Having Shabnim back in SA colours will help us lift the trophy: Skipper Wolvaardt

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After falling short in three consecutive ICC finals in as many years, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt believes her side will walk in hungrier than ever to taste the silverware at the Women's T20 World Cup next month, while also stating that the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail will help the side to lift the trophy.

No more begging for equipment or exposure: Archers Dhiraj, Jyothi praise sports reforms under PM Modi

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Indian archers Olympian Dhiraj Bommedevara and Asian Games gold medallist Jyothi Surekha Vennam praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sports schemes and reforms, which led to a seismic shift in the country's sporting ecosystem, noting that athletes and federations no longer have to beg the system for world-class equipment, foreign exposure, or monetary support.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils first-ever World Yogasana Championship

IANS | May 26, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In a historic milestone for Indian sport and global wellness, the first-ever World Yogasana Championship (WYC) 2026, dedicated to Yogasana as a competitive sport, was officially launched today in New Delhi. Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, unveiled it in the presence of Federation leaders.