La Liga: Flick, Mourinho strike contrasting tones ahead of El Clasico

IANS | October 24, 2026 11:37 PM

Madrid, Oct 24 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho struck contrasting tones on Saturday ahead of Sunday's first El Clasico of the season, with Flick relishing the occasion and Mourinho playing down the significance of the rivalry.

Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship: Indian men and women extend winning run

IANS | October 24, 2026 10:25 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) India’s men and women teams continued their winning runs at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, defeating Uganda 44-30 and Singapore 32-16 respectively on the second day of the competition at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Athletics: Four track and field records improved at National Junior Meet

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Telangana’s Lodenge Ramu, Uttar Pradesh’s Tanu Chaudhary and Chuki Birda of Rajasthan set new marks as four records were erased in track and field events on the second day of the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships 2026 here at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

Gujarat: 500 youths from six states, UT take part in drug-free India campaign

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 24 (IANS) Around 500 youths from six states and a Union Territory took part in a drug-awareness programme organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Heartfulness Centre in Gandhinagar on Saturday, using traditional Indian games, fitness challenges and Zumba to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.