Sports

Parliament congratulates India’s Under-19 team on World Cup win

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha congratulated the Indian Under-19 cricket team for their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 victory, achieved by defeating England in the final in Harare, Zimbabwe.

2026-02-09T06:36:01.743498+00:00 IST

We will follow ICC's decision: BCCI VP on India-Pakistan WC issue

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla reiterated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will follow the decision taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the India-Pakistan ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match issue.

2026-02-09T05:54:35.929759+00:00 IST

Khelo India Multipurpose Hall Foundation laid at SAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

In a significant step towards strengthening India's sports ecosystem, Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence (NCoE), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

2026-02-09T05:32:38.572587+00:00 IST

Devika Sihag continues title-winning run at Azerbaijan Intl

India's upcoming women's singles player Devika Sihag bagged her second consecutive title on the international circuit while Sathwik Reddy K and Radhika Sharma clinched the mixed doubles title in the Azerbaijan International badminton tournament in Baku on Sunday.

2026-02-09T05:04:08.979758+00:00 IST

Tejaswin Shankar adds heptathlon gold to Indian medal tally of 5

India's 27-year-old Tejaswin Shankar added glittering gold to the Indian medal tally on the final day of the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin, China, on Sunday.

2026-02-09T05:03:14.070742+00:00 IST

‘Sundays on Cycle’ celebrates 60th edition nationwide

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for a Fit India received an enthusiastic nationwide response as a special edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' was celebrated across the country--from Leh to Lakshadweep--with a flagship event hosted at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex in Guwahati, Assam.

2026-02-09T04:52:03.145518+00:00 IST

Shyam Lal College, IGI and DU Alumna reach finals

Hosts Shyam Lal College and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science will face each other in the men's final of the 12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament, according to a release.

2026-02-09T04:39:58.400452+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Jansen’s 55* helps SA post 169/8 vs NZ in T20 WC semi-final

Key contributions from Marco Jansen and timely breakthroughs by New Zealand bowlers kept the contest evenly poised throughout the innings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T15:25:32.401505+00:00 IST

Harry Brook shrugs off idea of England being unbeatable

India will face two-time winners England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-03-04T14:51:55.144552+00:00 IST

T20WC: Will Jos Buttler deliver a big knock at Wankhede?

Buttler has looked a shadow of himself during the ongoing T20 World Cup, managing just 62 runs in seven innings at an average of 8.85. However, the familiar ground of Wankhede Stadium could help him bounce back and deliver the knock fans have been waiting for.

2026-03-04T14:36:36.009519+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Swiatek runs riot to lift her maiden Wimbledon title

Poland's Iga Swiatek decimated America's Amanda Anisimova in a one-sided final to lift her first Wimbledon title at the All England Club on Saturday, making her a Grand Slam champion on all surfaces.

2025-07-12T17:39:28.547946+00:00 IST

Sinner sends Djokovic to exit route to reach Wimbledon final

World number one Jannik Sinner pulled the curtain down on 'hindered' seven-time champion Novak Djokovic's campaign and stormed into his maiden Wimbledon championship match on Friday.

2025-07-11T19:42:55.488273+00:00 IST

Swiatek speaks about trusting one's instincts on grass ahead of Wimbledon final

Swiatek made it to the finals by defeating Belinda Bencic of Sweden 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinal clash on Thursday, while Amanda knocked out world number one Aryna Sabalenka

2025-07-11T16:50:11.892220+00:00 IST

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'The' World Champion returns: D Gukesh to play Norway Chess 2026

Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete at Norway Chess 2026, taking his place in the field at one of the world's strongest chess tournaments. The Indian star comes to Oslo as the youngest undisputed World Champion in the history of the game.

2026-02-03T11:54:36.372754+00:00 IST

KCL: Faridabad Fighters face Gurugram Gurus

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is set for an action-packed Day 11 on February 4, with a high-voltage triple-header lined up at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, as teams battle for momentum in the decisive phase of the league.

2026-02-03T10:43:49.497095+00:00 IST

Aero Premier League set to debut this season in NCR

The Aero Premier League (APL) is set to make its grand debut this March in the National Capital Region (NCR), marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind T10 aviation cricket tournament dedicated to India's aviation-linked industries, according to a release.

2026-02-03T10:15:49.584554+00:00 IST

Football

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Sesa Football Academy Women’s team qualifies for 9th IWL 2025

A new dawn shines on Goan football as Sesa Football Academy's (SFA) Senior Women's Team makes history by earning its first-ever qualification to the Indian Women's League (IWL), reinstating Goa's presence on the national stage after a three-year hiatus.

2025-12-10T03:16:29.698689+00:00 IST

Premier League: Manchester United Beat Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manchester United climbed to sixth in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-1 victory over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday, as per Sky Sports.

2025-12-09T03:35:45.897458+00:00 IST

Salah unlikely to travel with Liverpool following outburst

A final decision on the veteran's participation has not been made as of Monday morning.

2025-12-08T15:01:54.705913+00:00 IST

Hockey

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SAI Sonipat first team to seal knockout berth with dominant win

With the win, SAI Sonipat now have 33 points from 12 matches, consolidating their position in the knockout phase, while Roundglass Hockey Academy stayed in second place with 29 points after edging past PIS Surjit Hockey Academy earlier in the day to keep their pursuit of top spot alive

2025-09-21T15:24:27.818853+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces Indian Junior Women’s Squad for Australia

The Indian Junior Women's Team will play a total of five matches during the tour. The first three fixtures will be against the Australia Junior Women's Team, followed by two games against Canberra Chill, a club side from Australia's Hockey One League. The series will serve as a crucial step for the Indian side ahead of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in Santiago, Chile in December.

2025-09-20T07:59:42.069611+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's hockey team set to tour Australia

The Indian junior women's hockey team is all set to tour Australia for an exciting five-match series, scheduled to take place at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra from September 26 to October 2 2025. The matches will be played on September 26, 27, 29, 30, and October 2.

2025-09-19T11:43:27.590306+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Breakthrough expected soon on India-Pakistan T20 WC issue

A breakthrough on the India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match standoff is expected soon after a meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), according to Pakistan media. The dispute will be resolved through mutual consultation later today.

2026-02-09T04:22:12.524566+00:00 IST

Others

Basil Sunny clinches maiden National Supercross title

Courage, consistency, and sheer willpower defined the championship ride of Basil Sunny as the Ernakulam rider clinched his maiden National crown at the finale of the MRF MoGrip fmsci Indian National Supercross Championship, held at the packed GVMC Indira Priyadarshini Municipal Stadium.

2026-02-09T03:57:29.013779+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC, PCB and BCB meet in Lahore over India-Pakistan WC standoff

The International Cricket Council (ICC) held a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday to discuss Pakistan's decision to boycott the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match with India, scheduled for February 15, according to Dawn.

2026-02-09T03:47:33.671075+00:00 IST

Tennis

India defeat Netherlands 3-2 in Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1

India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. India's victory paves the way to September's Qualifiers 2nd Round, where they will compete to make it to the eight-team Davis Cup Finals, according to a release.

2026-02-09T03:19:15.736363+00:00 IST

Football

Manchester City defeat Liverpool 2-1 in Premier League fixture

Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late penalty as Manchester City claimed a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

2026-02-09T03:07:25.750465+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We have left everything to ICC”: Rajeev Shukla on Pakistan

His remarks come after Pakistan announced it would not play its much-anticipated group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. Pakistan's decision was reportedly taken in support of Bangladesh, which had earlier expressed its unwillingness to travel to India for the tournament.

2026-02-08T19:34:05.150042+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shanaka hails team effort, Mendis’ cameo in SL’s T20 WC win

During the post-match presentation, Shanaka also praised Kamindu Mendis' cameo, which changed the way their side set a competitive target.

2026-02-08T18:09:04.326037+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We are very proud of him": Aaron George's father Easo Varghese

"We are very proud of him and Team India. Cricket is a team game where everyone contributes," said his father, Easo Varghese, while speaking to ANI.

2026-02-08T18:03:48.902321+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nandan speaks on "regret and pride" after narrow 4-run loss

Nepal cricketer Nandan Yadav said his team took important lessons from their narrow four-run defeat to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

2026-02-08T17:53:29.999026+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup opener

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in their opening ICC Men's T20 World Cup match on Sunday, powered by a resilient 56* off 43 balls from Kamindu Mendis and three-wicket hauls from spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga.

2026-02-08T17:40:01.159884+00:00 IST

Cricket

Donald Trump extends wishes to Team USA for T20 World Cup

"I just heard the Cricket World Cup is underway in India! I wish the best of luck to TEAM USA! We have a very strong team. America is rooting for you!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

2026-02-08T17:05:35.915624+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mumbai Airport congratulates India for winning sixth U19 WC title

The young champions were greeted with jubilation by fans in Mumbai after defeating England by a massive 100 runs in the final played in Harare, Zimbabwe. This victory marks India's sixth U19 World Cup triumph, solidifying their dominance in junior international cricket.

2026-02-08T16:33:48.983602+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sawangkaew reigns supreme at Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

It was redemption for Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew at the fifth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series on Sunday, according to a release.

2026-02-08T16:20:11.098548+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gambhir hosts special dinner at his residence for Team India

Indian cricket team head coach Gambhir hosted a special dinner at his residence on Sunday ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Namibia on February 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

2026-02-08T16:06:33.255842+00:00 IST