Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) After the likes of Dipa Karmakar, B Aruna Reddy, Ashish Kumar, and Pranati Nayak, Indian gymnastics has discovered two new stars who have ignited hopes of medals at the Continental and World level in the future.
London, June 26 (IANS) Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and defending champion Jannik Sinner were drawn in the same half of the men's singles draw, while Serena Williams' long-awaited Grand Slam comeback and a potential third-round clash with Iga Swiatek headlined the women's draw for Wimbledon 2026, announced on Friday.
Belfast, June 26 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to field first against Ireland in the first T20 of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday. India's teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has to wait for his senior men's international debut as he is not part of the playing XI. On the other side, Indian-born Jai Moondra is making his debut for Ireland.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that brings out extraordinary talent and emotions from all around the World.
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Senegal and Iraq will clash with each other in the final match of Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the BMO Field on Saturday.
Belfast, June 26 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer called on his teammates to build a strong team culture and play fearless cricket as he prepares to captain India for the first time in T20Is, urging the squad to support one another and "play like Lions" ahead of the five-match series against England.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the new-look Indian side has the ideal blend of youth and experience ahead of the white-ball tour of England, expressing confidence that the team has the quality to excel in challenging conditions.
Boston, June 26 (IANS) All eyes will be on two of the most exciting upcoming superstars of this generation, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, when they both clash against each other for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, when Mbappe's France will take on Haaland's Norway at the Boston Stadium on Saturday (IST).
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has urged her teammates to take the attack to six-time champions Australia instead of allowing them to dictate terms when the two sides meet in a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's. Jemimah said India must match Australia's intensity if they are to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Former Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ashley Westwood has tipped Spain to overcome Uruguay in one of the most anticipated knockout clashes of the FIFA World Cup, while describing teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as a "special talent" destined for greatness.
