Rajgir to host historic India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series celebrating 100 years of sporting ties

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:55 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) Rajgir is set to host a historic India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series, bringing young rugby players from both countries to Bihar as part of the 100 Years of Unity through Sport initiative, celebrating a century of sporting ties between India and New Zealand. The series will take place from October 23 to 28, 2026 at the Rajgir Sports Complex.

'So proud when the national anthem was played': Anirudhan Vinod after winning two medals at World Skate Games

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Indian skater Anirudhan Vinod called winning the gold medal and standing to the national anthem at the World Skate Games 2026 in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion, a really proud moment. Anirudhan won a gold medal in the Junior Men's Road 1-Lap and a silver in the Junior Men's 200m Dual Time Trial to cap off his stellar outing, where India won seven medals.