Sports

Empowering women is empowering society: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the Fit India Pink Cyclothon in Kolkata today to celebrate International Women's Day, promoting women's fitness and cycling.

2026-03-08T07:42:34.375091+00:00 IST

“We’re excited, expect a good game”: Fans ahead of T20 WC final

Cricket fans arrived in Ahmedabad in large numbers on Sunday ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final between co-hosts India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with supporters backing the Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue to win while acknowledging that the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand side would pose a significant threat.

2026-03-08T07:41:50.937954+00:00 IST

“Abhishek Sharma has tremendous potential”: Dilip Vengsarkar conf

Speaking to ANI, Vengsarkar said that while predicting results in the T20 format is difficult, he expects India to prevail. He also hoped that out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma would find his rhythm on the big occasion and stressed the importance of the first six overs.

2026-03-08T07:13:37.036525+00:00 IST

IPL franchise LSG organises 10km marathon run in Lucknow

In the previous season under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant, LSG finished at seventh spot with six wins and eight losses, with 12 points.

2026-03-08T07:04:22.917822+00:00 IST

“The shirt’s pressed…now it’s over to the boys”: Dinesh Karthik

The 40-year-old has started this trend of pressing his shirt during the 2024 edition, and India won the final. He did the same in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Women's World Cup 2025 final, the WPL 2026 final, and the results were in his favour all the time.

2026-03-08T06:28:08.013830+00:00 IST

Western Railway runs special trains ahead of T20 WC final

Western Railway is running special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, as well as from Pune to Ahmedabad, to facilitate travel for cricket fans, in view of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, set to be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday at Ahemedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-08T06:25:56.540936+00:00 IST

“India will definitely win this match”: Rajkumar Sharma

Going into the final, India are chasing a few firsts - first to defend a T20 World Cup title, first host team to win the T20 World Cup and the first to three T20 World Cup championships. For New Zealand, the biggest challenges will be how to keep the star-studded Indian batting line-up relatively quiet and how to deal with Jasprit Bumrah's unerring line and length.

2026-03-08T06:25:50.418276+00:00 IST

Cricket

View All

Gautam Gambhir eyes WTC final after T20 WC triumph

After coaching the Indian team to the T20 World Cup 2026 victory, head coach Gautam Gambhir noted that his next target is taking the Men in Blue to the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 edition, calling Test cricket "extremely close to his heart."

2026-03-11T03:08:07.843995+00:00 IST

Gambhir slams Kirti Azad for questioning India's temple visit

Gambhir believes it's not even worth answering that question and said that if someone gives such a statement, then they are literally degrading their own player.

2026-03-11T03:07:03.133602+00:00 IST

Coach Gambhir thanks Jay Shah for "trusting him" with the job, lauds Shah's passion for the sport

After Team India became the first unit to defend the T20 World Cup at home, Gambhir spoke on a variety of topics, including how he landed the India coaching gig following his triumph with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as a mentor.

2026-03-11T03:04:30.381556+00:00 IST

Tennis

View All

'I believe we can go through,’ says Captain Rohit Rajpal

India head into the contest ranked No. 33 in the Davis Cup nations rankings, facing a formidable Dutch side currently placed No. 6 in the world and runners-up at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.

2026-02-04T16:28:46.790586+00:00 IST

Darja, Hanne enjoy comfortable wins on Day 2 of WTA 125K Series

Day two of the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, being held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), saw several international contenders book their spots in the Round of 16, according to a release.

2026-02-03T18:23:36.118156+00:00 IST

Rutuja headlines Doubles’ Main Draw for WTA 125K Series

The Doubles Main Draw for the fifth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series was announced at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Tuesday, according to a release.

2026-02-03T14:10:51.038727+00:00 IST

Others

View All

Indian watch brand ‘Rotoris’ appears on Formula 1 grid

Formula 1 Reserve Driver Kush Maini was seen in the paddock wearing the Rotoris Astonia Sports Chronograph in Phantom Black.

2026-03-06T08:14:39.025770+00:00 IST

Naveen Jindal helps Jindal Panther beat Carysil 8-6

Jindal Panther delivered a composed and clinical performance and secured an 8-6 victory over Carysil in Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup match on Thursday. Maintaining control through crucial moments of the contest, Jindal Panther capitalised on their attacking opportunities to stay ahead and close out the match.

2026-03-06T07:46:08.376355+00:00 IST

Khelo India Tribal Games to be held in three Chhattisgarh cities

The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held between March 26 and April 6 in three cities in Chhattisgarh - Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja. This was announced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday, as per a release.

2026-03-06T07:24:04.324763+00:00 IST

Football

View All

"You feel half ignorant": Messi reveals one life regret

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi opened up about his regret of not learning English as a student, saying it makes him feel "half-ignorant" while interacting with prominent personalities worldwide.

2026-02-25T17:26:24.829985+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asia Cup: Sangita speaks on team's FIFA WC aim

At the very start of last year's qualifying campaign, while the immediate objective for the India women's national team was to reach the Asian Cup, Sangita's focus stretched one step further. For her, the Asian Cup was never the destination. It was the gateway to the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Asian Cup, hosted by Australia, will start from March 1 this year and will go on till March 21.

2026-02-25T13:05:45.213259+00:00 IST

Bodø/Glimt, Atletico, Leverkusen, Newcastle reach Round of 16

Inter Milan intensified their efforts late on, with Alessandro Bastoni reducing the deficit, but Kjetil Knutsen's men held firm to record a memorable victory against the three-time European champions.

2026-02-25T03:17:17.326678+00:00 IST

Hockey

View All

Five emerging Indian talents who stood out at Women’s HIL 2025-26

The tournament not only delivered competitive matches but also saw several young Indian players step up their game and make a strong impression with their consistent and match-winning performances.

2026-01-31T10:49:14.794218+00:00 IST

Day two of Ice Hockey League season 3 delivers big wins, records

Maryul Spawo delivered a commanding performance against United Nubra, registering a comprehensive 5-1 victory. Spawo wasted no time asserting control, with Jigmet opening the scoring in the very first minute of the game. The momentum continued through the game, led by the Stanzin trio. Stanzin Stanba struck twice, while Stanzin Tundup and Stanzin Odan added one goal each to consolidate Spawo's lead. United Nubra managed to pull one back in the closing moments through Temat Dorjay, but the outcome remained firmly in Spawo's favour, as per a press release.

2026-01-30T16:35:53.529117+00:00 IST

Manpreet on "short break" from hockey before WC, Asian Games

When the 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's Hockey National Camp was announced, the omission of Manpreet, a veteran with 400-plus appearances for Team India at the senior level, raised eyebrows. Having performed consistently in Indian colours and being a crucial part of Ranchi Royals' runners-up finish in the Hockey India League (HIL) this year, people wondered on what the reason could be for the absence of the 33-year-old star from the camp.

2026-01-30T16:33:54.033034+00:00 IST

More News

Cricket

Our bowlers must bowl well today: Kuldeep Yadav’s childhood coach

Kuldeep Yadav did not get many chances to play in the tournament except for a match against Pakistan, where he picked up one wicket while conceding 14 runs.

2026-03-08T06:16:25.789818+00:00 IST

Cricket

Over 2,000 police personnel will be deployed: JCP Ahmedabad

2026-03-08T05:13:15.009700+00:00 IST

Others

“The whole nation stands with you”: Abhinav Bindra

On Sunday, India's men's cricket team is set to clash with New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as the Men in Blue aim to defend their title and become the first-ever side to win the title in front of the home crowd.

2026-03-08T05:07:38.637902+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Get us all safely to our destination sooner than late": Sammy

The Caribbean side's departure from India has been delayed due to International airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf Region, owing to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict in the region.

2026-03-08T04:22:46.884998+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC Final: Saints in Ayodhya offer special prayers for India

Similar scenes were witnessed in Kanpur and Varanasi, where special prayers were offered for the Indian team. In Varanasi, children from cricket academies participated in havans, while in Kanpur, residents performed auspicious rituals ahead of the high-stakes contest.

2026-03-08T03:38:02.139640+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup 2026: MS Dhoni arrives in Ahmedabad

India and New Zealand took contrasting paths to the final; they entered the contest on the back of strong batting performances in the semi-final. New Zealand lost to South Africa in the group stage and to England in the Super Eights, but were dominant in the final four. After restricting the Proteas to 169/8, New Zealand raced to a nine-wicket win in 12.5 overs, courtesy of a stunning 33-ball hundred by Finn Allen, the fastest in T20 World Cups.

2026-03-08T03:01:41.322270+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Bengaluru FC defeat fighting Mohammedan Sporting

First-half strikes by Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan gave visitors Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club, in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on Saturday.

2026-03-07T17:40:48.788249+00:00 IST

Football

Indian Football League: Gokulam Kerala held to a draw by Namdhari

Gokulam Kerala FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played out a 1-1 draw in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday, according to a release.

2026-03-07T17:40:15.255084+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Quinton de Kock lashes out at ICC

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock lashed out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) as England is set to head back home from India ahead of both South Africa and the West Indies on Saturday.

2026-03-07T17:29:57.215828+00:00 IST

Football

Ronaldo shares update after suffering hamstring injury

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared an update on his fitness and support for his club Al Nassr FC, saying he is recovering and looking forward to watching the team's game.

2026-03-07T17:28:58.613563+00:00 IST

Football

Blue Tigresses routed by Japan, but still alive for quarter-final

Japan's Hinata Miyazawa (20', 35', 81') and Riko Ueki (47', 50', 65') scored a hat-trick each. Kiko Seike (45+5' p, 55') scored two, while Yuzuki Yamamoto (4'), Yui Hasegawa (13'), and Maya Hijikata (62') netted one each, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2026-03-07T17:14:33.961878+00:00 IST

Cricket

Offspin threat looms as India face New Zealand in T20 WC final

India's formidable batting lineup, which has dominated the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, faces a tactical challenge in the final against New Zealand, with the visiting side looking to exploit a subtle vulnerability through their off-spinners.

2026-03-07T16:44:24.247768+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Unbeaten Mumbai City face Sporting Club Delhi

Mumbai City FC will hope to maintain their unbeaten run when they face Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 on Sunday, March 8, at the Mumbai Football Arena.

2026-03-07T16:43:14.765468+00:00 IST

Others

All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen seals final berth

Lakshya Sen became only the second Indian player to reach two All England finals when he overcame Canada's Victor Lai in a gruelling semifinal here on Saturday.

2026-03-07T16:07:51.432720+00:00 IST