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Asian Para Games 2026: Swati Chaudhary wins silver in womens W1 archery

Aichi-Nagoya | October 22, 2026 07:11:18 IST

Indian para-archer Swati Chaudhary won the silver medal in the womens W1 individual archery event at the Asian Para Games 2026 after losing to Chinas Mengkan Cen 4-6 in the final on Thursday. ... read..

I-League 3 2026-27: 19 clubs set to compete across four groups

New Delhi | October 22, 2026 06:41:17 IST

The 2026-27 season of I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian mens football league system, will commence on October 22, 2026, with group-stage matches being held across four venues. The participating clubs will compete in a single round-robin format wi ... read..

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi, Swati Chaudhary lead India's medal hopes on Day 4

Aichi-Nagoya | October 22, 2026 06:11:19 IST

Indian athletes are set to compete in several disciplines, including para archery, athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting and table tennis, on October 22 at the Asian Para Games 2026. ... read..

Union MoS Raksha Khadse inaugurates Chhattisgarh Hockey League

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 21, 2026 22:41:17 IST

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse chaired the opening ceremony of the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday. ... read..

Aditya Bhandarkar takes a two-shot lead in round two of Final Qualifying Stage

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 21, 2026 22:41:16 IST

Indias Aditya Bhandarkar took a two-shot lead at a total of four-under 140 following his second-round effort of three-under 69 at the Final Qualifying Stage of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026-27, being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in A ... read..

Travis Head's 87* keeps Australia afloat after South Africa run riot on Day 4 of Gqeberha Test

Gqeberha | October 21, 2026 22:41:15 IST

Travis Head remained unbeaten on 87 to lead Australia's fightback after South Africa bowled out the visitors for just 99 in their first innings and enforced the follow-on on Day 4 of the second Test of the three-match series in Gqeberha. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: President Murmu hails Indian medal winners on Day 3

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 22:11:16 IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday lauded Indian athletes for their medal haul on Day 3 of the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan. ... read..

French Open: PV Sindhu holds nerve; Ayush Shetty stuns Srikanth

Paris | October 21, 2026 22:11:15 IST

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu survived a thrilling deciding-game fightback to advance to the women's singles second round at the French Open 2026 badminton tournament in Paris on Wednesday, while Ayush Shetty came from a game down to defeat compatr ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Indian para-athletes on medal-winning performances at Asian Para Games

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 21:11:19 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian para-athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, beginning with Anubhav Choudhary, who won bronze in the men's 100m T35 event on his debut at the continental ev ... read..

Ridhima Dilawari wins Hero Shot; Sanaa Nuutinens team takes top spot ahead of Women's Indian Open

Gurugram (Haryana) | October 21, 2026 21:11:15 IST

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Asian Para Games 2026: India eye more medals on Day 4

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 20:41:23 IST

Indian athletes will compete across multiple disciplines, including para archery, athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting and table tennis, on October 22 at the Asian Para Games 2026, according to the schedule listed by ESPN. ... read..

Ranji Trophy 2026: Jalaj Saxenas 5-wicket haul powers Kerala to innings win, Mumbai register second bonus-point victory

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 20:41:23 IST

Jalaj Saxenas five-wicket haul powered Kerala to an innings-and-36-run victory over Odisha, while Mumbai registered their second consecutive bonus-point win in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 on Wednesday. ... read..

Neeru, Suruchi, Himanshu among Shooters to begin World Championship preparations in Delhi

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 20:41:22 IST

Indias shooters selected for the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026 will begin a preparatory camp at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi from October 22. ... read..

World Boxing U-19 Championships: Aman Dev, Harshika, Lakshu seal quarterfinal berths with clinical wins

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 20:11:21 IST

Indias Aman Dev continued his impressive run at the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships, defeating Serbias Pavle Popovic 5-0 to enter the mens 50kg quarter-finals. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: India climbs to fifth with 62 medals, including 14 Gold, 22 Silver, 26 Bronze at end of Day 3

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 19:41:17 IST

India moved up from sixth to fifth in the overall standings on Day 3 of the Asian Para Games 2026, taking its medal tally to 62, comprising 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze medals. Indian athletes broke Games Records, set personal bests and swept all thre ... read..

Premier League stars shine among 2026 Ballon dOr nominees

London | October 21, 2026 19:41:16 IST

Premier League players have made their mark among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon dOr, with Opta statistics highlighting standout performances across the 2025/26 season. ... read..

Defending champion Shannon Tan, Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs lead field at Women's Indian Open

Gurugram (Haryana) | October 21, 2026 18:41:22 IST

Fresh from their Asian Games exploits, Shannon Tan of Singapore and Indias Pranavi Urs find themselves going head-to-head once again at the US Dollars 500,000 Womens Indian Open (HWIO). At Aichi-Nagoya, Japan earlier this month, it was Pranavi who claim ... read..

"Happy with whatever I achieved": Delhi'sPriyansh Arya on missing Ranji Trophy double ton by 1 run

By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi | October 21, 2026 18:41:16 IST

Young Delhi opener Priyansh Arya stole the spotlight with a brilliant 199-run knock against Gujarat in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Group C clash at Palam B Stadium, as the match ended in a draw on Wednesday, with Delhi securing the crucial first-inni ... read..

Kagiso Rabada becomes 4th South African to reach 200 Test wickets on home soil

Gqeberha | October 21, 2026 18:11:37 IST

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada joined an elite list of South African legends, becoming the only fourth Proteas bowler to reach 200 Test wickets on home soil. ... read..

Anrich Nortje sustains suspected groin injury during second Test against Australia

Cricket | October 21, 2026 18:11:37 IST

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje sustained a suspected right groin injury during the fourth day of the ongoing second Test against Australia at St George's Park on Wednesday, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the match, acc ... read..

India face New Zealand challenge amid packed schedule, pace-friendly conditions in focus ahead of T20I opener

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 18:11:36 IST

India will look to maintain their strong run in T20I cricket when they take on New Zealand in the opening match of the five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22. ... read..

Commonwealth Sport Executive Board welcomes progress towards Amdavad 2030 CWG

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 18:11:28 IST

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board met last week to review progress across the Movement, recognising the successful delivery of Glasgow 2026 and the next phase of preparations for the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, India, in 2030. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Rohit, Sharath, Shailesh and Haney clinch bronze medals

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 17:41:26 IST

India continued to add to its medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Rohit Kumar, Sharath Makanahalli, Shailesh Kumar and Haney clinching bronze medals across swimming and para athletics events. ... read..

Steve Smith joins Ponting, Border in Australia's 11,000-run Test club

Gqeberha | October 21, 2026 17:41:20 IST

Australian batter Steve Smith on Wednesday became the third player from his country to reach 11,000 runs in Test cricket, joining Ricky Ponting and Allan Border in the elite list, during the ongoing second Test against South Africa at St George's Park in ... read..

"They won't be able to come": IKF General Secretary Tejasvi Gehlot on Pakistan's absence from Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 21, 2026 17:11:22 IST

Tejasvi Gehlot, who is the General Secretary of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has confirmed that Pakistan athletes will not participate in the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad after the Pakistani government did not permit t ... read..

Sangram Singh eyes another international MMA milestone at FightStar Championship 39 in London

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 17:11:16 IST

Indian wrestler-turned-MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to compete at FightStar Championship 39 in London on 19 December. The event will take place at indigo at The O2, with Sangram scheduled to face Maltas Wallochon in a bout advertised as a Commonwealt ... read..

IPL 2027: Delhi Capitals ropes in Amit Mishra as spin bowling coach

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 16:41:23 IST

Delhi Capitals (DC) have roped in former Indian spinner Amit Mishra as their spin bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Dilip, Basil's men's 100 m gold, silver in T47 event; Simran's 100 m T12 among highlights of India's para-athletics medal rush

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 16:41:22 IST

Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil secured gold and silver medals in the men's 100 m T47 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games on Wednesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026:Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi congratulates Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag on silver medal

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 21, 2026 16:41:21 IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday hailed Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Odishas Payal Nag on winning the silver medal in the Womens Compound Doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their dete ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Ravi Budigina, Akira Banothu bags silver as Indias medal tally reaches 58

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 16:41:19 IST

Indian para-athletes Ravi Budigina and Akira Banothu on Wednesday won silver medals in swimming and athletics, respectively, at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026, adding to India's medal tally with impressive performances. ... read..

Chhattisgarh Hockey League to provide platform for young talent: Sardar Singh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 21, 2026 16:11:17 IST

The Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) will provide a platform for young players to showcase their talent, Padma Shri awardee and former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh said, expressing hope that the initiative would help produce players from the st ... read..

Asian Para Games: Indian Paralympic medalist Preeti Pal bags silver in women's 100 m T35 event

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 15:11:29 IST

Indian Paralympic medalist Preeti Pal captured a silver medal in the women's 100 m T35 category at the ongoing Asian Para Games on Wednesday. ... read..

Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 brings life full circle for India's Surjit Hockey Academy stalwarts

New Delhi | October 21, 2026 15:11:22 IST

Between his senior India debut in 2011 and coming October 27, star playmaker Manpreet Singh played 430 matches, won two Olympic medals and became a three-time Asian Games gold medallist, but never got a chance to play in front of fans in his home state ... read..

ICC Rankings: Shai Hope enters top 10 among T20I batters following bumper series against India

Dubai | October 21, 2026 14:41:16 IST

Following a bumper T20I series against India, West Indies skipper Shai Hope entered the top 10 in the ICC T20I Rankings among batters, while Afghanistan stars Rashid Khan and Sediqullah Atal made major advances in the ODI Rankings. ... read..

VBF fencers put on a strong show in first Senior Ranking Fencing Tournament 2026-27

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 21, 2026 14:11:27 IST

Fencers from Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) won seven medals across the womens foil, sabre and epee events in the recently concluded 1st Senior Ranking Fencing Tournament 202627, held in Ahmedabad. The standout result came in womens foil, where Dippans ... read..

"This comparison is out of the way": Nayar speaks on Shreyas-Suryakumar comparisons as T20I captains

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 21, 2026 14:11:26 IST

Ahead of the first New Zealand T20I, former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar spoke on comparisons between skipper Shreyas Iyer and his predecessor Suryakumar Yadav, a T20 World Cup winning captain, saying that the comparison is "out of ... read..

'It's not like he can walk in straight away': Captain Iyer on Sooryavanshi's place in India's T20I playing XI

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 13:41:22 IST

India captain Shreyas Iyer has emphasised that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to be patient for opportunities in the national side, saying the 15-year-old has plenty of time to establish himself despite his impressive performance ... read..

"There will be pressure on India to perform well in ICC Women's Champions Trophy": Veda Krishnamurthy

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 21, 2026 13:41:18 IST

Former Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy said that Team India will be under huge pressure to perform well at the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy next year, noting that the last T20 World Cups have not gone in Women in Blue's favour. ... read..

NZ-IND T20Is: A blockbuster battle between openers Finn Allen, Abhishek Sharma

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 13:11:19 IST

The T20I series between New Zealand and India will witness a battle between two of the most exciting T20I batters in the world, openers Finn Allen and Abhishek Sharma, who have been sensational for their respective sides this year. ... read..

More milestones in Ishan Kishan's reach ahead of NZ T20Is

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 12:41:18 IST

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is just 46 runs away from becoming the seventh Indian player to join the 2,000 T20I runs club and is also on the verge of breaking T20 World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav's record for most T20I runs by an Ind ... read..

Schedule unveiled for ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2027

Dubai | October 21, 2026 12:41:16 IST

The ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2027 will kickstart from January 21 in Bangladesh and Nepal with 16 teams competing for the title. ... read..

Mitchell Santner wary of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's swing, says Indian pacer will 'love' New Zealand conditions

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 12:11:16 IST

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes India's returning pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could pose a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series, saying the experienced bowler will relish the conditions in the country ahead of Thursday's ope ... read..

"I can bat at any number, everyone has to be flexible": Skipper Iyer ahead of first New Zealand T20I

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 11:41:16 IST

Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand at Christchurch, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer said that he is comfortable batting at any number and does not "foresee pushing himself to the top", with the opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma and num ... read..

Arshdeep Singh just five wickets away from becoming first Indian with 150 T20I scalps

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 11:41:15 IST

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh stands just five wickets away from becoming the first Indian to reach 150 T20I wickets ahead of the five-match series against New Zealand. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Kasthuri Rajamani bags silver in women's para-powerlifting up to 67 kg event

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 11:11:23 IST

Kasthuri Rajamani continued to make medals rain for India at the Asian Para Games, clinching a silver in the women's up to 67 kg event in para-powerlifting on Wednesday. ... read..

New Zealand study 'incredible' Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I series, says Kiwi pacer Duffy

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 11:11:22 IST

New Zealand have studied India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I series and are confident that home conditions will test the 15-year-old, Kiwi pacer Jacob Duffy said on Tuesday. ... read..

"He has a very good idea of dominating this format": Skipper Iyer on Bhuvneshwar's return for NZ T20Is

Christchurch | October 21, 2026 11:11:20 IST

Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand at Christchurch, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed excitement over the return of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, saying that his recent exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) are proof of how he can do ... read..

Asian Para Games: Manjeet wins Silver with personal best in men's javelin throw F13 as India's tally reaches 46

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 10:11:17 IST

Indian para-athlete Manjeet clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw F13 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games with a personal-best effort of 61.03 metres on Wednesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: India complete second podium sweep as Sachin Khilari wins shot put Gold; Bhagyashri takes Silver

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 09:41:17 IST

India secured their second podium sweep of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Wednesday, with Sachin Khilari, Mohd Yasser and Praveen claiming gold, silver and bronze, respectively, in the men's shot put F46 event. ... read..

No pressure anymore, want to enjoy my batting: Harmanpreet Kaur after unbeaten 91 against Zimbabwe

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 21, 2026 09:11:19 IST

Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she wanted to enjoy her batting without the added pressure of leadership responsibilities after smashing a match-winning unbeaten 91 off 41 balls in the third T20I against Zimbabwe here. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Praveen, Banti clinch high jump gold and silver; Rakeshbhai Bhatt bags bronze in 100m T37

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 08:41:17 IST

Indian para-athletes Praveen Kumar and Banti secured a one-two finish in the men's high jump T64 event, while Rakeshbhai Bhatt claimed bronze in the men's 100m T37 final at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Ayush Verma wins shot put gold, takes India's medal tally to 38

Aichi-Nagoya | October 21, 2026 08:11:16 IST

Indian para-athlete Ayush Verma clinched the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday, taking India's gold medal count to 10 and overall tally to 38. ... read..

FC Goa stay alive in AFC Challenge League with victory over Fortis

Hawally | October 21, 2026 07:42:50 IST

FC Goa held off Fortis FC of Bangladesh to clinch a 2-1 win in their second match of the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 Group C at the Mohammed Al Hamad Stadium, Hawally, Kuwait, on Tuesday. ... read..

PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 to extend unbeaten run, maintain top spot in Champions League

Paris | October 21, 2026 07:42:49 IST

Paris Saint-Germain continued their impressive run in the UEFA Champions League with a 4-2 victory over Barcelona at the Parc des Princes, extending their unbeaten streak in the competition to 13 matches and handing the Spanish side their first defeat of ... read..

UCL: Phil Foden hat-trick powers Manchester City to 5-1 win over AEK Athens

Manchester | October 21, 2026 07:42:49 IST

Phil Foden scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium, extending their unbeaten home record against teams from outside Europe's top five leagues in the competitio ... read..

Asian Para Games: Indian to feature in two para-archery gold medal clashes

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 2:02:41 PM IST

Indian para-archer Swati Chaudhary booked a place in the final of the W1 women's individual final at the ongoing Asian Games, assuring the country a medal on Tuesday. ... read..

Bangladesh head coach urges batters to seize opportunity amid Littons fitness concerns

Dhaka | October 20, 2026 2:02:31 PM IST

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has urged his team's batters to view the possible absence of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das as an opportunity to step up and contribute to the side's success ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against West ... read..

Virender Sehwag turns 48; Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Munaf Patel extend wishes to Multan Ka Sultan

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 1:04:25 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag turned 48 on Tuesday, with former teammates Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Munaf Patel extending birthday wishes to the Multan Ka Sultan. ... read..

PAK vs ENG: England batter Joe Root 97 runs away from historic 8,000 ODI run mark

Rawalpindi | October 20, 2026 1:04:21 PM IST

As England start their tri-nation series campaign against Pakistan at Rawalpindi, star batter Joe Root stands just 97 runs away from becoming the first English player to reach the 8,000 ODI runs mark. ... read..

Not the fastest guy but so skillful: Jacob Duffy hails Bhuvneshwars bowling prowess ahead of India vs New Zealand 1st T20I

Christchurch | October 20, 2026 1:32:42 PM IST

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy heaped praise on his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar after the Indian speedster made his return to the national fold ahead of the upcoming five-match series between India and New Zealand. Duffy sa ... read..

Will T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer find his groove against New Zealand amid a mixed bag run?

Wellington | October 20, 2026 1:04:05 PM IST

As Team India starts its New Zealand tour with five T20Is, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who has been a mixed bag as a batter-plus-captain, will be aiming to find his groove against one of his favourite oppositions. ... read..

"Dussehra is a beautiful reminder that....": Tendulkar, Gambhir, VVS Laxman extend Vijayadashami wishes to all

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 12:31:16 PM IST

Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar extended Dussehra wishes to everyone, saying that the festival is a "beautiful reminder that no matter how tough the circumstances, good always finds a way to triumph." ... read..

Asian Para Games: Shristi Arora clinches bronze in women's 10 m air pistol SH1 category

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 12:01:35 PM IST

Indian shooter Shristi Arora clinched a bronze medal in the women's 10 m air pistol SH1 category at the ongoing Asian Para Games on Tuesday. ... read..

Olympic medallist Gagan Narang, Olympian Anuraj Singh launch ABHYAS, a free digital shooting diary and learning app for athletes

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 20, 2026 11:31:05 AM IST

Gagan Narang, 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist and Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association, along with Olympian and Arjuna Awardee Anuraj Singh, announced the launch of 'ABHYAS', a digital shooting diary being developed under Project Amarjee ... read..

Mumbais National Cricket Club announces talent hunt for players between 16-23 years of age

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 11:00:21 AM IST

The National Cricket Club (NCC), Mumbai, has announced a three-day Talent Hunt from October 26 to 28, 2026, at the NCC, Cross Maidan, Marine Lines, Mumbai. The initiative aims to identify promising cricketers aged 16 and 23 who have the potential to exc ... read..

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi storms into compound archery final, assures medal

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 11:00:14 AM IST

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi stormed into the final of the women's compound archery event at the 2026 Asian Para Games after defeating Japan's Shinohara Aya 145-137 in the semi-final on Tuesday. ... read..

Cricket Australia announce umpire exchange program with BCCI

Melbourne | October 20, 2026 11:00:08 AM IST

Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while Indian umpire Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture as part of an umpire exchange program annou ... read..

Asian Para Games: Manish Narwal secures silver in men's 10 m air pistol SH1; silvers for India in para-powerlifting, para table-tennis

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 10:30:53 AM IST

Former Paralympics para-shooter Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in men's 10 m air pistol SH1 category at the ongoing Asian Para Games on Tuesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat marches into men's singles SL3 semis, assures medal

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 10:30:43 AM IST

The current Asian and Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat confirmed himself another medal in the para-badminton event at the ongoing Asian Para Games, defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the quarterfinal on Tuesday, sealing a place in the semifinal and a ... read..

Asian Para Games: Baby Sahana, Prachi Pandey win bronze medals in para table tennis

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 9:01:35 AM IST

Indian para-table tennis players Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey won bronze medals in the women's singles Class 9 and Class 6 events, respectively, at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Tuesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Pradeep Kumar, Ayush Verma secure double-podium finish in javelin; Sonalben Patel, Praveen Sharma win bronze medals

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 8:32:19 AM IST

Indian para-athletes Pradeep Kumar and Ayush Verma won silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's javelin throw F53/F54 event, while Sonalben Patel and Praveen Sharma added a bronze each in para table tennis and shot put at the 2026 Asian Para G ... read..

Deepthi Jeevanji clinches gold in Aichi-Nagoya, sets Asian Para Games record in womens 400m T20 event

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 8:01:17 AM IST

Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji clinched gold in the womens 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a new Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds on Tuesday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Bhavina Patel bags bronze in table tennis; shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, Manisha Ramdass assured of medal

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 7:30:54 AM IST

Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel secured a bronze medal in the 2026 Para Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday after facing a 3-0 defeat to China's Zhang Bian in the Women's Singles Class 4-5 semi-finals. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar among key contenders as India eyes more medals on Day 2

Aichi-Nagoya | October 20, 2026 6:30:52 AM IST

After opening their campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games with 11 medals on Monday, Indian para-athletes will look to continue their strong performance as they compete across multiple disciplines on Day 2 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday. ... read..

Portuguese FA suspends Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days, imposes 255 fine

Lisbon | October 20, 2026 2:02:15 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined 255 by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the Portugal squad during the most recent international break, as per Goal.com. ... read..

Bavuma, Rickelton lead South Africas fightback after early collapse against Australia

Gqeberha | October 20, 2026 2:02:13 AM IST

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton shared a 52-run stand for the fifth wicket as the hosts fought back after slipping to 40 for 4 on Day Two of the ICC World Test Championship clash in Gqeberha. ... read..

"Promises to be an absolute party, cant wait to get there": Nick Swisher excited for 1st-ever MLBx event in India

Florida | October 20, 2026 12:01:46 AM IST

MLB legend Nick Swisher expressed his excitement ahead of the first-ever MLBx event in India, scheduled to take place on October 24 at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar, Preeti Pal lead Indias Day 2 medal hopes

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 11:31:25 PM IST

Indian para-athletes will look to build on their impressive opening-day performance as they compete across multiple disciplines on Day 2 of the ongoing 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday. ... read..

Ranji Trophy 2026: Record-breaking 400 by Chinmoy, double ton by Badoni highlights on Day 2

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:46 PM IST

The ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27 witnessed a remarkable day of batting and bowling performances on Monday, with Chinmay Sutar producing a historic 400-run innings for Mizoram, Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni smashing a double hundred, and several other players ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: PM Modi congratulates Indian medal winners after 11-medal haul on Day 1

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Indian athletes for their medal haul on Day 1 of the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan. ... read..

Every medal is for my mother: Rinku Hooda overcomes grief, injury to win Para Asian Games gold in Javelin Throw

By Karunesh Kumar Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 9:31:49 PM IST

Rinku Hooda clinched gold in the Mens Javelin Throw F46 event at the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, leading India to a one-two finish alongside compatriot Ajeet Singh Yadav, who secured silver. ... read..

Molineux, Dunkley headline WPL 2027 auction list with highest base price of Rs 50 lakh

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:01:44 PM IST

Australia captain Sophie Molineux and England batter Sophia Dunkley have registered at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini auction, which will feature 146 players competing for 27 available slots in Kochi on ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: President Murmu hails Indian medal winners on Day 1

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:01:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hailed Indian athletes for their medal haul on Day 1 of the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan. ... read..

India wins 11 medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, sits fourth in standings

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 8:31:26 PM IST

India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings. ... read..

IWL 2026-27 season to kick off on November 13

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 7:31:28 PM IST

The Indian Womens League (IWL), Indias premier womens club football competition, is set to commence its 2026-27 season on November 13, with eight clubs competing for the coveted title across Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Bengaluru. ... read..

WPL 2027 player auction to feature 146 players for 27 slots in Kochi on October 28

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:31:09 PM IST

A total of 146 players will go under the hammer at the TATA Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi, Kerala, on October 28, with franchises set to fill 27 available slots. ... read..

Victoria Falls stadium nears completion ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup, set to host Zimbabwe-India clash

Harare | October 19, 2026 7:01:13 PM IST

The Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls is nearing completion ahead of the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027, with major construction work substantially finished as Zimbabwe steps up preparations for the global tournament. ... read..

KKR celebrate Bengals Kantha heritage, championing womens empowerment during Durga Puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 7:01:11 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is celebrating Bengals rich cultural heritage and championing womens empowerment through Devi Durga: Threads of Divinity, a landmark Durga Puja installation at the Indian Museum, Kolkata. ... read..

Para Asian Games 2026: Ravanni Valasanaini wins bronze in Womens 1500m T11 as India finishes Day 1 in fourth place

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 7:00:51 PM IST

Ravanni Valasanaini clinched the bronze medal in the Womens 1500m T11 final with a personal best time of 5:41.85, adding another medal to Indias tally in the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Debutant Soumya wins gold in 1500m T12/T13, Radha Venkatesh bags silver for India

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 6:01:45 PM IST

Indian sprinter Soumya clinched the gold medal while her compatriot Radha Venkatesh secured silver in the womens 1500m T12/T13 final at the Asian Para Games 2026, giving the country a double podium finish in para athletics on Monday. ... read..

Ranji Trophy: Chinmay Sutar hits 400 not out for Mizoram, becomes second Indian to score first-class quadruple century

Sovima (Nagaland) | October 19, 2026 5:31:27 PM IST

Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar on Monday became only the second Indian cricketer to score a quadruple century in first-class cricket, smashing an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland in a Ranji Trophy Plate League fixture here. ... read..

Para Asian Games 2026: Rinku Hooda wins gold, Ajeet Singh takes silver as India secures double podium finish in Mens Javelin Throw F46

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 5:31:25 PM IST

India delivered an impressive performance in the Mens Javelin Throw F46 event, with Ajeet Singh Yadav and Rinku Hooda clinching gold and silver medals respectively to secure a memorable one-two finish for the country in the ongoing Para Asian Games in Ai ... read..

Ramesh Powar appointed to Mens Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha to chair panel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 5:01:18 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, has unanimously recommended former India cricketer Ramesh Powar for appointment to the Mens Selection Committee. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Kokila claims silver medal in women's J2 -52kg judo

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 4:32:03 PM IST

Indian Judoka Kokila clinched the silver medal in the women's J2 -52kg judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday after losing to Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy in the final at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar wins long jump gold, Ravi Budigina bags swimming silver

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 4:31:58 PM IST

India's two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched gold in the men's T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the event with a best effort of 7.11m in his first international appearance in the discipline. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Sonalben assures medal with quarterfinal win in badminton; powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur finishes fourth

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 3:01:11 PM IST

Indian para-table tennis player Sonalben Patel assured herself of a medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games after defeating Thailand's Dararat Asayut 3-1 in the women's singles Class 3 quarterfinals on Monday. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Paralympic medallist Kapil Parmar wins bronze in men's J1 -70kg judo

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 2:31:07 PM IST

India's Kapil Parmar clinched the bronze medal in the men's J1 -70kg para-judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, defeating Indonesia's Shidqi Rafli Ahnaf by Ippon in just 69 seconds in the bronze medal match. ... read..

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar set world record in mixed compound archery

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 2:00:36 PM IST

India's Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar set a new world record in the para compound mixed team ranking round at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, combining for a score of 1,402 points to surpass the previous mark of 1,400. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates para shooters Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara after their 1-2 finish at Asian Para Games

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:00:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para shooters Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara on their medal wins as they secured a double-podium finish in the womens 10m air rifle final at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, with Mona ... read..

Sourav Ganguly offers prayers on Maha Ashtami in Behala, urges caution after Chorbagan stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 2:00:28 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly offered prayers to Goddess Durga and participated in the Maha Ashtami Aarti in Behala on Monday, marking the occasion of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami. ... read..

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