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Satadru Dutta blames ‘complete failure’ of security for chaos at Messi event in Kolkata

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Organiser Satadru Dutta has squarely blamed security agencies and law enforcement for the chaos surrounding Argentine legend Lionel Messi’s appearance in Kolkata during the GOAT India Tour 2025, alleging that the local authorities' “complete failure” to implement the high-level security arrangements planned for the event.

SAI ramps up support for Indian weightlifters ahead of Commonwealth and Asian Games

IANS | May 11, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has intensified its support for Indian weightlifting with a combined investment of nearly Rs 1.95 crore towards international competition exposure and long-duration national coaching camps, as the country’s lifters compete at the ongoing Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar.

‘I regret bringing Messi to Calcutta’: Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence on legend's chaotic India tour event

Suryagni Roy | May 11, 2026 6:42 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Nearly six months after Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata appearance spiralled into chaos, organiser Satadru Dutta has admitted he regrets bringing the Argentine football icon to the city, while insisting that his intentions were rooted in emotion and football culture.

KSS Memorial Shooting: Nupur Kumrawat tops Women's 50m Rifle Prone event

IANS | May 11, 2026 6:18 PM

Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s Nupur Kumrawat emerged on top in the 50m Rifle Prone Women ISSF event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh (KSS) Memorial Shooting Championship, currently underway at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal.

India's S8UL qualifies for Honour of Kings World Cup at EWC 2026, an INR 28+ crore prize pool tournament

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:49 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With a commanding run at the King’s Arise India Qualifier, India's global esports and gaming content provider, S8UL, has officially qualified for the Honour of Kings World Cup (KWC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. It will now represent India at the global tournament, where 20 of the world’s top Honour of Kings teams will compete for a prize pool of USD 3 million (INR 28.5 crore approx) from July 30 to August 8.

Ex-England spinner Kirstie Gordon returns to Scotland squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:26 PM

Glasgow, May 11 (IANS) Left‑arm spinner Kirstie Gordon has been named in Scotland’s 15‑member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Scotland are placed in Group B alongside hosts England, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Their campaign begins against Ireland at Old Trafford on June 13.

Tennis: Holger Rune withdraws from Hamburg and Roland-Garros

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former world No. 4 Holger Rune has withdrawn from both the Hamburg Open and Roland-Garros, delaying a long-awaited comeback after a lengthy injury break. Last month, the 22-year-old Dane said that he would make a comeback following an injury break at the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 tournament, in May. The Dane reached the quarter-finals in Hamburg in 2024.

Shabnim Ismail to be available for WT20 WC, set to reverse retirement: Report

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) South African seamer Shabnim Ismail is on the verge of making a dramatic return to international cricket and has reportedly made herself available for selection ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, even as Cricket South Africa unexpectedly postponed the announcement of the national squad at the last minute on Monday.

One-month countdown: FIFA World Cup preparations gather pace

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:04 PM

Mexico City, May 11 (IANS) With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are finalising stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

WFI misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical; I'll provide detailed responses to each claim: Vinesh

IANS | May 11, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat has broken her silence on the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), dismissing allegations of rule violations and saying the federation has misinterpreted the timelines of her sabbatical from the sport.

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Satadru Dutta blames ‘complete failure’ of security for chaos at Messi event in Kolkata

SAI ramps up support for Indian weightlifters ahead of Commonwealth and Asian Games

‘I regret bringing Messi to Calcutta’: Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence on legend's chaotic India tour event

KSS Memorial Shooting: Nupur Kumrawat tops Women's 50m Rifle Prone event

India's S8UL qualifies for Honour of Kings World Cup at EWC 2026, an INR 28+ crore prize pool tournament

Ex-England spinner Kirstie Gordon returns to Scotland squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

Tennis: Holger Rune withdraws from Hamburg and Roland-Garros

Shabnim Ismail to be available for WT20 WC, set to reverse retirement: Report

One-month countdown: FIFA World Cup preparations gather pace

WFI misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical; I'll provide detailed responses to each claim: Vinesh

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