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From Khelo India to India colours: Joya announces herself with a goal for India U17

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) When 14-year-old Joya’s volley hit the net deep in stoppage time to seal India’s 3-2 comeback win against Myanmar in Yangon on March 14, it marked a moment she will remember for a long time. Coming off the bench in only her second international appearance for the Indian U17 women’s national team, the young striker delivered the decisive goal and celebrated by immediately calling the person who had supported her the most – her mother.

Indian Open squash: Om Semwal wins five-game thriller; Tanvi Khanna cruises into second round on Day 1

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:20 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) India's Om Semwal came up with a fine performance to win a five-game thriller in the men's section while Tanvi Khanna won her match in straight games in women's section on a mixed day for the hosts in the Indian Open 2026 squash championship that burst into action with high drama on Day 1 at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Hockey World Cup: India to meet Pakistan on Aug 19; women's team to start against China on Aug 16

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:51 PM

Amsterdam, March 18 (IANS) World No 8 India will meet archrivals Pakistan in a Pool D match at 6.30 pm IST on August 19 in the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen.

IPL 2026: We have to win and get that fourth star, says KKR head coach Nayar

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:31 PM

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar delivered a clear and unambiguous message to his squad ahead of day one of the side’s practice session at the Eden Gardens - the skill is there, the talent is assembled, and now it is time to win their fourth title.

‘Unprecedented and unlawful’: Senegal’s government demands probe into CAF over AFCON verdict

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:57 PM

Dakar, March 18 (IANS)The government of Senegal has strongly condemned the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip its national team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, calling the move 'grossly illegal' and 'deeply unjust.'

ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur FC push for top spot against SC Delhi

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC, currently second in the table, will hope to move temporarily to the top as they face SC Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up final clash with Australia

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:08 PM

Sydney, March 18 (IANS) Japan delivered a commanding display to defeat South Korea 4-1 in the semifinal of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 played at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Wednesday, booking their place in the title clash against hosts Australia.

PGTI NexGen 2026: Siddharth Semwal moves into two-shot lead on Day Two

IANS | March 18, 2026 7:05 PM

Gurugram, March 18 (IANS) Siddharth Semwal fired a second-round score of four-under 68 to take a two-shot lead at a total of five-under 139 at the DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 being played at the Golden Greens Golf & Country Club in Gurugram.

Football: Work to do for Spanish clubs Betis, Celta Vigo in Europa League

IANS | March 18, 2026 6:46 PM

Madrid, March 18 (IANS) Real Betis need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat to Greek side Panathinaikos on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Europa League. The Spanish side Celta Vigo will also have some work to do in the competition.

Lifting U19 Women’s T20 WC trophy for second time felt quite special, says Niki Prasad

IANS | March 18, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Niki Prasad says lifting the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup trophy for the second time – as the side’s captain - was an experience like no other and that has only sharpened her hunger to keep winning more titles for India in future.

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From Khelo India to India colours: Joya announces herself with a goal for India U17

Indian Open squash: Om Semwal wins five-game thriller; Tanvi Khanna cruises into second round on Day 1

Hockey World Cup: India to meet Pakistan on Aug 19; women's team to start against China on Aug 16

IPL 2026: We have to win and get that fourth star, says KKR head coach Nayar

‘Unprecedented and unlawful’: Senegal’s government demands probe into CAF over AFCON verdict

ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur FC push for top spot against SC Delhi

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up final clash with Australia

PGTI NexGen 2026: Siddharth Semwal moves into two-shot lead on Day Two

Football: Work to do for Spanish clubs Betis, Celta Vigo in Europa League

Lifting U19 Women’s T20 WC trophy for second time felt quite special, says Niki Prasad

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