Russian judokas allowed to compete under national flag again

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:06 PM

Moscow (Russia), Nov 28 (IANS) The Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation (IJF) has voted to allow Russian judokas to compete in international competitions under the Russian flag, with the country's national anthem and symbols, the IJF has announced.

United Kingdom submits joint bid to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2035

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:34 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) The Football Association (FA), Irish FA, Scottish FA, and the FA of Wales have officially submitted their joint bid for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035. The tournament would be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK, and the first FIFA World Cup hosted in the country since 1966.

Smiling at mistakes, focusing on present: KIUG gold medallist archer Anshika shares her winning formula

IANS | November 28, 2025 2:21 PM

Jaipur, Nov 28 (IANS) Anshika Kumari shot a terrible second set in the women’s recurve final against Srishti Jaiswal in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025. Such shooting will normally disturb the confidence level of any archer. But the 23-year-old representing Lovely Professional University did not let the smile on her face vanish as she conversed with the coaches and focused on positive self-talk to win the next two sets rather easily to clinch the gold medal.

Host India to field two elite teams for Pune Grand Tour 2026

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) has announced selection trials for Indian men’s elite riders, with an aim to field two teams, namely ‘India A’ and ‘India B’, for the forthcoming Pune Grand Tour – India’s first UCI 2.2 category Road Race from January 19-23, 2026.

Ayush Mhatre to lead India in U19 Men's Asia Cup

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday named India's squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in Dubai from December 12.