Sindhu was leading 21-19, 15-10 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium when the former Olympic champion retired with a hamstring issue, sending the Indian into her maiden BWF Super 750 final and her first BWF World Tour title clash since December 2024.Speaking after the match, Sindhu said maintaining c
The midfielder said Spain's journey to the final is the result of years of steady progress, with triumphs in the UEFA Nations League and the European Championship helping the team build the confidence needed to compete for football's biggest prize."We've been gradually growing. We have to keep doing
New Delhi, July 18 — With India set to stage the BWF World Championships for the first time in 17 years, former All England winner Pullela Gopichand described the event as a landmark moment for both badminton and Indian sport, expressing confidence that home conditions could provide a significant…
In an official statement, the board also announced that players from all participating teams will wear black armbands during the day's fixtures as a mark of respect for one of the greatest cricketers the game has ever known.Expressing its condolences, SLC remembered Sobers not only for his unparalle
London, July 18 — Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England, to be played at Lord's on Sunday, as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.Sundar…
New York, July 18 — Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring the curtain down on his international career if La Roja defeat defending champions Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, saying there would be little left for him to achieve after winning both the UEFA European…
While backing Spain to lift the trophy, Fowler explains why La Roja's purposeful possession, tactical discipline and game management give them the edge, while warning that Lionel Messi remains Argentina's biggest match-winner and could still change the game in an instant. Fowler believes Spain's pur
England enter the decider with momentum after Joe Root once again showcased his class in Cardiff. His unbeaten 99 not only levelled the series but also extended an extraordinary run of form, with the former captain now boasting five consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root's composure against Jasprit Bum
Antwerp, July 18 — The Indian junior (U21) men’s hockey team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe's top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach, Frederic Soyez, is happy with the progress made during the tour.Over…
Riding on the winning momentum and an unbeaten run to clinch the FIH Nations Cup title, India captain Salima Tete is optimistic about the team going the distance and creating history.Drawn in Pool D, India will open their campaign against China on August 16, followed by matches against South Africa
The stage could hardly be grander as Lord's, the Home of Cricket, gears up to the decisive decider. After India struck first at Edgbaston and England responded through Joe Root's masterclass in Cardiff, the battle now shifts to one of the sport's most iconic venues, where both teams have one final o
New Delhi, July 18 — Olympic legends Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag and baton bearers when the Indian contingent steps out, dressed nattily, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23.Announcing the names on Saturday, Indian Olympic…
France's hopes of reaching a second successive World Cup final were ended by an impressive Spain side, while England endured a heartbreaking exit after conceding late against defending champions Argentina. Although neither team would have envisioned ending its campaign in a playoff for third place,
Tendulkar, who shared several memorable interactions with Sobers during his career, reflected on the personal bond they had built over the years.Remembering moments that ranged from the 2003 ODI World Cup to their final meeting in London, the Indian batting great wrote on X, “It’s incredibly tough t
Sindhu was in complete control of the match, leading 21-19, 15-10, when former Olympic champion Chen had to withdraw due to a possible hamstring injury.The Indian player started strong, building a four-point lead midway through the first game with her aggressive play and quick movements. Chen rallie
Early this morning, she was spotted loitering aimlessly near Ramkrishnapur Ferry Jetty in Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district.A couple of morning-walkers could identify her and they immediately contacted the family members of the missing shooter.Dhrubajyoti Sen, the father of the 15-year-old national l
Argentina will bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup trophies since Brazil in 1962 when it meets Spain in the title decider in New Jersey."He is pure history. He is a legend," Scaloni was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "For him to reach a final at 39 years of age is something unbel
Reflecting on the 2-1 defeat to Argentina, Tuchel responded to the criticism regarding England's late-game passivity. "I view them in the same way - that we were too passive," he said on Friday.However, the coach refused to apologize for switching to a back-five system. "I don't regret my decisions.
"I don't want to be making the headlines," the 33-year-old was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "I want my teammates and the manager to trust me. That's more important to me than making the headlines. I want my teammates to be the stars. Goalkeepers are the only ones who don't need to score goals. They d
Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain's 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team's training session on Thursday."He had a strong knock, which was very painful," De la Fuente was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "Just to err on the side of caution, we decided to give him some rest. He w
Argentina captain Messi reflected Friday on his unlikely first meeting with Spain forward Lamine Yamal, recalling the viral 2007 photo ahead of their first-ever meeting on a football pitch."Honestly, that photo of us is crazy, because, well, that's life, right? I was in that photo with him as a baby