United Cup 2026: Belinda Bencic's heroics help Switzerland reach maiden final

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:20 PM

Sydney, Jan 10 (IANS) Belinda Bencic starred in a decisive role by delivering wins in both singles and mixed doubles as Switzerland reached their first-ever final in the United Cup mixed-gender tennis tournament, defeating Belgium in the semifinal and propelling her team to the brink of a historic title on Saturday.

1st ODI: India hope to extend winning streak against inexperienced New Zealand (preview)

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:26 PM

Vadodara, Jan 10 (IANS) All eyes will once again be on stalwarts and former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma when India take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Kotambi International Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday. The venue is set to host its first-ever men’s ODI game, and the match will mark the return of men’s internationals at the venue.

KIBG 2026: Prasanna Bendre transitions to a new weight category in just 20 days, underlines his supremacy in Pencak Silat

IANS | January 10, 2026 1:13 PM

Diu, Jan 10 (IANS) Prasanna Bendre was compelled to switch weight categories and move up a class in Pencak Silat Tanding just 20 days before the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026, presenting a significant challenge at home. Despite this, he maintained his dominance in Pencak Silat, securing a gold medal at the second edition of the Beach Games.