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'Physically not ready', Djokovic pulls out of next week's Adelaide International

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:24 PM

Adelaide, Jan 5 (IANS) Former World No.1 and the world's most successful player, Novak Djokovic, has decided to pull out of next week's Adelaide International, the build-up event for the year's first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles so far, claimed he is not physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International and therefore has pulled out of the event.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants visit Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) As the countdown to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 begins, the Gujarat Giants are blending preparation with perspective. On Monday, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings ahead of the new season, which gets underway on January 9 in Navi Mumbai.

Khelo India Beach Games have expanded horizon of Indian sports, created new pathways for talent development: PM Modi

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:31 PM

Diu, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the transformative power of sports in a special message on Monday as the second edition of Khelo India Beach Games got off to a colourful start at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu, which is wearing a festive look with the Games' mascot ‘Pearl’ – the happy and energetic dolphin – welcoming athletes, support staff, volunteers and all stake holders.

T20 World Cup: Ponting backs out-of-form skipper Suryakumar Yadav to help India defend title

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on February 7. Yadav has been out of form and has managed just 218 runs across 19 innings with a below-par strike rate of 123.16 in 2025. However, Ponting showed his trust in the Indian skipper and urged him to back his aggressive style of play.

Men's HIL: Group is growing with every session, says Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers start with 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:54 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Kalinga Lancers began the men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season successfully with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (7’, 28’) and Gursahibjit Singh (16’, 26’) each scored two goals, helping the Kalinga Lancers bounce back from an early deficit, gain control of the match, and earn the first points of the season.

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