Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a fitter, healthier and more active nation through the Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon – "Cycling by the Sea" at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track here on Wednesday.
Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI of the three-match series here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) announced the official Team India contingent for the Pickleball World Cup 2026 following the official trial selections held in Ahmedabad from the June 12-14.
Santa Clara, June 17 (IANS) In their first match at the FIFA World Cup in 28 years Austria registered a hard-fought 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan, powered by first-half strike from Romano Schmid, an own goal by Jordan defender Yazan Al Arab and a Marko Arnautovic penalty deep into injury time at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has lauded Lionel Messi for equalling Miroslav Klose of Germany at the top of the all-time scoring list at the FIFA World Cup, saying this record speaks of the Argentine's "timeless brilliance."
Christchurch, June 17 (IANS) Top-order batter Devon Conway and pace bowler Blair Tickner have been included in New Zealand's central contract for the 2026-27 period, replacing Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas in the 20-player list, New Zealand Cricket announced on Wednesday.
St. Johns (Antigua), June 17 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the two-match test series against Sri Lanka, which will see the return of wicketkeeper-batters Joshua Da Silva and Amir Jangoo.
Mies (Switzerland), June 17 (IANS) The women's basketball pre-qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) When it comes to the FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi isn’t just playing the game; he is rewriting its history. From his early days as a teenage prodigy in 2006 to his historic, record-shattering campaign at the 2026 edition, the Argentine icon has consistently redefined what is possible on football's grandest stage.
Accra, June 17 (IANS) Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the FIFA World Cup Group L opener against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his visa appeal.
