Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday stated that over the last one and a half years, the Central Government has laid a strong institutional foundation that clearly reflects its intent to reform Indian sports.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.
Vadodara, Jan 9 (IANS) Junior national champion Hansini Mathan, wild card entrant Sanil Shetty, and mixed doubles combination Payas Jain and Syndrela Das upset higher-ranked opponents to advance to the second round of the WTT Feeder Series 2026, presented by Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara on Friday.
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) There was no slowing down Sethu FC as the Madurai-based side powered its way to a 4-1 victory against Garhwal United FC in a 2025-26 Indian Women’s League (IWL) clash at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Friday.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) began with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, with Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Honey Singh adding glitz to the pre-match entertainment.
Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Defending champions Kerala men and Odisha women registered contrasting victories to retain their Beach Soccer gold medals in the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu on Friday.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said he was confident of the team having a successful time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) as the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise prepares to open their campaign against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh dominated the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal in the semifinals of the men's 50-55kg category to set up a mouth-watering summit clash against Pawan Bartwal in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said his side are ‘raring to go’ and everything feels positive in their build-up to open their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell said the build-up to 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after joining 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been a lot of fun, adding that she’s just excited to turn out in the first game against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium.
