India, Pakistan in same Pool for Men's Hockey World Cup; women up against England

IANS | March 17, 2026 10:27 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been grouped in the same Pool D for the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in the event jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Matches will be played in Amsterdam and Wavre (Belgium) from August 15 to 30, 2026.

IFL 2025-26: Soukouna strike helps Rajasthan United edge Real Kashmir

IANS | March 17, 2026 9:23 PM

Jaipur, March 17 (IANS) Amadou Soukouna’s first-half strike proved decisive as Rajasthan United FC edged Real Kashmir FC by a lone goal to register a hard-fought victory in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Golf: Ridhima, Tvesa, and Jasmine ready for battle in 6th leg of WPG Tour

IANS | March 17, 2026 8:17 PM

Noida, March 17 (IANS) Ridhima Dilawari, Tvesa Malik, and Jasmine Shekar, who between them have won four of the five events held so far this season on Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026, will lead a big field of 53 players at the sixth leg of the tour, which has a prize fund of Rs. 17 lakh.

PGTI NexGen: Aryav Shah leads after round one at Golden Greens

IANS | March 17, 2026 7:31 PM

Gurugram, March 17 (IANS) The 21-year-old rookie Aryav Shah of Kolkata fired a four-under 68 to lead after round one of the INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 being played at the Golden Greens Golf & Country Club in Gurugram on Tuesday.