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Past few days in India have been tougher; it's difficult to see how World C'ships could be held here: Mia Blitchfeldt

IANS | January 16, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) A day after her Round of 16 exit from the BWF India Open badminton tournament, Danish woman shuttler Mia Blitchfeldt once again expressed her disappointment over hygiene conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, stating that before coming to India she had mentally prepared herself for “the worst” and added it is "very difficult to see how a World Championship could be held here."

Former world No. 1 pistol shooter Jitu Rai hails SLI as 'new face of shooting in India'

IANS | January 16, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian shooting legend and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Jitu Rai believes the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI) will play a defining role in expanding the sport’s reach in the country while raising competitive standards for Indian shooters.

Cycling: Global peloton assembles in Pune as international teams begin arriving ahead of Grand Tour event

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:55 PM

Pune, Jan 16 (IANS) The countdown for the start of the historic Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race, is well underway, as Pune welcomed international teams from across Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The arrival of overseas contingents marks another milestone in the build-up to the race, scheduled from January 19 to 23 over four stages and spanning 437 km across the diverse terrain of Pune District.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape's culture key to their success in SA20: Boucher

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The remarkable team culture, instilled by coach Adrian Birrell, has been instrumental in Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) becoming the first team to reach the playoffs of the ongoing SA20, said former South Africa captain and coach Mark Boucher.

KL Rahul visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Ujjain, Jan 16 (IANS) Ahead of the decisive third ODI against New Zealand, Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva before the series decider at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

UP varsities must nurture youth to win medals in 2036 Olympics: CM Yogi

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon universities and schools in the state to promote sports culture and help the country win a large number of medals in the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics.

Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship to tee-off 2026 PGTI season

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:37 PM

Jakarta, Jan 16 (IANS) Ahead of the much-awaited Indian Super League 2026, Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie has departed NorthEast United to join Persija Jakarta on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

ISL top scorer Ajaraie moves to Persija Jakarta from Northeast United on loan

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:18 PM

Jakarta, Jan 16 (IANS) Ahead of the much-awaited Indian Super League 2026, Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie has departed NorthEast United to join Persija Jakarta on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

World No. 8 Andreeva sets up clash with Mboko in Adelaide International final

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:41 PM

Adelaide, Jan 16 (IANS) Russia’s rising star Mirra Andreeva will lock horns with Canada’s Victoria Mboko in the final of the Adelaide International, setting up a high-quality contest between the two highest-ranked teenagers on the women’s tennis circuit. The clash also serves as a key Australian Open warm-up as both players look to carry momentum into the season’s first Grand Slam.

Gauff calls for higher Grand Slam prize money ahead of Australian Open 2026

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Before the start of the Australian Open 2026, tennis star Coco Gauff has once again spoken out on the issue of prize money at Grand Slam tournaments, renewing calls for a larger share for players as the season’s first major approaches its January 18 start.