Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell said the build-up to 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after joining 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been a lot of fun, adding that she’s just excited to turn out in the first game against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium.
Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20') scored the goal for Soorma Hockey Club, and Amandeep Lakra (46') was the goalscorer for Hyderabad Toofans.
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Following England’s 4-1 Ashes series defeat against Australia, Kevin Pietersen has called for changes in the national coaching setup and backed former head coach Andy Flower as a potential successor to Brendon McCullum.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at an electrifying DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). VVS Laxman and discussed the roadmap for the centre's future course. The meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters at the Stadium, was also attended by other BCCI office-bearers, including President Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla.
Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad, bringing together representatives of National Sports Federations, athletes’ representatives, and IOA office-bearers to review recent initiatives and outline the roadmap for the Olympic movement in India.
Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Prasanna Behindre, who won a gold medal in pencak silat, on Friday hailed Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) for providing a platform for youngsters. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Kickstart FC earned only their second victory of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Sesa Football Academy 3-1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, on Friday. Nigerian forward Emem Peace Essien (2’, 61’, 90+3’) netted a hat-trick to earn the victory for Kickstart, while Sesa FA captain Aniela Barretto (17’) scored one.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026.
Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Chennai will make history in Indian endurance sports when it hosts the country’s first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon, alongside the debut of the DuYoska Duathlon, on Sunday (January 11). With the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) as the presenting sponsor, the event places India among a select group of nations to host the globally recognised IRONMAN 5i50 format.
