Asian Para Games 2026 marks 100-day countdown with unveiling of torch, medals

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:55 PM

Nagoya, July 16 (IANS) The countdown to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games reached a significant milestone as the Organising Committee (AINAGOC) hosted the official 100 Days to Go ceremony, unveiling the Games' torch, medals, torch relay uniform, and commemorative gifts ahead of Asia's biggest Para sporting event.

Oriental Cup 2026: G.D Goenka and Bharti Public School clinch maiden titles

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, lifted their maiden boys' title, while Bharti Public School were crowned girls' champions, with both teams etching their names in the tournament's history as first-time Oriental Cup 2026 winners, the event ending with an enthralling day on Thursday.

F1 racer Arvid hails Sooryavanshi as part of sport's fearless new generation

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:38 PM

Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages.

Ro-Ko bring calmness and confidence that comes with experience; T20I squad lacked that: Pujara

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively in the 50-over format.