-16T18:17:58.876647+00:00 IST

"Would have been more clinical": Sen after losing quarter-finals

After suffering a heartbreaking defeat against Lin Chun-Yi in the men's quarterfinals in the Indian Open event, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen opened up about being more clinical against his opponent.

2026-01-16T18:10:48.840009+00:00 IST

India Open: Lakshya Sen goes down in QFs, Indian challenge ends

Sen won the opening game against Lin but then struggled from the faster side of the court to go down 17-21, 21-13, 21-18 in the men's singles quarterfinals, as per a press release from BAI.

2026-01-16T16:48:48.995813+00:00 IST

Indian Open: Mia calls tournament conditions "unprofessional"

Danish shuttler Mia Blitchfeldt, who had earlier criticised the playing conditions in New Delhi at the ongoing Indian Open tournament, shared a post on her Instagram handle revisiting her criticism.

2026-01-16T15:43:20.544052+00:00 IST

PGT 2026: Indian riders gear up for Olympic pathway challenge

With just 72 hours to go until the start of India's inaugural UCI 2.2 Continental Cycling Road Race - the Pune Grand Tour 2026, Indian riders are ready to embrace the experience, learning, and take up the challenge that brings them to the brink of breaking into the international circuit.

2026-01-16T15:03:16.022625+00:00 IST

International teams assemble for Pune Grand Tour 2026

The arrival of overseas contingents marks another milestone in the build-up to the Bajaj-sponsored race, scheduled from January 19 to 23, with four stages covering 437 km across the diverse terrain of Pune District. Sidi Ali Unlock Sports Team from Morocco, who will headline the African presence at the event. The team will be represented by Ahmed Echahed, Alejandro Gainza Rodriguez, Sadki Mohamed, Saad Ait Akbour, Saad M'Hah, and Zouhair Rahil, bringing experience from African and international racing circuits to Indian roads.

2026-01-16T11:56:54.651456+00:00 IST

Shooting legend Jitu speaks on impact inaugural SLI could make

Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the UP Prometheans, a franchise in the SLI, Rai said the league will give shooting a powerful platform to connect elite performances with wider public engagement.

2026-01-16T11:43:58.088552+00:00 IST

CM Dhami inaugurate National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while virtually inaugurating the National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship on Friday, said that the past decade has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in India's sporting history, making this period a golden chapter for Indian sports.

2026-01-16T11:16:58.747981+00:00 IST

Yogi Adityanath hails PM Modi's initiative for sports culture

"Before 2014, sports and sports competitions were not part of the government's agenda... They were often neglected. Due to the lack of international-level infrastructure, our talented players either migrated or became frustrated, but now, after 2014, the new sports culture that Prime Minister Modi has developed in the country is truly remarkable today," CM Yogi said.

2026-01-16T10:32:47.727117+00:00 IST

KCL unveils full match schedule for historic inaugural season

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has announced the match schedule for its much-awaited inaugural season, setting the stage for an action-packed celebration of Haryana's deep-rooted kabaddi legacy

2026-01-16T10:02:23.457152+00:00 IST

Andre De Grasse brings Olympic legacy to Tata Mumbai Marathon

Seven-time Olympic medallist and World Champion sprinter Andre De Grasse, the International Event Ambassador for the landmark 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), addressed the media in Mumbai, sharing his first impressions of India, reflections on an extraordinary career, and words of inspiration for runners ahead of race day on January 18, 2026.

2026-01-16T06:34:00.591969+00:00 IST

India Open 2026: MPs raise concerns over infrastructure, governan

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flagged the organisation of the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi, with the latter noting that "world-class sport needs world-class governance."

2026-01-16T06:19:18.836298+00:00 IST

Defending champions Maharashtra (Women),Railways (Men) wins

In high-octane finals, defending champions - Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Maharashtra - clinched titles in men's and women's categories respectively at 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship in Kazipet. While Railways (Men) registered victory for the second time in a row, Maharashtra (Women) clinched the title for the fifth consecutive time

2026-01-15T19:38:05.519919+00:00 IST

Bibisara Assaubayeva to make historic debut at Norway Chess Women

Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her highly anticipated debut at Norway Chess Women 2026, becoming both a first-time participant and the youngest player ever to compete in the women's tournament. The reigning Women's World Blitz Champion has already claimed three world titles and arrives in Oslo as one of the most exciting young stars in international chess,

2026-01-15T19:26:23.515336+00:00 IST

“Was just trying to focus on one point at a time”: Lakshya Sen

India's HS Prannoy, however, bowed out after a three-game battle against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew.

2026-01-15T18:20:08.098089+00:00 IST

BWF issues statement after players raise venue concerns

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has issued an official statement addressing the concerns raised over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi, following earlier allegations made by Denmark shuttler Mia Blichfeldt.

2026-01-15T17:05:34.859446+00:00 IST

India Open 2026: Lakshya Sen beats Nishimoto in straight games

Former champion Lakshya Sen relied on his strong defence and injection of pace to defeat Japan's Kenta Nishimoto while Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy's inspired performances were not enough in the second round of the India Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event being organised by the Badminton Association of India, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Thursday

2026-01-15T14:38:45.999199+00:00 IST

Guwahati Set to emerge as high-performance sports hub

The centre will anchor high-performance initiatives across seven priority sports, including Athletics, Archery, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, and Swimming, with focused emphasis on athlete identification, coaching development, and long-term performance pathways aligned with India's Olympic ambitions.

2026-01-15T06:55:01.504922+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya cycles in Hanol village

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya cycled in Hanol village in Bhavnagar district as part of the Fit India Cycling program on Thursday.

2026-01-15T05:31:54.786641+00:00 IST

FIDE stress chess’ inclusion at school-level for global growth

International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich said India's rise in chess is a good signal to build a better society, while FIDE's Deputy Chairman, Dana Reizniece, highlighted the importance of introducing chess in schools to spread the sport worldwide.

2026-01-14T18:26:39.531408+00:00 IST

India Open: Vietnam's Nguyen speaks on approach against Sindhu

After the highs of a semifinal finish at the Malaysia Open, Sindhu's 2026 season, which sees her return after an injury, faced a humbling low of a first round exit in the India Open Badminton World Federation (BWF) Tour against Nguyen, giving her Vietnam opponent a 3-2 advantage head-to-head. This marks her third triumph over Indian badminton icon. Sindhu went down to Nguyen 20-22, 21-12, 21-15.

2026-01-14T16:55:45.839523+00:00 IST