Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Lack of funds and apathy from the sports governing body have limited Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 from 123 to 80 participants, which may further reduce in the days to come, a news report said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India wicketkeeper‑batter Sanju Samson has likened MS Dhoni’s calm and effortless style of functioning to tennis legend Roger Federer, while adding that Virat Kohli’s style is comparable to current star Carlos Alcaraz.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for sports and stressed the importance of nurturing young talent after being conferred the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) Chennai Bulls have advanced to the finals of the first women’s Rugby Premier League 2026, scheduled for Tuesday here at Gachibowli Stadium. Under the leadership of Chantelle Miell, they topped the table after five league matches, securing their spot in the finals.
Gandhinagar, June 22 (IANS) Gujarat's bid to host two major international athletics events moved a step forward on Monday as a five-member World Athletics delegation began a two-day assessment visit to the state to evaluate sports infrastructure and related facilities for the proposed World Athletics Under-20 Championships in 2028 and the World Athletics Championships in 2031.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) After the International Cricket Council unveiled a comprehensive set of 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' to safeguard the welfare of female cricketers who choose to start a family and return to competitive cricket, Chairman Jay Shah said the policies are a reminder that no player should have to choose between motherhood and representing her country at the highest level.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team is set for a high-intensity London leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be played from June 23 to 28, headlined by two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan. India will take on Pakistan and host England twice each in a crucial set of fixtures following a strong showing in the Rotterdam leg of the tournament.
Chennai, June 22 (IANS) The Emmanuel brothers from Chennai, Johann and Geoffrey, came up with stunning displays over the weekend in the Yamaha R7 Cup run along with the European Superbike Championship (ESBK) and the BRICS Championship, respectively.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian shooting contingent added four more medals to their tally to strengthen their lead at the top of the table at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany.
