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Preeti, Arundhati among four promoted to TOPS Core Group after Asian Boxing C’ships heroics

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Four Indian boxers, Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Sachin, have been elevated to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group after their standout performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships. Meanwhile, three others have been added to the Development group. This decision was made during the 172nd Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting on Wednesday.

'He is not doing anything': Cook wants Bethell to leave IPL and play county cricket

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:35 PM

London, April 22 (IANS) Former England great Sir Alastair Cook has advised youngster Jacob Bethell to consider leaving his franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and return to play county cricket with Warwickshire, stating that the left-hander is not doing anything and wasting his crucial preparation time at IPL.

Golf: 11 Indians in fray at Singapore Open with qualification at stake

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:29 PM

Singapore, April 22 (IANS) Top golfers Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia, Jeev Milkha Singh, and Karandeep Kochhar are among the golfers on the impressive roster of 11 Indians for this year’s Singapore Open, which tees off on the Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club on Thursday.

Relegation on agenda in Thursday's La Liga games

IANS | April 22, 2026 4:27 PM

Madrid, April 22 (IANS) La Liga closes its midweek round of matches on Thursday with three games that are vital for the struggle to avoid relegation. Bottom side Oviedo hosts third-placed Villarreal, whose coach Marcelino Garca Toral is yet to extend his contract despite an excellent season in La Liga.

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