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Asian Para Games: Throwers steal the spotlight as India climb to fifth with 62 medals

IANS | October 21, 2026 8:12 PM

Nagoya (Japan), Oct 21 (IANS) Para-athletes made their mark for India with Simran claiming her second gold medal of the event and Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi securing a one-two finish in men's 100m T47 while defending champion Praveen Kumar cleared a Games Record height of 2.05m to win gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan on Wednesday.

Aditya Bhandarkar takes a two-shot lead in round two of final qualifying stage

IANS | October 21, 2026 8:03 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (IANS) India’s Aditya Bhandarkar took a two-shot lead at a total of four-under 140 following his second-round effort of three-under 69 at the final qualifying stage of the DP World PGTI Qualifying School 2026-27 being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat’s sports support hits the bullseye: Elavenil Valarivan’s success story

IANS | October 21, 2026 7:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Gujarat’s talented rifle shooter Elavenil Valarivan has brought pride to the state and the nation with her outstanding performance at the Asian Games 2026, held in Japan.

England players free to skip T20Is against Sri Lanka if WPL teams reach knockouts

IANS | October 21, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) England players, including skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be free to skip the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka if their respective franchises reach the knockout stage of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027, which runs from January 14 to February 7 next year.

Asian Para Games: Haney clinches discus bronze with personal best of 57.04m

IANS | October 21, 2026 7:21 PM

Nagoya, Oct 21 (IANS) Indian para-athlete Haney clinched a bronze medal in the men’s discus throw F37 event with a personal best of 57.04 metres at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan on Wednesday, adding to India’s medal tally in para athletics.

Ranji Trophy: Thyagarajan sets up Hyderabad's big win; Kerala, Mumbai, Punjab also register victories

IANS | October 21, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Tanay Thyagarajan finished with 11 wickets, after hitting an unbeaten half-century as Hyderabad thrashed Andhra by 267 runs in an Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match in Mulapadu on Wednesday.

Gluten-free food and no 'kyon drop ho gaye' - inside Bhuvneshwar’s quiet road back to T20I team

Niharika Raina | October 21, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense.

John Simpson to lead as England announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:34 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 21 (IANS) England have announced their squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex club captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain for the tournament, which takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.

Ahmedabad to host inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Ahmedabad will host the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23 to 31, with 13 nations and more than 400 athletes set to compete across the men’s and women’s categories at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.

Asian Para Games: Pranav Desai wins bronze in men’s 100m T64

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:16 PM

Nagoya, Oct 21 (IANS) Pranav Desai bagged a bronze medal in men’s 100m T64 at the Para Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday with a time of 11.96 seconds.

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Asian Para Games: Throwers steal the spotlight as India climb to fifth with 62 medals

Aditya Bhandarkar takes a two-shot lead in round two of final qualifying stage

Gujarat’s sports support hits the bullseye: Elavenil Valarivan’s success story

England players free to skip T20Is against Sri Lanka if WPL teams reach knockouts

Asian Para Games: Haney clinches discus bronze with personal best of 57.04m

Ranji Trophy: Thyagarajan sets up Hyderabad's big win; Kerala, Mumbai, Punjab also register victories

Gluten-free food and no 'kyon drop ho gaye' - inside Bhuvneshwar’s quiet road back to T20I team

John Simpson to lead as England announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Ahmedabad to host inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23

Asian Para Games: Pranav Desai wins bronze in men’s 100m T64

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