Manika Batra raises questions over her exclusion from Asian Games squad

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Table Tennis Federation of India has picked a 10-member men's and women's team led by Olympians Sreeja Akula and G Sathiyan for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, which has resulted in another Olympian, Manika Batra, raising questions over her exclusion from the squad for the event to be played at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in a few months.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Aneeshwar Gautam to lead Hubli Tigers in Season 5

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:59 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Hubli Tigers announced Aneeshwar Gautam as captain for the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to be played in Bengaluru on Thursday. The franchise also unveiled its team jersey and launched the official Hubli Tigers anthem ahead of the upcoming season.

Tommy Paul notches 7th straight win at Queen’s Club

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:45 PM

London, June 18 (IANS) Tommy Paul of the United States continued his march in the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London, bringing out some of his best tennis to get the better of Botic van de Zandschulp, progressing to the quarterfinals on Thursday.

Hockey India congratulates Jugraj Singh on completing 100 international caps

IANS | June 18, 2026 10:20 PM

Rotterdam, June 18 (IANS) Hockey India extended its heartfelt congratulations to Indian men's hockey team defender and dragflicker Jugraj Singh, who achieved the milestone of 100 international caps on Thursday during India's FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts return to winning ways in Season 2

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts came back strongly to beat Delhi Redz 38-28 in a thrilling clash in the men's section on the third day of Season 2 in the Rugby Premier League, while Chennai Bulls and Delhi Redz (women) played out a 26-26 draw at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Liverpool set to sign Spain winger Munoz from Osasuna

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:38 PM

New York, June 18 (IANS) English club Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Spain international Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating the winger's 40-million-euro release clause, according to multiple reports.