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UPKL Season 2: Awadh Ramdoots end campaign on a high with commanding win over Purvanchal Panthers

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:14 PM

Noida, Jan 9 (IANS) Awadh Ramdoots came up with a dominant performance to defeat Purvanchal Panthers 47–33 on the final day of the Do-or-Die Week in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Friday. With both teams already out of the race for the top four, the contest was about pride, momentum, and finishing the league stage on a strong note.

Dr. Mandaviya addresses the ‘Sports Governance Conclave’ in Ahmedabad

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday stated that over the last one and a half years, the Central Government has laid a strong institutional foundation that clearly reflects its intent to reform Indian sports.

WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:42 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

WTT Feeder Series 2026: Hansini Mathan and Sanil Shetty upset seeded opponents to advance

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:23 PM

Vadodara, Jan 9 (IANS) Junior national champion Hansini Mathan, wild card entrant Sanil Shetty, and mixed doubles combination Payas Jain and Syndrela Das upset higher-ranked opponents to advance to the second round of the WTT Feeder Series 2026, presented by Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara on Friday.

IWL 2025-26: Sethu FC surge in second half to defeat Garhwal United

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:04 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) There was no slowing down Sethu FC as the Madurai-based side powered its way to a 4-1 victory against Garhwal United FC in a 2025-26 Indian Women’s League (IWL) clash at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Friday.

WPL 2026: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, and Honey Singh shine in tournament’s glitzy opening ceremony

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:51 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) began with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, with Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Honey Singh adding glitz to the pre-match entertainment.

KIBG 2026: Kerala men, Odisha women retain Beach Soccer gold medals; Madhya Pradesh atop standings

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:29 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Defending champions Kerala men and Odisha women registered contrasting victories to retain their Beach Soccer gold medals in the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu on Friday.

WPL 2026: Have no doubt GG will have a successful season, says head coach Klinger

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:11 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said he was confident of the team having a successful time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) as the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise prepares to open their campaign against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Senior National Boxing: Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal set up final clash with easy semifinal victories

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh dominated the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal in the semifinals of the men's 50-55kg category to set up a mouth-watering summit clash against Pawan Bartwal in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday.

WPL 2026: Everything feels positive, DC are raring to go, says head coach Batty

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:52 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said his side are ‘raring to go’ and everything feels positive in their build-up to open their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

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UPKL Season 2: Awadh Ramdoots end campaign on a high with commanding win over Purvanchal Panthers

Dr. Mandaviya addresses the ‘Sports Governance Conclave’ in Ahmedabad

WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

WTT Feeder Series 2026: Hansini Mathan and Sanil Shetty upset seeded opponents to advance

IWL 2025-26: Sethu FC surge in second half to defeat Garhwal United

WPL 2026: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, and Honey Singh shine in tournament’s glitzy opening ceremony

KIBG 2026: Kerala men, Odisha women retain Beach Soccer gold medals; Madhya Pradesh atop standings

WPL 2026: Have no doubt GG will have a successful season, says head coach Klinger

Senior National Boxing: Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal set up final clash with easy semifinal victories

WPL 2026: Everything feels positive, DC are raring to go, says head coach Batty

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