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WTT Feeder Series 2026: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali in mixed doubles qualifying round

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:27 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) Sarthak Arya and Hardee Patel defeated third seeds Snehit Suravajjula and Sayali Wani with scores of 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10, moving on to the second round of the mixed doubles qualifying. Meanwhile, the top singles players easily won their initial group matches at the WTT Feeder Series 2026, sponsored by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, held at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Wednesday.

WPL 2026: Being told of retention by RCB left me ‘blank,’ reveals Shreyanka Patil

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said she was left ‘blank’ and later broke down in tears of joy after being informed of her retention by the 2024 WPL champions, despite missing more than a year of cricket due to injuries.

Personal decision to opt out: Indian sports presenter clears air on BPL exit

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian sports broadcaster Ridhima Pathak has quashed the reports claiming she was dropped from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), stating that it was her personal decision to opt out of the league and the narrative suggesting she was "dropped" from the league is false.

ICC Women’s T20 WC 2026 Qualifier to kick off on January 18

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:19 PM

Dubai, Jan 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised the full schedule of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, including the Super Six stage. Ten teams will compete in Nepal from January 18 to February 1, vying for four spots in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in England and Wales in June-July.

Khelo India National Tribal Games selection trials underway in Bilaspur

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:14 PM

Bilaspur, Jan 7 (IANS) Bilaspur witnessed enthusiastic participation from tribal athletes across Chhattisgarh as selection trials for the upcoming Khelo India National Tribal Games are underway in the city.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to grace Women's Hockey India League final

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:34 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Hockey India confirmed on Wednesday that Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, will be the chief guest at the women’s final of the Hockey India League, scheduled to be held on January 10 here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium.

Pencak Silat athlete, street hawker in North Kolkata Raja Das continues to impress by winning gold at KIBG 2026

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:33 PM

Diu, Jan 7 (IANS) When Raja Das isn't practicing his Pencak Silat skills, the 33-year-old helps his father deliver ice to local blood banks in Kolkata. His father has been a street hawker for decades, and Raja has been supporting him since childhood while also chasing his dream of establishing a reputation in the sport.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli receives grand welcome in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:28 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s ace cricketer Virat Kohli drew massive attention upon arriving at Vadodara airport on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11, 2026. The series opener is set to be held at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi.

Against the odds: How Pravin Kumari led Himachal Pradesh to historic win at Khelo India Beach Games 2026

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:22 PM

Diu, Jan 7 (IANS) Pravin Kumari’s journey has been defined by resistance and resilience — first in pushing back against deep-rooted social norms in a remote village of Himachal Pradesh, and now as the last line of defence on the football field.

Our mindset will remain the same, to win WPL again: MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team’s mindset heading into the Women’s Premier League (WPL) remains the same: to win, just like the previous edition. MI is the most successful franchise in the tournament, having claimed the title twice, in 2023 and 2025.

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WTT Feeder Series 2026: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali in mixed doubles qualifying round

WPL 2026: Being told of retention by RCB left me ‘blank,’ reveals Shreyanka Patil

Personal decision to opt out: Indian sports presenter clears air on BPL exit

ICC Women’s T20 WC 2026 Qualifier to kick off on January 18

Khelo India National Tribal Games selection trials underway in Bilaspur

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to grace Women's Hockey India League final

Pencak Silat athlete, street hawker in North Kolkata Raja Das continues to impress by winning gold at KIBG 2026

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli receives grand welcome in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

Against the odds: How Pravin Kumari led Himachal Pradesh to historic win at Khelo India Beach Games 2026

Our mindset will remain the same, to win WPL again: MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur

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