Zapopan (Mexico), June 11 (IANS) South Korea and Czechia will be out to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in style when they clash on the opening day of the tournament on Friday (IST).
Mexico City, June 11 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets under way on Friday (IST) as co-hosts Mexico will raise the curtain on the biggest-ever World Cup when the first match of the 104-game extravaganza kicks off with their Group A meeting against South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico City, June 11 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said his players would need to stay composed under pressure when they open the FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, warning any lapse in concentration could prove costly.
Geneva, June 11 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee's Executive Board has proposed sweeping reforms to both the Olympic Games program review process and the Olympic host election framework, aiming to improve transparency, sustainability, cost management and athlete-centered decision-making.
Indore, June 10 (IANS) Ujjain Falcons made a strong return to winning ways in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, defeating Bhopal Leopards by 16 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday.
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The first few rounds of the Swiss League events generally favour the higher-rated players, and it was no different in the first round of the 360 One Junior Masters event being played at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai.
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Tushar Deshpande smashed three sixes in four balls to seal a semifinal berth for defending champions MSC Maratha Royals after their five-wicket win over Arcs Andheri in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) The 31-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to surge into a two-shot lead after round two of the inaugural Rs 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial being played at Lucknow Golf Club in Lucknow on Wednesday.
New York, June 10 (IANS) Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performances of Indian sportspersons and urged the nation to set ambitious targets for the Olympics, saying the country's growing sporting success reflects its rising aspirations.
