KIWG 2026: Kerala’s Abhijith Amal Raj delivers more than just gold medal on comeback to ice skating

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:39 PM

Leh, Jan 24 (IANS) When figure skating debuted at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Ladakh, it signified more than just a new sport; it represented the emergence of a long-awaited national platform. At the heart of this moment was Abhijith Amal Raj from Kerala, who ultimately secured gold in the men’s advanced figure skating category, achieving a significant personal milestone.

MS Dhoni starts net practice in Ranchi ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:11 PM

Ranchi, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has begun preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season. The 44-year-old will represent Chennai Super Kings for the 17th time and was seen padded up and batting in the nets in a video shared by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association on their social media platforms.

'Ishan Kishan could have gotten a big hundred,' says Simon Doull

IANS | January 24, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has praised Ishan Kishan's explosive knock after India cruised to a comfortable victory over New Zealand in the second T20I on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.