New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi for clinching the silver medal in the men's 65kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow and praised the lifter for adding another medal to India's growing tally.
Harare, July 27 (IANS) After clinching the Player of the Series following India's 3-0 T20I series triumph over Zimbabwe, teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has credited interim head coach VVS Laxman and batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar for giving him complete tactical freedom and sound guidance.
Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 is set to get underway here on Tuesday, with 30 teams from across the country vying for domestic honours over the next 12 days.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Senior India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed that he took a vow to continue to play cricket entirely on his own terms without paying attention to outside noise even before the T20 World Cup happened and added that he has stepped away from the rat race and will continue to back his own instincts.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Rajeev Shukla, the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday hailed the UPT20 League's role in unearthing raw talent from Uttar Pradesh, revealing that 38 fast bowlers consistently clocking over 134 kmph have made it to the upcoming player auction following the success of the state body’s ‘Speed Hunt’ drive.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, has announced his retirement from refereeing.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has revealed how a childhood experience during his early cricketing days became the defining moment behind his motivation to succeed, sharing that his father's quiet sacrifice instilled in him the determination to play for his family.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Bangladesh women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has termed the upcoming marquee overseas assignments against Australia, New Zealand, and England as a very big opportunity for her side, adding that competing in such conditions will significantly hone their skill sets.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Indian weightlifting delivered the biggest highlights of Day 4 at the Commonwealth Games, with Mirabai Chanu winning gold in the women’s 48kg final, while Rishikanta Singh and Mathupandi Raja securing silver in the men’s 60kg and 65kg finals, respectively.
