Rome, June 5 (IANS) After Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced the best javelin throw of his career to smash the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meeting record with a world-leading 92.62m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Rome, he said winning the event feels like a Sri Lankan festival.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) After its inaugural trial phase, the Delhi Pro Volleyball League (DPVL) will conduct its Phase 2 Trials on Sunday here at Laxmi Public School, Karkardooma.
Madrid, June 5 (IANS) Spain was held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up match in La Coruna, with the Asian side delivering a solid defensive display against a much-changed Spain team.
Lahore, June 5 (IANS) As the Under-18 teams of India and Pakistan get ready to face off in the semifinals of the Asia Cup Under-18 tournament in Japan on Friday, a Pakistan team official has tipped India as the favourite to win the match, saying the rival camp has superior preparation and facilities.
Paris, June 4 (IANS) World No.114 Maja Chwalinska made history in the French Open on Thursday, beating Diana Shnaider in straight sets to move into Saturday’s women’s final, becoming the first qualifier to reach the women's singles summit clash at Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The Bengal T20 League makes its eagerly awaited third return, featuring top cricket talent from across the state for another summer of exciting T20 matches. With 8 men's teams and 8 women's teams, the tournament will deliver a month of intense games, rising stars, and strong regional rivalries. Scheduled from June 5 to 21, 2026, teams from all over Bengal will vie for the league championship.
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) SOBO Mumbai Falcons' star player Shreyas Iyer on Thursday gave credit to their fielding and the comeback with the ball after the Power-play, which helped them register their first victory of the T20 Mumbai League 2026, overcoming MSC Maratha Royals by three wickets in a contest that swung dramatically before being settled in the final over at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
London, June 4 (IANS) England's disastrous batting display in the opening Test against New Zealand not only left them under pressure on the field but also provided fresh ammunition for one of cricket's most mischievous social media accounts, Iceland Cricket.
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video conferencing, telling the gathered crowd that as the sport expands, new possibilities and career opportunities will also grow.
El Jadida (Morocco), June 4 (IANS) Aryan Roopa Anand, who recently achieved his first professional title on the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Tour in Congo last month, was among the early players to start strong in the opening round of the $500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic. The Mysuru native, a twice All-India amateur champion, scored a 4-under 68 and trailed the clubhouse leader, Runchanapong Youprayong of Thailand (65), by three strokes.
