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Athletics: Jyothi makes successful return from injury, books Asian Games ticket

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) India's hurdle queen Jyothi Yarraji wasted no time in making a mark on her return after a lengthy injury layoff as she achieved the qualifying standard for the upcoming Asian Games 2026 with a controlled run in the opening heats of the women's 100m hurdles at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026 on Wednesday.

Sooryavanshi to get a separate dressing room during India's T20I tour of England

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:10 PM

London, June 24 (IANS) In a rare move, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use a separate dressing room compared to his India teammates during the upcoming five-match T20I series in England, starting in Durham on July 1, to comply with mandatory child safeguarding policies.

MPCA's player development programme revives Devendra Katheit’s cricketing journey at 37

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:04 PM

Indore, June 24 (IANS) Talent knows no age, and Royal Nimar Eagles pacer Devendra Singh Katheit is living proof of that. At 37, the left-arm fast bowler has returned to competitive cricket and earned an opportunity to showcase his skills on a major platform through the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Czechia vs Mexico, know all details

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:54 PM

Mexico City, June 24 (IANS) Mexico will play their final Group A match with the comfort of knowing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage is already secured, while Czechia arrive in Mexico City facing a win-or-bust scenario on Thursday.

Treesa-Gayatri advance at US Open, Rounak Chouhan enters main draw

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:50 PM

Fullerton, June 24 (IANS) India’s women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made a winning start to their campaign at the US Open 2026 badminton tournament, battling past Spain’s Paula López and Lucía Rodríguez to reach the second round on Wednesday.

FIH Pro League 2025-26: Netherlands women crowned champions, secure LA28 Olympic ticket

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Defending champions Netherlands women's team has virtually secured the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 title, thus becoming the first confirmed qualifier, alongside the hosts, for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch IND vs BAN, know all details

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:15 PM

Manchester, June 24 (IANS) Plagued by a misfiring middle-order and lapses with the ball and on the field, India will look to plug the loopholes when they clash against a spirited Bangladesh in a pivotal 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch SA vs NED, know all details

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:14 PM

Bristol, June 24 (IANS) A semifinal qualification-seeking South Africa will aim for a comprehensive victory to boost their net run-rate when they face an already eliminated Netherlands in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday.

ISSF Junior WC: Vanshika Chaudhary, Shiva Narwal win silver as India continues to lead medal standings

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India continued to prosper at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, securing a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior event and taking the country's tally to 16 medals.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch South Africa vs South Korea, know all details

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:23 PM

Guadalupe, June 24 (IANS) South Africa and South Korea head into their final Group-stage fixture on Wednesday with a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds hanging in the balance. The outcome of the contest in Guadalupe could determine which nation extends its stay in the tournament and which is left anxiously awaiting results elsewhere.