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Sports Min Mandaviya to lead Fit India Cyclothon in Mumbai ahead of International Yoga Day

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will spearhead a special edition of the Fit India Cyclothon at Mumbai's scenic Worli Coastal Cycle Track on Wednesday as part of the nationwide build-up to the 11th International Day of Yoga, which will be celebrated on June 21.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Portugal vs DR Congo; know all details

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:31 PM

Houston, June 16 (IANS) Portugal will kick off their 2026 World Cup journey against DR Congo on Wednesday, aiming for an ideal start in Group K, which also features Colombia and Uzbekistan. Widely considered favourites to progress, Roberto Martinez's side will be keen to secure three points early and strengthen their bid to finish top of the group.

Messi, Ronaldo set for historic final FIFA WC as Argentina, Portugal begin campaigns

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to add another chapter to their legendary rivalry when they feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first male footballers in history to play in six editions of the tournament.

'We were told to leave immediately': Iran coach hits out at FIFA, US

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:06 PM

Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed dissatisfaction with a sudden change to his team's itinerary after Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in its FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Tuesday (IST).

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Austria vs Jordan; know all details

IANS | June 16, 2026 4:02 PM

Santa Clara, June 16 (IANS) Austria begin their World Cup campaign against tournament debutants Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday, with both sides eager to make a positive start in Group J. While defending champions Argentina are favourites to top the group, the race for the second automatic qualification spot is expected to be fiercely contested, making an opening victory crucial.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch SA vs PAK, know all details

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:14 PM

Edgbaston, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan and South Africa meet at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday with both sides desperate to revive their T20 World Cup campaigns after heavy defeats in their opening Group A fixtures. Having suffered convincing losses to India and Australia respectively, the contest has quickly turned into a must-win encounter for two teams already under pressure.

Women’s T20 WC: Redemption on the line as Pakistan, South Africa seek first points (Preview)

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:09 PM

Birmingham, June 16 (IANS) Edgbaston hosts a high-stakes Group A fixture on Wednesday as Pakistan take on South Africa, with both sides looking to recover from bruising opening-round defeats and keep their semifinal hopes alive.

'My goal was to break the partnership,' says Kartik Parihar after 3/29 spell for Gwalior Cheetahs

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:00 PM

Indore, June 16 (IANS) Kartik Parihar emerged as the standout performer with the ball for Gwalior Cheetahs in a high-scoring Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 clash against Rewa Jaguars, finishing with impressive figures of 3/29 despite the batting-friendly conditions at the Holkar Stadium on Monday.

ICC rankings: Matthews regains No.1 all-rounder spot as Deepti, Charani make big gains

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:54 PM

Dubai, June 16 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, while India stars Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani registered significant gains in the list following their impressive performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch IND vs NED, know all details

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:48 PM

Headingley, June 16 (IANS) Confidence is firmly with India heading into their second Group A fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, against the Netherlands, after producing one of the most complete performances of the opening round.

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Sports Min Mandaviya to lead Fit India Cyclothon in Mumbai ahead of International Yoga Day

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Portugal vs DR Congo; know all details

Messi, Ronaldo set for historic final FIFA WC as Argentina, Portugal begin campaigns

'We were told to leave immediately': Iran coach hits out at FIFA, US

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Austria vs Jordan; know all details

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch SA vs PAK, know all details

Women’s T20 WC: Redemption on the line as Pakistan, South Africa seek first points (Preview)

'My goal was to break the partnership,' says Kartik Parihar after 3/29 spell for Gwalior Cheetahs

ICC rankings: Matthews regains No.1 all-rounder spot as Deepti, Charani make big gains

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch IND vs NED, know all details

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