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KITG 2026: Karnataka emerge overall champions; hosts Chhattisgarh finish ninth

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:39 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) Former world junior champion Komalika Bari of Jharkhand added the recurve women’s archery gold medal to her mixed triumph, while Odisha’s Arjun Khara won the recurve men’s category, but these efforts were not enough for the chasing pack to dislodge Karnataka from the top of the medals tally on the final day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games here on Friday.

UN expert welcomes IOC's policy to bar transgender athletes from female events

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:05 PM

Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem welcomed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) policy on the 'Protection of the Female Category in Olympic Sport'.

'National boards shouldn't decide...': Jaffer questions Green's 'non-bowling' role in IPL

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has raised concerns over overseas all-rounders being restricted by national boards in franchise leagues, pointing to Australian allrounder Cameron Green not bowling with the ball in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 as a key example.

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen predicts top 4 teams after first round matches

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that can make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played a minimum of one match.

Sports Min Mandaviya shares Prez Droupadi Murmu's vision to turn tribal talent into global sporting power

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views that ongoing support for tribal athletes via initiatives such as the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports superpower".

IPL 2026: 'We have learned from our mistakes,' says Klaasen on SRH's approach

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batter Heinrich Klaasen said that the team has learned from their past mistakes of throwing away the wickets by swinging the bat from the onset after they registered a dominant 65-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2026: DC eyes victory on home turf against formidable MI in high-stakes clash (Preview)

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) When Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another league game in IPL 2026. The first game of the tournament's opening double-header is a high-stakes contest between a side seeking winning consistency at home and a five-time champion side who have historically thrived in New Delhi.

I want to prove that winning IPL trophy last season was not a one-off, says RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:03 PM

Bengaluru, April 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma said last season’s title has only strengthened the team’s hunger to build something lasting at the franchise. Jitesh continues to be an integral part of the RCB. Not just with the bat has he been impressive in the last season, but his heroics with the gloves have been equally brilliant.

Umesh Yadav visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, attends Bhasma Aarti

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:49 AM

Ujjain, April 3 (IANS) Indian pacer Umesh Yadav visited the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple with his wife Tanya Wadhwa on Friday morning, where the couple attended the Bhasma Aarti.

'They have certain agenda against me...', Rahane fires back at strike-rate criticism

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:26 AM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his batting approach after a 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and fired back at critics questioning his strike rate and intent, saying they are jealous and have certain agenda against him.

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KITG 2026: Karnataka emerge overall champions; hosts Chhattisgarh finish ninth

UN expert welcomes IOC's policy to bar transgender athletes from female events

'National boards shouldn't decide...': Jaffer questions Green's 'non-bowling' role in IPL

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen predicts top 4 teams after first round matches

Sports Min Mandaviya shares Prez Droupadi Murmu's vision to turn tribal talent into global sporting power

IPL 2026: 'We have learned from our mistakes,' says Klaasen on SRH's approach

IPL 2026: DC eyes victory on home turf against formidable MI in high-stakes clash (Preview)

I want to prove that winning IPL trophy last season was not a one-off, says RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh

Umesh Yadav visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, attends Bhasma Aarti

'They have certain agenda against me...', Rahane fires back at strike-rate criticism

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