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.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gold medallist Pawan Bartwal and Sumit dominated their respective opponents, while most other top players registered comfortable wins to reach the quarterfinals of their respective weight categories in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
