KITG 2026: Fighting illness, Arunachal’s Anai Wangsu chases brother’s unfulfilled dreams, lifts memorable gold

IANS | March 28, 2026 4:36 PM

Raipur, March 28 (IANS) Days before Arunachal Pradesh weightlifter Anai Wangsu was to fly out to Raipur for the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, she had to be admitted to the hospital as her chronic gastric issues had flared up once again. She had to be put on intravenous fluids to regain strength, but a few days later, the weightlifter won a gold medal in Chhattisgarh.

Ben Stokes’ return to cricket delayed further after cheekbone injury surgery

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that his return to competitive cricket has been delayed until May due to complications from a cheekbone injury. The 34-year-old all-rounder, who was hit by a ball during a training session with Durham’s academy players in early February, underwent surgery a week later to repair the fractured cheekbone.

Golf: Sahith Theegala stays impressive, holds T-11 at Houston Open

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:19 PM

Houston (USA), March 28 (IANS) Sahith Theegala continued his consistent form at the Houston Open PGA Tour event, carding a second straight round of 3-under 67 to remain tied for 11th place at 6-under par after two rounds in Houston, Texas, on Friday night.

Indian teams qualify for World Relays with record-breaking performance in Nationals

IANS | March 28, 2026 2:55 PM

Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) The Indian relay teams qualified for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, this May with record-breaking efforts by India B in men's 4x400 and in Mixed Team 4x100 relay competitions in the 1st International Invitational Relay / 3rd National Open Relay Competition 2026 in Chandigarh on Saturday.