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Indian junior men's hockey team to tour Belgium ahead of Asia Cup

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Indian junior (U-21) men's hockey team is set for an exposure tour of Belgium, where it will play six matches against Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands from July 7 to 17. The tour will serve as a key preparation phase for the squad under newly appointed coach Frederic Soyez ahead of the Men's Junior Asia Cup later this year.

FIFA WC: 'Punished for winning the group', says Nagelsmann as he questions knockouts schedule

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:23 PM

Boston, June 25 (IANS) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticised the FIFA World Cup scheduling format, arguing that teams finishing at the top of their groups are placed at a disadvantage due to limited preparation time ahead of the knockout rounds.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Turkey vs USA, know all details

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:14 PM

Inglewood, June 25 (IANS) With qualification already secured and top spot in Group D guaranteed, the United States can approach its final group-stage match against Turkey with freedom and flexibility. Back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia have ensured Mauricio Pochettino's side will enter the Round of 32 as group winners, making this fixture at Los Angeles Stadium largely a chance to manage resources ahead of the knockout phase.

KSCA to seek legal advice on BCCI Ombudsman’s order to disqualify Secretary Menon

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:02 PM

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday stated that it is examining the order of the BCCI Ombudsman disqualifying its Secretary Santosh Menon for breaching the maximum permissible tenure limit, adding that it will seek appropriate legal counsel to evaluate its options.

Women’s T20 WC: Sri Lanka aim to keep semis hopes alive in must-win clash with Scotland (Preview)

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:49 PM

Manchester, June 25 (IANS) An energised Sri Lanka will aim to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they clash with Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Japan vs Sweden, know all details

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:32 PM

Arlington, June 25 (IANS) A place in the World Cup knockout rounds will be on the line when Japan and Sweden meet in their final Group F clash at Dallas Stadium. While Japan enter the contest in a strong position with four points from two matches, Sweden still have work to do to secure progression and cannot afford a slip-up.

FIFA WC 2026: 'We are operating on another level now,' says Morocco coach Ouahbi on reaching last 32

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:11 PM

Atlanta, June 25 (IANS) Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side are 'operating on another level' after the Atlas Lions secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 4-2 victory over Haiti.

1st T20I: When and where to watch IRE vs IND, know all details

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:53 PM

Belfast, June 25 (IANS) India's white-ball tour of Ireland gets underway in Belfast on Friday, with the two T20Is against Ireland offering a glimpse into a new chapter under captain Shreyas Iyer.

Santosh Menon removed as KSCA Secretary after completing maximum permissible limit

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:35 PM

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) In a major administrative shake-up, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary Santosh Menon has been disqualified from his post after the BCCI Ombudsman ruled that he had completed the maximum permissible limit a cricket administrator can serve.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands, know all details

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:16 PM

Kansas City, June 25 (IANS) The Netherlands enter their final Group F match against Tunisia with qualification firmly within reach. Ronald Koeman’s side have collected four points from their opening two games and need only a draw to confirm their place in the Round of 32, while victory could strengthen their bid to finish top of the group ahead of Japan.

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Indian junior men's hockey team to tour Belgium ahead of Asia Cup

FIFA WC: 'Punished for winning the group', says Nagelsmann as he questions knockouts schedule

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Turkey vs USA, know all details

KSCA to seek legal advice on BCCI Ombudsman’s order to disqualify Secretary Menon

Women’s T20 WC: Sri Lanka aim to keep semis hopes alive in must-win clash with Scotland (Preview)

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Japan vs Sweden, know all details

FIFA WC 2026: 'We are operating on another level now,' says Morocco coach Ouahbi on reaching last 32

1st T20I: When and where to watch IRE vs IND, know all details

Santosh Menon removed as KSCA Secretary after completing maximum permissible limit

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands, know all details

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