New Delhi, Sep 9 — Top-order batter Pratika Rawal has been included in the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, to be played in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as a replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues. Jemimah, a key pillar in India's middle order, continues to nurse a…
Chennai, Sep 9 — Ajeetesh Sandhu fired a six-under 66 to open a two-shot lead after the second round of the INR 1 crore Chennai Open 2026, here at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course.The 37-year-old from Chandigarh (65-66), who began the day sharing the lead, made eight birdies against two bogeys to reach…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Lionel Messi is set to expand his involvement in football ownership after Spanish second-division club Eldense announced that the great of Argentina has reached a preliminary agreement to become its majority shareholder. Eldense said Messi has agreed to acquire the shares…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to obtain instructions on whether wrestler Vinesh Phogat can be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships and listed the matter for hearing on…
Mohali, Sep 9 — Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh dedicated his team’s seven-run victory over Ludhiana Lions to the family of teammate Anmol Malhotra, whose mother passed away three days ago. Jalandhar Warriors defeated Ludhiana Lions in the Mankind Pharma Sher-E-Punjab T20 League…
Moqi (China), Sep 9 — The Indian junior women’s hockey team played out a goalless draw against China in their final elite pool encounter of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, on Wednesday. The result saw India finish the pool stage unbeaten with 10 points from three wins and a draw,…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India U20 winger Vishal Yadav has described the team’s qualification for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualification as a moment of redemption, almost two years after suffering heartbreak in the 86th minute against Thailand at the U17 level. India secured their place in the AFC U20…
Ahmedabad, Sep 9 — Reigning world champion Sheetal Devi held her nerve in a dramatic shoot-off to clinch gold in the para compound women’s individual event, spearheading India’s impressive finish at the World Archery Para Series Stage III with two gold and four bronze medals on the final day here…
Chennai, Sep 9 — Skipper Ishan Kishan and Shikhar Mohan hit fluent half-centuries to consolidate East Zone's absolute command over South Zone, as they extended their lead to a massive 584 runs on day four of the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.Kishan, who brought his…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Tennis World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged Ben Shelton’s serve as a key factor in the decisive moments after the defending champion was knocked out of the US Open in a dramatic quarter-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz was beaten 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, and 7-6(10/7) by…
Kolkata, Sep 9 — The Indian senior women’s rugby sevens team have begun the crucial phase of its preparation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a national camp at the Sports Authority of India’s Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Kolkata. The Salt Lake facility has always been the rugby team’s…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Eight years after narrowly missing out on the Asian Games by a single point, trap shooter Ahvar Rizvi has finally earned his place in India’s continental Games team, with the 26-year-old set to compete in the men’s Trap event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Defending 5000m champion Parul Chaudhary will take on an expanded programme at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, adding the 1500m event to the 5000m and 3000m steeplechase, with the Indian distance runner viewing the increased workload as an opportunity rather than an added…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — As Greco-Roman wrestler Nitesh Siwach gears up for his Asian Games debut, he reflected on the journey that brought him to this stage.When the Asian Games trials were held, Nitesh's father travelled to watch his son compete in person. Afterwards, he didn't say much, just one line…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Ben Shelton described sharing the court with Carlos Alcaraz as an 'absolute honour' after producing a stunning five-set victory over the defending champion in a thrilling US Open quarter-final. Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10/7) in a four-hour and 28-minute…
Thiruvananthapuram Sep 9 — The Government of India is set to give a major push to the Khelo India programme, with the revised scheme expected to open up significantly greater opportunities for Kerala to identify sporting talent and develop athletes for national and international competition.…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Reigning Asian champion Manisha Bhanwala expects the women’s 57kg category at the Asian Games to be fiercely contested, with the Indian wrestler confident in the quality within her division but aware that the outcome could ultimately come down to who handles the pressure best on…
Mohali, Sep 9 — Amritsar Soormas will look to extend their winning streak to three matches when they clash with Jalandhar Warriors in a Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup clash at the I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Thursday. A victory for the Abhishek Sharma-led side will help them strengthen their push for a spot…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed the thrilling US Open quarter-final between Ben Shelton and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, describing the five-set contest as 'some tennis' after the American pulled off a stunning upset.Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3,…
Dubai, Sep 9 — Seven-time champions India will aim for having batting stability, especially in the middle-order, when they face a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final, to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The winner of the clash will book their…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Delhi Blue Bulls GC unveiled the franchise’s official playing jersey at Qutab Golf Course here on Wednesday, marking the team’s formal entry into its IGPL Season 2 campaign. The jersey was unveiled by Ganesh Sarnala, Director, RVR Projects Pvt Ltd, alongside Uttam Singh Mundy,…