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Bigger venue and world championships dress rehearsal as India Open 2026 kicks off on Tuesday

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Former World Champion PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles combination of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy insist that the feeling of doing well at home is something special, and the India Open 2026 carries an extra significance this time, considering that the BWF World Badminton Championships will be held at the same venue in August.

WPL matches on Jan 14, 15 likely to be without any crowd due to local bodies elections: BCCI Secy Saikia

IANS | January 12, 2026 5:45 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS that two of the upcoming league stage matches of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely be held behind closed doors due to elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the civic body for Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the state.

UP Dominators to face Punjab Royals in the season opener as Pro Wrestling League announces 2026 schedule

IANS | January 12, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Punjab Royals take on UP Dominators in the season opener of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) on January 15, setting the tone for a competitive league phase as the PWL officially announced the schedule for its much-anticipated fifth season, with the league set to run from January 15 to February 1 at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

IOA executive committee reactivates National Olympic Academy, launches NOED programme

IANS | January 12, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has significantly advanced India’s Olympic efforts by launching the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and formally reactivating the National Olympic Academy (NOA).

Women's T20 WC 2026 ticket sales cross 2017 ODI WC total: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ticket sales for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup in England have already surpassed the total for the 50-over showpiece in 2017, underscoring the growing popularity of the women’s game.

'Hard-fought game, hopefully we make the finals,' says Kalinga Lancers' goalie Jed Snowden after shootout win over HIL GC

IANS | January 12, 2026 3:40 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers' goalkeeper Jed Snowden said that the team was very happy after their victory over the Hockey India League Governing Council and was hopeful of making it to the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) final.

'As ready as I will ever be': Milos Raonic bids adieu to international tennis

IANS | January 12, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Former world number three and eight-time ATP titleholder Milos Raonic announced his retirement on Monday, ending a career that lasted nearly twenty years. The 35-year-old Canadian, who has struggled with injuries for a long time, has not played professionally for more than a year.

Washington Sundar ruled out of NZ ODIs; Badoni gets maiden call-up

IANS | January 12, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The BCCI confirmed that all-rounder Washington Sundar will miss the rest of the ODI series against New Zealand due to side strain.

BCCI is not privy to any info about Bangladesh’s T20 WC matches shifting to Chennai & Trivandrum: Saikia

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not received any update from the International Cricket Council regarding a reported shift in venue for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches, stating that it’s a matter of discussion between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC.

Team management wants me to bat at No. 8 as an all-rounder: Harshit Rana

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:51 PM

Vadodara, Jan 12 (IANS) After India's four-wicket victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, fast bowler Harshit Rana revealed that the team management wants to "groom him" as an all-rounder and asked him to work on improving his skills as a batter to bat at the No. 8 position.

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Bigger venue and world championships dress rehearsal as India Open 2026 kicks off on Tuesday

WPL matches on Jan 14, 15 likely to be without any crowd due to local bodies elections: BCCI Secy Saikia

UP Dominators to face Punjab Royals in the season opener as Pro Wrestling League announces 2026 schedule

IOA executive committee reactivates National Olympic Academy, launches NOED programme

Women's T20 WC 2026 ticket sales cross 2017 ODI WC total: Report

'Hard-fought game, hopefully we make the finals,' says Kalinga Lancers' goalie Jed Snowden after shootout win over HIL GC

'As ready as I will ever be': Milos Raonic bids adieu to international tennis

Washington Sundar ruled out of NZ ODIs; Badoni gets maiden call-up

BCCI is not privy to any info about Bangladesh’s T20 WC matches shifting to Chennai & Trivandrum: Saikia

Team management wants me to bat at No. 8 as an all-rounder: Harshit Rana

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