Men’s HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:35 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals. 

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning announced new captain of UP Warriorz

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.

Nationak 4W Racing C'ship: Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda, Sai Shiva Sankaran top

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:42 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda and Sai Shiva Sankaran held off their rivals from Bengaluru to win the MRF Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 races, respectively, to kick-start their campaign in the third round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025, at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.