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Maharashtra star Vaishnavi Adkar looks to make her mark in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Homegrown talent and Maharashtra’s No.1 women’s singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a wildcard into the main draw at the upcoming Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The qualifiers will be held on January 31 and February 1, followed by the main draw, which is scheduled from February 2 to 8.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hosts Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC champions, calls them ‘a living inspiration of courage’

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday felicitated the Indian Blind Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team, along with their coaches and representatives of the Blind Association, at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, applauding their historic achievement and resilience.

Aus Open: Sabalenka edges past Svitolina to enter 4th consecutive final

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:32 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her golden run in the ongoing Australian Open 2026 as she registered a dominant 6-2, 6-3 straight-sets win against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in the women’s singles semi-final at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

Ponting backs Maxwell to overcome lean run, discover form in time for T20 WC

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has tipped Glenn Maxwell to overcome his lean run and deliver on the big stage at next month’s T20 World Cup, despite a poor Big Bash League (BBL) campaign.

Chennaiyin FC sign Morocco international Mohammed Ali Bemammer to strengthen midfield

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:46 PM

Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer, adding vast experience to Marina Machans’ midfield ahead of the upcoming season.

Reyneke earns maiden T20I call-up as SA name women squads for Pakistan series

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:24 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 29 (IANS) South Africa have handed a maiden T20I call-up to former under-19 captain Kayla Reyneke as they announced their squads for the women’s white-ball series against Pakistan set to happen from February 10 to March 1.

Hockey India names 33-man core probable group ahead of FIH Pro League in Rourkela

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the senior men’s national camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha from February 1 to 7.

Aus Open: Local wildcards Kubler-Polmans advance to men’s doubles final

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:46 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) Hometown wildcards Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans continued their impressive Australian Open, punching their ticket into the men's doubles final with a three-set 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 semifinal win over Great Britain's Luke Johnson and Poland's Jan Zielinski on Thursday.

Suresh Raina praises incredible spirit of 'Vande Mataram CISF Coastal Cyclothon'

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina extended his best wishes for the Vande Mataram CISF Cyclothon 2026, calling it a stirring symbol of discipline, dedication and determination.

CAF imposes heavy sanctions on Senegal, Morocco after AFCON final fallout

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:14 PM

Cairo, Jan 29 (IANS) The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) disciplinary board imposed sanctions on the Federation Senegalaise de Football (FSF), the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code.

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Maharashtra star Vaishnavi Adkar looks to make her mark in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hosts Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC champions, calls them ‘a living inspiration of courage’

Aus Open: Sabalenka edges past Svitolina to enter 4th consecutive final

Ponting backs Maxwell to overcome lean run, discover form in time for T20 WC

Chennaiyin FC sign Morocco international Mohammed Ali Bemammer to strengthen midfield

Reyneke earns maiden T20I call-up as SA name women squads for Pakistan series

Hockey India names 33-man core probable group ahead of FIH Pro League in Rourkela

Aus Open: Local wildcards Kubler-Polmans advance to men’s doubles final

Suresh Raina praises incredible spirit of 'Vande Mataram CISF Coastal Cyclothon'

CAF imposes heavy sanctions on Senegal, Morocco after AFCON final fallout

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