New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) An increase in the budget outlay, a push for sports goods manufacturing, and a proposal to extend the Khelo India Mission for the next 10 years were the major takeaways for sports in the Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach, along with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, will lead a strong 33-member Indian men’s and women’s squads at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, to be held in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain.
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) India's teenage star Anahat Singh reached her maiden final of a PSA Bronze-level event at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington with a 3-1 victory over Sabrina Sobhy of the US.
Kirtipur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Ireland cricket team has secured its spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in June this year, with the help of a dominating display in the Super Six stage of the global qualifiers being played in Nepal.
Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) In a fiercely contested semifinal, Jaipur edged past Optiemus Achievers 8–7 to seal their place in the final of the KogniVera Polo Cup being played in Jaipur.
Lahore, Feb 1 (IANS) Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq responded sharply on social media after Australian all-rounder Cameron Green appeared to question his bowling action during the second T20I match played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2026, saying the young Spaniard’s attacking instincts and fearless shot-making closely resemble the way Indian cricketers approach their game.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has provided a positive update on Tilak Varma and Washington Sunder's availability in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 while speaking to the reporters in the post-match conference after India beat New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Kesari’s Manisha Bhanwala was named Fighter of the Match for her dominant display in the 57kg women’s category during the Pro Wrestling League 2026 semifinal against Delhi Dangal Warriors. Despite her team’s loss, the 28-year-old said the league provides invaluable exposure and learning opportunities that will help Indian wrestlers prepare for major global tournaments such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors’ Anjli is set for a high-profile clash against Haryana Thunders’ Iryna Koliadenko when the two teams meet in the final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Sunday. The Delhi wrestler acknowledged the challenge of facing the Paris Olympic silver medallist but expressed confidence in her ability to overturn expectations and defeat the fan favourite.
