IFL 2025-26: Shillong Lajong come from behind to defeat Real Kashmir

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:59 PM

Shillong, March 8 (IANS) Phrangki Buam and Kenstar Kharshong scored a goal each as Shillong Lajong FC came back from a goal behind to secure three points against Real Kashmir FC for their first win in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey: BPCL register third win, storm into final

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:40 PM

Pune, March 8 (IANS) Defending champions Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) will take on Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in the final after they both came through their respective matches in the 41st PSPB Inter-Unit Hockey Tournament at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

PV Sindhu hails Lakshya Sen’s ‘phenomenal run’ in All England Open

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:25 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen’s “phenomenal run” in the All England Open 2026 after he went down 21-15, 22-20 to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the men’s singles final, settling for a silver medal. Despite the loss, Sindhu highlighted the qualities Sen displayed on the court.

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India beat Uruguay 4-0 in opener

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:13 PM

Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team opened its campaign in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 with a dominant 4-0 win over Uruguay at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground at the Gachibowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IFL 2025-26: Rodriguez strike secures Diamond Harbour's first-ever win

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:06 PM

Kalyani, March 8 (IANS) Diamond Harbour FC secured their first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 victory after edging past Dempo SC 2-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Antonio Moyano gave the home side the lead in added time of the first half. A second-half strike by Marcus Joseph equalised the score, and Hugo Díaz’s strike in the 70th minute gave

T20 WC: Spectacular laser show and fireworks ignite Narendra Modi Stadium during IND-NZ final

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:18 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) The Narendra Modi Stadium dazzled both on and off the field during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a spectacular mid-innings laser show and fireworks thrilling the fans in attendance. The entertainment followed earlier performances by Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh, and Ricky Martin, setting the stage for a high-octane cricketing showdown between India and New Zealand.