New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s rising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Puja Tomar is set to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 29, where she will face China’s Shi Ming in a Strawweight bout at Galaxy Arena in Macau.
Bellary, April 1 (IANS) As India’s top kabaddi players come together for a high-performance strength & conditioning camp, the focus is clearly shifting towards a more scientific and structured approach to preparation – one that goes beyond traditional training methods, especially with key international competitions like the Asian Games on the horizon.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to resolve key bowling issues, especially in their spin bowlers, when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Thursday. The game features two batting-focused teams, but both sides have notable weaknesses in their bowling attacks.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Disciplinary Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has rescinded the red card issued to Muthu Irulandi Mayakkannan of NorthEast United FC during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 clash against Odisha FC, making the defender available for selection in their upcoming fixture against SC Delhi on April 10.
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) Bengaluru FC have announced the appointment of Savio Medeira as the club’s Head of Youth Development. Medeira will take charge of the club’s youth development programme as the Blues continue to strengthen their pathway from grassroots to the first team.
Ambikapur, April 1 (IANS) When Jammu and Kashmir’s Hamam Hussain isn’t occupied with wrestling practice, he assists his elder brother in delivering milk door-to-door. Hussain and his brother have been selling milk to support their family since their father died five years ago, all while pursuing his wrestling ambitions.
Chiba, April 1 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, the most successful Indian player on the Asian Tour with 11 titles, will lead a strong Indian challenge at the 2026 International Series in Japan. The event is scheduled from April 2 to 5 at the Caledonian Golf Club.
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), April 1 (IANS) On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makri’s coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) in Shillong suddenly saw a spark in her as a race-walker. Ironically, Bethlyne herself knew very little about the event, including its technical requirements.
Monterrey, March 1 (IANS) In a historic achievement, Iraq have ended the 40-year-old wait to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a thrilling 2-1 win against Bolivia in the final match of the qualifiers played at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday.
Ulaanbaatar, April 1 (IANS) India’s Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin delivered impressive performances to secure victory for the country on Day 3 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on Wednesday, advancing to the next rounds in their respective weight categories.
