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Shikhar Dhawan hails Anahat Singh after historic World Junior squash triumph

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. The 17-year-old achieved the milestone on Saturday at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in straight games to secure the biggest title of her career and end Egypt’s 15-year dominance in the women’s event.

'Take confidence, not comfort from the series win,' says Laxman after Zimbabwe rout

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:45 PM

Harare, July 26 (IANS) India's head coach VVS Laxman urged his players to draw confidence rather than comfort from their commanding performances against Zimbabwe after the visitors sealed the three-match T20I series with a game to spare.

PM Modi hails Indian youth, 'Nari Shakti' for recent sports achievements in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian youth and women athletes for their remarkable achievements on the global sports stage, highlighting badminton star PV Sindhu's historic Japan Open title and a historic Test match victory by the Indian women's cricket team at Lord's.

'Will never forget their debt': Sehwag, Kedar pay tribute to war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Kedar Jadhav paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication to protecting India's sovereignty.

Iraola begins Liverpool reign with 4-2 win over Sunderland in pre-season friendly

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:09 PM

Nashville, July 26 (IANS) Andoni Iraola enjoyed a winning start to his tenure as Liverpool head coach as the Reds came from behind to defeat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening pre-season friendly at Geodis Park on Sunday.

'Zimbabwe series win comes as a relief after recent setbacks': Tilak Varma

IANS | July 26, 2026 11:42 AM

Harare, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Tilak Varma admitted India’s T20I series victory over Zimbabwe came as a welcome relief after disappointing results in their previous two series against Ireland and England, saying the comprehensive performances at the Harare Sports Club reflected the team’s intent to bounce back strongly.

'I had an option to score a ton, but team was the priority': Ishan

IANS | July 26, 2026 11:34 AM

Harare, July 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said that he had an option to score a century during his blistering 81 off 44 balls against Zimbabwe, but insisted that accelerating India’s innings was more important than chasing a personal milestone.

'It means the world, as this is my last year as a junior': Anahat on World Junior squash title

IANS | July 26, 2026 11:25 AM

Ontario, July 26 (IANS) After becoming India’s first World Junior squash champion, Anahat Singh said it feels like she is still dreaming, adding that this title means the world to her, as this was her last year in the junior circuit.

'Hammering those brain cells paid off...': Ghosal's humorous praise for Anahat's junior world title

IANS | July 26, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Indian squash veteran Saurav Ghosal has lauded Anahat Singh for becoming the first Indian junior world champion, ending Egypt’s stranglehold on the girls' title, and said there’s hope of so much more to come for Indian squash.

CWG 2026: English gymnast Gabriel Langton discharged from hospital after terrifying fall

IANS | July 26, 2026 9:50 AM

Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital as he continues to recover from the horrific fall during the men’s team final at the Commonwealth Games, British Gymnastics said.

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Shikhar Dhawan hails Anahat Singh after historic World Junior squash triumph

'Take confidence, not comfort from the series win,' says Laxman after Zimbabwe rout

PM Modi hails Indian youth, 'Nari Shakti' for recent sports achievements in 'Mann Ki Baat'

'Will never forget their debt': Sehwag, Kedar pay tribute to war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Iraola begins Liverpool reign with 4-2 win over Sunderland in pre-season friendly

'Zimbabwe series win comes as a relief after recent setbacks': Tilak Varma

'I had an option to score a ton, but team was the priority': Ishan

'It means the world, as this is my last year as a junior': Anahat on World Junior squash title

'Hammering those brain cells paid off...': Ghosal's humorous praise for Anahat's junior world title

CWG 2026: English gymnast Gabriel Langton discharged from hospital after terrifying fall

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