Pune, Aug 15 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 witnessed another day of exciting action across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C', with Hockey Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram, Assam, Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu registering victories in their respective encounters in Pune on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Scottish badminton star Kirsty Gilmour has called for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in Asian sport, saying small gestures of acceptance can provide important reassurance to athletes from the community.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Roberto Bautista Agut, former tennis player and 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist, has scored twice on his football debut as he looks to make his mark in a new sport. The 38-year-old netted twice for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos in his team's 4-2 win.
Amstelveen, Aug 15 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India began their campaign in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) For years, Kirsty Gilmour's career had been defined by how close she came. With five European Championship silver medals, another bronze, and countless near-misses, the Scottish shuttler had become accustomed to being the one just short of the top step. Gilmour finally won European Championship gold in Huelva, beating Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21-17, 21-15 to become Scotland's first European women's singles champion.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Chen Yu Fei has won Olympic gold and established herself among the world’s elite, but one prize continues to elude her. Yet as the Chinese star returns to the World Championships in pursuit of that elusive gold, she believes the biggest challenge is not an opponent; it is herself.
Hull, Aug 15 (IANS) Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the permanent signing of forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Hull, with the club holding an option to extend his stay by a further year.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Gandhinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Young Indian athletes heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a nationwide talent hunt programme in his speech from the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day in New Delhi on Saturday.
