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National Inter-State Athletics: Dev Meena, Anuskha, Jyothi brightened day one of meet (Ld)

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Extraordinary performances by three talented athletes---pole vaulter Dev Meena, teenage hammer thrower Anuskha Yadav, and sprinter-cum-hurdler Jyothi Yarraji---further brightened Bhubaneswar’s floodlit Kalinga Stadium on the opening day of the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships on Wednesday.

Asia Cup Bridge: India B Seniors take lead; semifinalists confirmed in women’s section

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:55 PM

Panaji (Goa), June 24 (IANS) Host nation India secured their first knockout milestone on Wednesday at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, as the women’s team sealed its place in Friday’s semifinals at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji.

Inter-State Athletics: Anushka Yadav smashes National hammer throw record with 67.02m

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Teenager Anushka Yadav stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 56th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026 in Bhubaneswar, shattering the women's hammer throw national record and securing qualification for the 2026 Asian Games with a sensational performance at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts seal semifinal spot in Season 2

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:21 PM

Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Kolkata Banga Tigers 26-21 in a league match in Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League and qualified for the semifinals on the ninth day of the competition at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

New Zealand captain Latham urges replication of 'old-school' grit for series triumph

IANS | June 24, 2026 8:48 PM

Nottingham, June 24 (IANS) New Zealand captain Tom Latham has urged his side to summon ‘old‑school grit’ as they chase a Test series triumph against England, when they take the field for the third Test starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Inter-State Athletics 2026: Dev Meena, Anushka Yadav break national records; secure Asian Games tickets

IANS | June 24, 2026 8:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Dev Kumar Meena continued his rapid ascent in Indian athletics by setting a new men's pole vault national record at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026 in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

Ronaldo vs Messi FIFA World Cup goals: Why the 'weak opposition' argument doesn’t hold up

Siddharth Sharma | June 24, 2026 8:15 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo made a strong comeback from the poor start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and scored two crucial goals against Uzbekistan. The Portugal captain made history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he found the net against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament.

Avesh Khan opens up on India comeback dream, says ‘biggest challenge is consistency’

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 24, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Competition for places in India's fast-bowling attack has rarely been tougher. With a growing pool of pacers consistently performing across formats, staying in contention requires far more than talent alone.

MotoGP 2026: Ducati sign Pedro Acosta as Bagnaia to leave at end of season

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:47 PM

Bologna, June 24 (IANS) Ducati ushered in a new era on Wednesday by signing rising Spanish star Pedro Acosta for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, just hours after confirming that two-time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia will leave the factory team at the end of 2026.

Everyone has talent; improvement is what matters: Avesh Khan

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 24, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As the Madhya Pradesh Premier League enters its business end, Chambal Ghariyals have emerged as one of the standout teams of the season, finishing the league stage at the top of the table. But for India pacer Avesh Khan, success in cricket is not determined by talent alone.

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National Inter-State Athletics: Dev Meena, Anuskha, Jyothi brightened day one of meet (Ld)

Asia Cup Bridge: India B Seniors take lead; semifinalists confirmed in women’s section

Inter-State Athletics: Anushka Yadav smashes National hammer throw record with 67.02m

Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts seal semifinal spot in Season 2

New Zealand captain Latham urges replication of 'old-school' grit for series triumph

Inter-State Athletics 2026: Dev Meena, Anushka Yadav break national records; secure Asian Games tickets

Ronaldo vs Messi FIFA World Cup goals: Why the 'weak opposition' argument doesn’t hold up

Avesh Khan opens up on India comeback dream, says ‘biggest challenge is consistency’

MotoGP 2026: Ducati sign Pedro Acosta as Bagnaia to leave at end of season

Everyone has talent; improvement is what matters: Avesh Khan

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