Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketers could soon be forced to switch bat sponsors after leading Indian sports manufacturer SG decided not to continue its association, amid escalating cricketing and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

Sabalenka sets Muchova face-off in Brisbane semis

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:54 PM

Brisbane, Jan 9 (IANS) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka moved into the semifinals of the Brisbane International after defeating world No. 5 Madison Keys 6–3 6–3 in straight sets in a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final on Friday.

Sindhu makes Malaysia Open semis after Yamaguchi retires with injury

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:47 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu progressed to the semifinals of the women’s singles event at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament after injury concerns forced her Japanese opponent Akane Yamaguchi to retire midway at the Stadium Axiata Arena here on Friday.

Khelo India Beach Games is 'huge platform', grateful to PM Modi for it, says Odisha's Umabati Patra, gold medallist in Pencak Silat

IANS | January 8, 2026 11:42 PM

Diu, Jan 8 (IANS) Till two years back, there was no opportunity for lakhs of talented youngsters around the country to participate in major beach games. 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.