New Delhi welcomes hundreds of athletes for Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) International Shooting has returned to the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in Delhi as the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol competition begins, with the arrival of delegations. This premier continental event for Rifle and Pistol shooters is scheduled over 10 days, starting Wednesday, with the final medals awarded on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Glasgow CWG athletics team final selection trials in May: AFI

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, scheduled to be held between May 22 and 25 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, will act as final selection trials for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23 in Scotland.

Theegala seals second straight Top-10 finish at Farmers Insurance Open

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:17 PM

San Diego, Feb 2 (IANS) Sahith Theegala concluded another impressive week on the PGA TOUR with his second straight Top-10 finish. Meanwhile, Justin Rose delivered a dominant, record-breaking performance, winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by seven shots.

WPL: ‘We've learned a lot from Gujarat & we are going to come out stronger,’ says DC skipper Jemimah ahead of Eliminator vs GG

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed confidence that her team has learned valuable lessons from their previous encounters with Gujarat Giants and is poised to “come out stronger” in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Eliminator on Tuesday. The winner will secure a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Jaipur Polo Team secures their seventh title of the season with Kognivera Cup win

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:39 PM

Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) Jaipur Polo Team capped off a strong campaign in the Kognivera Cup with a composed 5–2 victory over V Polo in the final, showcasing control, discipline, and assured finishing across all four chukkers to lift the title. Jaipur dictated the tempo for large periods of the contest, steadily building pressure and capitalising on key moments to seal a deserved triumph.

Pak boycott of T20 WC match: India shouldn't have played after 'Op Sindoor', says Oppn; cowardice, hits back BJP

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its high-profile T20 World Cup match against India, the Opposition on Monday termed the move the 'biggest slap on the face' of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Several Opposition leaders also questioned India’s participation in matches against Pakistan after 'Operation Sindoor'. Meanwhile, the BJP said Pakistan’s decision was inconsequential and it was another example of its cowardice.