Hamilton bounces back to win Italian GP second practice

Chanmari took an early lead through Suangaihmuna's header in the 15th minute and doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute when Malsawmsanga finished a well-worked move from close range. Dempo pulled one back just before half-time as Marcus Joseph set up Sebastian Gutierrez in the 45th minute

The highlight of the day came in the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam Ram won bronze with 49.48m

The MOC also approved financial assistance worth Rs 27.51 lakh for Sumit Nagal to support his international training and competition programme from March to October 2026. Nagal's calendar includes participation in ATP Challenger events, ATP Tour events, ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, Grand Slams such as Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open, as well as the Davis Cup 2nd round tie and Asian Games 2026.

Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold medals and podium finishes across several track and field events

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Tuesday inaugurated the second edition of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix, set to take place from 11 to 13 March 2026, bringing together around 257 athletes from eight nations for a major international para athletics competition in the national capital.

India will once again take centre stage in global para sport as the second edition of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix takes place from 11 to 13 March 2026, bringing together around 257 athletes from eight nations for a high-profile international competition in the national capital.

Alcaraz, who started off the year with a memorable Australian Open title win this year, beat Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3, as per ATP's official website. He looked in incredible touch, which earned him the elusive Australian Open grand slam title and the ATP 500 Doha last month. A two-time champion, Alcaraz extended his win streak at the tournament to 13 matches.

Set to be organised for three days - March 8, 9 and 10 - the 2nd edition of the carnival will be inaugurated on Sunday, after completion of the 64th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium, which will also mark the celebration of International Women's Day. This edition will put a special focus on women athletes, influencers and fitness champions, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Healy presented the 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton with her maiden cap during the third ODI against India in Hobart last Sunday. Australia won the match by 185 runs, completing a clean sweep of the ODI series after losing the T20I series 1-2.

The Italian women's national hockey team arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.