De la Fuente backs balance as Spain names World Cup squad

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:29 PM

Madrid, May 25 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday he had picked a "well-balanced" and "well-considered" 26-man squad for the World Cup, with his selections showing both loyalty to trusted players and a willingness to take calculated risks.

French Open: Wawrinka’s last campaign ends with emotional loss

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:14 PM

Paris, May 25 (IANS) Swiss star Stan Wawrinka bid an emotional farewell to the French Open on Monday as the 2015 champion bowed out of what is expected to be his final French Open campaign after a four-set first-round defeat to Dutchman Jesper de Jong.

Murugan Ashwin announces retirement from domestic cricket and IPL

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Indian leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him represent multiple IPL franchises and Tamil Nadu across formats.

ISSO Academy launches PE Educators Upskill Program with former Indian basketball coach and FIBA instructor Veselin Matic

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) academy continues its commitment to enhancing grassroots sports education in India by launching the PE Educators Upskill Program. This initiative, in partnership with FIBA (Federation Internationale de Basketball) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF), will take place at The Shri Ram School, Aravali, Gurugram. It will bring together 15 PE educators and basketball coaches for a globally aligned training experience.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag lead India’s charge

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:27 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Singapore Open 2026, a BWF Super 750 event beginning Tuesday at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, is set to offer a crucial early-season test for India’s top shuttlers, with PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty leading a strong national contingent in a tournament packed with ranking implications.