KIBG 2026: Khelo India is giving us a platform like beach games, which is big, says Diu's Prasanna Behindre

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:57 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Prasanna Behindre, who won a gold medal in pencak silat, on Friday hailed Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) for providing a platform for youngsters. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.

IWL 2025-26: Emem hat-trick powers Kickstart to victory over Sesa

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:46 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Kickstart FC earned only their second victory of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Sesa Football Academy 3-1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, on Friday. Nigerian forward Emem Peace Essien (2’, 61’, 90+3’) netted a hat-trick to earn the victory for Kickstart, while Sesa FA captain Aniela Barretto (17’) scored one.

PWL 2026 assembles elite coaching line-ups as league prepares for return

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026.

India to host first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon as Chennai gears up for historic endurance event

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Chennai will make history in Indian endurance sports when it hosts the country’s first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon, alongside the debut of the DuYoska Duathlon, on Sunday (January 11). With the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) as the presenting sponsor, the event places India among a select group of nations to host the globally recognised IRONMAN 5i50 format.

Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:12 PM

Manchester, Jan 9 (IANS) Three times Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday secured the signing of AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, strengthening their attacking options midway through the ongoing season. The Ghana international has been roped in on a five-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek win as Poland on verge of quarterfinals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Sydney, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia’s Alex de Minaur registered a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and sent the last United Cup quarterfinal to a deciding mixed doubles tie in Sydney on Friday. The World No. 6 saved all nine break points he faced across his first four service games – including four in the second game of the match – to keep Australia alive after world No. 2 Iga Swiatek rising star Maya Joint in straight sets.