Sports

BOXAM Elite: Lovlina, Arundhati headline India’s nine-gold haul

India wrapped up a highly successful BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a dominant showing on the final day, clinching nine gold medals as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary led a resounding finish in La Nucia, Alicante.

2026-02-08T09:31:04.313738+00:00 IST

Tendulkar lauds Suryakumar’s knock in India’s T20 WC opener

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised Team India's 29-run victory against the United States of America in both teams' ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. While Sachin lauded Suryakumar Yadav's match-defining inning, he also credited USA for their energy and enthusiasm against the defending champions India.

2026-02-08T09:19:35.481313+00:00 IST

New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in T20 WC 2026

New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in both teams' first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Notably, the win also marked New Zealand recording their highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup history.

2026-02-08T09:18:19.822773+00:00 IST

Coach Gambhir hails Suryakumar's batting against USA

Coach Gautam Gambhir hails Suryakumar Yadav's batting against USA as "masterclass"

2026-02-08T08:52:20.719853+00:00 IST

Olympians, sportspersons give Fit India Mission big boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for a Fit India received a mammoth boost at a special edition of the 'Sundays on Cycle' at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex today. In a star-studded event, two Olympians, a world champion boxer, a special Indian women's footballer and a women's Dronacharya boxing coach were among many well-known sports personalities who reiterated that there was no substitute for fitness of the body and mind, according to a release.

2026-02-08T08:36:06.615872+00:00 IST

Seone Mendez opens up on her run with Hyderabad Superstars

Hyderabad Superstars missed out on the semi-final berth in the World Pickleball League Season 2 by the smallest of margins after losing their final league tie to Chennai. The standout player of the season for Hyderabad Superstars has been Seone Mendez, who dominated the women's singles category and remained unbeaten throughout the league stage.

2026-02-08T07:40:35.220069+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor thanks ICC, Chairman Jay Shah

US Ambassador Sergio Gor thanked the International Cricket Council (ICC) and its chairman Jay Shah "for an incredible evening of Cricket" after he attended the India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Sergio Gor also noted that cricket has a bright future in the United States of America, including at the 2028 Olympics.

2026-02-08T06:49:55.828299+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Will 'Mitchell-Mania' be unleashed during NZ-SA T20 World Cup SF?

Mitchell will be instrumental in making sure that after five losses to Proteas in the T20 World Cup, his side comes on the victorious side when it matters the most, during the semifinal in front of a packed Eden Gardens. Over the year, the right-hander has stood up for the Kiwis when everyone was down. Kiwis walk into this match with an advantage over the Proteas in ICC event knockouts, having secured wins in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup quarterfinals, the iconic semifinal of the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the semifinal of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

2026-03-04T13:06:14.709427+00:00 IST

100-day countdown to ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 begins

The moment sparked a wave of scoreboard transformations across the country and around the world, signalling the start of the final run-up to one of the biggest sporting events of the year, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2026-03-04T13:05:56.004440+00:00 IST

Morkel ahead of India vs England T20 WC semi-final clash

As the defending champions India gear up for their T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted dew as a concern.

2026-03-04T12:14:13.086860+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Swiatek sets title clash with Anisimova

At the Centre Court, in a clash of two-time Wimbledon semifinalists, Swiatek got the better of her opponent by 6-2, 6-0, needing just one hour and 12 minutes to eliminate her opponent.

2025-07-10T17:27:27.013886+00:00 IST

Anisimova downs Sabalenka, reaches maiden Wimbledon final

Amanda kept a calm head as she secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 37 minutes, dropping a set in between.

2025-07-10T17:00:12.382616+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar draws Pant-Alcaraz parallel

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is known for his love of tennis as much as cricket, has drawn an intriguing comparison between Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. During his recent visit to Wimbledon, Gavaskar praised Alcaraz's unpredictable style of play and likened it to Pant's fearless approach on the cricket field.

2025-07-10T13:48:54.503453+00:00 IST

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KCL: Panipat Panthers, Hisar Heroes and Rohtak Royals get wins

In Match 17, Panipat Panthers stamped their authority against hosts Sonipat Stars with a one-sided 48-24 victory. From the opening raids, the Panthers looked in control as Narender Kandola led the charge, supported well by Meetu Sharma, while Sonipat relied heavily on Ayan Lohchab. The turning point came when Deepanshu Khatri trapped Ayan Lohchab, opening the floodgates for Panipat. Kandola's super raid inflicted an all-out and pushed the match firmly in Panthers' favour before halftime, as per a KCL press release.

2026-02-02T19:48:36.199712+00:00 IST

India’s proven global sporting credibility: IFs give endorsements

High-visibility events such as the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 (Ahmedabad), World Para Athletics Championships (New Delhi), Kho Kho World Cup, FIH Pro League, ISSF Junior World Cup, BWF World Junior Championships, and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Pune Grand Tour highlight India's operational readiness across diverse geographies and sporting formats.

2026-02-02T18:52:07.119735+00:00 IST

Ice Hockey League Season 3: Kangs Sing edge past table-toppers

With a close competition. Kangs Sing sealed the win with a late goal in the final 30 seconds. Earlier in the day, Shakar Chiktan Royals secured a victory, United Nubra registered their first win of the season, and Changathang Shans posted the day's highest score

2026-02-02T18:21:30.185047+00:00 IST

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Premier League: Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0

Manchester City move into second place in the English league with 31 points and a record of 10 wins, one draw and four defeats. Sunderland, on the other hand, moved down to seventh place with 23 points, including six wins, five draws and four defeats.

2025-12-07T02:24:32.358142+00:00 IST

Full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled

The title clash, which will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will kick off at 3 PM ET on July 19, as per ESPN. This will also mean that the clash will be a prime-time viewing affair in Europe, where it will start at 9 PM and Britain, where will start at 8 PM.

2025-12-06T19:39:38.059799+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: FC Goa, East Bengal set for blockbuster final

The entry to the stadium is free for spectators in the East Stand (for FC Goa fans) and the North Stand (for East Bengal fans). A ticket to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two 2026-27 Preliminary Stage is also on the line for the finalists, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-12-06T17:48:18.023032+00:00 IST

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PM Modi hails Indian women's hockey team for silver medal finish

The Indian hockey team clinched the silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup 2025, in Hangzhou, after a 1-4 loss against hosts China in the final on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (1') scored for India while captain Ou Zixia (21'), Li Hong (40'), Zou Meirong (51') and Zhong Jiaqi (53') were the goal scorers for the home team.

2025-09-14T16:23:27.517872+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025: Indian women’s hockey team claim silver medal

India made a strong start in the final by going ahead in the very first minute through a penalty corner, which was converted by veteran forward Navneet Kaur (1') with a powerful strike

2025-09-14T15:02:02.867891+00:00 IST

Navneet completes 200 international caps for Indian Hockey Team

Notably, Navneet is currently the second-highest scorer for India at the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2025. The 29-year-old made her senior debut in 2014, after helping the Junior team win a Bronze medal at the 2013 Junior Women's World Cup. She has since been one of the most consistent performers in the Indian Women's Hockey Team.

2025-09-13T17:28:59.582475+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Three Indians included in ICC U19 WC 2026 Team of the Tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the recently-concluded ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026. Three players from India's U19 World Cup-winning team--Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan, and Henil Patel--have been selected, as per the ICC website.

2026-02-08T06:12:32.615242+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shanaka eyes strong start at T20 WC after series loss vs England

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaks, ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Ireland, said despite a recent 0-3 loss against England, the team is focused on performing well in the T20 World Cup at home.

2026-02-08T06:00:01.256556+00:00 IST

Others

Chess added as 16th title at Esports Nations Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced Chess as the latest of 16 titles that national teams and players will compete in at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 through 29, 2026.

2026-02-08T04:54:25.641095+00:00 IST

Football

India go down to FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 0-1 in friendly

The senior Indian women's national team suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center, in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday. The Romanian club scored in the 12th minute, as per an AIFF release.

2026-02-08T04:24:06.585186+00:00 IST

Cricket

Will Jacks hails India as “team to beat” in T20 WC 2026

England all-rounder Will Jacks labelled Team India as the team to beat in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Englishman also expressed confidence ahead of England's T20 WC 2026 campaign opener against Nepal on Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

2026-02-08T04:15:08.199961+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF announces ISL 2025-26 fixtures

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the fixtures for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. The season will commence on February 14, 2026, with two matches scheduled on the opening day, as per an AIFF release.

2026-02-08T02:47:57.083283+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sergio Gor meet Mukesh and Nita Ambani during India vs USA clash

US Ambassador Sergio Gor expressed his delight after meeting industrialists Mukesh and Nita Ambani on the sidelines during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between defending champion India and the USA at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

2026-02-07T21:53:12.596395+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Was going to watch a Real Madrid match on 15th...": Siraj

Siraj made a triumphant return to the Indian T20I squad for the first time since mid-2024, taking three wickets in helping India restrict USA to 132/8 in 20 overs in a chase of moderate 162 runs, which Team India could make on the back of a fine 84* from skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

2026-02-07T19:26:07.776362+00:00 IST

Cricket

"He played unbelievably": USA's Schalkwyk hails Indian captain

USA bowler Shadley Van Schalkwyk praised Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning, unbeaten innings of 84 after the Americans lost by 23 runs in their opening T20 World Cup encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

2026-02-07T19:08:26.895247+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Will come back stronger": Monank after defeat to India in T20 WC

USA captain Monank Patel expressed pride in his team's performance despite their 29-run loss to India, highlighting key positives and lessons for the upcoming group-stage games at the T20 World Cup.

2026-02-07T18:57:54.026290+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rashid speaks on being 4 wickets away from 700 T20 scalps

Rashid's men, who had stunned the world by slaying giants like New Zealand and Australia on their way to a T20 World Cup semifinal berth, will aim to replicate their heroics and maybe go a little further in more familiar Asian conditions when they start their campaign against New Zealand in Chennai on Sunday. With 696 scalps in 515 matches at an average of 18.49, with 18 four-fers and four five-wicket hauls, he is the leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket, and with age by his side at 27, he has plenty of time to not only breach the 700 or 800 mark, but even aim for 1,000 wickets.

2026-02-07T18:55:09.577153+00:00 IST

Cricket

Surya highlights need to bat "smarter" after scratchy win vs USA

Fans who gathered at Wankhede Stadium waiting for a collective 'SKYBall' exhibition of T20 batting were treated to a 'SKY' rescue effort as he single-handedly took a struggling India to 161/9, which the Men in Blue managed to defend with fine spells from Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, restricting USA to 132/8.

2026-02-07T18:50:22.017148+00:00 IST

Cricket

US Ambassador meets Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth in USA

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor met with International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah during the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

2026-02-07T18:00:56.979072+00:00 IST

Cricket

Surya Kumar, bowlers came to rescue as India open T20 WC campaign

After the USA elected to field first, India lost their six wickets for 77 runs, but skipper Suryakumar (84* in 49 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) took them to 161/9 in 20 overs. In the chase, the USA lost three wickets for 13 runs, but Milind Kumar (34) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37) posted a fighting 58-run stand. However, after that, India managed to get quick wickets and left the USA short of what could have been a memorable win.

2026-02-07T17:28:57.245955+00:00 IST