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Team India touches down in Pune ahead of historic Grand Tour

Scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026, the five-stage race, sponsored by Bajaj, will span 437 kilometres, featuring 171 elite riders from 29 teams representing 35 countries across five continents. Organised by the Pune District Administration and supported by the Government of Maharashtra under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), the race will cut across 9 talukas and 150 villages, firmly placing Pune and India on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) global calendar, as per a press release.

2026-01-14T15:33:44.037214+00:00 IST

Meet security/police forces personnel at Kho Kho Senior National

The championship, which started on January 11, is being played in a league-cum-knockout format, with the semi-finals and finals scheduled for January 15.

2026-01-14T15:25:05.870796+00:00 IST

India Open: Prannoy, Srikanth advance to second round; Sindhu out

The 32-year-old Srikanth found his way back after an indifferent opening game to defeat compatriot Tharun M 15-21, 21-6, 21-19 while 33the -year-old Prannoy defeated last edition runners-up Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 22-20, 21-18 in the men's singles opening round, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2026-01-14T14:59:24.910001+00:00 IST

KCL: Hisar Heroes fine tune prep ahead of season

With the countdown underway, Hisar Heroes are stepping into the KCL season with confidence, excitement, and clear intent. As the league begins on January 25 and the trophy makes it way to Hisar on January 19, the franchise is ready to embrace the challenge and make a strong statement in the Kabaddi Champions League.

2026-01-14T14:31:52.928175+00:00 IST

"Tried my best": Tanvi after losing to World No. 2 in India Open

After losing to World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi in the India Open 2026 tournament, India shuttler Tanvi Sharma said she tried her best but was tired in the third set.

2026-01-14T13:45:20.617170+00:00 IST

BAI rejects claims of poor playing conditions at India Open 2026

Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra rejected the allegations of poor playing conditions at the venue of the ongoing India Open 2026 made earlier by Denmark shuttler Mia Blichfeldt.

2026-01-14T13:43:46.901889+00:00 IST

"It was not my day": Sindhu after losing to Nguyen in India Open

After suffering a defeat to Vietnam's TL Nguyen at the India Open 2026 Badminton Championship, India's ace shuttler said it was not her day and that she would go back to the drawing board to start preparing for the next BWF tournament.

2026-01-14T13:25:48.385251+00:00 IST

"India is a beautiful": Vitidsarn after winning R64 game

After winning his Round of 64 match against Japan's Koki Watanabe at the India Open 2026 Badminton Championship, Current World No. 2 and Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn said he loves playing in India. The Thailand shuttler opened up about his excitement of playing in the big stadium and also the challenges of controlling the shuttle.

2026-01-14T12:45:54.322353+00:00 IST

Srikanth dismisses concerns over playing conditions at India Open

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Tuesday dismissed concerns raised by Denmark badminton player Mia Blichfeldt over playing conditions at the India Open 2026, which is being held at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.

2026-01-14T12:23:41.019605+00:00 IST

AIPA takes major step towards Para Pickleball growth in India

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has taken a pioneering step towards the development of Para Pickleball in India by facilitating the registration of students from Mauli School for Differently Abled on the global DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) platform.

2026-01-14T12:19:39.276333+00:00 IST

World No. 2 shuttler Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open

World No. 2 shuttler Anders Antonsen has officially withdrawn from the India Open 2026, citing extreme pollution levels in New Delhi. This marks the third consecutive year Anders has opted out of the Super 750 event.

2026-01-14T08:37:43.363175+00:00 IST

ISPL: Delhi Superheros beat Bengaluru Strikers by 18 runs

Delhi Superheros defeated Bengaluru Strikers in the 7th match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on Tuesday.

2026-01-14T02:36:21.713747+00:00 IST

Target Asian Games Group scheme continues to power India’s Karate

Alisha Subudhi's historic bronze medal at the WKF Series A Karate Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, underscores that sustained support for non-mainstream sports disciplines can deliver significant benefits.

2026-01-14T02:32:37.442063+00:00 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Four semifinalists for tournament confirmed

Karnataka secured its semifinal spot with a win via the VJD Method over Mumbai, while Saurashtra secured a VJD win over Uttar Pradesh in their quarterfinal clash. Punjab beat Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs in a one-sided clash, while Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs.

2026-01-13T15:05:12.347675+00:00 IST

Ice Hockey League returns to Ladakh with Season 3

Ice Hockey League Season 3 is set to return to Ladakh from January 29 to February 14. The upcoming season marks a significant expansion of the League with the introduction of a comprehensive round-robin format across men's and women's categories, with each team competing against every other team over a total of 75 games

2026-01-13T14:49:05.223831+00:00 IST

India Open: Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri start off with a win

In his match against the young Indian shuttler, who secured the US Open title last year, Lakshya was extremely clinical and gave him very few chances, winning the match within two games by 21-12, 21-15.

2026-01-13T13:26:35.410209+00:00 IST

India Handball Team confident ahead of 15th Asian Championship

Captain of the India Handball Team Atul Kumar, coach Naveen Punia and assistant coach Binoy DS expressed confidence for the 15th Asian Championship in Kuwait, which will run from January 15 to 29.

2026-01-13T09:31:38.915280+00:00 IST

PGTI’S ‘72 The League’ winners to receive The Gentleman’s Jacket

India's first exclusive national professional golf league, '72 The League' aims to give Indian golfers a platform to showcase their talents, and the winners and owners will receive the classic Gentleman's Jacket, an exclusive symbol of discipline and quiet precision

2026-01-13T09:03:48.871716+00:00 IST

How tug-of-war transformed Akshay Patil’s life and career

Kolhapur's Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades muscling his way through adversity and sweating it out in the tug-of-war arena. His efforts did not go to waste. Patil's career is a classic example of how sport can transform lives.

2026-01-13T07:43:24.362837+00:00 IST

Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026

After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in Oslo, with Deichman Bjørvika serving as the main venue, according to a release. The tournament will take place from 25 May to 5 June 2026, and Magnus Carlsen is among the world stars heading to the capital.

2026-01-13T07:08:44.789108+00:00 IST

Bhagat, Kadam set for Egypt Para Badminton International 2026

India's para badminton campaign begins its 2026 international season at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026, running from January 13 to 18, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt-the first tournament of the year on the global para badminton circuit.

2026-01-13T06:22:46.713337+00:00 IST