Sports

SG Pipers earn a point against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in HIL clash

SG Pipers conjured a defensive masterclass illuminated by goalkeeper Bansari Solanki's superhuman saves and unyielding backline resolve to grind out a gritty 0-0 draw against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the regulation time on Tuesday, but suffering a 6-7 sudden-death shootout loss of a thrilling Women's HIL encounter mirroring their previous pulsating encounter that also stretched to sudden death with the Tigers prevailing, as per an HIL release.

2026-01-07T07:36:00.116154+00:00 IST

FAI confident of Asian C’ship medals, Olympic qualification

Rajeev Mehta, General Secretary of the Fencing Association of India (FAI), said that the FAI is focused on promoting talented players, with strong preparations and growing infrastructure. He expressed confidence in winning medals at Asian events and qualifying for the Olympics due to improved training and support.

2026-01-07T07:26:36.360962+00:00 IST

"ICC willing to work with Bangladesh board," says BCB

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the Board's expressed concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in India for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, including the request for relocation of the team's matches.

2026-01-07T07:13:28.285238+00:00 IST

PNB inaugurates revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, today inaugurated its revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting hockey and nurturing sporting talent in the country, according to a release.

2026-01-07T06:52:27.350422+00:00 IST

Ashes: Vaughan lauds Bethell for his maiden FC Hundred at Sydney

Former England captain Vaughan shared a post on his X handle, hailing Bethell's technique. Vaughan added that Bethell's fantastic knock should be the blueprint for the Three Lions batters in future Test matches.

2026-01-07T06:38:05.765244+00:00 IST

Jeev Milkha Singh hails son Harjai’s Junior Golf success

Speaking to ANI, Jeev Milkha Singh expressed pride in his son Harjai Milkha Singh for achieving his 2025 goal of becoming India's top junior golfer after winning multiple junior titles, crediting Harjai's hard work, discipline, and dedication.

2026-01-07T06:22:00.353320+00:00 IST

Ashes: Jacob Bethell hits maiden FC hundred during Sydney Test

After scoring his maiden Test century, Jacob Bethell became the ninth England batter to score a century against Australia, aged 22 or younger, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-07T06:08:29.250005+00:00 IST

Cricket

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David Miller after stellar performance against India in T20 WC

India suffered its first defeat in 18 matches in ICC events across white-ball formats since losing the finals of the 2023 World Cup against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-02-23T03:29:45.626637+00:00 IST

"Not to take anything away...": Doeschate on Axar's omission

Following a thrashing defeat at the hands of South Africa in Super 8 fixture of ongoing T20 World Cup, India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said team management had lengthy discussions before finalising the playing XI, explaining that the decision to leave out vice-captain Axar Patel was purely tactical and based on team balance.

2026-02-22T20:16:38.913520+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Doeschate hints at Samson's inclusion after loss to SA

India's leftie-dominant top-order once again had two of its promising members, Abhishek and Tilak, exposed against quality pace and spin as a top-order collapse left them playing a heavy catch-up game in a run-chase of 188 runs. Men in Blue just could not recover after losing Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma one-by-one and despite some fight by Shivam Dube, they were skittled out for 111 runs.

2026-02-22T20:14:39.002735+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sumit Nagal achieves career-best world no. 68 ranking in singles

The 26-year-old Indian tennis player climbed five spots in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, moving past former world No. 71 Sashi Menon to become the fourth highest-ranked Indian man since 1973

2024-07-16T12:03:29.504527+00:00 IST

"It's an unbelievable achievement for me": Carlos Alcaraz

The Spaniard dominated the game from the very first moment and won his second consecutive Wimbledon in straight sets by beating Serbia's legendary Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at the centre court in London on Sunday.

2024-07-15T11:55:03.448278+00:00 IST

It is a dream for me, winning Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz said that it is a dream for him to win the Wimbledon title. Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title after beating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at the centre court in London.

2024-07-14T18:39:06.015651+00:00 IST

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Union gov notifies NSB(Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules 2026

A statement from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced, "The Union Government has notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025."

2026-01-08T17:08:45.190083+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad to host The Sports Governance Conclave on Friday

Under the evolving Khelo Bharat Niti, there is a need to bring all National Sports Federations onto a common policy and planning platform. Athlete-centric reform is at the heart of current sports policy, and the conclave provides an opportunity to reinforce this shift across all federations. The meeting is intended to align federations with long-term national goals, rather than short-term or event-specific planning, as per a press release from Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's office.

2026-01-08T16:49:37.537850+00:00 IST

Sudhir Meetei makes hard work count to win KIBG 2026

For Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei of Manipur, a career in Pencak Silat has neither been smooth nor certain. If financial difficulties meant that he had to focus on earning a living, a freak injury during training almost ended his sporting dreams.

2026-01-08T15:00:34.514492+00:00 IST

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India U17 women slam eight past Bhutan

It was the Young Tigresses' third consecutive win of the tournament. Besides Anushka's (53', 61', 73') stellar performance, Abhista Basnett (23', 89') scored a brace while Pearl Fernandes (71'), Divyani Linda (77'), and Valaina Fernandes (90+2') were on target. India led 1-0 at half-time.

2025-08-25T03:08:16.589536+00:00 IST

India U23s to clash against Iraq ahead of Asian qualifiers

The India U23 men's national team will take on Iraq in the first of two friendly matches on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the UM Arena Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of their preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers next month, as per the AIFF website.

2025-08-25T02:36:41.939968+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee lauds DHFC's historic Durand Cup run

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee heaped praise on Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) for their remarkable debut campaign in the Durand Cup, where the club reached the final in their very first appearance. Although DHFC suffered a 6-1 defeat to defending champions NorthEast United FC on Saturday, Banerjee promised that the team would return stronger, sharper, tougher, and hungrier.

2025-08-24T17:28:47.249145+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HI announces 65-member core probable group for women's camp

Hockey India (HI) on Saturday named the 65-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which will commence in SAI, Bengaluru, on Match 23.

2025-03-22T18:17:02.774576+00:00 IST

Recognition very encouraging: Deepika on Hockey India Award

A forward who knows her way to the goal, Deepika was elated to be recognised for her efforts

2025-03-21T18:23:33.502680+00:00 IST

Deepika reflects on winning Upcoming Player of the Year award

Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women - Under 21), is keen to leave her mark at the highest level, as per the Hockey India press release.

2025-03-21T09:04:43.663485+00:00 IST

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Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026: Lakshya-Ayush faceoff in 1st round

Former world champion PV Sindhu will face Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the opening round of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament to be played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here from January 13-18.

2026-01-07T05:44:44.527905+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh drops Indian presenter from BPL presentation panel

The Indian presenter Ridhima has been removed from the presentation panel of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Local media reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

2026-01-07T05:17:47.673931+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes fifth Test: Bethell hits fifty, England trail by nine runs

A gripping second session on Day 4 after England's Jacob Bethell struck an unbeaten half-century in the second innings that helped the visitors to move closer to wiping off the 183-run lead against Australia in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Wednesday.

2026-01-07T04:24:33.871210+00:00 IST

Cricket

I want to be positive: Travis Head after 163-run knock in Sydney

In the ongoing Ashes series, Travis Head has amassed 600 runs from nine innings so far in the series, averaging 66.67 with three hundreds to his name.

2026-01-07T03:53:38.321099+00:00 IST

Football

"Tremendous sacrifice from all clubs": Bengaluru FC owner Jindal

In a post shared on X, Jindal said that all clubs are sacrificing to play the ISL in its current format. Jindal hopes players will understand the additional financial burden on clubs and agree to make sacrifices.

2026-01-07T03:25:27.916887+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Ben Stokes suffers groin injury on Day 4 of Sydney Test

England captain Ben Stokes walked off the field after he suffered a groin injury in the first session of Day 4 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Wednesday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-07T03:03:22.638340+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mitchell Santner to lead New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup

The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-07T02:58:12.154050+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 WC26 matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to shift their matches from India to Sri Lanka for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-07T02:33:02.421421+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes fifth Test: England fight back after Australia's 567 score

At Lunch on Day 4, England were 80/1 in their second innings, trailing by 103 runs. Opener Ben Duckett (40 off 48 balls, including six fours) and Jacob Bethell (28 off 52 balls, along with four boundaries) were unbeaten at the crease.

2026-01-07T02:24:14.967961+00:00 IST

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Princess Thomas, Raja Das clinch Tunngal gold in Pencak Silat

Home favourite Princess Alexander Thomas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu clinched the first gold of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 with a confident performance in the women's Tunngal category in Pencak Silat while Raja Das of West Bengal emerged victories in men's Tunngal at the Ghoghla Beach here on Tuesday

2026-01-06T18:24:48.559731+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jemimah Rodrigues keen to end DC’s “chokers” tag in WPL

Delhi Capitals have reached the finals of all WPL seasons so far but have failed to clinch a trophy.

2026-01-06T18:05:24.131818+00:00 IST

Others

Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026 sees over 5,000 participants

Held under the theme "Let's Outrun Cancer", the marathon transformed awareness into action, encouraging citizens to prioritise early detection and preventive healthcare, as per a release.

2026-01-06T17:53:45.488740+00:00 IST

Cricket

India ODIs, T20Is perfect preparation for T20 WC: Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said New Zealand's tour of India will come as a good preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which is also set to be played in India, along with Sri Lanka.

2026-01-06T17:48:20.611477+00:00 IST

Others

Former SAI–STC Calicut athletes join hands to support champions

Former athletes of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sports Training Centre (STC), Calicut, Kerala, have united to establish ASAIC (Alumni of SAI Calicut) to support and nurture emerging sportspersons.

2026-01-06T17:47:33.802881+00:00 IST