Sandhu top Indian, Bhullar and Kochhar make cut in Morocco

IANS | June 13, 2026 1:44 PM

Rabat (Morocco), June 13 (IANS) Ajeetesh Sandhu with a bogey free 3-under 70 became the top Indian at the halfway stage of the US$2 million International Series Morocco. Sandhu, who shot 1-under 72 in the first round is now 4-under and Tied-25th, as four-time IGPL winner, Gaganjeet Bhullar (74) slipped down to T-47 despite a run of four straight birdies on the front nine.

Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana given full state honours at his residence

IANS | June 13, 2026 1:21 PM

Dehradun, June 13 (IANS) India bid a tearful farewell to legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana on Saturday as his mortal remains were placed at his residence for the public, fellow athletes, and dignitaries to pay their last respects. Full state honours were accorded to the 49-year-old, whose sudden death following cardiac complications left the Indian sporting fraternity in shock.

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: A positive dressing room has been key to our success, says Pooja Vastrakar ahead of big final

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:57 AM

Indore, June 12 (IANS) Chambal Ghariyals have stormed into the final of the women’s competition in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Captain Pooja Vastrakar credited the team’s positive environment and strong dressing-room culture for their impressive run, while also praising the players for executing plans consistently and delivering under pressure.