Pretoria, July 31 (IANS) South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan on Friday confirmed that Hugo Broos has officially stepped down as head coach of the South African men’s national football team after his contract expired, bringing the curtain down on a memorable five-year tenure.
Glasgow, July 31 (IANS) India's Ankush Panghal assured the country of at least a silver medal after outclassing Canada's Joshua Ofori 5-0 to storm into the final of the men's 80kg boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday.
Johannesburg, July 31 (IANS) Opener Tony de Zorzi believes the SA20 is a ‘marathon, not a sprint,’ adding that while a strong opening game helps set the tone for having a great season, Durban's Super Giants will keep their eyes on the bigger picture as they target a maiden title in the 2027 edition of the competition.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India’s national record holder Praveen Chithravel says he is focused on executing every phase of his jump and trusting his preparation rather than thinking about the outcome as he gears up for the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Gwalior, July 31 (IANS) Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy (Sonepat), Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa's Kolkata and Raja Karan Hockey Academy registered wins in the 4th Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday.
Glasgow, July 31 (IANS) Indian boxer Preeti Pawar opened up about the gruelling process of weight cutting before the crucial bout after securing her spot in the women's 54 kg final of the Commonwealth Games, describing the process as tough as the players don't get to eat but stating that it motivates her to progress further and win the medal.
London, July 31 (IANS) Rob Key, the Managing Director of England men’s cricket team, said Stephen Fleming is the best person right now to take the Test team forward, adding that the former New Zealand skipper’s vast experience and tactical acumen make him the ideal candidate to guide a transitioning side.
London, July 31 (IANS) Rob Key, the Managing Director of England men’s cricket team, said the door is still open for Ben Stokes to come out of international retirement and feature in next summer's high-stakes home Ashes series against Australia.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) and the Asian Tour have reaffirmed the strength of their partnership, with both organisations committing to build on a collaboration that has already delivered significant playing opportunities for Indian and international professionals.
Kuala Lumpur, July 31 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday threw its weight behind the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football ( CONCACAF) in opposing FIFA’s controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, warning that the plan lacks the broad consensus needed to move forward and calling for an urgent review of FIFA’s governance and decision-making processes.
