Nagoya (Japan), Sep 26 (IANS) Six world records were rewritten on Saturday in the men's 70kg and 75kg weightlifting divisions at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with lifters from the DPR Korea and Indonesia claiming one gold apiece.
Baku, Sep 26 (IANS) George Russell survived a late challenge from former champion Max Verstappen to secure his third victory of the season in a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix that saw six drivers, including McLaren’s Lando Norris, retire and fail to finish.
Manali, Sep 26 (IANS) The Rally of Himalayas 2026, one of India's most demanding Cross-Country Rally (CCR) events, was flagged off from Manali on Saturday, the sixth edition of the rally marking a major milestone with its first-ever entry into the Zanskar region.
Ichinomiya, Sep 26 (IANS) India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games after defeating Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9, 21-13 in the round of 16 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya on Saturday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (IANS) The West Indies captain Shai Hope has acknowledged that taking on India in their own backyard is one of international cricket's sternest tests, and called upon his side to embrace the hard task when the three-match ODI series starts at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.
Kataka, Sep 26 (IANS) A disciplined four-wicket haul by pacer Vageesh Sharma, along with solid half-centuries from Rajesh Dhupar and Sujal Singh, propelled Keonjhar Miners to a convincing 26-run victory over Kataka Panthers in the Odisha T20 League – CM Trophy at the Barabati Stadium here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India's medal winners at the Asian Games 2026, hailing the men's kabaddi team's gold medal and describing India's victories in both men's and women's kabaddi as a "golden sweep".
London, Sep 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox said he is ready to step into the spotlight and seize a crucial opportunity when he replaces injured Jos Buttler behind the stumps for England’s series-deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka, to be played at The Oval on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated India’s medallists at the ongoing Asian Games, praising the country’s gold-winning kabaddi teams and lauding the performances of squash, shooting, table tennis and track and field athletes.
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Punjab FC will start their campaign in IFA Shield 2026-27 against Calcutta Customs Club at Barasat Stadium near Kolkata on Sunday, hoping to make a good start after refurbishing the squad for the upcoming season.
