61 entries for round 3 of National 4W Racing Championship

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS)The MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 enters its critical phase with the third and penultimate round, slated for January 4 to 5 at the Madras International Circuit, likely to witness intense battles for points as the titles are up for grabs across all classes.

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on Jan 4

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at noon through video conferencing, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports and for his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. The opening ceremony will take place at Dr Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, bringing national attention to the city’s growing sporting ambitions under the ‘Khelo India’ initiative.

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI ruling

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to do so. The call was taken amid excessive controversy and debate surrounding the player’s participation in the cash-rich event.

Defending champions Anish Thapa and Nirmaben Thakor to lead Indian contingent at Mumbai Marathon

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:59 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The 21st Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics gold label event, will feature a vibrant blend of experienced champions and rising stars, highlighting the depth and strength of Indian distance running nationwide. Attention will be on defending champions Anish Thapa and Nirmaben Thakor as they aim to reclaim their titles at Asia’s premier marathon on January 18.

Azizul Hakim to lead Bangladesh squad for U19 World Cup 2026

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:45 PM

Dhaka, Jan 3 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday named Azizul Hakim as captain of a strong squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Zawad Abrar appointed as his deputy.

Gerhard Erasmus to lead Namibia's squad for T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:33 PM

Dubai, Jan 3 (IANS) All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's quest for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. This will be the African nation's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. Namibia are drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the USA.

India helped Bangladesh gain independence, says Madan Lal on violence against Hindus

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Madan Lal has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and said that the officials understand the situation well and must have taken the right call after following ‘thorough consultation.’