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Ontario, July 19 — India's brightest young squash talents will begin their quest for global honours when the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships get underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on Monday.With the individual competition scheduled from July 20 to 25, followed by the men's and…

New Delhi, July 19 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, saying her triumph was 'a historic feat for Indian badminton' and would inspire generations of young athletes across…

London, July 19 — England speedster Jofra Archer has expressed immense satisfaction with his current bowling rhythm, adding that consistently hitting his favourable lengths has been the key to his good showings in the ongoing ODI series against India. "Very pleased with how it's coming. Sometimes…

London, July 19 — Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Sunday added a touch of elegance and nostalgia to the historic Lord's Cricket Ground as he rang the venue's iconic five-minute bell to signal the start of play for the crucial series-deciding third ODI between India and England. Looking…

Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 — Kerala’s passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about…

Bengaluru, July 19 — Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday appealed to football fans across Karnataka to maintain peace and exercise restraint while watching the FIFA World Cup final, for which the state government has granted special permission to hotels and restaurants to remain open until…

Tokyo, July 19 — Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was visibly emotional after her Japan Open title win as she said that the victory brought tears in her eyes, and also explained how much it meant for her to bag the crown. She said that years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family…

London, July 19 — Players from both the Indian and English teams, along with match officials, wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence at Lord's on Sunday to pay a poignant tribute to the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Before the start of the…

New Delhi, July 19 — Fresh off scripting history as the first Indian shuttler to conquer the prestigious Japan Open, double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed deep gratitude and spiritual joy, dedicating her monumental victory to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane…

London, July 19 — In a massive blow to India's prospects of winning the ODI series decider against England, fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the all-important clash at Lord's due to swelling in the knee after picking up an impact injury. The three-match series is…

London, July 19 — England have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the series-deciding third ODI at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, with the visitors being dealt a major blow as premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah missed out due to knee swelling. Bumrah was seen taking a…

London, July 19 — The Indian men's cricket team took a brief break from its on-field preparations to attend a special reception and dinner hosted by the High Commission of India at India House in London on Saturday. Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Kumaran Periasamy, welcomed the…

Birkdale, July 19 — Sahith Theegala produced his best golf of the week to climb steadily up the leaderboard in the third round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, carding a 2-under 68 to move into a tie for 29th heading into Sunday's final round. The Indian-American, supported by…

New York, July 19 — Defending champions Argentina will take on the European winners Spain in the final of the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup, with the 104th match to be played at the MetLife Stadium on Monday (IST). Spain reached the final after outclassing favourites France in the semi-finals. Luis…

New Delhi, July 19 — The FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated football's unmatched ability to unite billions across the globe, delivering unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. As the world gears up for the final between Argentina and Spain, the spotlight has also returned to a question…

New York, July 19 — The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup is coming to a thrilling end with two of the best sides of the tournament, Argentina and Spain, both chasing a different record to face each other in the final showdown of football's biggest event at the MetLife Stadium on Monday. While more than…

Guwahati, July 19 — Denish Das emerged as the most expensive buy during the marquee player round of the Assam Premier League (APL) Player Auction, with Barpeta Braves securing his services for Rs 12.60 lakh following an exciting round of bidding here on Sunday. Sumit Ghadigaonkar was the…

New Delhi, July 19 — Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Shaji Prabhakaran believes that India's failure to qualify for a FIFA World Cup is not because of a lack of talent, population or potential, but because the country's football ecosystem has not worked…

New Delhi, July 19 — Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran backed Lionel Messi's enduring influence on the reigning champions, describing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as the team's "driving…

New Delhi, July 19 — Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's maiden Japan Open title which ended her two-year wait for a BWF World Tour crown, triggered an avalanche of praise from fans, leaders, and sporting legends nationwide. Sindhu registered a 21-17, 21-17 win over…