Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was conducted on Friday at John F. Kennedy Center, setting the stage for the first 48-team edition of football's biggest tournament.
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday was presented with the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony in the American capital, where football's global governing body credited him with advancing a series of high-profile peace agreements and "exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world."
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Princedeep Singh was India's cynosure in defence while Sharda Nand Tiwari struck thrice in the shootout as a spirited Indian junior men's hockey team held its nerves to beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a high-octane quarterfinal clash at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai on Friday.
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Usha Kabra & Gopinath Manna produced fine form to win the Phoenix Mixed Pairs title with 82.78 International Match Points (IMPs) in the ongoing 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship being played at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town in Kolkata.
Bengaluru, Dec 5 (IANS) The All-India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday announced that Bengaluru has been awarded the hosting rights for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group stage tie between India and the Netherlands, as the mega event returns to India after a break.
Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Dubai is set to make a landmark return as the host of the Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) for the second time, welcoming 1,500 young Para athletes from 35 nations, the largest participation in the event’s history, to compete in 11 sports.
Santiago (Chile), Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey team secured a dominant 4-0 win over Ireland in their final Pool C match of the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Friday. Purnima Yadav (42',58'), Kanika Siwach (12’), and Sakshi Rana (57') scored the goals for India as the team recovered from a defeat in its previous match.
Madurai, Dec 5 (IANS) In a vibrant cultural showcase during the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, international teams staying in Madurai travelled to witness Tamil Nadu’s famed traditional sport - Jallikattu - at the Kalaignar Centenary Jaikattu Arena.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 5 (IANS) McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has revealed that they are ready to use Oscar Piastri's support to win the championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In an effort to offer both drivers the best chance of winning their first championship, McLaren has operated under a philosophy of open competition.
Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Australia’s batters made full use of England’s inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters – Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith – made half-centuries.
