New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's leading fencer Bhavani Devi has formally apologised for her conduct during the Team Event of the Asian Fencing Championships 2026 in New Delhi and has appealed for a reconsideration of the suspension imposed following the incident.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the Fencing Association of India (FAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and support the continued growth and promotion of fencing in India in the lead-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
Foxborough, June 23 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has hailed Declan Rice as "one of the very best midfielders in the world" ahead of their crucial Group stage clash against Ghana on Wednesday (IST).
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held from July 31 to August 30, 2026, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced on Tuesday. The players' auction ahead of the new season will take place on July 1.
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Opening batter Darcey Carter produced a composed and determined unbeaten 72 to steer Scotland to 131 for 7, but a dramatic collapse in the closing overs prevented them from fully capitalising on a promising platform against New Zealand in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup encounter.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) After lifting the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2025-26 in New Zealand, members of the Indian women's hockey team's drag-flicking unit have credited the specialised training camp conducted by Dutch legend Taeke Taekema, whose expertise proved to be a key factor behind their improved penalty-corner execution through the tournament.
New Jersey, June 23 (IANS) Norway head coach Stale Solbakken praised Erling Haaland after the striker scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Tuesday, but said he would make changes for his side's final World Cup group match against France.
Foxborough, June 23 (IANS) Croatia and Panama head into Tuesday's Group L encounter at BMO Field in Toronto knowing that anything less than a victory could leave their FIFA World Cup campaigns hanging by a thread. Both sides opened the tournament with defeats and now face a must-win contest in what will be their first-ever meeting.
Bologna, June 23 (IANS) Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has committed his future to Ducati after signing a contract extension that will keep him with the Italian manufacturer until the end of the 2028 season, the team announced on Tuesday.
Foxborough, June 23 (IANS) England will look to build on an encouraging opening victory when they face Ghana in their second Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. After beginning their campaign with an entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia, Thomas Tuchel's side have an opportunity to secure qualification for the knockout stage ahead of schedule.
