New Delhi, Aug 7 — The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday chaired the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026, attended by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, senior officials of the Ministry, the Sports Authority of…
Oslo, Aug 7 — Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Friday after Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness publicly called on him to resign, arguing that he no longer enjoys the confidence needed to lead world football through its current governance…
Leh (Ladakh), Aug 7 — The inaugural Challengers' Cup delivered a fitting finale as the Indian Army Ice Hockey Team survived a stirring challenge from Leh Kings, securing a 6-5 victory to lift the tournament's first-ever title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.Representing the best…
Colombo, Aug 7 — Indian spin attack of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each as Sri Lanka Cricket XI reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on Day 1 of their three-day warm-up fixture at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground here on Friday.With KL Rahul leading the…
Kolkata, Aug 7 — On the face of it, archery and cricket have very little in common, but inspiration can come to anyone from anywhere. So, it may not come as a surprise that a former Australian all-rounder has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for one of the rising stars of Indian archery. For…
Colombo, Aug 7 — Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.…
Paris, Aug 7 — Indian chess will enjoy its strongest-ever representation at the Esports World Cup (EWC), with four Grandmasters set to compete in the chess tournament at EWC 2026, scheduled to take place in Paris from August 11 to 15. Grandmasters Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, and Pranesh M,…
Vigo, Aug 7 — Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joined La Liga club Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, with the Spanish side securing an option to make the move permanent at the end of the 2026-27 campaign. As part of the agreement, Celta will cover the Turkish international's wages…
Brisbane, Aug 7 — Australia's dynamic left-handed opener Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for a second consecutive year following an outstanding 2025/26 international season.At a Cricket Australia awards function held on Friday, Head took the top honour after scoring 1,437…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — An injury on the athletics track ended one dream, but his passion for sport led him straight to the shooting range. Rewari's Kamaljeet turned to pistol shooting in 2019 and has since established himself as one of India's leading 50m pistol shooters. New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) An…
London, Aug 7 — England's FIFA WC 2026 player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub last year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday.The 30-year-old striker, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side…
Colombo, Aug 7 — Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025. The awards ceremony celebrated achievements across…
London, Aug 7 — Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok made encouraging starts at the London Championship, carding identical rounds of 2-under 71 to stay within striking distance of the leaders after the opening round at the par-73 Centurion Club.The Indian duo was tied four shots behind Canada's Anna Huang,…
Srinagar, Aug 7 — Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 to complete a commanding nine-shot victory at the Rs 1 crore J&K Open 2026 at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course. The 33-year-old Bengaluru golfer (63-66-65-66) finished with a tournament total of 24-under 260 to claim his eighth…
Amsterdam, Aug 7 — Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed with the Amsterdam Flames as the franchise's marquee player for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), set to begin on August 26.On July 30, Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all…
Johannesburg, Aug 7 — Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Tristan Stubbs believes a strong start will be crucial as the three-time champions begin their SA20 title defence, saying his side must be at its best from the opening game against Pretoria Capitals in Gqeberha on January 17. The defending…
Guwahati, Aug 7 — Tezpur Titans captain Ayushman Malakar believes patience and faith in the process will eventually help his side turn around its fortunes in the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL), despite opening the tournament with three consecutive defeats. At just 20 years old, the young…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia hailed his side's resilience after they bounced back from defeat with a convincing 27-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, saying the response reflected the character within the squad. After suffering a…
Melbourne, Aug 7 — Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that Australia’s men’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh and batting all-rounder Matthew Short will be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the SA20 only after completing their respective Big Bash League (BBL) commitments.…
St. Louis, Aug 7 — Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has clinched the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid and Blitz title with a round to spare. A draw between Praggnanandhaa and Javokhir Sindarov in their final head-to-head secured the title for the Indian Grand Master. The 20-year-old India…
Buenos Aires, Aug 7 — The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body’s abandoned investment proposal. In a letter addressed…