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MoS for Sports Raksha Khadse announces nationwide ASMITA League to mark International Women’s Day

IANS | March 2, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced in New Delhi on Monday.

‘I am meeting SLC tomorrow, Sri Lanka played some good games too’: Sanath Jayasuriya

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the team’s head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event.

F1: Australian GP to go ahead as planned despite travel disruptions, say organisers

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:08 PM

Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) Organisers of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix said that the season-opening race will go ahead as planned on Sunday despite travel disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026 to tee off on Tuesday

IANS | March 2, 2026 4:57 PM

Phillaur, March 2 (IANS) The DP World PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026 will be played from March 3 to 5 at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur. The Phillaur Open will be the second event of the 2026 DP World PGTI NexGen season.

Zaheer leads fast bowling camp at CoE, Harbhajan likely to hold one for off-spinners

IANS | March 2, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Amidst all the attention on the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, the idea of having specialist camps at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has been steadily taking shape. Sources aware of the matter have told IANS that a fast-bowling camp led by former pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is going to conclude on Monday.

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah wins ‘impact player of the match’ medal after India’s win over WI

IANS | March 2, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

T20 WC: When and where to watch SA vs NZ semifinal

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The knockouts of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are all set, with the first semi-final taking place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday between New Zealand and South Africa.

SA, NZ meet in T20 WC semis for the first time; key stats ahead of historic clash in Kolkata

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) South Africa and New Zealand head into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive yet contrasting campaigns and gear up to face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Pakistan players likely to face fines after India defeat and poor World Cup show: Report

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Pakistan cricket authorities are expected to impose a heavy fine of five million rupees (approximately 17900 USD) on underperforming male cricketers after the team's exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka, according to a news report on Monday.

New Delhi to host SJFI national convention 2026 after 23 years

IANS | March 2, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention 2026 will be held in New Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking the return of the prestigious annual gathering to the national capital after 23 years.

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MoS for Sports Raksha Khadse announces nationwide ASMITA League to mark International Women’s Day

‘I am meeting SLC tomorrow, Sri Lanka played some good games too’: Sanath Jayasuriya

F1: Australian GP to go ahead as planned despite travel disruptions, say organisers

PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026 to tee off on Tuesday

Zaheer leads fast bowling camp at CoE, Harbhajan likely to hold one for off-spinners

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah wins ‘impact player of the match’ medal after India’s win over WI

T20 WC: When and where to watch SA vs NZ semifinal

SA, NZ meet in T20 WC semis for the first time; key stats ahead of historic clash in Kolkata

Pakistan players likely to face fines after India defeat and poor World Cup show: Report

New Delhi to host SJFI national convention 2026 after 23 years

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