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Asian Para Games: Kokila stuns world champion to reach judo final, assures silver

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 11:00:56 AM IST

Indian para judoka Kokila defeated reigning world champion Liu Yi of China by a golden score in the women's J2 -52kg semifinal at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday in Aichi-Nagoya, securing her place in the gold medal match and assuring herself of at le ... read..

Asian Para Games: Mona, Avani finish 1-2 in women's 10m Air Rifle qualification; Nidagundi, Unhalkar qualify for men's final

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 10:00:34 AM IST

India's Mona Agarwal set a new Asian Para Games qualification record to top the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, while compatriot Avani Lekhara finished second. In the men's event, Rakesh Nidagundi and Swaroop Unhalkar also secured their places i ... read..

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi equals world record in compound archery

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 9:31:16 AM IST

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi equalled the world record in the women's compound archery ranking round at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, scoring 704 out of a possible 720 points at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square. ... read..

Seven KCL-associated players feature in India's Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship squad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 19, 2026 7:00:46 AM IST

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has emerged as a significant contributor to Indias kabaddi talent pool, with seven of the 12 players in the Indian mens squad for the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 associated with the KCL ecosystem. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar, Ajeet Singh Yadav among India's key medal contenders on Day 1

Aichi-Nagoya | October 19, 2026 6:30:03 AM IST

India will look to make a strong start to its medal campaign on Day 1 of the 2026 Asian Para Games today, with several prominent athletes competing across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting. ... read..

NorthEast United thrash Kerala Blasters 4-1 in ISL clash

Guwahati (Assam) | October 19, 2026 12:02:13 AM IST

NorthEast United FC rode on a brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie (15, 70) to beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-1 in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. The Highlanders, who also had Antonio Moyano (45+ ... read..

Mighty Marathas crowned Archery Premier League Season 2 champions as Dhiraj, Mr. Perfect Schloesser star

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 11:31:30 PM IST

Mighty Marathas were crowned champions of Archery Premier League (APL) Season 2 as they bounced back from a defeat earlier in the day against Kakatiya Knights in the first qualifier and defeated the same opponents in the grand final here on Sunday. ... read..

Agha, Shaheen shine as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs to start off tri-series campaign with win

Rawalpindi | October 18, 2026 11:31:23 PM IST

A century by Salman Ali Agha and fine bowling from Pakistan pace trio of Shaheed Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah helped Pakistan start off their tri-series campaign against Sri Lanka with a 37-run win at Rawalpindi on Sunday. ... read..

Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra takes India Championship

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:15 PM IST

Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra did not let go of the grip he had on the Lotus Trophy at the India Championship and secured his third victory of a remarkable 2026 season. He now leads the Race to Dubai Rankings taking over Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy with one ... read..

Asian Para Games: Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi begin campaigns on Day 1

Aichi-Nagoya | October 18, 2026 10:32:24 PM IST

India will look to begin its medal campaign on a strong note at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with several prominent athletes set to lead the country's challenge across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting. ... read..

Unstoppable Smriti, Shafali hand India series win, beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in 2nd T20I

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 10:32:20 PM IST

Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma guided Team India to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Raipur on Sunday. ... read..

Leeds United fight back to hold Manchester United to 1-1 draw in Premier League

Leeds | October 18, 2026 10:01:23 PM IST

Leeds United fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Elland Road, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelling out Bryan Mbeumo's first-half opener. ... read..

2nd Test: Australian seamer Scott Boland strikes twice as South Africa reach 20/2 on rain-hit Day 1

Gqeberha | October 18, 2026 9:31:55 PM IST

Persistent rain washed out most of the opening day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, with only 12.2 overs possible on Sunday. South Africa were 20/2 at stumps after Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. ... read..

Rinku Singh becomes UP batter with most first-class tons; batting average amongst elite

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 9:31:53 PM IST

Following his second successive century for Uttar Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Indian batter Rinku Singh's first-class batting average is amongst the top 10 best of all time. ... read..

Saptak Talwar emerges PGTI Order of Merit Champion for 2026; earns card for 2027 DP World Tour season

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 9:02:34 PM IST

Saptak Talwar emerged as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit champion for 2026 after finishing the season with earnings of Rs 1,02,47,684. ... read..

ISL: Defending champions East Bengal FC outclass Churchill Brothers 4-0

Fatorda (Goa) | October 18, 2026 9:02:36 PM IST

Defending champions East Bengal FC made a resounding start to their MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 campaign, registering a dominant 4-0 victory over Churchill Brothers at the PJN Stadium, in Fatorda, on Sunday. Goals from Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalri ... read..

Perry shines as Australia beat NZ by two wickets in 1st T20I

Sydney | October 18, 2026 8:02:18 PM IST

Veteran Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry's half-century powered Australia to a two-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I of the three-match series at North Sydney on Sunday. ... read..

Pujara picks four pacers, one spinner in India's playing XI for first NZ Test

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2026 8:02:06 PM IST

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara picked his playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand starting from November 19 onwards. ... read..

2nd T20I: Zimbabwe Women win toss; opt to bat against India

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 7:31:43 PM IST

Zimbabwe Women won the toss and opted to bat first against India Women in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunday. ... read..

DP World extends India Championship Title partnership until 2035

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:31:34 PM IST

DP World has confirmed it will continue its partnership of the DP World India Championship through to 2035 as the second edition of the 4 million dollars tournament the largest prize fund ever offered for a DP World Tour event in India. ... read..

"Their grit, determination and indomitable spirit...": PM Modi extends best wishes to India's Asian Para Games contingent

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:02:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the Asian Para Games taking place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, saying that their "grit, dedication and indomitable spirit inspire 140 crore Indians". ... read..

Ranji Trophy: Gill scores just 1 for Punjab; Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni shine for Delhi

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:02:48 PM IST

Priyansh Arya narrowly missed a double century with a knock of 199, while Ayush Badoni scored a century to power Delhi against Gujarat on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match on Sunday. ... read..

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes brief stopover in Dhaka, discusses football development with BFF delegation

Dhaka | October 18, 2026 6:32:30 PM IST

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a stopover in Dhaka on his way to Bhutan from Morocco. During this time, a delegation from the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), led by its President Tabith Awal, met with him. ... read..

Babar Azam becomes 5th Pakistan batter to reach 16,000 international runs

Rawalpindi | October 18, 2026 6:32:24 PM IST

Pakistan skipper and batting star Babar Azam became the fifth player from his country to reach the 16,000 international runs. ... read..

"It is possible": Nayar reveals why Allen could match Abhishek's record-breaking 30-ball T20I ton in upcoming IND-NZ series

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2026 6:01:22 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said that it is possible that explosive New Zealand opener Finn Allen could match Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking 30-ball century during the five-match T20I series at home, pointing out to the K ... read..

ISL: Punjab FC hope to gain early momentum as they face Mumbai City

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 6:01:18 PM IST

Punjab FC will hope to add to their winning start and gain early momentum to the season when they face Mumbai City FC in their second straight home game of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season on Monday here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The kick-off ... read..

"The decision will be...": Abhishek Nayar on Sooryavanshi featuring in NZ T20Is

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2026 5:31:08 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar spoke on the chances of teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi featuring in the T20Is against New Zealand, saying that the chances would be that he still has to wait for his chances while the trio of A ... read..

Pramod Bhagat, Simran Sharma lead Indian contingent as flag-bearers at Para Asian Games opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya | October 18, 2026 5:31:04 PM IST

Shuttler Pramod Bhagat and sprinter Simran Sharma led the Indian contingent as flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sunday. ... read..

"Consistency is overrated in T20s": Cheteshwar Pujara backs Sanju Samson

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:31:01 PM IST

Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Sanju Samson amid concerns over his inconsistency in T20 cricket, saying that a single good innings can help the wicketkeeper-batter regain his form. ... read..

95th edition of Sundays on Cycle celebrated World Food Day with call for fitness, healthier food choices

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:00:56 PM IST

The 95th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Dwarka, New Delhi, on Sunday, bringing together fitness enthusiasts, students, health advocates and members of the community to celebrate World ... read..

New Delhi runs into new decade as 41,000-plus take to the streets for Delhi Half Marathon 2026

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:00:54 PM IST

New Delhi came alive before sunrise on Sunday as thousands of runners took to the streets for the Delhi Half Marathon (DHM) 2026. The 5:18 am flag-off of the elite men's race set the stage for the 21st edition of the World Athletics Gold Label race, promo ... read..

Chhattisgarh Hockey League to begin with Rajdhani Royals vs Nyayadhani Knights

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 5:00:52 PM IST

The inaugural season of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League will kick off with Rajdhani Royals taking on Nyayadhani Knights on October 22 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi welcomes athletes, hails spirit of para sports as Aichi-Nagoya hosts first edition in Japan

Nagoya | October 18, 2026 3:32:11 PM IST

As the Asian Para Games opening ceremony gets underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed all the athletes and officials from across Asia. ... read..

India targets around 100 medals at Asian Para Games; Head coach Satyanarayana confident of strong showing

Nagoya | October 18, 2026 2:32:44 PM IST

India is targeting around 100 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, with Para Athletics Head Coach Satyanarayana expressing confidence in the contingents preparation, determination and ability to deliver a strong performance as the Games offi ... read..

Delhi Half Marathon 2026 brings together 40,000+ runners

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:32:42 PM IST

The streets of the national capital came alive with energy, determination and an inspiring spirit of solidarity as the Delhi Half Marathon 2026 brought together more than 40,000 runners, turning their collective passion into meaningful action through #Run ... read..

Shubman Gill scores just 1 on Ranji return ahead of crucial New Zealand Test series

Mohali (Punjab) | October 18, 2026 1:32:20 PM IST

Shubman Gill endured a disappointing outing for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy as the India Test captain managed just one run against Chhattisgarh on Day 1 of their Elite Group B clash in New Chandigarh on Sunday, ahead of India's must-win two-match Test seri ... read..

FC Goa suffer late defeat to Regar-TadAZ in AFC Challenge League opener

Hawally | October 18, 2026 1:32:17 PM IST

FC Regar-TadAZ of Tajikistan came from behind to defeat FC Goa 2-1 in the opening match in Group C of the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 at the Mohammed Al Hamad Stadium, Hawally, Kuwait, on Saturday. ... read..

Charles Matata breaks course record to win Men's Elite title at Delhi Half Marathon

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:01:53 PM IST

Charles Matata clinched the men's elite title at the 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, setting a new course record of 58:52 and eclipsing the previous mark of 58:53 set by Ethiopia's Amedework Walelegn in 2020 by one second. ... read..

"Delhi is steadily advancing towards 'Fit India' movement": CM Rekha Gupta hails Half Marathon for promoting fitness, unity

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 12:31:31 PM IST

The 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, saw over 41,000 participants take part in Asias premier road race in New Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

Ayan Lochab emerges as top buy at Rs 17.4 lakh in Kabaddi Champions League Season 2 auction

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:22 AM IST

Ayan Lochab emerged as the most expensive player at the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 auction, securing a bid of Rs 17.4 lakh for Jhajjar Jaguars, as franchises strengthened their squads ahead of the upcoming season. ... read..

Khushi Kadian completes hattrick by winning U-16 and U-14 singles titles at Fenesta Open

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:15 AM IST

A day after winning the U-16 doubles title, Haryanas Khushi Kadian completed a hattrick at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Saturday by winning the Girls U-16 and U-16 singles titles to cap an extraordinary week. ... read..

"Swagger is back": Daren Sammy thrilled after West Indies resurgent display in T20I series against India

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 10:31:56 AM IST

Led by captain Shai Hope, the West Indies displayed a blend of resilience and power-hitting to hold the ICC Mens T20 World Cup champions India to a 2-2 series draw. ... read..

Shamar Springer replaces Keemo Paul in West Indies Test squad for Bangladesh tour

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:31:50 AM IST

Shamar Springer has been added to the West Indies squad for their two-match Test series in Bangladesh, replacing fellow seam-bowling all-rounder Keemo Paul, who will return home for personal and family reasons". Cricket West Indies (CWI) said in a statem ... read..

"Weve outplayed them in their backyard": Sammy hails West Indies fighting show against India in 2-2 T20I series draw

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 10:02:22 AM IST

The West Indies wait for a bilateral series win in India since 2002 continues after the final T20I was called off following just 46 balls of Indias innings. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Rangalal Das Memorial Indoor Sports Hall in Kailashahar

Kailashahar (Tripura) | October 18, 2026 8:32:09 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday inaugurated the Rangalal Das Memorial Indoor Sports Hall at the Unakoti District Sports Complex in Kailashahar and unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

Simran Sharma replaces Bhavina Patel as India's co-flag-bearer alongside Pramod Bhagat for Asian Para Games

Aichi-Nagoya | October 18, 2026 2:01:12 AM IST

Indian para-athletes Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma will serve as flag-bearers at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, with Simran replacing Bhavina Patel following a decision to prioritise the latter's rest and recovery ahead of her quarter-final match schedu ... read..

"I just keep telling him you will get your opportunities": Skipper Iyer on talks with Sooryavanshi after 5th T20I

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 1:32:04 AM IST

Following the rain-affected fifth T20I against the West Indies, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer spoke about his conversations with teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that he continues to encourage the youngster to remain consistent with his process ... read..

"Success doesn't have to be series wins necessarily": WI skipper Hope after well-fought 2-2 draw against India in T20Is

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 1:32:02 AM IST

Following his side's 2-2 series draw against India, West Indies skipper Shai Hope said that the team's performances throughout the series reflected its progress as a unit, adding that "success does not necessarily have to be series wins". ... read..

Premier League: Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool secure wins

Manchester | October 17, 2026 11:32:12 PM IST

Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool continued their solid Premier League runs with wins on an action-packed Saturday. ... read..

Om Prakash Chouhan best-placed Indian after day 3 of India Championship

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 11:02:00 PM IST

Om Prakash Chouhan (68-72-71) was rock-solid on day three to be the best-placed Indian in tied 30th place at a total of five-under 211 at the 4 million USD India Championship, a DP World Tour and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) joint-sanctioned eve ... read..

ISL: Bengaluru FC maintain winning start with 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 11:01:42 PM IST

Bengaluru FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 at the Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

IND vs WI, 5th T20I: Match called off due to rain after few overs of action; series ends in 2-2 draw

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 11:01:38 PM IST

The fifth and final T20I between India and West Indies was called off due to rain, as the action was interrupted during the truncated nine-match-a-side at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

Brendan Taylor surpasses Andy Flower, becomes highest-run-getter for Zimbabwe in ODIs

Abu Dhabi | October 17, 2026 10:30:56 PM IST

Veteran batter Brendan Taylor made history, overtaking legendary Andy Flower for most ODI runs by a Zimbabwe player. ... read..

India's demographic advantage can produce world-class golfers over next decade: PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:03:14 PM IST

India has the potential to produce world-class golfers over the next decade, driven by its young population, wider access to the sport, stronger grassroots infrastructure and greater international exposure for Indian players, said leaders of the Professio ... read..

IND vs WI, 5th T20I: West Indies elect to field first; Bhuvneshwar returns for nine-overs-per-side game

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 10:03:10 PM IST

West Indies skipper Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field first against India in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at Bengaluru on Saturday, cut short due to rain. ... read..

ISL: Thoi Singh's late-leveller earns Inter Kashi a point against Odisha FC

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 9:31:04 PM IST

Inter Kashi fought back late in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Saturday, a release said. ... read..

Shubman Gill to feature in Punjab's second round Ranji Trophy game against Chhattisgarh

Mohali (Punjab) | October 17, 2026 8:31:54 PM IST

Indian skipper Shubman Gill has made himself available for Punjab's second-round Ranji Trophy fixture at New Chandigarh against Chhattisgarh, with the former U19 captain Uday Saharan leading the side, reported Cricinfo. ... read..

"There's no game or two": Rabada gears up for crucial second Australia Test at Gqeberha

Gqeberha | October 17, 2026 8:03:12 PM IST

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada, in line to play his first competitive game since the IPL final during the second Test against Australia, stressed on the importance of the game, saying that "there is no game or two" for him to ease in, with a home se ... read..

CM Rekha Gupta to flag off Delhi Half Marathon 2026

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:31:10 PM IST

The 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will be flagged off by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, as over 41,000 participants join Asias premier road race. ... read..

DC School Cup: Modern School Barakhambas captain Tanmay Chaudhary stars with 180 vs Sri Ram Global Delhi West; a look at opening week results

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:03:04 PM IST

In the opening match of the Delhi Capitals (DC) School Cup season, DPS Vasant Kunj (221/3) registered a commanding 99-run victory over GD Goenka Vasant Vihar (122/9). ... read..

Whole of India won this gold: Relay champions, Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Indias distance stars come together ahead of Delhi Half Marathon

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:03:02 PM IST

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo shared the stage with India's Asian Games heroes at 'Beyond The Finish Line', a panel discussion held at New Delhi, on Friday, two days before the Delhi Half Marathon 2026 a World Athletics Gold Label Race. ... read..

15-ball key to success: How taking time has made Sanju Samson more lethal in T20s this year

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 7:02:56 PM IST

As India takes on West Indies in the T20I series decider in Bengaluru on Saturday, all eyes will be on Sanju Samson, who fired an aggressive half-century during his side's massive 248-run chase at Hyderabad in the previous match. ... read..

U23 World Wrestling Championships: Amruta secures silver in women's 72 kg

Las Vegas | October 17, 2026 7:02:51 PM IST

Indian grappler Amruta Pujari clinched a silver medal in the womens 72 kg weight category at the ongoing Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Saturday. ... read..

"Can't believe he is not their first choice spinner": Clarke on Kuldeep Yadav's omission from past two IND-WI T20Is

Melbourne | October 17, 2026 6:31:40 PM IST

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke lashed out at Indian team management for omitting spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the last two T20Is against West Indies, saying that he cannot believe that he is not a "first-choice spinner" for the Men in Blue. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi, Avani Lekhara spearhead Indian challenge

Aichi-Nagoya | October 17, 2026 6:02:14 PM IST

Indian will kickstart its Asian Para Games campaign with a short contingent, but still with an eye on unparalleled glory from Sunday onwards, with Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel serving as the flag-bearers in the opening ceremony. ... read..

ISL: SC Delhi fall 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in front of massive home crowd

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:03:17 PM IST

Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) lost 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their MG Indian Super League 2026/27 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. ... read..

Haryana archers Kirti, Kushal exemplify family sacrifices behind India's international success

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:03:09 PM IST

Two young archers from Haryana, Kirti and Kushal Dalal, have emerged as examples of how family sacrifices, determination and access to training can help young athletes achieve international success. ... read..

ISL: East Bengal start title defence against confident Churchill Brothers SC Goa

Margao (Goa) | October 17, 2026 5:03:07 PM IST

Churchill Brothers SC Goa and East Bengal FC renew their long-standing rivalry when they meet in the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

Ex-Mumbai Indians star Aditya Tare backs Arsenal for back-to-back Premier League titles, recalls dressing-room banter with Abhishek Nayar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 4:02:30 PM IST

Former Mumbai Indians cricketer Aditya Tare has backed Arsenal to win consecutive Premier League titles, drawing on his experience of winning back-to-back titles in the Indian Premier League. ... read..

Krunal Pandya replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain at Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Cricket | October 17, 2026 3:02:51 PM IST

Indias campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will see a leadership change, with all-rounder Krunal Pandya named captain of the seven-member Indian squad, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has received a call-up to the national team for Indias upcoming tou ... read..

Haryana Hurricanes, Ayodhya Garjan begin Volleyball Champions League Super 6 campaign with wins

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 3:02:39 PM IST

Haryana Hurricanes began their Super 6 campaign in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) with a 2-1 victory over Punjab AeroStrikers, recovering from a second-set setback to seal the contest with a dominant performance in the decider at the Noida Indoor S ... read..

IPL 2027: Chaminda Vaas named Delhi Capitals' bowling coach

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 1:02:26 PM IST

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) have roped in Sri Lankan legend Chaminda Vaas as their bowling coach ahead of the 2027 season. ... read..

Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 1:02:22 PM IST

Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as head coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the 2027 season. ... read..

Shami not selected again; Akash Deep, Kamboj named in India's squad for NZ tour

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:22 PM IST

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami continues to be sidelined from the Indian team as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squads for the much-anticipated ODI and Test series against New Zealand and the 36-year-olds name was not included ye ... read..

District Judo Championship Rajouri promotes sportsmanship, discipline, self-defence amongst children

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2026 12:32:09 PM IST

The District Judo Championship is being organised at the Indoor Complex of the Sports Stadium, Rajouri, with the aim of encouraging children to participate in sports, promoting their overall development and keeping them away from negative influences such ... read..

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna plays basketball with young athletes, inaugurates modern gym in Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:02:23 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Saturday visited the district sports stadium in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday, where he played basketball with young athletes and inaugurated a newly renovated, air-conditioned gymnasium. ... read..

Denmark Open 2026: Tanvi Sharma, Treesa-Gayatris quarter-final losses end Indias campaign

Odense | October 17, 2026 10:33:01 AM IST

Indian shuttlers campaign at the Denmark Open 2026 ended in the quarter-finals, with Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Tanvi Sharma suffering defeats in womens doubles and womens singles on Friday, respectively. ... read..

Top international runners confident ahead of Delhi Half Marathon 2026

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:00:56 AM IST

Some of the worlds leading international distance runners have expressed confidence in competing in the Delhi Half Marathon, outlining their preparations and sharing their ambitions. The World Athletics Gold Label Race is scheduled to take place on Sunda ... read..

My focus is on staging a strong, solid comeback next year: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 9:01:19 AM IST

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is working towards making a strong comeback next year after sustaining an injury, with his focus on delivering strong performances ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. ... read..

Bhuvneshwar Kumars T20I return puts focus on fitness, recovery and nutrition

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 2:01:38 AM IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumars return to Indias T20I squad for the New Zealand series after nearly four years away from the format has brought the spotlight back on the demands of fast bowling and the preparation required to remain competitive at the highest level. ... read..

India Women beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in 1st T20I after Deepti-Prasad rescue act

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 16, 2026 11:31:57 PM IST

India Women began their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on a winning note, registering a four-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday. ... read..

"Feels surreal": Pranavi Urs reflects on historic Asian Games golf gold

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:31:48 PM IST

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs described her Asian Games triumph as a surreal experience, praising teammates Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar as phenomenal players. ... read..

"Stay focused on medal": Neeru Dhanda urges athletes to aim for gold at Asian Para Games

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:31:43 PM IST

Star Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda urged athletes to remain focused on their goals ahead of the Para Asian Games, encouraging them to block out distractions, trust themselves and strive to win gold medals for India. ... read..

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Asian Games 2026 gold medal-winning Indian Womens Kabaddi Team at Rail Bhawan

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:01:58 PM IST

Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday met members of the Indian womens Kabaddi team at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. ... read..

Odisha CM felicitates Asian Games gold-winning Hockey Teams, awards Rs 11 lakh to each player

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 16, 2026 11:01:49 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in the presence of Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, on Friday felicitated the Indian men's and women's hockey teams for their gold-medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. ... read..

Asian Games medallists share delight after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:32:21 PM IST

Asian Games medallists Sawan Barwal, Jay Meena, Arjun Deshwal, Devank Dalal and Pincky Balhara expressed delight after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following Indias successful Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan. ... read..

Anurag Thakur honours Asian Games champion Pranavi Urs with Rs 1 crore cheque

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:32:11 PM IST

Pranavi Urs, Indias first woman golf gold medallist at the Asian Games, was honoured with a Rupees 1 crore cheque from former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club on Friday. ... read..

"Wickets have been extremely flat": India bowling coach Morkel on high-scoring T20I series against West Indies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2026 9:31:31 PM IST

India bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted the difficulties bowlers face on flat pitches at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, stating that the conditions become even more challenging when dew comes into play. ... read..

Anurag Thakur congratulates Pranavi Urs on Asian Games Golf gold, hails IGPL's Rs 1 crore award

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:21 PM IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday congratulated Pranavi Urs on her historic achievement of becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in golf at the recently concluded Asian Games, saying her success would inspire young girls across the country. ... read..

"His experience will add lot of value to young bowling attack": Morne Morkel on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's call-up for 5th T20 against WI

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2026 8:31:54 PM IST

India have added veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth and final T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match. ... read..

PGTI announces player support programme to help Indian professional golfers go global

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 8:02:14 PM IST

Indian professional golfers hoping to compete on the world stage have received a major boost. ... read..

BWF World Juniors: Jagsher Singh Khangurra bags bronze in boys singles

Cairo | October 16, 2026 8:02:02 PM IST

Jagsher Singh Khangurra bagged the bronze medal in the ongoing BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, after he went down in the boys singles semifinal against Radithya Bayu Wardhana of Indonesia on Friday. ... read..

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports issues operational guidelines for revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 7:01:12 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), outlining updated assistance norms across various components following the governments approval to cont ... read..

"He'll play a part in this series": Hazlewood backs Boland for South Africa Tests

Durban | October 16, 2026 6:32:58 PM IST

Australia began their three-Test series against South Africa with a commanding 214-run victory in Durban, extending their impressive run in the ICC World Test Championship 202527. ... read..

"He thrives with extra responsibility": South Africa fielding coach backs Rickelton ahead of Gqeberha Test

Durban | October 16, 2026 6:32:45 PM IST

Following a heavy 214-run defeat to Australia in the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship series in Durban, South Africa are looking to make key adjustments as they prepare for the second match in Gqeberha. ... read..

Asian Para Games 2026: Archery contingent backed with exposure in Japan, SAI centres host national camps for multiple disciplines

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 5:02:33 PM IST

The 168-member (112 men, 56 women) strong Asian Para Games contingent has received intensive backing from the Government of India to ensure the team returns with flying colours from Aichi-Nagoya. ... read..

Komal secures 59kg bronze; Pujari reaches U23 World Championships final

Las Vegas | October 16, 2026 5:02:17 PM IST

Indias Komal won bronze in the womens 59kg category at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships, while Amruta Pujari advanced to the 72kg final with two pinfall victories. ... read..

Sachin Chamaria to represent India in Boccia at Para Asian Games 2026

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 5:02:14 PM IST

Indian Boccia athlete Sachin Chamaria will represent India in the BC3 Individual and Pairs events at the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games 2026, following the Sports Ministrys approval of two Boccia athletes for inclusion in the Indian contingent. The Games ... read..

Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to Indias squad for 5th T20I against West Indies after injury to Arshdeep Singh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2026 3:31:26 PM IST

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to the Team India squad for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match, the Board of Control for Cr ... read..

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