Senior National Boxing: Amit Panghal, Sagar begin campaign in style

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal of SSCB and Sagar of Haryana registered contrasting wins to advance in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships being played at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Men’s HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:35 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals. 

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning announced new captain of UP Warriorz

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.