Former Andhra football association chief Gopala Kosaraju alleges "political interference" in APFA; slams Kalyan Chaubey

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 25, 2026 11:23:45 PM IST
Gopala Krishna Kosaraju, the former president of the Andhra Pradesh Football Association, launched a sharp attack on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its president Kalyan Chaubey, accusing them of enabling political interference and creating d... READ...
 

ISSF Junior World Cup 2026: India back at the top as Prachi Gaikwad strikes gold

New Delhi | April 24, 2026 1:53:20 PM IST
Prachi Gaikwad struck gold, winning the junior women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt, firing 354.6 in the final to overcome Individual N... READ...
 

"I don't think about it too much": US President Donald Trump on Iran's FIFA World Cup participation

Washington DC | April 24, 2026 9:52:48 AM IST
Uncertainty over Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has deepened after remarks from the United States President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted potential security and entry issues.... READ...
 

Kirsten focuses on long-term vision for Sri Lanka team, preparing for 2027 ICC Men's World Cup

New Delhi | April 23, 2026 11:53:12 PM IST
As Gary Kirsten steps into his new role as head coach of Sri Lanka's men's cricket team, the seasoned tactician is already looking beyond short-term results and laying the groundwork for a squad capable of excelling at the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup... READ...
 

India's Shooting surge continues with four more medals at ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo

Cairo | April 23, 2026 10:23:09 AM IST
India's young shooting contingent delivered another impressive performance at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026, clinching four medals on Wednesday to take their overall tally to seven.... READ...
 

India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women's Development Programme

New Delhi | April 23, 2026 1:23:19 AM IST
India, on Wednesday, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women's Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026).... READ...
 

Fully prepared to take part in 2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran

Tehran | April 22, 2026 11:23:47 PM IST
Iran is fully prepared for its national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Wednesday.... READ...
 

Indian football team drawn in Group B of SAFF Women's C'ship in Goa

Dhaka | April 22, 2026 2:23:12 PM IST
The Indian women's national team were drawn with Bangladesh and Maldives in Group B of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2026, after the draw held at the SAFF Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh.... READ...
 

Former Italy star backs Guardiola to bring "radical change" in national side after hat-trick of FIFA WC misses

Madrid | April 21, 2026 5:53:23 PM IST
Former Italy and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has called for Manchester City Pep Guardiola to become the national side's head coach and bring in a "radical change" following Azzurri's failure to qualify for a FIFA World Cup for the third time in a r... READ...
 

Iran keeps FIFA World Cup 2026 participation under review amid security concerns

Tehran | April 21, 2026 3:23:59 PM IST
Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with the country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend on evolving security and political conditions in the ongoing tensions between US an... READ...
 

India U17 men's football team to play two friendlies against Qatar in Doha

New Delhi | April 20, 2026 7:53:27 PM IST
The Indian U17 football men's team will play two friendly matches against Qatar on April 25 and 28, in Doha, Qatar.... READ...
 

ISSF Junior World Cup commences tomorrow in Cairo

Cairo | April 20, 2026 6:23:21 PM IST
The junior shooters will be in action for the first time this season with two medals to be decided in the 10m Air Rifle Women and 10m Air Pistol Men events as Day one of competitions commences in the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun here at the ... READ...