Satwik-Chirag storm into first final of 2026 at Thailand Open

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:39 PM

Patumwan (Thailand), May 16 (IANS) India’s top men's doubles team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, reached their first final of the 2026 season after defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling semifinal at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Saturday.

‘We are well prepared to handle pressure,’ says Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete ahead of Australia tour

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.