Sindhu, Jayaram battle into China Open quarters

Delhi-based Rashid Khan, a winner of 14 titles, including two on the international stage, put together seven birdies and a bogey on Thursday to enjoy the sole lead

Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor made steady starts at the Women's Australian Open, each returning an even-par 72 in the opening round to sit tied for 24th place on the leaderboard

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.

Diksha Dagar will once again spearhead the Indian challenge as the LET stays in Australia with the Women's Australian Open

World No. 14 Jack Draper produced one of the biggest results of the Indian Wells Open after defeating Serbian legend and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Round 16 contest, while several top seeds progressed further in the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

India's speed was on full display in the first quarter as they put immense pressure on their opponents with quick breakaways, despite a high press from the Welsh team. The hosts took the lead as early as the seventh minute when Salima Tete orchestrated a move down the right flank before Sakshi Rana unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give India the advantage.

India topped Group A with an unbeaten record, though they suffered a setback in the Super Eight stage, losing to South Africa by 76 runs. The Men in Blue bounced back in style, defeating West Indies in a virtual quarter-final, England in the semi-final, and ultimately New Zealand in the final.

Top players continued their strong runs at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, with Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advancing to the next stage after impressive victories in their respective Men's Singles and Women's Singles matches.

Indorama Ventures and the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official governing and sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India, will be jointly staging the second edition of the Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship from March 12 - 15, 2026, at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad.

The Hero Indian Open (HIO), one of Asia's most prestigious golf tournaments, is set for its 2026 edition with a world-class field and a record prize purse. Sanctioned by the DP World Tour and Indian Golf Union (IGU), the tournament will be held from March 26-29, 2026, at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram, which will play host to the storied event yet again.