Sports

Brijinder Singh led IGU the only NSF for golf in India

A statement from IGU said, "Brijinder Singh-led team recognised by the Ministry of Sports and the International golf. The Federation is the only recognised NSF for golf in India. In light of recent developments and deliberate attempts made to create confusion and factionalism within the sport of golf, we would like to clarify that the Indian Golf Union (IGU) Governing Council, led by the current president, Brijinder Singh, is the only recognised National Sports Federation of golf in the country."

2026-01-19T12:41:03.561527+00:00 IST

Troy leads IIS, DoS's Coaches Development, Talent Id programme

In a further boost to the programme's Olympic pedigree, Dr Klaus Bartonietz, the renowned coach who guided iconic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to India's historic Olympic gold medal, will be involved in specialised sessions and the evaluation of emerging talent as part of the initiative's long-term athlete development framework. The on-ground programme will commence at the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where athletes and coaches will work under a panel of national and international experts, as per a press release.

2026-01-19T12:40:46.862141+00:00 IST

Baba Bakala wins Roundglass Inter Development Centre Tournament

The final lived up to its billing as both teams went toe-to-toe in an end-to-end battle. The breakthrough came in the second quarter when Baba Bakala earned a penalty corner. Captain Shamsher Singh stepped up under pressure and executed a calm, clinical finish to give his side a vital lead.

2026-01-19T11:58:52.604973+00:00 IST

Bailey gives fitness updates on Cummins, Hazlewood, David

Cummins, who came after a long back injury layoff during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide and took six wickets in the series-sealing match, did not feature for four of five Ashes Tests, opting to miss the latter part of the series in order to keep his legs fresh for the T20 World Cup, even though he looked in excellent shape and form at Adelaide. Hazlewood missed the entirety of the marquee series, having hurt his right hamstring in November during Sheffield Shield action, while David's hamstring strain, the most recent injury concern, cut short his Big Bash League (BBL) stint with Hobart Hurricanes.

2026-01-19T11:56:44.858979+00:00 IST

Rob designs UPW' special shirt dedicated to girl education

The jersey was worn for the initiative, which is a part of Warriorz' ongoing partnership with 'Educate Girls', a grassroots organisation working across underserved communities to improve access to education for girls. Harun Robert, aka 'Rob', a visual artist who appeared on the popular art-and-craft show 'MAD' back in the 2000s, designed the jersey.

2026-01-19T11:35:12.391728+00:00 IST

Pathan hails Kohli as India's best ODI batter

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the star batter Virat Kohli after his 54th ODI century in the third and final ODI of the recently-concluded three-match series against New Zealand on Sunday at Indore's Holkar Stadium, and called Kohli India's best ODI batter.

2026-01-19T11:28:27.212053+00:00 IST

SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton Int'l: Bhagat, Kadam shine

Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam delivered a commanding performance at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International 2026, clinching double gold medals in singles and men's doubles to mark a dream start to the season ahead of next month's World Championships

2026-01-19T10:26:21.913227+00:00 IST

Cricket

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T20 WC: Markram, Ngidi, Rabada shine as SA beat WI by 9 wickets

The Proteas are the only team that is left unbeaten throughout the tournament. With two wins in two matches, South Africa have one foot in the semifinals, while West Indies, with a win and a loss each, need to win their last encounter against India to keep themselves in contention. South Africa's win also keeps the hopes of Team India alive, who have to win their matches against Zimbabwe and WI and hope for the Proteas to go unbeaten for an easy route to the semifinals.

2026-02-26T12:58:55.311134+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Shepherd, Holder join elite list during SA Super 8

Hard hitter Romario Shepherd and veteran all-rounder Jason Holder registered the second-highest partnership for the eighth wicket or lower in T20I cricket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against South Africa in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-26T12:39:57.602754+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Brandon King’s T20I numbers raise concerns

More concerning is his dot ball percentage, which stands at 47.5 per cent -- an indicator of scoring stagnation during his innings. Among the 25 batters from full member teams who have batted at least 20 innings in the top three during this period, King has the lowest average and the highest dot-ball percentage.

2026-02-26T12:37:17.861363+00:00 IST

Tennis

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"It is beautiful”: Rohan Bopanna onTPL’s revolutionary format

Legendary Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna is one of the marquee players in the Tennis Premier League (TPL) season 6. The two-time Grand Slam champion is representing the Rajasthan Rangers, competing in the Mixed Doubles and Men's Doubles categories.

2024-12-06T11:23:50.916757+00:00 IST

TPL: Battle for top 4 heats up as Hyderabad Strikers dominate

It was another resounding day for Hyderabad Strikers as they continue to dominate the league in terms of standings. The battle for the top four is also heating up as the Rajasthan Rangers, Gujarat Panthers, and Punjab Patriots won their respective matches on the day.

2024-12-06T03:30:16.327296+00:00 IST

TPL: Hyderabad Strikers rise to the top on Day 2

The second day of the Tennis Premier League Season 6 saw another round of pulsating contests between the eight teams taking place at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

2024-12-05T02:25:38.651721+00:00 IST

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Tata Mumbai Marathon to begin on January 18

The Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will see over 69,000 participants, including 65,400+ on-ground runners and 3,700+ virtual participants, take to Mumbai's streets alongside the world's finest distance runners on January 18, competing for a total prize purse of USD 389,524, according to a release.

2026-01-17T16:56:44.541902+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails Pune Grand Tour

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 was officially declared open today by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, marking the commencement of India's first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage Continental Cycling Road Race.

2026-01-17T15:10:29.331195+00:00 IST

Mandaviya to Grace at 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on cycle

The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on January 18, according to a release.

2026-01-17T11:09:05.308925+00:00 IST

Football

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Indian futsal team in hunt for redemption against Mongolia

After being eliminated from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, India will aim to finish on a high and not return empty-handed when they face Mongolia in their last Group A fixture on Wednesday at the Qushaian Al Mutairi Hall in Ardiya, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-24T02:27:54.101691+00:00 IST

Futsal Tigers suffer drubbing at the hands of Australia

India lost 1-10 against Australia in their second Group A fixture of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Qushaian Al-Mutairi Hall in Ardiya, Kuwait, on Monday.

2025-09-23T03:10:19.219632+00:00 IST

PSG's Ousmane Dembele crowned Ballon d'Or 2025 winner

Paris-Saint Germain and France's prolific winger Ousmane Dembele pipped Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal to claim the men's Ballon d'Or at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on Monday night. Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati made history by clinching the women's title for the third year in a row.

2025-09-22T21:44:22.857788+00:00 IST

Hockey

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India fall 1–4 to Argentina in FIH Hockey Pro League

The Indian Women's Hockey Team endured a 1-4 loss to Argentina in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre on Tuesday, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-06-17T18:01:25.633298+00:00 IST

Indian women's hockey team ready to give it all against Argentina

After a narrow defeat against Australia, the Indian women's hockey team is set to give their all against World No. 2 Argentina in their upcoming FIH Pro League 2024-25 (Women) matches in London on June 17 and 18.

2025-06-16T09:44:49.661942+00:00 IST

India dealt narrow 1-2 defeat by Australia

The Indian Women's Hockey Team were dealt a narrow 1-2 defeat by Australia in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre on Sunday, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-06-15T15:25:14.994892+00:00 IST

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Tennis

2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series event returns

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is set to return for its fifth edition in 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India's premier women's tennis tournaments. The tournament will be played at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Mumbai, with the Qualifying Rounds scheduled for January 30, 31 and February 1, followed by the Main Draw from February 2 to 8.

2026-01-19T10:23:16.116100+00:00 IST

Others

All India Police Handball Cluster Sports Competition kicks off

The prestigious national-level All India Police Handball Cluster Sports Competition was inaugurated on Monday at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Siliguri Frontier Headquarters in Ranidanga, Darjeeling district. The five-day tournament runs from January 19 to January 23.

2026-01-19T09:45:19.332041+00:00 IST

Hockey

Women's HIL helped me grow as striker, handle pressure moments better: Lalremsiami

Shrachi Bengal Tigers' Lalremsiami finished as runner-up in Women's Hockey India League 2025-26. Indian veteran is now gearing up for Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

2026-01-19T09:44:43.899337+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma applauds his hundred

While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Kohli slammed a valiant century, offering the Men in Blue and fans some hope and setting several records and milestones.

2026-01-19T09:34:57.066752+00:00 IST

Cricket

Irfan Pathan speaks on Nitish Reddy

Reddy had a decent outing in the third and final against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, with the bat he slammed 53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes and stitched an important partnership with Virat Kohli of 88 runs, however, his efforts went in vain as Kiwi's defeated India by 41 runs.

2026-01-19T09:17:09.065798+00:00 IST

Others

Nawab wins Pre-Qualifying I, 27 players qualify for final stage

Forty-five-year-old seasoned professional Md Nawab (71-72), who was overnight tied second and two shots off the lead, mixed three birdies and three bogeys in round two. After two late bogeys, Nawab managed to finish the round well with a chip-in birdie on the 18th

2026-01-19T08:39:55.631956+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC gives ultimatum to BCB

If the BCB refuses to send its team to India, the ICC is likely to name a replacement, and, as per the current rankings, it could be Scotland. The T20 World Cup will kick off on February 7.

2026-01-19T08:25:06.854811+00:00 IST

Others

McIlroy lies fifth in Dubai Invitational, Elvira leads

The Spaniard shared the overnight second-round lead with Shane Lowry at five under, and he negotiated an early bogey with four birdies to card a steady 68 on Moving Day at Dubai Creek Resort

2026-01-19T08:11:22.422065+00:00 IST

Cricket

Donovan Ferreira’s T20 WC participation doubtful due to injury

South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is doubtful after the Proteas cricketer injured his shoulder during the ongoing SA20 and has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-19T07:54:18.121223+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aakash Chopra speaks on Rohit Sharma's performance in NZ series

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that Indian skipper Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma's lack of runs let the team down in the third and final ODI against New Zealand.

2026-01-19T07:38:58.593124+00:00 IST

Others

Sony Open: Theegala climbs to Tied-32nd after third-round 67

The Indian-American, who opened the week with rounds of 73 and 66, produced five birdies against two bogeys at Waialae Country Club to reach 4-under overall--an improvement of 27 spots from T-59 at the halfway mark

2026-01-19T07:38:20.608905+00:00 IST

Others

Elite Indian rifle and pistol shooters set for trials test

To make the cut for the first National Squad of 2026, scores of the first two trials are mandatory, adding to the importance of these trials. Top Shooters will like to test themselves in top international competitions early, in order to find out how sharp they are and where they need to improve, ahead of a big second-half of the year which has the Asian Games and the World Championships, the latter the first quota event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, scheduled

2026-01-19T07:20:24.617563+00:00 IST

Cricket

First edition of Devika Premier League wraps up in Udhampur

The first edition of the Devika Premier League concluded with a match between Feria Super Kings and Chandi Tigers. Jammu and Kashmir's Sports Minister, Satish Sharma, presided as the chief guest at the final of the tournament.

2026-01-19T07:19:51.767354+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli's mindset

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises India's star batter Virat Kohli's mindset, saying he's not tied to an image and focuses on scoring runs.

2026-01-19T06:45:52.135158+00:00 IST