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Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club beat Hyderabad Toofans 1-1 (3-1 SO)

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:45 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20') scored the goal for Soorma Hockey Club, and Amandeep Lakra (46') was the goalscorer for Hyderabad Toofans.

BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). VVS Laxman and discussed the roadmap for the centre's future course. The meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters at the Stadium, was also attended by other BCCI office-bearers, including President Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

IOA AGM concludes in Ahmedabad, to focus on governance reforms and athlete Welfare

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:12 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad, bringing together representatives of National Sports Federations, athletes’ representatives, and IOA office-bearers to review recent initiatives and outline the roadmap for the Olympic movement in India.

KIBG 2026: Khelo India is giving us a platform like beach games, which is big, says Diu's Prasanna Behindre

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:57 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Prasanna Behindre, who won a gold medal in pencak silat, on Friday hailed Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) for providing a platform for youngsters. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.

IWL 2025-26: Emem hat-trick powers Kickstart to victory over Sesa

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:46 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Kickstart FC earned only their second victory of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Sesa Football Academy 3-1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, on Friday. Nigerian forward Emem Peace Essien (2’, 61’, 90+3’) netted a hat-trick to earn the victory for Kickstart, while Sesa FA captain Aniela Barretto (17’) scored one.

PWL 2026 assembles elite coaching line-ups as league prepares for return

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026.

India to host first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon as Chennai gears up for historic endurance event

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Chennai will make history in Indian endurance sports when it hosts the country’s first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon, alongside the debut of the DuYoska Duathlon, on Sunday (January 11). With the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) as the presenting sponsor, the event places India among a select group of nations to host the globally recognised IRONMAN 5i50 format.

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