135th Durand Cup: East Bengal FC edge SC Delhi on penalties to reach final

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:16 PM

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) Mohamad Basim Rashid converted the decisive spot-kick to help East Bengal FC prevail over Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 via penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time in the first semifinal of the 135th Durand Cup, booking their place in the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Men's Hockey World Cup: Harman, Abhishek brace helps India quell Pakistan 5-3, advance to next stage

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:12 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 19 (IANS) Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each as India maintained their dominance over neighbours Pakistan with a 5-3 win in a hard-fought encounter in their final league match in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 and secured a place in the next stage of the competition at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday.

BWF World C’ships: Sindhu holds nerve against Zhang to set up Wang Zi Yi clash

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu moved into the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi with a composed 21-16, 21-17 victory over Canada’s Zhang Wen Yu on Wednesday, overcoming a spirited challenge to keep her campaign on course at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Gaby Lewis to lead 14-member Ireland squad for England series

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:21 PM

Dublin, Aug 19 (IANS) Ireland have named a 14-member women's squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England next month, with national women's selector Lauren Rowles stressing the importance of competition for places and regular exposure against top-ranked teams through the ICC Women’s Championship.