Sports

Saina Nehwal honoured with the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award

Olympian shuttler Saina Nehwal was honoured with the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.

2026-02-16T03:18:01.606121+00:00 IST

Ishan's childhood coach lauds batter's "commendable" knock against Pakistan; mother shuts down "shaadi" talks

Ishan's dream run in T20s continued as he breezed through the Pakistan spin ploy, slamming his second-successive T20 WC fifty and guiding a clinical India to a 61-run win at Colombo on Sunday, while also pulling off some fantastic work behind the stumps, including a stumping to remove a dangerous Usman Khan, who was slowly counter-attacking against Indian bowlers.

2026-02-15T19:46:56.223687+00:00 IST

"We didn't really give ourselves a chance": Mike Hesson

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson admitted that his side failed to adapt to match conditions in their high-pressure encounter against India after Men in Green suffered a one-sided 61-run loss in the Group A match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-15T19:36:30.994207+00:00 IST

Not thinking about these rivalry, says Axar Patel

With the emphatic win over their arch-rivals in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, India now leads 8-1.

2026-02-15T19:35:51.495504+00:00 IST

Shukla backs India to win T20 WC after hammering Pakistan

A knockout punch in the form of a half-century by Ishan Kishan and a collectively brilliant bowling performance helped India secure a 61-run win against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup at Colombo on Sunday.

2026-02-15T19:29:50.461710+00:00 IST

UAE spinner, head coach emphasis on more games against Test teams

UAE and 2024 semifinalists Afghanistan will be locking horns at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. While Afghanistan is already down and out with two losses in two games, UAE sits at third spot in Group D with a win and a loss. With South Africa's hat-trick of wins confirming their Super Eight spot more or less, it is upto UAE to win their next two games against Afghanistan and South Africa to get that confidence-boosting Super Eight spot. Even if they win do not qualify for Super Eight and get one more win from here, they would be able to walk out with their heads held high.

2026-02-15T19:28:44.970341+00:00 IST

"8-1": Cricket fraternity reacts after India's thumping win

India's emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup sparked strong reactions from members of the cricket fraternity, who hailed the team's dominant display against the arch-rivals.

2026-02-15T19:26:23.465602+00:00 IST

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Virat Kohli’s childhood coach lauds Samson, Bumrah

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed Team India's win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He applauded Sanju Samson's fifty and also credited Jasprit Bumrah for breaking England's momentum in the second innings and hailed the Men in Blue's fielding as well.

2026-03-06T03:07:33.026356+00:00 IST

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia hails India’s T20 WC semifinal win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Team India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He said if the Men in Blue continue to perform like this, no one can stop them from winning the World Cup.

2026-03-06T03:01:55.402730+00:00 IST

Harbhajan praises Bumrah, Hardik’s bowling in T20 WC semifinal

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh hailed Team India's win against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. He credited the bowling efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, but also acknowledged that there could have been a better execution from India's overall bowling group in the match.

2026-03-06T02:39:07.724810+00:00 IST

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“Fans were great”: Trump after being booed at the US Open

US President Donald Trump popped up on the radar of trolls and fans who openly voiced their discontent about his arrival at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, leading to a delay in the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

2025-09-08T06:41:46.313977+00:00 IST

Alcaraz denies Sinner back-to-back crowns at US Open

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz denied world number one Jannik Sinner back-to-back crowns at Flushing Meadows with an overwhelming all-around performance in the final to lift his second US Open title.

2025-09-08T02:55:49.441693+00:00 IST

Sinner, Alcaraz to meet in US Open final for No. 1 ranking

The great rivals, who between them have lifted the past seven major titles, will make history in New York when they become the first players in the Open Era to contest three Grand Slam title matches in the same season.

2025-09-07T07:34:43.773094+00:00 IST

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Sudhir Saxena clinches silver medal for India

Indian kickboxing sensation Sudhir Saxena has once again elevated the nation's standing in combat sports by securing a Silver Medal at the 5th India Open International Kickboxing Cup.

2026-02-09T11:35:28.881631+00:00 IST

Goyat launches India Knockout Nights for Indian Boxing

Indian boxing has taken a significant stride forward with the official launch of India Knockout Nights (IKN) by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), a groundbreaking professional boxing platform aimed at providing Indian boxers with the much-needed visibility, structured opportunities and a sustainable career pathway they have long awaited.

2026-02-09T10:55:55.319254+00:00 IST

Dilli Dillwale crowned World Pickleball League 2026 champions

Dilli Dillwale emerged as the World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2026 champions with a thrilling 3-2 win over Chennai Super Champs in the final held at the Jio World Garden tonight. The Sunil Gavaskar co-owned outfit came back from losing the opening women's singles match to secure triumphs in three out of the remaining four matches.

2026-02-09T08:44:59.683510+00:00 IST

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties

The win means that PSG have secured their sixth major title of the year, including top-tier domestic league Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, UEFA Champions League, the biggest prize of them all, and the UEFA Super Cup, as per Olympics.com.

2025-12-18T05:06:17.143027+00:00 IST

Jhingan saddened by Indian football's state amid Messi visit hype

Messi's visit to India in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi showcased how a cricket-crazy nation like India is pretty passionate about football as well, as thousands of fans filled up the stadiums to get that one glimpse of Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon waving at them and kicking a football into the stands. The visit to Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata gave the tour a chaotic start, as passionate fans took out their anger on VIPs and politicians who hogged Messi's attention and because of how Messi left earlier than expected, showing the well-known love of West Bengal state for football. The visits to other cities produced several crossover moments, with Messi meeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad, Indian cricket and football icons Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Delhi at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-12-18T04:28:15.080656+00:00 IST

Messi had guided tour of Vantara’s conservation ecosystem

Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani

2025-12-17T18:16:33.654865+00:00 IST

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Closing ceremony address by Commissioner Ajeet Kumar Srivastava

The Commissioner highlighted the rapid progress of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), calling it a "silent revolution" that is transforming the educational landscape for tribal communities.

2025-11-16T17:49:49.476290+00:00 IST

EMRS Sports Meet 2025 showcases emerging Tribal sports talent

Ajeet Kumar Shrivastava, Commissioner, National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), attended the Boys' Hockey Final of the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 at the International Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.

2025-11-16T17:31:55.771979+00:00 IST

“Every player must step up if India wants to win": Sardar Singh

As India hosts the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup from 28 November to 10 December 2025 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, former India captain Sardar Singh said the tournament is a major opportunity for the country's rising stars to showcase their talent on home soil. Speaking at the Rabindranath World School Sports Meet at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurugram, Sardar shared insights on India's growing hockey culture and the junior team's readiness

2025-11-16T14:01:26.299302+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"India rocked it": Sachin after Men in Blue's win vs Pakistan

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised India's commanding win against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the impact of the powerplay and the team's all-round execution.

2026-02-15T18:36:42.889052+00:00 IST

Cricket

Execution was missing, lost too many wickets in power-play: Agha

Agha noted that Pakistan lost too many wickets in the powerplay. A knockout punch in the form of a half-century by Ishan Kishan and a collectively brilliant bowling performance helped India secure a 61-run win against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup at Colombo on Sunday.

2026-02-15T18:10:16.879976+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: SKY hails Ishan's "responsible" knock after win over Pak

Despite Abhishek's second duck of the tournament, it was Ishan who stepped up yet again, firing a magnificent 77 in 40 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes to provide Team India the security they needed, with the right attacking intent. By the time he was out, Kishan had scored an overwhelming majority of his team's score, laying down a platform for his skipper Suryakumar Yadav (32 in 29 balls, with three fours) and Shivam Dube (27 in 17 balls, with three fours and a six) to take India to a competitive total of 175/7, which proved to be too much for Pakistan on a tough surface where for batters except Kishan, getting boundaries was proving difficult.

2026-02-15T17:52:51.623762+00:00 IST

Cricket

"There is no competition": Virat Kohli’s childhood coach

Following India's 61-run win over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed the team's all-round performance, calling it a result of strong structure and planning.

2026-02-15T17:45:27.737216+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: SL fielding coach backs Dushan to "bamboozle" Australia

Co-hosts Sri Lanka, sitting at the top of the Group B with two wins in two matches, will have a chance to seal their spot in Super Eight, while Australia, wounded after a humiliating loss to Zimbabwe, sitting at third spot with a win and loss each, would be aiming to bounce back and bring their name back in the conversations for the progress to next round.

2026-02-15T17:22:55.190209+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan calls India's win big confidence booster

During the post-match presentation ceremony, Kishan, who got 'Player of the Match' for his blistering 77, said that "The wicket was not that easy. Sometimes, you have to believe and focus on your strengths. I was watching the ball, sticking to my strengths and running as much as possible," Kishan said.

2026-02-15T17:20:40.997406+00:00 IST

Football

Indian Football League to begin on February 27

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the fixtures for the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season.

2026-02-15T17:12:15.587910+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Bengaluru secure easy victory over Sporting Club Delhi

The win makes the Blues the third side, after champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday and Jamshedpur FC earlier in the day, to post a win in their respective opening encounters, according to a release.

2026-02-15T17:08:52.161450+00:00 IST

Cricket

One-sided, once again: Kishan shines as dominant India crushes Pa

After a fantastic 77 from Ishan Kishan that took India to a fighting 175/7, two wickets each from Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah bundled out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. India stays on top with three wins in three matches in Group A, while Pakistan has sunk to number three with two wins and a loss, while USA currently occupies second place with two wins and two losses.

2026-02-15T17:05:23.153031+00:00 IST

Hockey

India edged 2-4 by Argentina at FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26

India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.

2026-02-15T16:55:30.484393+00:00 IST

Cricket

Usman Tariq speaks on India-Pakistan T20 WC clash

The Men in Blue posted 175/7, the highest team total in the India-Pakistan match at the ICC T20 World Cup. However, Tariq bowled a brilliant spell, scalping a wicket while giving away just 24 runs in 4 overs.

2026-02-15T16:24:38.328989+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hope after his side became 1st team to enter T20 WC Super 8s

Jason Holder's four-fer and skipper Hope's 61 off 44 balls helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in match 25 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday as the Caribbean side became the first team to enter the Super Eights. Nepal are officially eliminated from the Super Eights race.

2026-02-15T16:23:33.513938+00:00 IST