The Governor, accompanied by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh, who also holds the Youth Affairs and Sports portfolio, attended the closing ceremony of the first Bishnupur District Olympic Games 2026 at Chengei Lampak in Moirang of Bishnupur district o
Chasing a mammoth target of 457 runs following India's second-innings declaration at 341/7, Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana picked two wickets each as the hosts collapsed under intense pressure and are still needing 327 runs with just four wickets remaining as India closes in on a clinica
Chasing a mammoth and highly improbable target of 457 runs after India's second-innings declaration at 341/7, with Yastika Bhatia hitting 113 – her first international century making her the first woman to hit a Test century at Lord’s.In reply, the hosts collapsed under intense pressure from both pa
The teenager's statement victory proved pivotal as Goa survived a spirited Ahmedabad fightback to register their second successive win of Season 7.Earlier, French Olympian and UTT debutant Prithika Pavade produced a powerhouse performance as PBG Pune Jaguars defeated UP Prometheans 9-6. Pavade cappe
Sharing the moment on X, Shah wrote: "A privilege to meet tennis legend John McEnroe on the sidelines of the @Wimbledon Final. An icon of the sport whose passion, personality, and achievements have left an enduring mark on the game of tennis. Wonderful to exchange a few moments with one of the true
The championship-winning squad was honoured in front of a packed crowd, celebrating their remarkable achievement on the national stage. The felicitation served as a fitting tribute to the young cricketers, many of whom have already begun making their mark in the inaugural season of the Sreenidhi Uni
Following her historic victory, Dhanda and India’s Foreign Shotgun Coach, Peter Wilson, shared their thoughts on the performance. Dhanda spoke about the emotional experience of standing on the podium and how this landmark medal changes the outlook for the entire Indian women's trap contingent."Watch
Pavade capped a memorable outing by toppling two-time UTT MVP Yangzi Liu in the deciding Women's Singles, recovering from a game down before producing a superb display in the decider to seal one of the standout wins of the season so far.Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India
During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected to be completed within the next few months.He added that the Assam government is planning to lease adjoining land from the Railways to develop a multi-level parking facility to support the stadium and other spo
The three players were shortlisted by the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to represent the country at the prestigious championship, following their impressive performances and consistency on the national junior and amateur golf circuits.Ahead of their departure, the three golfers were felicitated at the Del
The decision came after under McCullum, England had a miserable red-ball run that saw them lose seven of their last nine Test matches. McCullum, however, will continue in his role as the head coach of the England men’s white-ball teams."In these roles, people have contracts with notice periods and w
Overall the Indian team overall won 16 medals, including three gold. The Indian team also won four silver and nine bronze medals.On his way to winning the gold medal Anand Singh joined 80m. His brilliant gold medal throw of 80.57m, a personal best, was achieved in the last attempt. Shivam Lohakare,
Responding to the Council's statement denying his allegations of exclusion from the recruitment process, the para archer said he was only seeking what he believed was rightfully due to him and insisted he had not attempted to gain entry through improper means.The Sports Council had earlier maintaine
The 2026 World Cup, being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first to feature 48 teams, up from the 32-team format used in every edition from 1998 to 2022.Under the current format, the 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four. The top two sides from each group, along with
McCullum's exit from the red-ball format brings a definitive end to the high-profile 'Bazball' era, coming just two weeks after star all-rounder Ben Stokes stepped down as captain by retiring from international cricket.McCullum stated that while he was disappointed to leave the red-ball setup, he re
Men’s seventh seed Om Semwal and women’s third seed Rathika Seelan, fourth seed Sanya Vats, eighth seed Unnati Tripathi and Pooja Arthi Raghu were the other Indians to advance to the quarterfinals.India had a mixed day in the pre-quarterfinals of the tournament. Om Semwal, Suraj Chand, Unnati Tripat
Yastika showed immense grit and elegance in stroke-play to reach her maiden international century off 145 balls, a knock studded with 12 boundaries. The Baroda-born cricketer, who overcame a career-threatening Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury and marked her return to international cricket on
Competing in his first international event, the 22-year-old achieved a personal-best throw of 80.57m. He improved his previous best by 2.89m, becoming the latest Indian javelin thrower to reach the elite 80m club.The athlete from Uttar Pradesh entered the championships with a personal best of 77.68m
The decision was taken during a meeting of the FSF Executive Committee on Saturday, with the federation citing the team’s results at the tournament and its future prospects as key factors behind the move.Thiaw had been in charge of the national team since December 2024 but endured a difficult World
It was a session where Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur fell, but Yastika held one end firmly by hitting boundaries at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard ticking and take India’s lead past the 360-mark.With India already in a more dominant position and England far from t
Speaking after England's 56-run victory at Southampton, McCullum explained that while the squad remained aware of the ECB's revised code of conduct, he believed the occasion warranted a measured celebration following a successful campaign.England's management had tightened off-field regulations earl