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‘There are fair and equal opportunities for all’: Hockey coach Rajeshwari credits PM Modi’s support for para sports

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Para world hockey coach Rajeshwari has highlighted the support available to Indian athletes with disabilities through government backing, preparatory camps and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the programme is helping provide opportunities and international exposure to players as India looks to improve on its recent 11th-place finish in the world standings.

‘Talking to PM Modi encourages us’: Chief coach Daljender Singh reflects on India’s para hockey journey

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh has hailed the support received by the team from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the encouragement and infrastructure provided to the players helped India compete at the FIH World Cup for the first time and finish 11th in the world rankings.

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India have landed in Dubai to begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup, with the eight-team T20I tournament set to get underway in the UAE on Friday.

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:32 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis said he remains confident that his side can pull off a dramatic turnaround in the ongoing second Test against India, provided they set a decent fourth-innings target on a turning five-time pitch.

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:16 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said adaptability has become key to thriving on a less supportive pitch in the ongoing second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), after conditions proved drastically different from the spin-friendly track in Galle.

Newcastle sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City in midfield boost

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:54 AM

Newcastle, Aug 27 (IANS) Newcastle United have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Spanish international Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City, handing the 24-year-old a long-term contract. Gonzalez was presented to the Newcastle supporters ahead of the club's EFL Cup second-round victory over West Bromwich Albion and will wear the No. 6 shirt. He becomes the Magpies' seventh senior signing of the summer.

India tour sparks record ticket rush for New Zealand summer

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:31 AM

Christchurch, Aug 27 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket's International summer of cricket has made a record-breaking start, with 26,000 tickets sold within the first 48 hours of the Cricket Nation members' pre-sale.

US Open Mixed Doubles C’ships: Muchova-Mensik survive thriller, set up Bencic-Cobolli final

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:19 AM

New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik saved two match points and produced a stunning late comeback to beat Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev and reach the US Open mixed doubles final. The Czech pair recovered from 3-0 and 8-5 down in the match tiebreak to secure a dramatic 5-4 (6), 3-5, [11-9] victory.

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ today

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:49 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young athletes and youth leaders on Thursday as part of a nationwide initiative, ‘Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath’.

Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao as Flick, Terzic renew friendship

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:10 AM

Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS) Two good friends will meet at Camp Nou on Thursday when Barcelona host Athletic Club of Bilbao in a La Liga match postponed from the opening weekend of the season.

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‘There are fair and equal opportunities for all’: Hockey coach Rajeshwari credits PM Modi’s support for para sports

‘Talking to PM Modi encourages us’: Chief coach Daljender Singh reflects on India’s para hockey journey

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

Newcastle sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City in midfield boost

India tour sparks record ticket rush for New Zealand summer

US Open Mixed Doubles C’ships: Muchova-Mensik survive thriller, set up Bencic-Cobolli final

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ today

Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao as Flick, Terzic renew friendship

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