India handed a comfortable group stage draw at BWF World Junior Team Championships

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Friday announced the draw for the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 - Suhandinata Cup (Mixed Team Event), to be held at the National Centre of Excellence, Amingaon, Guwahati, from October 6 to 11. Second-seeded India will compete in Group H alongside Hong Kong China, Nepal, and Ghana.

Wilfred Ndidi joins Besiktas after eight years at Leicester City

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:34 PM

Leicester, Aug 8 (IANS) English Premier League side Leicester City have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the permanent transfer of long-serving midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance.

Aston Villa sign striker Evann Guessand from Nice

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:58 PM

Birmingham, Aug 8 (IANS) Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons, rounding the fee to 30 million.

Jannik Sinner secures spot in ATP Finals, joins Carlos Alcaraz

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Jannik Sinner has secured his spot at the 2025 ATP Finals, joining rival Carlos Alcaraz in the season-ending event in Turin. The world No. 1 will return to his home nation to defend the year-end championship title he won in 2024 without losing a set. This year’s ATP Finals will be held at the Inalpi Arena from November 9–16.

PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia to highlight India’s para-sports vision at APC General Assembly

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will represent the country at the 2025 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards, and General Assembly scheduled to be held from August 10 to 15 in Astana, Kazakhstan. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia and General Secretary Jaywant Hammanavar will be attending the event on behalf of India.