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FIH Hockey WC: Indian men’s team loses to Belgium in a thrilling shootout to finish 8th

IANS | August 29, 2026 12:38 AM

Wavre, Aug 29 (IANS) India signed off from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 with an eighth-place finish after losing to hosts Belgium 3-4 in the shootout in the 7th-8th place classification match at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. The regulation period ended 3-3 after India’s last-minute goal to force a shootout to decide the winner.

Namibia stun South Africa by 18 runs in Tri-nation T20I opener

IANS | August 28, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Namibia pulled off a stunning 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, restricting the Proteas to 145 for 9 while defending a target of 164.

Amit Rohidas, Rajinder Singh achieve milestone caps in World Cup clash

IANS | August 28, 2026 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas on Friday earned his 250th International Cap for India, while midfielder Rajinder Singh completed his 50th international cap, with both milestones achieved during India's 7th/8th place classification match against Belgium at the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026.

Hockey India announces Rs 50 lakh reward for historic World Cup finish

IANS | August 28, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian Women's Hockey Team in recognition of their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.

KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 Bengaluru kicks off with qualifiers on Friday

IANS | August 28, 2026 9:23 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) The KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 Bengaluru gets underway on Saturday with the qualifying rounds, as a host of India's promising young tennis players begin their quest for a place in the main draw at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium.

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas, Mohali Kings eye winning start

IANS | August 28, 2026 9:10 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS) The stage is set for the opening clash of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, with Amritsar Soormas taking on Mohali Kings at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on August 30.

Pooja Vastrakar, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey, Yastika Bhatia to feature in 2026 WCPL

IANS | August 28, 2026 8:22 PM

Bridgetown, Aug 28 (IANS) Pooja Vastrakar, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia are amongst the overseas signings for the upcoming season of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), the tournament organizers announced on Friday.

DPL: Our plan was to spend maximum time at crease, says South Delhi’s Tanisha

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz batter Tanisha Singh revealed that her side's tactical focus was on building long partnerships and staying at the crease as long as possible after they crushed East Delhi Riders by 60 runs in the 2026 Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) clash.

DPL: South Delhi Superstarz women cruise to 60-run win over East Delhi Riders

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz Women produced a dominant all-round performance to register a comprehensive 60-run victory over East Delhi Riders Women in the women’s leg of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026.

Championing sports, PhD and motherhood, Seema Kaliramna puts focus on Asian Games

Varun Malik | August 28, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Having battled arthritis, braving the emotion of being away from a four-year-old son, managing PhD and still coming out with a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

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FIH Hockey WC: Indian men’s team loses to Belgium in a thrilling shootout to finish 8th

Namibia stun South Africa by 18 runs in Tri-nation T20I opener

Amit Rohidas, Rajinder Singh achieve milestone caps in World Cup clash

Hockey India announces Rs 50 lakh reward for historic World Cup finish

KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 Bengaluru kicks off with qualifiers on Friday

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas, Mohali Kings eye winning start

Pooja Vastrakar, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey, Yastika Bhatia to feature in 2026 WCPL

DPL: Our plan was to spend maximum time at crease, says South Delhi’s Tanisha

DPL: South Delhi Superstarz women cruise to 60-run win over East Delhi Riders

Championing sports, PhD and motherhood, Seema Kaliramna puts focus on Asian Games

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