Guadalajara, Sep 19 — Guadalajara is set for an all-American showdown for the WTA 500 title after Iva Jovic and Peyton Stearns powered through their respective semifinal clashes in straight sets.Second seed Jovic, the defending champion, stayed in control throughout her 6-4, 6-1 victory over sixth…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Young Kabaddi player Devank Dalal is ready to embrace the responsibility of representing India at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with the debutant raider setting his sights on helping the team win another gold medal.The 23-year-old will make his first appearance for India at…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Aakash Chopra believes the Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pant’s immediate future in white-ball cricket, with the wicketkeeper-batter left out of the ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series despite being named captain of the Rest of India side for…
Puducherry, Sep 19 — The coastal city of Puducherry is gearing up for a star-studded series when India A take on Australia A in two unofficial four-day red-ball matches, followed by three one-dayers to be played at the picturesque CAP-Siechem Stadium.Since becoming a full member of the Board of…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the only expectation from Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies is for the two experienced campaigners to keep scoring runs, with the 2027 ODI World Cup now…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra hailed reigning Chess World Champion Gukesh D for his decision to play on Board 4 at the ongoing Chess Olympiad, calling him an "officer and a gentleman".Gukesh was placed at the fourth board for the tournament with R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — India's bid for a medal rush at the Asian Games 2026 will gain further momentum when athletes are in action in crucial events on Sunday, as the continental showpiece officially gets underway on Saturday.The Indian contingent has already been in action at the Games since Thursday…
Kakamigahara, Sep 19 — The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will kick off their respective campaigns at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, seeking strong results after contrasting World Cup performances.The Indian men's team, pitted in Pool A, will start their gold-medal defence against Indonesia…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Director General and World Aquatics President Capt. Husain Al-Musallam, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games, discussed strengthening sporting cooperation between India and the Asian…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — India kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat is proud to be named India's co-flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony alongside double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after a late call.Sehrawat was named India's co-flag bearer after the previously confirmed Tajinderpal Singh Toor…
Seoul, Sep 19 — India’s hopes of becoming the first Asian nation to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 under the competition’s revamped format were dashed on Saturday as Korea secured a 3-1 victory in the Qualifier Round 2 tie in Seoul.India entered the tie with an opportunity to create history after…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat said she faced no accommodation issues after arriving in Japan for the Asian Games 2026. Brushing aside the reports of delayed accommodation, the veteran shooter stated that she did not face any issues and got her room on time.Sarnobat, who is among the…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling for opportunities to play in the ODIs as India gear up to face the West Indies in a home white-ball series. Jaiswal has been India's back-up opener and has been highly impressive in the limited…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — Manu Bhaker’s journey from a 16-year-old making her Asian Games debut to becoming one of India’s flag-bearers has given her a moment to reflect on how far she has come in sport. The double Olympic medallist, who will lead the Indian contingent alongside kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat…
Ahmedabad, Sep 19 — The Adani Group has renewed its association with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as Principal Sponsor, extending its support for Team India as the country’s athletes compete at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.The partnership will cover the ongoing Asian Games, being…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — India’s badminton teams have been handed contrasting but demanding routes at the Asian Games 2026, with the men facing Bangladesh and the women taking on Kazakhstan in their respective Round of 16 ties before potential quarterfinal clashes against Japan.The team events, which…
Chennai, Sep 19 — Australia fast bowler Brendan Doggett is targeting a place in the squad for next year’s five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, with the pacer using Australia A’s upcoming first-class tour to prove his fitness, adapt to subcontinental conditions and strengthen his case for…
New Delhi, Sep 19 — Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha attended the official welcome reception for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she met Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and other members of the Asian sporting fraternity.Sharing…
Christchurch, Sep 19 — New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra’s availability for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India has been thrown into doubt after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland.Ravindra sustained the injury while attempting a diving…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — India’s Asian Games contingent will have a new flag-bearer at Saturday’s opening ceremony, with kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat stepping in for shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who has been ruled out of the role due to technical issues. Sehrawat will lead the Indian contingent…
Nagoya, Sep 19 — India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza’s impressive Teqball campaign at the Asian Games 2026 came to a halt in the women’s singles semifinal as she went down 1-2 to Indonesia’s Ima Sumaya at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center here on Saturday.Making her Asian Games debut, the 24-year-old…