Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) A couple of brilliant saves pulled off by Indian women's team goalkeeper Bichu Devi Karibam in the last minute of the match against England during the recently concluded FIH Hockey World Cup have been shortlisted for the Magic Skill Award by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Shenzhen (China), Sep 4 (IANS) India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a fighting performance to beat Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-13, 16-21, 21-18 and enter the semifinals of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament on Friday.
Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Central Secretariat, Sports Authority of India, Food Corporation of India and Railway Sports Promotion Board emerged winners in a mix of one-sided contests and closely fought battles in the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026, which got underway on Friday at Hyderabad, on Friday.
Bengaluru, Sept 4 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) promises to be a scintillating affair as World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns after a year's hiatus to strengthen defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, while two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings retain their core group with an eye on a third title in four years.
Dubai, Sep 4 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana revealed details of a light-hearted pre-match conversation with injured teammate Jemimah Rodrigues that helped ease her nerves before she smashed a record-breaking century against Hong Kong in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup.
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) Following the imposition of a two-year ban on leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for age discrepancies, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Friday said it is very much committed to following rigorous age verification protocols for its registered players.
Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Local favourite Vishesh Sharma held his nerve through a dramatic final round to secure his maiden professional title at the INR 1 crore Telangana Golconda Masters at Hyderabad Golf Association in Hyderabad on Friday.
Madrid, Sep 4 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has left Ferland Mendy out of his Champions League squad in a move that appears to signal the left-back's exit.
Monza, Sep 4 (IANS) Charles Leclerc led Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari bagged a one-two finish in the First Practice session at the home Monza GP on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be held in Surat on September 6 with the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat,' as the government seeks to use sports, fitness, and community participation to promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle among the youth.
