'Ride the home support and trust process': Prannoy, Lakshya's message to Indian contingent for BWF Jr. Worlds

IANS | October 3, 2025 3:30 PM

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) India’s top shuttlers, including former World Junior Championships medallists HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen along with Olympian and women’s doubles star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa recorded a special message for the Indian contingent for the upcoming World Junior Championships, urging them to enjoy themselves and trust their preparations.

Women's WC: Knight set for 150th ODI as England opt to bowl against South Africa

IANS | October 3, 2025 2:57 PM

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) England won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the fourth match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup here at the Barsapara Stadium on Friday. This will be Heather Knight's 150th WODI for England, making her the second England player after Charlotte Edwards to get to this milestone.

WPAC 2025: USA sprinter Blackwell celebrates cerebral palsy with pride, says 'it doesn’t define my limits'

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) When Jaydin Blackwell thundered across the finish line at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in a world-record 48.00 seconds, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium erupted with joy. In the T38 (movement and coordination in the lower trunk and legs) 400m, the 21-year-old led the one-lap race wire-to-wire and crossed the line in 48.00, breaking the world record he set back in May by 0.26 seconds.