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WTT Feeder Series: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali; Anusha beats Nitya in women's singles (Ld)

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:09 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) Sarthak Arya and Hardee Patel upset third seeds Snehit Suravajjula and Sayali Wani 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10 to advance to the second round of the mixed doubles qualifying, while Anusha Kutumbale upset the experienced Nithya Mani in Group 2 of women’s singles qualifying to stay in hunt for a knockout spot in the WTT Feeder Series 2026 at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

Bengaluru Open 2026: Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Dhamne march into quarter-finals, Sumit Nagal bows out

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:44 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian tennis stars had a mixed day at the 10th Bengaluru Open as Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Dhamne advanced to the Quarter-Finals with hard-fought three-set victories, while former champion Sumit Nagal exited after a gruelling battle against second seed Harold Mayot.

KIBG 2026: Simran braves knee injury to help Chandigarh win women’s ganda gold in Pencak Silat

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:13 PM

Diu, Jan 7 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Simran and Sonia broke the hearts of local fans as they defeated home favourites Anushka Singh and Anshu Kumari in the women’s Ganda double final in Pencak Silat on Day 3 of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Wednesday.

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans script remarkable comeback to register 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans registered a magnificent turnaround to secure a 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore on Wednesday.

‘We want to play in Sri Lanka, we are firm on this position’: Bangladesh sports advisor

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:10 PM

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh government's sports advisor Asif Nazrul has said that he will do his best to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the country's match venues, calling out the highest body for failing to understand the situation's gravity.

How’s Happy Kumari quest for bowling fast landed her a spot in Gujarat Giants

Niharika Raina | January 7, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) When Happy Kumari's name flashed on the WPL mega auction broadcast and Gujarat Giants (GG) picked her for a base price of Rs 10 lakh, her family back in Jhunjhunu erupted with joy.

HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Hockey India League clash

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:08 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) HIL GC defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

Indian squads for SAFF men's and women's Futsal Championships announced

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India's squads for the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 and the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 have been announced. Both tournaments will take place in parallel in Nonthaburi, Thailand, later this month.

SAI organises sports science workshop for combat sports coaches

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday launched a four-day Sports Sciences Workshop for combat sports coaches at its Sports Science Division in New Delhi.

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill and New Zealand team arrives in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:02 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill landed at Vadodara Airport on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on January 11. The arrival created a buzz in the city as along with the Indian skipper, the New Zealand team also reached the town on the same day.

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WTT Feeder Series: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali; Anusha beats Nitya in women's singles (Ld)

Bengaluru Open 2026: Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Dhamne march into quarter-finals, Sumit Nagal bows out

KIBG 2026: Simran braves knee injury to help Chandigarh win women’s ganda gold in Pencak Silat

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans script remarkable comeback to register 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals

‘We want to play in Sri Lanka, we are firm on this position’: Bangladesh sports advisor

How’s Happy Kumari quest for bowling fast landed her a spot in Gujarat Giants

HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Hockey India League clash

Indian squads for SAFF men's and women's Futsal Championships announced

SAI organises sports science workshop for combat sports coaches

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill and New Zealand team arrives in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

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