Suzhou (China), May 1 (IANS) Saturday will mark another landmark moment of the year for Indian women’s football as the U17 national team kicks off their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 campaign against Australia.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Indian athletes are ready to showcase their prowess at World Athletics Relays 2026, the prize-money global relay carnival which will be held on African soil for the first time on Saturday (May 2) and Sunday (May 3) in Gaborone, Botswana.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Dhruv Jurel expressed satisfaction with Rajasthan Royals’ strong finish with the bat, backing their total of 225/6 against Delhi Capitals as defendable while highlighting the collective effort and a crucial rebuilding partnership with Riyan Parag after early setbacks in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in Jaipur on Friday.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag led with a gritty and commanding knock, helping his team post a competitive total of 225/6 in 20 overs despite Delhi Capitals regaining crucial momentum thanks to a late burst from Mitchell Starc in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.
Port Louis (Mauritius), May 1 (IANS) A moment of brilliance lit up the opening day of the inaugural MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, as India’s Diksha Dagar delivered a memorable hole-in-one to set the tone for an impressive start. Her confident performance placed her among the early contenders, highlighting her intent to secure a breakthrough win this season.
Berlin, May 1 (IANS) Though Bayern Munich has secured the Bundesliga title, the race for a UEFA Champions League spot from Germany remains wide-open, with four teams staying in contention.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Mumbai Mozartt continued their impressive run in the Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) Maharashtra 2026, edging past Century Warriors 14-13 in a thrilling contest, while PBG Pune Jaguars bounced back in style to register consecutive wins, defeating Bayside Spinners TTC 15-12 and NPV Smashers 14-13 on Day 2 in Mumbai on Friday.
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said injured opener Rohit Sharma is making steady progress from a hamstring injury, adding that the franchise’s medical team will decide on his inclusion for Saturday’s clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India U17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3.
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said former skipper MS Dhoni’s recovery from a calf injury has been progressing well and he will be seen back in action soon, while adding that the whole of Chennai is waiting for him to play in IPL 2026.
