New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India U20 men's team head coach Mahesh Gawali on Sunday named a 30-member squad for the team's two international friendlies against Singapore, scheduled to be played in Bengaluru on August 3 and 6 as part of preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.
Madrid, Aug 2 (IANS) Spanish club Levante have moved quickly to strengthen their attack following the departure of striker Carlos Espi to Real Madrid, announcing the signing of promising Belgian forward Yanis Musuayi from Club Brugge on a five-year contract.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Sunday expressed deep sadness over Jamshedpur FC's decision to discontinue operations, adding that the development is a ‘major loss’ for Indian football and appealed to the Tata Group to reflect on the move.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Fresh from scripting history with a third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu expressed excitement over India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying it would inspire a new generation of athletes in the country, while reflecting on the sacrifices, family support and mental resilience that shaped her career.
Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha hailed the country's women athletes for spearheading India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after they claimed eight of the nation's 13 gold medals, saying their achievements reflected years of dedication while inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist and Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu believes India's continued investment in sports infrastructure and athlete support will help the country win even more medals on the global stage, as she welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise following her historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India's record-breaking seven-gold haul in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 is the result of an athlete-first approach backed by world-class support systems, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said after the country's historic performance in Glasgow.
Srinagar, Aug 2 (IANS) The Government of Jammu & Kashmir through Jammu & Kashmir Tourism together with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India, on Sunday jointly announced the fifth edition of the J&K Open.
New Delhi (IANS) Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain revealed that she competed through a minor knee injury in the Commonwealth Games final, stating that pushing past pain is part of athletes' journey at the elite level.
Detroit, Aug 2 (IANS) After two winless years, Davis Riley positioned himself well to win on the PGA TOUR and to earn a bid into the playoffs. Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club.
